The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-01-27
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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
IN SENATE.
~ '0II : - IT
ERIDAY. January 16. 1916.

FRIDAY, January Is, 1916.
Mr.. Sterigere, from the Select Com
mittee, to which was referred that por-
ton of the Governors Message which
related to the Tariff, reported the follow
ing resolutions:
REOLuTIoNs RELATIVE TO THE TARIFF.
WHEREAS, the tariff of 1912 produces
no more than sufficient revenue to de(rav
the necessary expenses OF the General
Government and affords only an adequate
incidental protection 10 American indus
try and American manufactures against
Foreign competition and Foreign policy
and consequent encouragement to COM
mercial enterprise, to agricultural pur-
suits, and to the developement of our own
internal resources. And WHEREAS, it is
believed the people Of Pennsylvania are
opposed 10 any alteration in the existing
tariff until further experience has shown
that modification is required to secure a
continuance of such protection, and to
promote their general welfare. Therefore
RESOLVED, &C., That our Senators and
Representatives in Congress be and they
are hereby required to oppose all attempts
TO alter or modify the Tariff act Of the
30lh of August, lS42.
RESOLVED, That the Governor he re-
quired TO transmit a copy of the above
preamble and resolution to each of our
Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress.
Mr.. Sandcrson moved that the Senate
proceed to the consideration Of the reso-
lutions just reported; but withdrew his
motion to allow Mr.. Sullivan to report
bill for the incorporation of the Conesto-
ga Steam Mills Company of Lancaster
county.
BILLS READ IN PLACE.
Mr.. Hickman read a bill supplements
ry to an act for the incorporation of the
Fire Insurance company of Northampton
county.
Mr.. Rain read bill supplementary to
the act incorporating the Farmers Bank.
Mr.. Dunlap read bill supplementary
to the act relating 10 Orphans Courts.
Mr.. Ross read bill supplementary to
the act relating to the recording of deeds.
Mr., Cornman read bill supplements
ry to an act incorporating the borough OF
Germantown, in Philadelphia county; re-
fered to the committee of members from
the city and co.
Mr.. Williamson read bill laying
tax on dogs in village Of West Chester.
Mr.. Darsie offered a resolution that
the Senate concur in the adoption Of the
Joint rules as amended by the House Of
Representatives.
On motion the Senate proceeded to the
| consideration of the resolution. and being
amended on motion Of Mr. Sterigere it
was adopted.
| Mr.. Dunlap offered a resolution In
structing the Pennsylvania members in
Congress to procure an alteration of the
Constitution of the United States, in
| reference to the mode of electing the
President and Vice President, so as to
enable the people to vote directly on the
choice of those officers, without the inter-
| vention of electors.
Mr. Foulkrod offered resolution that
the Senate on Monday next, proceed to
the Hall of the House of Representatives
for the purpose Of electing State Treas
urer; which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Fegely the Senate
proceeded to the nomination OF persons
10 fill the aforesaid office.
Mr. Fegeley nominated James r.
Snowden.
Mr.. Gibbons I" Ner Middles-
warth.
On motion the nominations closed.
Mr.. Gibbons offered resolution in
reference 10 the appointment of COM
inittee 10 secure the publication of the
late Geological Survey of the State,
witch was adopted, and Messrs. Gibbons
Creacraft and Dimmick were appointed
! the committee.
Mr.. Sanderson renewed his motion
| for the consideration of the joint resolu-
tions relating to the tariff, reported by
the Chairman Of the select committee.
Mr.. Bigler moved to postpone The
consideration of the subject till to-mor-
row to allow time for printing the reso-
luticns.