Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-27
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED PROM FIRST pAeE.I

[coyTIHUED PROM FIRST PAeg.l
,,-.sn,ne there will not be upon the floor of
His House who will go back upon the edict of his
Majesty. King Caucus. The gentleman from San
Fsncsco SAYS that viii be the first oaeS IN the
net campaign to hold the Republican party re-
Tasible for their acts here to-day. think sir, it
viii be entirely unnecessary. The Republican party
have sins enough TO answer Tor besides |
The legislation which shall be enacted on |
this occasion. The gentleman from the Ninth re- |
Fer5 to members tins floor who have been |
irving to obstruct legislation 1t might well be q |
question, who the real obstructionists Of this
House. Why sir the opposition has simply been |
upon the defensive. Ii | have occupied part of
the time of this House it because l would not
permit representative Of the people on the floor
elected here by the people. to be driven
arc 20 he stopped, let them look to their |
households, and not charge the opposition !
with obstructing the business OF this session. Why
it is unheard-of precedent on the part OF any |
legislative body in this State to thrust into the
ncads OF the two committees the entire legislation
upon the most important subjects which will come
before the Legislature for their action. We have
right to be suspicious Of the Republican party. We
now what their record has been in the past.
We are not prepared TO intrust the
legislation upon revenue and taxation in the
hands of two committees, majority of whom will
be composed of members belonging TO the Republi-
party. You sec, speak plainly II l, ON this
motion would be supported by men elected the
Republican ticket, l might speak otherwise; l
might be little discreet, but feeling that the
record will show another result, have spoken my
mind openly. Let tell you who have been elected
upon the opposition ticket that you win see the time
here when youw be called upon 20 protest action
OF the joint committee in reference to this system OF
revenue and taxation. | think eau tell now what
the report of the committee will be. Why did the
gentleman from San Francisco take into considera
ton what this resolution means2 This very CON-
mttee will have TO pass upon charter for the city
and county Of San Francisco Are the gentlemen
elected by the Republican party of that city pre-
pared to ntrust their local affairs TO committees
outside of their delegation? 1 hope not. Ii
they are think Of the opposition have cause to
be doubly suspicious The gentleman from Santa
Clara says the Republicans in the majority
Let him look at the figures and See whether he will
be borne cut in that statement. The Republican
party is not in the majority in the State Of Cafor
MIA 1t elected majority of members to sit in this
Legislature only by reason of the opposition being
divided at the last election.
Mr.. TYLER-Mr. Speaker, now one word or two
about the Republican party and will close In re-
gard to the statement of the gentlemen from san
JOAQUIN. submit to him the question, III
every Legislature in the Unied state,
the party who is in possession OF both
branches of the Legislature and OF the Executive
department is not held responsible by the people
for the legislation that occurs during that session
Is that not so? Silence gives consent. | think,
then that it is little unkind the part of that
gentleman to refer to that matter party test.
Now, fellow members Of the Assembly and fellow
Republicans on this floor, call YOU to witness that
the proposition before the house is in the direct
interest of the people of this State and l want
them ii they daie to put themselves record that
they not in favor of such legislation We know
that twenty days OF this session have already passed
away. We know that IN less than thirty five days
from this time the laws that will enable Assessors
to assess property properly have yet to be put in
their hands, and it is d grace to the Republican
party, who have the majority OF both houses, that
this matter has been delayed so long, We know,
also that the bills revenue and taxation, and the
bills for system OF county government, arc highly
important Now, say to you gentlemen on this
focr, that committee, either Of the Senate or
Assembly, can consider bill that is proper to be
adopted as law under the new Constitution under
ten eleven days Of close examination aud |
scrutiny by the committee. We know that
they cannot meet every night and 1t will probably
take at least twenty days feiore committee can
approve of plan. Then it must be brought in here
and passed and to the otherhouse and go through
the same routine again. Is that what you want
Do you desire that twenty days shall elapse before
this is done, and then 60 to the other house and
wait twenty days more and throw it beyond the
time when it can be made a ailableg Then when
next November comes you will 20 to the polls and
the stump and you will say that the Republican
party had majority in both houses and neglected
to pass these bills If you do the Republicans will
have to confess that the indictment is properly |
drawn. Now what is the object Of this resolution
We have simply said that the question of county |
boundaries and county government, which is
matter that will take great deal of time, shall be
brought before joint committee; that all the bills |
introduced here in relation to that subject shall be
roierred to that committee and c0diiled into law
and presented to both houses.
MI MAYBgLu-Will the gentleman from Alameda |
be in favor of aboi hing OF the houses and have
all the legislation done by one body!
