The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-23
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.



HARRISBURG. May 23.-Mr. Graham pre-
sented memorial for an increase of the militia
tax in Allegheny couhtysto one dollar.
A bill relative to the duties of Register of
Franklin county was passed.
Mr. Allen moved to discharge the General
Judiciary Committee from the consideration of
the local option bill. Lost by party vote.
On motion Of Mr. Davis, the vote on the reso-
luton fixing May % for adjournment was re-
considered and the matter was postponed.
Mr.. Dill offered the following
Whereas, House bill No. 72s. comnonly called the
appropriation bill is now in the exclusive control
and possession OF the House. therefore
Resotved, That the House of Representatives be
reques ed to take such action upon said bill now In
their custody as TO prevent its failure, either Dy
coDcurrng in the Senate amendments thereto or
returning ine said bill to the Senate for action.
Mr.. Brooke moved to substitute so as to In
struct the Speaker of the Senate to appoint
another committee of conference.
Mr.. Dill raised point of order that 1t was
not germane, and 1t was so ruled.
Mr.. Dill said the position of the majority in
the Senate was very plain. The resolution of
Saturday was made necessary so that the public
business could be proceeded with
The action had been called revolutionary, but
it had no such design and was only made neces-
sary by the House refusing to appoint COM
mittee of conference on the bills. The House
has exclusive charge of the Appropriation
BILL and can return it.
Mr.. Billingfelt thought this resolution might
be proper if the House had been officially noti-
fed of Saturdays proceedings.
Mr.. Brooke and Mr.. Delameter thought the
resolution was offered as a means of getting out
OF a muddle.
The House met at 10 A. NJ.
After prayer and the reading of Yesterday
evenings journal, Mr.. Cummings, of Snyder, in
a statement desired to present for the considera-
tion of the House a joint resolution proposing a
constitutional amendment for the election of a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, who should be Speaker of
the Senate.
Mr.. Robb moved to amend by making the
gentleman (Mr. Cummings) Lieutenant-Gover-
nor for life.
The whole object of the Republicans was not
to allow any business of Importance to be trans
ment resolution passed on Saturday in pursu-
ance of caucus action.
Mr.. Cummings resolution was debated in
jocose way, but was not really before the House
for action.
MIR. Dumbell offered resolution, which was
adopted, recalling from the Governor for amend
ment the bill incorporating the Reliance Savings
Bank.
The Senate amendment to the Constitutional
Convention bill was before the House.
Mr.. Chalfant sustained the amendment, and
hoped the House would concur.
Mr.. ReinOchl (Republican) moved that the
House non-concur, and appoint committee of
conference.
Mr. SchDatterly Oemocrat) moved the indef-
mite lpostponement of the motion. which was
Immediately renewed by Mr. Strang (Republi-
cam. for the purpose of affording an opportunity
for discussion.
Mr.. Schnatterly sustained the Senate amend
ment
Appearances now seem to indicate that the
House will agree upon an appropriation bill
between day and Thursday and that they
will adjourn this week.