Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-05

the Senator any information, and did not want
MIR. Dorans mass of documents referred to his
committee, as it had never had anything to do
with it.
referred to the regular committee. They would
not have time to 60 over the whole thing, and
the special committee having done SO, and re-
ported, he thought it should be disposed of in
committee of the whole.
Senator Rice thought the matter should be
left to the committee of the whole. The
standing committee could not now properly
sidercd in connection with the bill introduced
by him some days ago for the reorganization
of the institution.
Senator Adams wanted the matter made the
special order at 1890 Wednesday, next week,
after the regular committee had paid a visit to
the asylum.
Senator Thatcher wanted the matter taken
up when Mr.. Rice's bill was considered.
Senator J. B. Gillian wanted to know what
would be before the committee of the whole as
special order Mr.. Doran had made a reply
to the trustees, us mere matter of courtesy
on the part of the Senate. The reports of the
institution, the special committee, etc., were
all printed and on Senators desks, and the mo-
ton to make it special order is out of order.
Senator Adams said the Senate properly
went into committee of the whole on this mat
ter, and he did not propose the thing should be
smothered without thorough airing and ev-
cry material fact brought forth.
Senator Buell. wanted the Senate to discon-
meet it from the committee. They had neither
time nor power to go to st. Peter and Roches-
ter to take testimony.
Senator Wilson said the Senate had the right
to go into committee of the whole to consider
almost anything. Had the right to go into
nor's message, and had the right further to
consider this matter.
Senator McCrea said the standing committee
would report the reorganization bill on Wednes-
day next. a
Senator Doran-Our special committee were
instructed to report to the Governor. We re-
ported. Our duty there ended. and the Gov
ernors duty began. In my opinion, the Gov
ernor was afraid to do his duty, and sent the
report here to avoid it, and that is why it is
here. l for one propose to do my duty to these
unfortunate wards of the State. No combina-
ton of men, no matter how powerful, shall de-
ter me from doing my duty. The committee
sat with open doors, and invited all concerned
to be present, and the trustees sent the COM
mlttee an insolent refusal. 1t is now before
the Senate, and perhaps Mr.. Fletcher may
want to tell why he drew $12.80 for every day
he worked. Perhaps Mr.. Strait may want to
tell why he received $3.50 for every trip
he made to st. Peter. Perhaps Rev. Kerr
may want to tell how he run up excessive bills
1t is in order for them to explain. Mr.. Fetch
er can now explain why he wrote to the trus-
tees to give his brother building contract,
and that he would sign his bond. And the
Governor, coward as he is, and wanting another
term, is afraid of Fletcher and Brown. The
committee has done it's duty, and were unani-
mously agreed, and the Senate has the results.
Senator Edgerton agreed with the rest of the
committee, but he did not sign the report, be-
cause he was away half the time. The commit
tee has done its duty without fear or favor. It
has gone about it's business, afraid of no one,
has made its report, and that report is now
properly before the Senate. The trustees are
also here with a supplementary report in the
nature Of special pleading. 1t is improperly
before the Senate, but we did not bring it here.
1t is here thus improperly owing to the coward
Ice OF the Governor. We were directed to re.
port to him, and we did SO, and he should have
acted without sending it back to this body.
The committee rose and recommended that
the report be made the special order at 10 80
A. NJ Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Senator Buck presented petition from the
Minnesota association for contesting drive well
patents, asking for State aid in defending
against claimants for royalty.
communication was received from the
auditor giving statement of the salaries OF
State officers and employees
Senator FL. B. Wilson called up the bill
amending the act incorporating the Minnesota
Industrial association, and it was passed under
suspended rules Adjourned.