Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-02-18


Cd some of the points made By Mr.. Drake
He however preferred the House bill, which,
he thought. was less obnoxious than tho ono
under consideration. and he therefore moved
it as substitute for tho Senate bill. u
Mr.. Drake replied at ssme length, and ex
posed the sophistries Of those who pirate
about clasres-coutendiug that ono class is
not more im Important than another, but that
farm ,rs. mechanics, mcrch ants, professional
mon, and all other classcs, were dependent
upon zach other, and no ono was entitled ia
special privileges.
Mr.. Donuelly insisted that tho farmers
were the foundation Of I'LL civilized society
and human prosperity, without whom the
earth would he unpeoplcd.
Mr.. Berry, after recapitulating tho argu.
mc' IS OF tho other speakers. advocated th<
adoption Of Hr, Coggsweli's substitute. There
~us 10 possibility that the original rcsolu-
ton could pass this Senate. but he thought
that the substitute was more just and simple
and it might get through. &%
The bill and tho substitute, with the mend
ing amendments, were laid aside to be con-
sldered when the House bin comes IN.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Mr.. Fletcher Of Hen nepin 10 the chair,
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Mr.. Berry's bill for On nm en- dment to the
constitution providing that single women
paying taxes shall have the power to vote
was under consideration, and amended BY
Mr.. Mason so as TO extend tho right to all
women paying taxes.
Mr.. Listo desired further timo, as he want.
ed to say something on the BILL His wife
| was in Illinois, and he desired to consul,
with the old woman before he voted on tho
bill.
Nr. Kesan attacked the bill, as one com
ing from tho ''p reachers," VINO always are
such friends OF the women, though he WAS
surprised that married women should b. ex-
cIudcd' Bccchcr seem I'd to prefer that kind
Ao (Keesan) expressed the greatest indigna-
ton that such d hill Should come from such
a man. lie believed all OF the women would
in time become preachers, and the children
voters, if the thing CONT inued.
Mr.. Berry said that in introducing the bill
it had seemed to HIN all parties had been at
| tom rofn
ilhterate, was permitted to vote, also men Of
color; now in some of the States women who
pay taxes are permitted to vote. 1t is fun
damcntal principle ho believed that those
who paid taxes should hare tao right to
vote. lie only asked that the Measure be
submitted to the people. 1t had been tried
in other States and been successful. if the
measure was adopted it would be ole step in
the march Of "omen's progress.
MIR Chadderdon did not believe there was
much DANCE: in passing the bill. 1t should
DO submitted to the people. lie believed i,
was q just law that every person who pays
taxes should have a voice in the making OF
laws that govern the payment o: such taxes.
The vote OF Mr.. Berry t. fayorably recon-
mind the bill was lost by q vote of 81 to 80
Mr.. Benz moved to indefinitely postpone.
Mr.. CLARK moved to report progress and it
was 80 ordered.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Mr.. Helms bill n aking murder runisha BILE
nv bop ~, i
motion made to recommend it to pass.
Mr.. Daniels flvu-cd the bill. The Govern
or ably expressed the reasons why the bill
should pass. The interest, rights and saiet<
OF the community demand that the bill should
be passed.
Mr.. Delaao believed it important that the
law be changed. The sentiment Of the PEG
pie was in favor of it. The operst ion Of the
law efcctual'y doing way with the penalty
of death, since it is almost impossible to fnI
jury Of twelve men all t. say that man
shall be bupg for murder. If the law could
he am"nled 30 that if the verdict is "guilty'
and then leave tho court to render juasmc nt
lie beloved tho end Of the people would b.
met.
Mr.. Clarke said that the vcry fact tina,
twelve men would not agree to hang \ man
an argument in favor OF the law remaining
as it is.
Mr.. Camp favored the bill because he be.
loved man who will willfully commit muir
der should sEfcr death for his crime.
t Mr. Morse moved the indefinite -poetpon.
ment Of the bill which motion was yoteu
| down. The bill was then recommended t.
pass.