incidental to the Spanish American War the doctrine of American freedom was carried into the Orient and a new republic was created in Cuba and the right of people to govern themselves given new inspiration.

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn tonight, it do so in honor of the brave sailors and marines who lost their lives in the destruction of the battleship Maine twenty-eight years ago tonight; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted by the Clerk to the Secretary of the Navy and to the State Commander of the Spanish American War Veterans of New York State.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Webb offered a resolution, in the words following: Whereas, Divine Providence in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst Edward J. Westcott, Adjutant General of the military forces of the State of New York; and

Whereas, General Westcott, by his long and faithful service to the State has held high the ideals and traditions of the State Military forces; and

Whereas, His splendid character and fidelity have endeared him to the host of patriotic sons who have won for the State of New York a record of glorious achievements; and

Whereas, In the death of General Edward J. Westcott the State suffers a distinct and irreparable loss.

Be it Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate be and he hereby is directed to send to the bereaved family the condolences of the Senate, and

Be it further Resolved, That this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and when the Senate adjourn, it do so out of respect to the memory of Edward J. Westcott.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative by a rising vote.

Mr. Kirkland offered a resolution, in the words following:

Whereas, A monument to the memory of Captain John Ericson is to be unveiled in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, on the twenty-ninth day of May, nineteen hundred and twenty-six; and

Whereas, Captain Ericsson was undoubtedly one of the greatest factors in the preservation of the Union, by his invention and construction of the Monitor which defeated the Merrimac at Hampton Roads on the ninth day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, of which service to the Union the national government has taken cognizance by the appointment of a commission for the erection of such monument and the appropriation of a substantial sum toward the payment of the cost of the same, and the further fact that the President of the United States of America will deliver an address at such unveiling; and

Whereas, Captain Ericsson was a resident of the city of New York and State of New York, where the Monitor was built;

Therefore, be it Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a joint legislative committee is hereby created consisting of two Senators, to be designated by the Temporary President of the Senate, and three members of the Assembly, to be designated by the Speaker of the Assembly, to attend said unveiling of said monument as representatives of the State of New York; and

Be it further Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the expense of such committee, not exceeding one thousand dollars, be paid out of the contingent fund of the Legislature on vouchers approved and ordered as provided by law.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on finance.

The Senate bill (No. 554, Int. No. 315) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and thirty-six of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled 'An act to incorporate the American Jersey Cattle Club for improving the breeding of Jersey cattle in the United States,' in relation to the amount of real and personal estate which such corporation is authorized to hold, mortgage, transfer and convey, was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request its concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill (No. 598, Rec. No. 31) entitled "An act making appropriations for the maintenance and repair of improved State and county highways, including necessary bridge construction and repair, roads and bridges on Indian reservations, and other special construction and repair work as enumerated herein, was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill (No. 599, Rec. No. 32) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the State's share of construction or reconstruction of rural post roads within the State, pursuant to certain acts in Congress which provide that the United States shall aid in the construction of rural post roads and for other purposes; State and county highways, and the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of highway bridges," was read the third time. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill (No. 600, Rec. No. 33) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the payment by the State in the first instance of the Federal government's share of the cost of construction and improvement of rural post roads within the State, pursuant to an act of Congress, entitled 'An act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in the construction of rural post roads, and for other purposes,' was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Senate bill (No. 170, Int. No. 170) entitled "An act authorizing the village of Cedarhurst, Nassau county, to issue bonds for ornamental street lights and to levy taxes for the payment thereof, was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request its concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill (No. 328, Rec. No. 24) entitled "An act to validate and authorize the issuance of bonds of sewer district of school district number twenty-two of the town of Colonie, county of Albany, to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars, and to legalize all acts and proceedings in relation thereto," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Senate bill (No. 500, Int. No. 482) entitled "An act to legalize a special town meeting held in and for the town of Conklin, Broome county, on the twentieth day of October, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, authorizing the issuance of bonds of said town for the purpose of raising twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of purchasing a site and erecting thereon a town house in and for the said town, together with the proceedings relating to such authorization, and to authorize the issuance of bonds of said town of Conklin for such purpose," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request its concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 501, Int. No. 483) entitled "An act to legalize the acts and proceedings of the town of Conklin, Broome county, its town board, its officers and agents, had and taken prior to September thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, relative to the purchase of a site and erection thereon of a town house in such town," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows: