The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-10-07
TwENTY-FoURTH DAY.
AUSTIN, October 81, 1875.

AUSTIN, OCIOoeI -, 1910
Convention met at the usua. hour.
Roll called; quorum present.
Prayer by Rev. DIR. Grasty, of Austin.
Mr.. Cook of Gonzales said that Mr.. Bur-
Lesson had been suddenly called away, and
asked leave for him until next Tuesday.
Granted.
On motion of Mr.. Robinson, Mr.. Gather
was excused until Tuesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Cline, Mr.. Morris was
excused to attend to some matters at home,
caused by the late flood.
On motion of Mr.. Marlin of Hunt, Mr.
johnson of Franklin was excused until
Monday.
Mr.. Crawford, chairman Committee on
Bill OF Rights, submitted a report
Mr. Allison moved that two hundred
copies be ordered printed.
Mr. johnson of Collin moved TO amend
by inserting one hundred. Amendment ac-
cepted.
Mr.. Davis of Brazos then renewed the mo-
ton made by Mr.. Allison. Adopted.
Mr.. Russell of Wood, for the Com
mittee on Immigration, recommended the
adjustment of the Bureau of immigration.
Mr.. Erhard stated that he would submit
minority report on Monday on the same
subject.
Mr.. Waelder stated that he would also
make minority report.
Mr.. Flournoy moved to pass over the
remainder of the legislative department
until Monday week. Withdrawn
The legislative department was then
taken up.
The first matter considered was that
portion pointing out the mode of calling
Convention, to-wit: ssThe Legislature,
by vote of three-fourths of all the menu
beers of each house, with the approval of
the Governor, shall have the power to
call convention of the people for the pur-
pose of altering, amending or reforming
the Constitution of the Safe"
Mr.. Reagan moved to amend by striking
out ssthree-fourIhs," and inserting two
thirds" Adopted.
Mr.. Brown moved to further amend that
the vote of the Legislature to said question
should be taken by the ayes aud macs.
Adopted.
Section two Of said articles provides that
after the amendments submitted to the peo-
pie had been ratified, then the next Legisla-
ture should ratify the same by a two-thirds
vote before it was legal
Mr.. Stayton moved u strike out that por-
ton requiring the Legislature to ratify the
work OF the people.
Mr.. Stayton claimed that when the peo-
pie had spoken at the baIlot-box, one-third
of the members Of Legislature had no right
to thwart their will. Legislatures were
more easily controlled than the people, and
could easily defeat the expressed wish Of
the voters of the State.
Mr.. Brown opposed the amendment He
said he once thought as Mr.. Stayton, but,
on experience, had changed his views on
the subject.
Nlr. Ballinger thought the amendment was
judicious one, and should be incorporated
IN the organic leW.
Mr.. Allison offered, IS substitute for the
amendment, to strike cut ..fwo-thirdsr and
insert "a majority
Mr.. Henry Of Smith said be was opposed
to both amendment and substitute He said
II either one was adopted, the Constitution
would be changed every time the different
political parties were in the ascendancy;
and he thought A safeguard should be placed
against the esprices Of q political party.
dr. etockdaIs in the chair
President Pickett was in favor Of the
amendment Of Mr.. Gfayton- He said no
Legislature should have is in their power
to fhWart the win Of the people after Il
had been expressed that = tsa the people
spoke, thai should Be the erd g the Law.