Mr. TYLER-No, sir | can furnish arguments for
the gentleman, but cannot furnish him with COM
prehension. Now, say that this action is in no
manner binding on either house 1t is an effort to
have these committees work together. Now, | say,
that thisis well directed effort on the part OF a
majority OF both houses to have these subjects Of
taxation and county government agreed upon and
committee that upon discussion upon this floor it
will not be found TO require amendment. Ii the
gentleman supposes for one moment that any man
is bound to vote in any certain way upon any of
these bills he simply don't know what he is talking
about. There is such question. We simply
want to Get these committees together 20 work 10
prepare legislation so that when one hundred
days gone and we wan to 60 home, that
the interest of the State shall have been secured
Now, gen lemen, know, rs my friend from
Shasta has just said, that the Republican p rty
OF California ~il be held responsible in this
Legislature for the legislation that takes place. and
notify you here that the kepublicln party is equal
to the occasion say to you gentlemen, that the
Republican party was called into existence at the
time OF the biggest treachery that ever known
at the time Of the Missouri COmpfunisc At the
time when traitors attempted to destroy this Gov
ernment, the Republican party, thanks be to God
with the assistance of over one half Of the Demo-
cratic party, put down treason in its stronghold
They took this Government and placed it from
third-rate Government in the estimation of the ma
tons of the earth, into the highest position
ever known 10 be occupied by nation upon the
face OF the globe. And when the gentleman
casts slur upon the Republican party am here
sir, to hurl back into his teeth; and | say to the
gentleman, Why is it that the democratic party of
late years have made so many mistakes? Now, the
the gentleman don't KIN W, aud he shall know why
1t is because the sef-constituted leaders OF that
party have business to get as leaders OF any party
and the consequence is, that there is q large number
of the men of their ranks that willing TO act
with the people in carrying out good legislation.
Mr.. MoCARrnY of SAN Franoiscp-I would ike to
ask the gentleman question.
Mr.. MAYBELL-i rise 10 point of order hope
the gentlemen upon this floor viii show the gentle
man from Alameda common courtesy. see that he
is wound up and hope he viii be allowed to run
Gown.
Mr.. TyLER-Let the CALLED jade vince. Les all
who are in favor OF having this legislation clrried
through vote against the motion to rccors der All
Won who wish to follow the leadership of these
VINO want to ObstTuct legislation, and who do not
wish have that kind OF legislation carried out, all
vote for the reconsideration Of the resolution. |
houe there viii not be vote this floor in favor of
a reconsideration. There should not be. Talk
a5put Niger in the fence Why the gentleman
must suppose he is standing in the State of South
Carolina rather than in the great free State OF Cal
ifornil. \ Niger in the fence That is beautiful
language 10 use on the floor Of legiSat We assem-
bly, in free State.
Mr. ANrHoNY-Mr. Speaker. had hoped that this
question would be settled without my saying any
thing am just anxious any this
floor that the interests OF the people shonid be
guarded am Just proud as the gentleman from
Alameda of my political connections / am here to
represent the party of two years gruSth-the
Workiugmens party Of California. In this question
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against the Capitalization of power IL is overriding
the minority who represent the people. The mi
nority will not be heard in the matter at ALL These
committees win come together and draft bill on
taxation and other ma tiers, and bring it here 10
shove down throats say it is contrary to COM
mon usages to lcl;islate in that manner. and |
shall enter my protest against il. I say the Repub
ican marty is not responsible for my vote on this
Aoor No man should be held responsible for right
action il he votes according 20 his convictions OF
right. For these reasons shall vote for a recon
liberation.
Mr. sPRxcIR-Mr. Speaker, you will remember
that il has been developed here already that this
resolution was the creature of caucus Now, my
objection to it is this: that it goes outside of the
usayes Of legislation that it is departure in the
face of established customs in this State if not of all
legislative bodies Again, il is the beginning Of a
party rule on this floor that is dangerous to tile mi
nurity representation. | want to put myself on
record here against it. 1t has been claimed that
there are obstructoniss this floor. II there are
they belong to the GOmin Mt party. Why did not
some party propose this resolution in open session!
avn here now place myself on record against it.
Mr. MAYBELL ~ It appears that whenever rise on
this floor To make one of my brief speeches some
member takes il upon himself to rise with all the
majesty os a Roman Senator, with his arm
tended in my direction, and says, Long -winded
sreeclesr We have Just listened to the longest
speech of the session. from the direction of
Santa Cruz | have also. noticed the gentle
man from San Francisco riSs and proclaim
hnlslf in favo- of FIVE nitrate speeches, ami imne-
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