Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-03-04

.Nr. BaArsHAET opposed the striking out because
it wogd not allow law TO pa sed. This bill is
iui oi iniquiF 1T il to he for 1881 tBt the assess
nent-TO Is TO be taken basis. This bill comRels
the ely to pay FOR water fer fres and sewers and
public buildings IN the face OF the decisions OF the
Courts that theY are compelled 10 furnish that water
free. The bill is indeed a good biz for the water
company. lt is proposed TO allow them to charge
for it. 1t provides thst the Beard shall accept the
assessment-roll which j. to be made h roafter.
They can make n statement that their property is
worth S25 COO eco and collect scr cent uer anfum
on that amount. He proposed to have appraisers
elected to find cut the actual value Of property and
the value OF anv stock or franchise shall not be con-
siiered. and only per cent. to be allowed on the
actual investment.
Mr. CoRcoRAN hoped that everything after the en-
acting clause would be stricken out The Spring Valley
Company could not have drawn bill better suited
to their Interests than this. This allows them to
ccllec. per cent ON the franchise and on the stock
so That the people OF San Francisco viii have pay
10 per eent. IL Is bad bill, loosely drawn, and al
lows them to collect per cent. on p operty which
no way relates to the carrying OF TIE works.
webb Howard might deed his nn9nsion to the COM
pany, and the people would have to pay per cent.
ca Its value In addition TO that they collect fion
the municipality.
Mr.. hclADE said he had no intention Of reflect
ing upon the author when he moved to strike cut
the enacting clause. He did not think the
gentleman who had drawn the bill for
denee. he could sec reason why the men,
heTS who opposed the Tyler water bill should not
oppose this bill The Constitution places this mat
ter IN the hands of the people themselves and the
Supervis rs are the ones to regulate this mat
ter, without the interference Of this body. This
bill makes the city pay for water for municipal pur-
poses, and he was opposed to oyerturning the de-
cision Of the Supreme Court He reviewed the bill
at length, and pointed out what he considered had
provisions.
Mir. CANNON thought the Constitution self-operat-
tr,fro Ifac
under the Constitution, levied these rates. aud there
is no use in taking up the time. 1t can be tested
between this and the ueXt Legislature whether a
bill Is needed IL IS question to be decided az to
whether the city will not have to pay for water for
municipal purposes. That question must be de-
eded in the Supreme Court, and he did not believe
that law could be enacted in the short time al
lowed the Legislature which would give satisfaction
He did not believe that this bin should pass.
Mr.. HAEEIs opposed the bill lie was opposed to
the principle Of taking the valuation Cf property as
basis OF fixing The rates. 1t would work great
Injustice to some parts of the State He would on
pose any Lii that limits the actor of the Boards Of
supervisors in fixing water rates. Any such Act he
regarded as in direct conflict with the Constitution
which says the use Of water 5 public that all
water for cities and towns the rates shall be fixed by
the local authorities aud that the whole matter is
deeS tted to the Supervisors. If these Boards fail
70 comply, any interested party may compel them
to do their duty.
Mr.. MAyBgLL was in favor of striking out the en-
acting clause. While he had the highest regard for
the author, he did not believe the lii was good
one. II the Constitution is sef-operating there is
no need OF this any other bill. He believed that
the Boards had already fixed these rates in several
instances and they can continue to do SO. He did
not believe these water rates should be fixed
by any other body than the local authorities
This Legislature has no right, under the Constiu-
ton to step in. Those Boards are close down to the
people, and if they go wrong the people can have
redress II the Board violates its pledges there is
redress at the ballot box.
MIR. Del Vale in the chair.l
Mr.. YoCSG said it would be remembered what
ght was had on the other bill ndhow the author of
this bill stood in for the defeat Of the other bill This
gentleman was known to be a friend of the PEOPLE,
and he would not vote to decapitate it until it had
been fully considered He believed that legislation
necessary and it is the duty OF the Legislature
under the Constitution, to egisiate this question
He reviewed the case IN its legal and constitutional
aspect. He believed from q close study of the mat
ter that it is incumbent Oh the Legislature TO pass
some Jaws under which the local Boards can act
This bill has the foundation fer very wholesome
law, and let this bill be properly amended and
passed. 1t will be too late to get another.
