On motion of Mr. Case, the reading of the Journal of January 14th, 1919, was dispensed with. Mr. Case, on leave introduced Senate Bill No. 1, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled An act to establish a thorough and efficient system of free public schools, and to provide for the maintenance, support and management thereof,' approved October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Education. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 2, entitled "An act concerning the payment of bonus to school teachers, policemen, firemen, and employees of boards of education and municipal employees," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Education. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 3, entitled "An act validating county and municipal appropriations and taxes," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Taxation. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 4, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled An act concerning municipalities,' approved March twentyseventh, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 5, entitled "An act to create a State Employment Bureau and defining its powers and duties,” Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Labor, Industries, and Social Welfare. Mr. Whitney, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 6, entitled "An act creating a Bureau of Vital Statistics in this State, and to provide for the registration of all births and deaths and vital facts relating thereto,' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Public Health. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 7, entitled "An act requiring the marking of vehicles owned by the State of New Jersey," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Highways. Mr. Mackay, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 8, entitled "An act providing for the erection of a monument in each county in the State, and providing for the payment thereof," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Militia. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 9, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act relative to the Supreme and Circuit Courts' (Revision of 1900), approved March twenty-third, one thousand nine hundred," which supplement was approved April eleventh, one thousand nine hundred and ten, Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Hammond, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 10, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "An act prescribing the liability of an employer to make compensation for injuries received by an employee in the course of employment, establishing an elective schedule of compensation, and regulating procedure for the determination of liability and compensation thereunder," approved April fourth, one thousand nine hundred and eleven,' which amendment was approved April first, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Labor, Industries, and Social Welfare. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. II, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act concerning District Courts (Revision of 1898),' P. L. 1898, page 556," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 12, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act prescribing the liability of an employer to make compensation for injuries received by an employee in the course of employment, establishing an elective schedule of compensation and regulating procedure for the determination of liability and compensation thereunder,' approved April fourth, one thousand nine hundred and eleven," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Labor, Industries, and Social Welfare. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 13, entitled "A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act for the punishment of crimes' (Revision of 1898), approved June fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 14, entitled "An act constituting eight hours' service a full day's labor for deputy keepers and guards employed in or about the New Jersey State Prison and New Jersey State Reformatory," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Labor, Industries, and Social Welfare. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 15, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act for the punishment of crimes (Revision of 1898),' approved June fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and ninetyeight,' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Ackerson, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 16, entitled "An act to incorporate the borough of Sayreville," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Boroughs and Townships. The following message was received from the Governor, by the hands of Mr. Croasdale, his Secretary, which was read as follows: To the Senate: January 20th, 1919. After consultation with producers in our State and in an effort to assist them and the public to the end that some equitable agreement may be reached, I herewith call the attention of the members of your honorable body to the importance of securing an immediate investigation into the difference existing between milk producers and distributors. The present situation has caused a great deal of public inconvenience, besides menacing the lives of infants, and I feel that the immediate institution of an investigation is vitally necessary in justice to all interests concerned in the controversy, the public included. The uncertainty concerning the organization of the House of Assembly raises a doubt as to whether the creation of a commission could be immediately effected through the means of a joint resolution, which I appreciate would be the course necessary in order to clothe the commission with adequate powers. Nevertheless, if the Senate takes cognizance of this situation and takes steps providing for the immediate creation of an investigating commission, there is nothing to prevent the latter from organizing and accomplishing preliminary work pending such time as such commission may be clothed with additional authority, if the latter is found necessary. I feel you will agree with me that New Jersey dairymen and distributors ought to be officially represented in any investigations which are now in progress in the eastern section of the country respecting an adjustment of this situation. [SEAL.] FRANCIS E. CROASDALE, Respectfully,· WALTER E. EDGE, Governor. Secretary to the Governor. Mr. Allen offered the following resolution, which was read: WHEREAS, The public has been seriously affected by differences between dairymen and distributors in the milk industry, and these differences, while temporarily adjusted, have not been settled in a permanent way; and WHEREAS, Immediate action is necessary on the part of constituted authorities of New Jersey, in order that this State and all its interests concerning the milk industry be represented at any investigations into the subject, notwithstanding the fact that the immediate passage of a joint resolution authorizing the appointment of such representatives by law may be impossible because of the uncertainty over the organization of one branch of the Legislature; now therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey, That the Governor be requested to appoint a commission of six members, to serve without salary, to begin immediately to survey the subject of production and distribution of milk and other dairy products; the system of fixing prices, both to producer and consumer; and all matters relative thereto; said commission to render a report to the Senate with a view to formulating and suggesting remedial legislation on this subject in the interest of the general public welfare; and be it further |