Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-11
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.


SACRAMENTO, October 10.
In the Constitutional Convention to-day
the following resolution was introduced:
WHEREAS, It is represented that the
United States is about to conclude a COM
mercial treaty with France, which, in its
effect will prove destructive to the wine
interests Of California: therefore, be it
Resoired, That the subject be sent to the
Committee on Agriculture and Commerce,
with instructions to inquire and report
such action as they may deem cxpcdient.
Adopted.
A resolution was passed that the Con-
vention memorialize Congress to abrogate
the Burlingame treaty.
A petition from the citizens Of Napa,
memorializing the Convention to frame the
Constitution 80 as to recognize the Christian
religion. A memorial in favor Of woman
suffrage A petition e%xemptinS church
property from taxation. petition for en-
grating the local option law in the Con-
stitution.
The roll was called for the presentation
Of proposals for insertion in the Constitu-
ton.
By Ayres-That the further immigration
Of Chinese is hereby prohibited, and the
municipal authorities at ports to which
they are destined are to prevent their de-
barkation, and compel them to again m
| bark; also. that the directors of savings
banks shall be held liable in individual
estates for the incorporation OF the
funds Of such institutions.
By MISUNDERSTANDING lobbying to be a
| crime, and that the Legislature shall en-
force this article by suitable penalties /;
also, declaring the right of the PEOPLE to
regulate internal affairs with reference to
the Chinese.
BY garnes-That all moneys raised by
taxation for school purposes shall only be
applied to schools conducted in conformity
with the school law, and that no money
shall be appropriated to sectarian schools.
By Barry-Providing that the Governor
may only pardon in cases Of misdemeanor,
and in all other cases by the Commission
Of State Officers; also, declaring Asiatic
Coolieism prohibited.
By Misunderstanding that Assessors
shall send a list to every taxpayer Of all
property assessed and exempt from taxa
ton.
by Beerstreteher-For an c%ight-hour law;
also, providing for q Board OF Labor and
Labor Statistics.
BY MISUNDERSTANDING a State Board
of Equalization, elected from each Con-
gressioEal District.
By Biggs-For the taxation of solvent
debts aud mortgages, and the exemption OF
growing crops also, requiring members
Of the Legislature to take oath that they
will receive no Other compensation or con-
sideration Tor acts as legislators, and re-
curing a vote to be recorded on the final
passage Of every bill.
By B~lackman-For the State Board OF
Education, consisting of two members
from each Congressional District.
Bv DEMONSTRATING that no present
right of property shall be invalidated by
the adoption Of the constitution.
BY Campbell-For the creation OF q
Borad of three Railroad Commissioners, to
be appointed by the Governor.
By Caples-Providing that witnesses
shall not be imprisoned.
By Condon-ProhibitinS contracts for
prison labor in competition with the manu-
featuring interests outside.
BY Croueh-prolibiting special legisla-
ton.
By Davis-Daclaring every person guilty
OF giving a bride, disqualified from hold
ing an office; also, declaring that no per-
son holding a lucrative Office under the
State, or the United States, shall be
eligible to an election to the Legislature,
and that one person shall not hold TIVE
lucrative offices.
By -Remodeling the Judiciary,
abolishing County Courts, and appointing
District Courts with fall jurisdiction in
each county.
By Dowling-Providing for the re-sur-
vcy of the State; also, providing thai
aliens, not eligible to become citizens, shall
not be permitted to work or wi mining
claims.
BY Dudley, Of Solano-Providing that
the word property, as used in taxation,
shall include all stocks, ETC.; authorizing
the levy OF an income tax, and provide for
levying a tax upon corporations other than
municipal.
BY Misunderstanding that there shall
BIO no further appropriation of the waters
Of the State by individuals or corporations
By Eagan-Prohibiting the levy of a Ii
cense tax on business.
BY Egerton-Authorizing the Legisla
ture to pass laws for the correctness q
legal Instruments.
BY Avery-Authorizing citizens deprived
Of the right to vote to sue the State, and te
recover s., 1000.
BY Farrel-Providing that where the
price Of labor is unpaid, the laborer shall
obtain the appointment Of receiver on the
property Of the employer from any cour'
in the State also, providing that aliens
not having declared intention OF becoming
citizens, shall be entitled to hold property
By Fawcett--Providing that the Gov
ernor may only exercise the p%ardonins
power where new evidence is discovered
after conviction.
By Flcher-Providing for biennial SEES
sions of the Legislature, commencing il
January, and for ninety-day sessions. ant
for prohibiting the introduction OF bill,
within 10 days before the final adjourn
ment, except on a vote of three-fourths o
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