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

committee, as it had mover had anything to de-
with it.
Senator Wilson thought it ought not to be
referred to the regulsr committee. They would
not have time to go over the whole thing anG
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
consider all the evidence, and it could be con-
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 1880 Wednesday, next week,
after the regular committee had paid visit to
the asylum.
Senator Thatcher wanted the matter taken
up when Mr.. Rice's bill was considered
Senator j. B. Gilfllan wanted to know what
would be before the committee of the whole az
| special order. Mr.. Doran had made a reply
| 10 Inc trustees, as mere matter of courtesy
on the part Of the Senate. The reports of the
| institution, the special committee, ETC., were
all printed and on Senator'S 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.
nect 1t from the committee. They had neithe,
| tune 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 conside,
| almost anything. Had the right to 90 into
committee of the whole to consider the Cover.
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.
Senator Doran-Our special committee were
instructed, ns4n to report to the Governor. We re.
| ported. Our duty there ended, and the Gov
ernor's duty began. In my opinion, the Gov.
ernor was afraid to do his duty, AID sent the
report here to avoid it, and that is why it is
mere. Tor one propose to do my duty to these
unfortunate wards of the State. No combina-
t tlon 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 lnsolent refusal. It is now before
the Senate, and perhaps Mr.. Fletcher may
| want to tell why he drew $3.50 for every day
ne worked. Perhaps Mr.. Strait may want tc
| tell why he received $3.50 for every trir
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. Fletch-
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 its 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 made its report, and that report is now
properly before the Senate. The trustees are
| also here with supplementary report in the
nature of special pleading. It is improperly
before the Senate, but we did not bring it here
u Is mere 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.
Ihe 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 wei
patents, asking for State aid in defending
against claimants for royalty.
A communication was received from the
auditor giving statement of the salaries Of
State officers and employees.
Senator Fl. B. Wilson called mn the hill
amending the act incorporating the Minnesota
| Industrial association, and it was passed under
| suspended rules. Adjourzed.
THE HOUSE.
There was full attendance of members
at the beginning of the morning session OF
the House yesterday, but shortly after roll
call the members commenced dropping out
and before the session closed there were less
than seventy members present. The time Of
the House was occupied for the most part il
routine business, and a few bills were passed
under suspension of the rules. Everybody
| expected that the afternoon would brine
forth great results, as the special order was
Mr.. Hicks bill for constitutional amend
ment forbiddlng special legislation. Wher
Mr.. Hicks moved the postponement Of tht
order, therefore, everybody felt disappointed
and at the same time felt relieved.
Inc only matter that provoked debate was
the motion of Mr.. Rooms to reconsider the
vote by which the bill passed authorizing
the people of the town of Watertown, Car
yer county, to vote on the proposition to is
sue bonds in aid of the Minneapolis & North
western railroad. AS a matter of courtes,
the vote was reconsidered without objection
when the checklist communication, perhaps
that was ever presented to a legislative body
was read by the clerk. It was from the sec
Rotary OF the company, protesting that al
grants of bonds heretofore issued in aid OF
the Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad should
accrue to the Minneapolis & Northwestern
railroad, and characterizing the bill in ques
ton as one designed to deprive the new
company of it's rights. This communication
SETTLED the business, and the bill was passed
second time without an opposing vote.
In committee of the whole quite a number
of bills were disposed of, the most important
of which was that of Mr.. Jones relating tc
insurance policies. This bill is designed tc
cure radical defect in the laws-to compel
insurance companies to incorporate in Their
policies the terms upon which they are issued
including all the representations of the in.
surer that are liable to affect the payment OF
the policy. Mr.. Jones explained the purpose
OF the bill fully, and after two unimportant
amendments had been adopted, the bill was
recommended for passage. The remainde,
OF the bills in general orders were passed
nightly over and recommended for passage
but none of them were of general interest.
The hall of the House was embellished, at
the afternoon session, by an immense crayon
portrait of Representative Jones, of Olmsted
county, just as he was calling to memory 8
funny story for the delectation of his fellow
members. It was thought that it was in.
tended for presentation to the House, and
Mr.. Comstock was selected to make the pres
| entation speech. About the time when such
ceremony would be in order, however, Mr.
Comstook was found to be non est, and the
affair had to be postponed.
Routine Report.
The House met at 10 A. NJ. yesterday, Speake,