The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-04

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unnecessary.
Mr.. Smith, Of Gnmes, again stated his
opinion rs to the question pending before
the House, and that no molten, except the
motion to aojourn, would be in order.
Mr.. Storey replied that the effect of re-
consideration would be 20 substitute the
original bill for his substitute.
The Speaker put ar end To the debate by
announcing the previous question TO be
pending.
Mr. Manning moved to have his motion
to reconsider entered upon the journal to
lay over for one day.
The motion entered, Mr.. Won Biberstein
asked that Dir. Schmidt, of Harris, be ex-
cused from attendance, stating that he had
paired of with this gentleman.
Mr.. Kessler wanted the sergeant-at arms
| to be instructed to restrain members from
leaving the hall.
A motion to put the main question was
sustained BY the chair, and much uncer-
taiuty was manifested By members as TO
the position OF the bill before the House.
Mr.. Reeves expressed this by reminding
members how awkward it would look to
to-day pass the bill TO third reading, and
tomorrow reconsider the substitute in con-
sequence of n previous motion. He
| thought that members ought TO do their
duty, take o vote and decide the question,
one way or the other. He was opposed 10
such legislation as was manifested to-day in
the House, which he could but denounce as
child's play. He appealed, therefore, from
the decision Of the Chair.
The Speaker again stated that the main
question before the House was passing the
| bill to q third reading, and that a reconsid-
| Of hn nkcknf L., e
order.
A vote being taken the ruling of the
Chair was not sustained; the vote being 81
yeas to ss nays.
This placing the motion to reconsider
the substitute before the House, and vote
being ordered, Mr.. Reeves stated that he
was not present on the reading of Mr.
| Storey's substitute on yesterday, and there
| fore not familiar with its provisions. He
requested, therefore, that further reconsid-
Grafton of the matter be postponed until
| Tuesday next, and 100 copies of the sub
stitute be printed. Refused.
Again a motion was made to table the
motion to reconsider, by Mr.. Storey.
The Speaker putting this motion before
the House, Dir. McLeary thought that the
Speaker treated Its members with discour-
tesy in not recognizing members, friendly
to the bill, on making a motion. His re-
marks elected the statement on the part of
the Speaker, that he had always tried to
do justice to every one Of the members of
the House; that he intended to deal justly
and fairly. and that the charge of the gen
tleman from Bexar (McLesry) was unwar-
rantable. 1t should be this gentleman who
could be accused Of discourtesy.
The heat of the debate was cooled down
exceedingly, when Mr.. Reeves informed the
Speaker that a motion to reconsider was
out of order, the House on yesterday, hav-
ing been so excited as to adj ourn pending
the previous question in direct violation of
its rules. The error having been acknowl-
edged, Mr.. Epperson again moved the re-
consideration of tho vote adopting the sub
stitute.
The bill having been called, and all the
members being present, vote resulted IN
reconsideration of the vote adopting the
substitute by Al yeas to So nays.
Mr.. Reeves moved to have the further
consideration of the matter postponed un-
til Wednesday next, stating that the House
would labor under less excitement and be
more fit to dispose of this question, but was
opposed by Mr.. Epperson, who took the
ground that the retaining in the present
bill of this substitute would be equivalent
to killing it; and that it must be stricken
out.
The House, at this stage OF the proceed
lngs, becoming tired, no doubt, of the con-
tinued calls, motions, roll calls and filibus-
tering generally, came to a vote on the
adoption of the substitute, which was de-
feated, and the bill, ss amended by Mr..
38 yeas to SO nays.
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report of the free conference committee on
the Red River and Rio Grande Railway in
corporation bill, which was objected to by
MIR. Smith, of Grimes, who moved an adj
jOurnment until Monday at 10 A. NJ, which
motion was finally odnqtOd
MONDAY, March l, 1875.
Roll called; quorum present.
Mr.. Reeves submitted the report of the
committee of free conference on the House
amendment to the Red River and Rio
Grande Railway charter, providing for a
branch from Whitesboro to Sherman. The
Senate having concurred in the amendment,
as recommended by the committee, the
House adopted the report.
Several attempts were made to exclude
consideration of the International bill by
asking leave to call up bills from the Speak
=
The International having been taken up,
Mr.. johnson moved the previous question.
followed by motion of Mr.. Storey to call
the House.
All members being present, Mr.. Kessler
renewed the motion for the previous ques.
ton. Carried by vote of 38 to So.
The bill being now on its final passage,
vote was taken-S7 members voted for
and IS againstit.
The clerk having announced the result,
the Speaker rose to state that on the passage
| of the unamended Senate bill, he should
have ruled that two-thirds vote would be
necessary to pass it, but Mr.. Cochran's
amendment providing for the payment by
the company of two per cent. of the gross
earnings of the road, which, together with
the taxes levied on its property, would be
sufficient to pay the interest and provide a
sinking fund for the settlement of the
bonds, be decided that an appropriation
was not made, and simple majority could
carry. He announced, therefore, that the
bill had passed.
As soon as the announcement had been
made, Mr.. Epperson moved recOnsidera-
ton, and to lay the motion to reconsider on
the table. Sustained by vote of 39 yeas
to 81 nays.
A motion was made to adjourn, but with
drawn, and the House proceeded to take up
its regular business.
The unfavOrable committee report on the
bills establishing State normal schools was
adopted.
Senate bill amending an act prescribing
the mode of proceedings in district courts,
was adopted.
The consideration of Senate bill author
izIng counties to take stock to aid IN the
construction of railways, was, on motion of
Mr.. Reeves, postponed until Thursday, and
100 copies of the bill ordered printed.
The consideration of Hnnso bill tEal.thUT-
hing cities Of this State to maintain pub
lie schools, was postponed until Monday
uext, and 100 copies of the bill ordered
printed; the amendment proposed by the
committee, requiring the city council in ac-
cepting the control of schools under this