Mr.. FIYLAYsoy said this bill WAS conceived in
iniquty and raised in corruption.
Mr.. CoRCoRAY said tie Board of Supervisors may
not fix the rate, but without aaw they cannot be
compelled to do it, There must be some legislation.
Let this bill be amended.
Mr.. GoRLEy sud that what he did he did OF his
own voliton and as to what he thought right He
was not the tool Of any man or set OF men.
The question being on striking cut the ing
clause it lost, and the bill read by sections
Mr.. BRAUNH moved to strike out part of Sc
tion ., which relates to the price of water for munic
ipal purposes
Mr.. TYLER said twas perfectly plain that this is
not as smooth as had been thought. IL being ap-
parent that it needs little more cultivation lie
moved to refer 10 the Committee on Water Rights
and Drainage. Lost.
Mr.. TYLER moved to refer TO The Committee on
Irrigation. Adopted
PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION
Mr.. MEDALLION offered a privileged resolution,
that the floors be cleared, III accordance with the
rules.
MIR. BEAUSHART said there vas one en- tie floor
who bad ssndered the people oi California by de-
and paupers-the Rev Otis Gibson-and he did not
think the Assembly Chamber ought 10 be disgTaced
by his presence.
Mr. CAsRoN moved TO lay the resolution on the
table. So ordered, by vote of so TO %
Assembly Bill No. 2o6-lin Act for the relief Of
w. s. Stafford Thy Mr.. Brooks)
Mr.. BROOKS said this bill had been passed by both
houses OF a former legislature but pocketed By
the Governor.
Mr. TYLER wanted to know where the figures
were.
Mr. MERRY produced the papers to show that the
Judgment was for 81 600
Mr. TYLER thought he should only be paid the
costs.
Mr.. MERRY said the claim was lawful one and
should be paid.
Mr.. MAYBELL moved to strike out the enacting
clause.
Mr.. Brooks opposed the melton, as did Mr.
YOUNG and Mr.. YORs.
On motion of Mr., cANRos the Assembly adjourned.
CUTTING OPP MAILS.
Assembyman MORSE has introduced the follow
ing
WHEREAS, The Postmaster General ba7 deemed it
best owing to deficiency in he appropriations for
the mail service, to issue the following order to
wit In order that there may be no deficiency for
the present fiscal year, direc. that on and after
March l. 1850 the service Of all star routes be re-
duced to one trip per week, allowing months
extra pay, provided by law, services dispensed
with. also direct that he service placed on new
routes SINCE and including July l, 1879, be discon-
tinued, if the foregoing reduction is not sufficient
for the purpose Indicated. think the lapid growth
of population and business in the Territories and
new States, and the Improvement Of the service in
the Southern States, demand the existing service
the old, and service On the recently established
routes. | also believe the public service will suffer
by this reduction. But the law requires that shall
not exceed the appropriations and / am determined
to conform to the law % and whereas, by T" star
routes is meant all contracts for carrying the mail
other than by railways and steamboats,; ana
whereas, large number OF the towns and offices OF
this State win be deprived under such order OF mail
communication, except once week, and the
will operate to the serious Inconvenience OF the
people OF this coast, and be greatly detrimental to
their commercial and other interests; therefore,
be it
Resolred by the Assembly, the Senate concurring,
That Senators in Congress be instructed and
Icquesbei VI USE al honorable
means in their power TO secure an immediate and
sufficient appropriation for continuing the mail SER
vice as before the issuance Of said order and obtain
it's revocation and be it further
Resolred That His Exeelleney, the Governor he
requested TO forward copy OF these resolutions to
each of our Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress.
COMMITTEES.
The Assembly CommItteeson Water Rights and
Drainage and Agricult re held joint session. As
semby Bill No. 333, in relation to riparian ishts,
was discussed and reported back with rtcOm8 enda.
ton that it be referred to Committee upon ITriga-