Mountain Railway Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Mr. Davenport introduced a bill (Int. No. 91) entitled "Am act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the time of the annual meeting of the State Board of Equalization," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrench

ment.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 92) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the compensation of commissioners of equalization," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Walker introduced a bill (Int. No. 93) entitled "An act allowing and regulating boxing and sparring matches, and establishing a State boxing commission, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Kelly introduced a bill (Int. No. 94) entitled "An act to amend section three hundred and eight of the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to the defendant appearing for arraignment without counsel, and of compensation of counsel assigned. by the court where the defendant has been declared incompetent by a duly appointed commission," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 95) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to appointment of policewomen," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 96) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the bank tax, in the case of a bank exercising fiduciary powers under the Banking Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Brown introduced a bill (Int. No. 97) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the course and description of State route thirty-eight," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

The Senate bill (No. 36, Int. No. 36) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to registration and transfers of registration of electors," 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 their concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill (No. 82, Rec. No. 1) entitled "An act to legalize, ratify and confirm and make effectual and valid the acts and proceedings of the State Engineer and Surveyor, the Superintendent of Public Works, the Canal Board and the city of Oswego, the water service commission and its president, the common council and the mayor of the city of Oswego, in relation to the conveyance by the State to the city of Oswego of its interest in certain lands near the west end of Barge canal dam number six in the Oswego river, the State's interest, if any, in the use of one-half of the surplus waters impounded by said dam and the right to attach to said dam and maintain forebay or race walls and to flow such waters as said city now is or may hereafter become entitled to use over the intervening State lands and structures, and in consideration of such conveyance by the State the release of the State by [SENATE JOURNAL]

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the city of Oswego from certain claims and demands growing out of the taking or occupation by the State of lands of the city of Oswego and its predecessors in title, and out of the construction and maintenance and operation of the improved Oswego canal, and in relation to an undertaking by the city of Oswego to reimburse the State for any damages hereafter occasioned," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the necessity for the immediate passage of the same having been certified by the Governor, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, 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. Mr. Lynch offered the following:

Whereas, The New York State and Tunnel Commission, created by chapter 260 if the Laws of 1906, as amended by chapter 319 of the Laws of 1907, and chapter 189 of the Laws of 1913, has filed its report with the Legislature of 1918; and

Whereas, Said commission was authorized by chapter 178 of the Laws of 1919 to construct in co-operation with the State of New Jersey a tunnel or tunnels, under the Hudson river between a point in the vicinity of Canal street, on the Island of Manhattan, and a point in Jersey City, in the State of New Jersey, for the exclusive use of pedestrians and of vehicles not operated by public service corporations; and

Whereas, Said commission was given full power to determine the site, size, type and method of construction of such tunnel or tunnels, and all matters pertaining thereto; and

Whereas, Said commission filed its second report with the Legislature, on March 8, 1909, wherein it recommended "(a) A bridge from Staten Island to Bayonne; (b) A bridge from Staten Island to Elizabethport; (c) A bridge from Staten Island to Perth Amboy;" and

Whereas, It is desirable that complete and adequate means of transit be had between the State of New York and the State of New Jersey. Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That such New York State Bridge and Tunnel Commission be, and they hereby are appointed a committee to investigate the desirability and practicability of a bridge or bridges, tunnel or tunnels, between the points of Port Richmond, Richmond county, New York, and Bayonne, New Jersey, and between a point in Hollands Hook, Richmond county, New York, and a point in Elizabethport, New Jersey, and between a point in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and a point in Tottenville, Richmond county, New York, and that such commission confer with a similar commission from the State of New Jersey, and report as to the site or sites at which said bridge or bridges, tunnel or tunnels, ought, in the judgment of such commission, be constructed, and as to the probable cost thereof, and that such report be submitted to the Legislature on or before the 31st day of December,

1920.

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

Mr. Mackrell offered the following:

Whereas, A bill known as the "Water Power Bill" recently passed the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, which bill comprehended, among other things, the licensing and use of the surplus waters of such navigable streams as are the property of the United States of America; and

Whereas, Said bill is now the subject of conference between committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, respectively; and

Whereas, There is likelihood that said joint committee will agree upon the details of said bill, and that the same will shortly be presented to the President of the United States for his action thereupon; and

Whereas, The passage of said bill and its approval by the President of the United States will greatly augment the industrial welfare of the people of the great Empire State of New York as the use of the water powers in said State is very much to be desired for the promotion of industry.

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Legislature of the State of New York respectfully and earnestly request Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, that he give thorough consideration to said bill when it reaches him in due course, to the end that he act favorably thereupon so that with his signature it may become a law at the earliest possible moment.

Resolved, That a certified copy of this resolution be forthwith transmitted to Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table.

Mr. Walters moved to take from the table the Assembly concurrent resolution by Mr. Adler requesting the Public Service Commission of the First District to furnish information concerning the traction situation in New York city.

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

Mr. Walters moved that said resolution be amended to read as follows:

Whereas, Governor Smith recommended the abolition of the five-headed Public Service Commission of the First District and the appointment of a single regulatory commissioner, assuring the Legislature of nineteen hundred and nineteen that this action would produce beneficial results in the acute traction situation in New York city; and

Whereas, The Legislature acquiesced in his recommendation;

and

Whereas, Such problem is becoming daily more acute and its speedy solution is of vital importance to the residents of the city of New York.

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That such commissioner be hereby requested to report to this Legislature whether he has made investigation of such traction situation; the result of such investigation, together with all facts, figures and information; whether it is possible for the traction companies to render adequate service at the present fare, and any recommendations for the solution of the problem that he may deem proper and appropriate.

Mr. G. F. Thompson moved a further amendment as follows:

After the words "facts, figures and information" insert the following: "and the sources of information which such commissioner has found in relation thereto."

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. G. F. Thompson, and it was decided in the negative.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Walters, and it was decided in the affirmative.