New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-09
THE STATE HOUSE.
Senate.

THE STATE HOUSE.
senate.
Mr., Landry offered q resolution TO have
the Committee on Banks and Banking ex-
anime the present banking law to learn
where deficiencies exist. Referred.
The question of smallpox hospital for
the parish of Orleans was taken up and dis
cussed, and it seemed that there we're two
reports. Mr.. Young made the motion to
recommit, but it was tabled, when, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Allan, it was referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Whitney called up Senate bill No. II,
fixing the salaries of the Mayor and Admin.
istrators of the city of New Orleans, and
the committees favorable report was read.
Mr. Young wished to see the whole sub
ject referred. and vote was called, but he
was not gratifed. Before another vote
was called Mr.. Ogden offered an amend
ment, fixing the salaries at such insignif-
cant sums as to be apparent to all that he
was jesting. His amendment was tabled.
Mr.. Whitney moved to have the bill en-
crossed.
Mr.. White wished to amend by adding
tax collectors in the parish of Orleans -
placing their salaries at $4,000 per annum
each.
The Chair ruled that Mr.. Whites amend.
ments we're out Of order, not being german
to the question, but afterward, on further
explanation by Mr.. White, the amendment
was accepted and the bills title altered.
The second amendment was to fix the
salary of State tax collectors at no more
than $4,000 per annum.
Mr.. White-It Mr.. Whitney 10 in earnest
he will accept my AMENDMENTS, notwith-
standing there are bills to the same effect
in the House. 1t is we'll known that the tax
collectors are too we'll paid, far better than
are the city Administrators. Tax collectors
get fat on their enormous fees, and if con-
.;nued will destroy the government. If
the Senator honestly means reform, here is
his opportunity. The bill is good one and
the Democratic House will pass it at once.
Mr.. Whitney-I am opposed to the amend
ment because it was tackled on to weaken
my bill.
Mr.. Burch-The Democrats not long ago
took from the Republicans General Sheri-
dan, then fat tax collector. and sent him
to Congress. oppose the amendment be-
cause it looks as if We were voting one
sided; but let US 60 on with this bill. and
after that the Democratic can make their
propositions in regular form.
Mr. Dumont-I am surprised that the
people have so long submitted to the ''ex.
.ortions" of tax collectors, who hire subor
dinates to do their work for them.
Mr.. Brewster-These amendments were
tackled on to make confusion, and to make
j. ridiculous. 1t was the oldest and the
best and the Dem ocrats that fixed the ia,
fees for tax collectors, and Mr.. John Nc
Emery once said on the stump that he voted
for the present per cent for those officials.
The order of the day was called, but bill
again.
Mr.. Young-I promised the men who
voted tor me 10 assist in refOrmatiOns. and
now is the time for US to show hands; l an
in favor of reducing salaries, and shall al
ways advocate reformation in that direc
ton.
Mr.. Stamps-This bill does not fully sat
iefy nv wishee; l would rather abolish the
present system, and adopt the old plan fol
city government-that is, two boards o.
aldermen. As am favorable TO reduction
l shall vote for the bill.
Mr.. Blunt-I will vote for the bill, and
hereafter vote to reduce the fees of tax col
lectors. l do not like the amendmen,
offered by Mr.. White, for it will kill the
bill. wanted q reform bill long ago, and
the more experienced members should have
brought one IN before this. This loading
the bill with amendments is not to my
liking.
Mr.. Wharton-For four years l have at
:emped to reduce the fees Of tax collectors
but have failed up to date. This is the sec
ond time that this Senate has had an op
portunity to reduce those fees, and say
that the amendments do not clog the bill.
Mr.. Burch-I ain surprised at the un
Willingness Of Mr.. Wharton to favor the re-
duction OF the tax collectors fees after hay
ing said that Mr.. White is not sincere IL
offering his amendment. He knows thai
the amendment is not in the interest of re
form.
Mr.. Twitchell-Republcan members will
no, be responsible for these irregular
amendments, aud l will vote for the bill
with that understanding.
Mr.. Allain-If members mean reform lei
them vote for the bill and amendments.
Mr.. Landry-The amendments are 10,
german to the bill, and they are for evil
and if they are adopted tax collectors viii
fold their arms, and the governments Ie
sources will in part be cut of. If the Dem
ocrats wish to work reforms, let them bring
in q direct bill to lessen the costs ct tai
collectors, and therefore l hope the amend
ments will not be adopted. am informed
that the city Administrators have volun
tarily cut down their salaries. Very well
70 far. am q reformer, but wish every OF
fcer to be fully paid for his services. Th'
amendment is nothing but rider, and
move to-
Mr.. Cage-I believe that this bill does no
give the Administrators sufficient salary
/ do not believe that the people OF thl
State wish salaries 80 far reduced as Il
make the officers rogues. am opposed t.
the bill and the amendments, but bill cal
be offered that will answer; let US make re
ductions some other way. wish to se
the bill recommitted to it's committee.