Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-25

contribute to the success of the substitute
as reported by the committee, and it is not
that the bill will ultimately be
passed by decided majority.
The Paris Exposition bill, substantially as
before printed in the columns of The GLOBE
was reported yesterday from the committee,
and referred to the committee of the whole,
where it it will be considered to-day.
Hon. Ed. Rice presented several petitions
from holders of the old railroad bonds,
praying an equitable adjustment thereof
The other, and probably opposite, horn of
the dilemma was presented by Mr.. Kinds, of
Scott, who gave notice of his intention to
Introduce bill for the recovery and destruc-
tlon of what are commonly known as the
old railroad bonds. How he proposes to
solve the knotty problem-how recover and
destroy what has SO long been source of
annoyance and continual bother-in fact.
thorn in the side of the State
and all her citizens. The GLOBE will, in due
season, inform its readers. If he can solve
the problem-if the ghost will down at his
bidding Kinds will earn the eternal
gratitude of the commonwealth and all its
people.
Mr.. Mills resolution in favor of railroads
carrying freight and passengers upon equal
and reasonable terms, received only two
negative votes. Whatever may be thought
of the efficacy of resolutions to remedy the
evils complained Of, there is one fact appar-
ent, and this is that none, or rather but two,
of the members, cared to go on record against
it.
Mr.. Teller offered a resolution memorable
ing Congress in favor of an extension of
time for the completion of the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad, but the subsequent passage by
the House of Senate joint resolution upon
the same subject, has perhaps rendered fur
ther action upon the bill unnecessary.
Throughout the days session the attend
ance of members was thin. The Anti-Re-
sumption discussion in the Senate was the
attraction and served to make empty seats
till at one time it seemed impossible to get
enough votes to pass even a local bill. Two
calls of the House were ordered and com
menced but not carried through, enough
members having been drummed up to pass
the bill by the constitutional majority.
Mr.. Brainerd of Ramsey, introduced {
bill authorizing the commencement of pro
ceedings against the county, to test the va
lidity of any forfeiture of land, or any pro
ceeding resulting in such forfeiture, by an,
person possessed of any estate, interest o.
lien upon any land so forfeited. What de
feet or omission in the law as it now stand
this bill supplies, or what further right i
granted that does not now exist, the GLoBl
is unable to inform it's readers. 1t rathe
suspects, however, that this Brainerd infan
will be strangled, or receive its quietu
in Mr.. Campbells Judiciary Commute
The Senate attraction still continuing, ant
the House manifesting no disposition t
proceed with business. an adjournment wa
moved and carried about noon.
The following is the routine report of tn
days proceedings:
| Routine Report.
/
| ST. PAUL, Jan. 24.-Several petitions relatin
to the old railroad bonds and praying som
equitable adjustment thereof, were presente
by Mr.. Rice read and placed on file.
/ MIR. Anderson, from the special committe
on the Hastings & Dakota railroad extension
submitted report with substitute for til
bill, which, together with the original bill an
substitute, was ordered printed.
| Mr.. johnson, from the committee on the Pari
Exposition, reported back bill for the repre-
sentation of the State at the worlds fair i
that city, which was read and ordered to be II
ferred to the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Kinds gave notice of the introduction {
a bill for the recovery and destruction of wha
are commonly known as the railroad bonds.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Mills offered the following resolution
which was adopted-yeas SO, nays 2.
Resolved, That the legislation of this Stat
relating to railroads should be so amended
revised as to insure the carrying of freight an
passengers by all railroads doing business
this State upon equal and reasonable terms.
Mr.. Holton offered the following:
RESOLVED, That the officers of this House |
allowed mileage upon the same terms men
bers and that the chief clerk be directed
draw his warrant Therefor.
On motion referred to the committee o
claims.
On motion of Mr.. Rice, the use of the ha
was given for tomorrow evening to the S
Paul Chamber of Commerce for the holding
the meeting therein for discussing the Bal
ming resolutinns.
Mr.. Feller offered memorial to Congress
praying for extension of time for completio
!, of the Northern Pacific railroad, which W;
read second and third time and passed und,
suspension of the rules.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
:, By Mr.. Dilley, amending the acts incorpor
ting the village of Pennington.
By Mr.. Teller, repeating the act incorporate
the village of Plainview, Wabasha count
Passed under suspension of rulea.
+ By Mr.. Misunderstanding M. C, Char
berlain, of Lac qui Parle an attorney
practice law in the courts of this State
= By MIR. Hicks-Making life insurance polio
! non-forfeitable.
By Mr.. Holton-Authorizing the town of L
troit, Becker county, to issue bonds to t
amount of SIS. 500, for payment of road bon
t now outstanding.
By Mr.. Brainerd-Authorizing the COZ
mencement of actions to test the validity
/ provisions of law relating to taxes. and It'll
: acquired Hereunder.
By Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the nal
Z. of an individual in Fillmore county.
e By Mr.. Geib-Amending acts prohibiting
running at large of cattle in Sibley county.
+ SENATE BILL PASSED.
II Senate joint resolution for the extension
time for the completion of the Northern Paci
railroad. Passed under suspension of rules
Adjourned.