The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04


fully discussed. and, he hoped, settled az
cOrding TO the gentirman's plans
Dir. swain said he had stood side ~ side
with the members whu advocated r-fcrrs
but he thought the nue had passed 70 cur
tail the ply II members 81 Tar. Legislature
lie Was jest now opposed u passing this
bin.
lIr. Delary said that SINE allusion had
been made 10 the chaur az the Fiaancs
COMMITTEE. He therefore thought i nee
essary r. make some explanation. Though
his position had been in tavor Of q redoe-
ton of pay duung the lass ssion, the NAT
ter was then decided SO empha,ically. he,
as one OF the committee, had Thought il
waste OF time 10 put this bill before the
House.
The matter -esulted in a decided deter
mination not 10 reconsider the late action
OF the House.
A bill 70 requisite the assessment and col
the report adopted.
The bin to make an appropriation to pay
for piping and fixtures for lighting the pub
lie buildings with gas, reported unfavOra-
! bly,. Adopted.
| The bill for the relief Of Rufus A. Upton,
/ late sheriff Of RefugiO county, reported
/ favorable. Mr.. Linn explained that Upton
had sent $3.50 in a registered letter TO the
Comptroller for which he had not received
credit. The facts were proven, report adopt
ed and passed under suspension of rules.
Special order, bill to encourage narrow
gauge railways. Report of the committee
adopted. The report proposes 20 give six.
/ teen sections of land Ia the mile
Mr.. McCuistOn moved them to restrict
the donation TO ;welve sections per mile.
Mr.. Epperson explained that a number
of bills of this character had passed dur
ing this sessions, granting sixteen sections
Of land per mile. The bill proposes TO re-
drce rates of transportation 10 certain
! figures and keep them there.
Mr.. McCuiston amendment to allow
future legislation in regard to reduction of
tariffs.
Mr. Kessler said there was danger in such
an amendment. Companies could come in
under it and constantly annoy Legislatures
for increased tariff.
Pending DIS 'ussions of the bill the House
adjourned until 10 A. II. Monday.
MONDAY, February 1, 1875.
Roll call and the usual ceremonies.
hr. Stephens was granted leave of alb
sence for three days.
The bill to encourage manufactures was
taken up as unfinished business.
Mr.. Simpson moved 70 recommit the bill
Mr.. Kessler desired to see the bill passed
He said that exemptions had been adopted
IN many States, and that such course had
proven of great benefit. He looked upor
the bill as one of the most important of the
session.
Mr.. Epperson hoped the amendment fol
five years would not pass He wanted il
for ten years. He said that while III,
South once represented the greater part o.
wealth of the Union, that it had grad
ually been leaving the South. and is now
concentrated at the North. Massachusetts,
in spite of her pool soil, is the richest Stat,
in the Union, and the secret of this is tn
fact that she has encouraged manufactures
Mr. Delany hoped the amenment would no
be adopted. The bin has been demonstrat
ed class legislation, and attempts have beef
made to raise prejudice against the bill
He contended that the greatest tribute the
producing class Of this State have to pay il
upon manufactures from other States
which they so literally consume. Th
way to produce a revolution in pric
upon manufactures is to encourag,
them at home, and thus reduce prices b,
converting produce into manufactured ar
ticles at home, where they have been pro
duced. Produce has tn pay tribute fret I,
the merchant or buyer here, then to
railroad for transportation, then to the Gal
weston Exchange and wharf monopoly
then to Morgan or some other sea king
then to commission merchants, then to man
ufacturers for conversion, and then bacl
through all these channels, paying tubut
through each again, until it reaches the hom
of the producer. AS usual, Mr.. Delany'
speech was full of reason and the soundes
argument, going directly home to the i'm
portance of the question. 1t containe,
multitudinous arguments in favor of eX
emption for the direct benefit of the agIi
cultural classes, He had nothing to say
laudatiou of the farmers, to which class
belonged. Rhetorical language would nc
relieve them of their tribute TO manufaC
lures from other parts of the world. Sue
bill as the one now under considerable
was what they needed.
Mr.. Smith, of Grimes, said that he II
garded the expressions of Mr. Delaney a
, fallacious. He claimed that the bill was
in truth, class legislation. If bill wa
introduced to exempt farmers, it would b
class legislation, and how could thi
be looked upon in any other light
Capital always seeks investments that vii
pay. A manufacturing establishment
worth $50, 600 would pay yearly tax o
about $4,000; that this WAS a small amount
and if it would pay to manufacture here
the manufactures would be built. Farmer
can produce comparatively SO cheaply her
that they can best afford to have their col
ton manufactured into fabrics elsewhere.
After some further discussion, the amend
ment was lost.
After filibustering, vote was take
upon the indefinite postponement, resulting
in an apparent slaughter of the bill.
Mr.. swain said chat he looked upon thi
bill as one of the most important of I'll
session He had voted yea to move re
consideration, which motion he now made
Mr. Smith, of Grimes, moved 20 tabI
the motion to reconsider. Lost.
The game ana FISH bill was taken up. Thi
is general proposition to protect game an
fish from unnecessary destruction. TIL
House got into general muddle over thi
bill, when it was postponed.
The Henderson and Center Railway bi
was reported favOrably, and the report wa
adopted.
The committee reported substitute ia
the fire hunting bin. The substitute re
commendsa foe Of not over 5000. Adopt
ed and engrossed.
A resolution was introduced asking tn
Governor to make 4 full showing in .regar'
to the sale Of bonds, how many sold, hos
much money obtained for them and what
has cost 20 sell.
The bill Incorporating Wesleyan Univer
sity, reported with change Of name Z
Southwestern University. Adopted.
A bill 70 prohibit the sale of intoxicating
liquors near Buena Vista and Lavernia
passed.
The bill to exempt certain wages o
labOrers from liability for debts wa
taken up
Mr.. German said he looked upon this bill
as instead Of benefit 10 poor men exactl
the reverse. All the property Of poor me
is now exempt. Under such-a Law men q
means would refuse 10 extend advances Z
poor men and the consequences would
, that the poor man would not be trusted 70