Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-18

that the money was paid to him with the un-
derstanding that he would vote for the bill
He had heard yesterday that money had been
raised for this purpose, and he had made mp his
mind that he would investigate and see for him.
self, and the result was the payment to him of
the note he had sent up.
Mr.. Sabin called for the reading of the bill.
The clerk read it, and it appeared to be ma
tional note of the bank of Detroit for $50,
| Mr.. Feller said it was very easy to see how
such a dodge could be played upon the House
at this stage of the proceedings. Any man
| who could entertain such proposition as
Brandt confessed to having received, and then
come into the House for the purpose of expos
ing, showed that he was such man who
ought himself to be Investigated. The whole
thing reminded him very forcibly OF the York
and Pomeroy affair in Kansas. In fact it was
an exact imitation of that celebrated scene,
where the dramatic feature was to come into
tho House and exhibit the money.
/ Mr.. West demanded that his motion to take
up the school book law be now put.
Mr.. Hicks appealed to West to give way for
a resolution for investigation. The honor of
the State was concerned in this matter, and it
ought to be attended to without delay.
MIR. Morse took the same view and urged that
if any attempt had been made to bride the
member from Brown the fact should be ascer-
tanned and the guilty punished. He was for
doing this right now.
i Mr.. McDermott felt ashamed of this House.
The innocent ought not to be COMPOUNDED with
the guilty. If bribery had been attempted he
wanted it Investigated. The only man who
had approached him Merrill. He was sor-
ry the thing had occurred, but it may be
requisite for the dignity of the State to have
full investigation.
i Mr.. West disclaimed being understood as
being in favor of Sinking investigation. He
insisted upon his motion.
Mr.. Hicks moved call of the House, which
was ordered.
Mr.. Hicks said there the best Of reasons
why this House should postpone the text book
bill and go with business at this time. The
Senate had nothing to do and was awaiting the
action of this House. On the calendar was
pending 18 bills; besides there were over 80
bills to be considered in committee.
Mr.. Bowler made speech in favor of immedi-
ate action on the text book bill.
MIR. Robinson said corruption had been charg-
ed in this House. If the charge could be proven
he promised to 60 over to the other side and
} vote for the bill. But this was no time to rush
! the bill through under this excitement, and the
attempt that was now being made to do SO was,
to say the least, suspicious.
Mr. Colviu said it struck him as very strange
that certain parties should come here and get
up sensation, clear imitation of that cele-
brated Kansas affair-and then refuse an in
; vestigation. This thing might have been put
} in to effect the passage of this bill.
Mr.. Purdie entered his protest against taking
up this bill at this time. The charge was made
last night that money was being used to effect
the passage of this law, and he had heard in
timations that this scene would be played here
this morning If man should come to him
and offer him money he would touch his money
Z no sooner than he would touch fire.
Mr.. West advocated taking up the bill at the
present time.
Mr.. McDermott thought suspicion had been
cast on the House before the bill was passed or
anything done with it. He thought most
cowardly attack had been made on the honor of
the House.
in taking that money and the matter ought to
be investigated before anything further was
done
Mr.. Rice thought the investigation would
keep and he would be willing to go on with
consideration of the bill.
Mr.. Teller said suppose Mr.. Merrill had set
up this job here, and that it could be proven
would it not have an effect on this bill. Brandt
g had, according to his own statement, taken the
, money with promise to vote for the amend
= ments, and if that was so, he ought to be ex-
: PEELED.
!, Mr.. Hicks said the honor of Minnesota was con-
ccrned here but the gentleman on the other side
: of the house seemed to prefer to have the name
\ of d. d. Merrill spread on the Statute book.
n Mr. Muir said bribery had been acknowledged
, by prominent member of the House, and he
! hoped the friends of the bill would let com.
mittee investigate the matter. He demanded
9 to know the facts before he was called upon tt
! vote upon the bill.
It Mr.. 81. II. Gilman said the minority was tt
t blame for this matter. The bill ought to b.
Y taken up now.
r. Mr.. Rahilly moved the previous question
e Lost, 81 to 81.
;. Mr.. Bowler said it had been charged that tn,
. friends of this bill had set up this job. HI
!, denied it. He was a friend of the BILL an(
q intended to be.
y Mr.. Bohan said the charge of bribery wa
If what ought to be investigated. How did w
If know that it was not the offer of larger sun
If that induced the gentleman to change his mind
Mr.. Brandt said he had heard that briber,
y was being used, and he had made up his mine
! that he would not cease until he had the proc
le inShis hands.
10 Mr.. McDermott again made an earnest appea
d in favor of investigation. If this were ha,
8, and the opponents of the bill were shown t
II have used dishonorable means, the bill woul
y not lose a single friend thereby.
= An effort was then made to induce Mr.. Yves
~ to withdraw his motion but it failed, after som
considerable parleying. Some further della
IS ensued when the question was put on tn
a adoption of Vests motion, and the ayes an
lie nays being demanded the roll was called a
8. follows: Ayes 43, nays 81.
n, Mr.. Hicks then offered the following resolr
y, ton:
- WHEREAS, Statements have been made by tn
- Hon. Mr.. Brandt, of Brown county, a membe
IN of the House, that money has been paid to hil
to influence his vote on amendments to be O.
es fered to the Merrill text book bill; therefor
US be it
nv Resozued That committee Of five be al
a. pointed to investigate into the truth of sal
a. charges, and into any matter Of bribery CO
w ruption connected with the said Merrill scho
iii textbook bill, and that said committee hay
@ power to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Mead gave notice of debate.
he Mr.. Hicks moved to suspend the rules, whe
ed Mr., Mead withdrew the notice of debate.
y Mr.. Morse made forcible plea for the ado
~ ton of the resolution.
- The resolution was then adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. West the textbook bi
"a was then made the special order for Tuesda
~, next at 2:30 p. m.
Ill BILLS INTRODUCED.
ny BY MIR. Chandler-Authorizing the town
to GAINESVILLE to issue bonds for court house pu
ID, poses.
re By Mr.. Campbell, S. Providing for IL
Ia ton.
o Ry Mr.. Peterson-Providingf for the dispos
49, ton of unclaimed logs in the st. Croix boom.
By Mr.. Button-Amending the acts incorp
rating the city of Rochester.
- By Mr.. demonstrating to fire insuran
n 90; companies.
IN By Mr.. stacey-Relating to jurors in the CT
49, of Rochester.
' 'ut By same-Providing for the disbursement
'ao school money in city of Rochester.
BY same-Abolishing Office of superintende
of schools in Olmsted county.
70 By Mr.. Bohan-Relating to compensation
county supervisors
eo,. By Mr.. Null-Defning the liabilities of ra
he road companies.
ate By Mr.. misunderstanding the numb
or of county commissioners in Morrison coun