Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-27

"47hSo VI people! undertake TO saw tlat the
wishes OF the people are that this Constitution
marx you tins new Constitutcn--shall be legisated
ihto active hfe, not vitated, not DESTROYED Hence
every ACT upon which am TO vote shall have that
IN my mnd-how does it relate to the Constitution
How does the Constitution relate to il and am
voting to carry it out? This proposed action is to
cut on longwinded men who would waste away the
tilhe. STAND mere III the interest of the people.
treat Coo, the people Why should stand here
Wasting IS day, and my auditors spending IS
DAY Hence am for carrying on legislation that
VIII be in the interest of the people
Mr. McCARTY Of Lake-hr Speaker do mt ursh
to consume the time of this house but it seems 10
me that this is serious matter 1t is matter Of
principle understand that the people Of California
VINO ADOPTED the new Constitution said that the
Legislature should consist of Sesate and Ass mbly
distinct and separate bodies. Now it is sought to
set aside this separate action. We propose 10 get
around the Constitution, which says we shall take
separate and independent action. rise simply to
call attention TO this fact We propose TO say that
joint committee shall cor sider our bills We have
just as much right to come together ana lepslate as
one body 1t amounts TO the same thing in fact
am opposed TO any such measures
want no caucus legislation from any party what
ever.
Mr.. DEL VALLE-Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of
the Assembly, the geptleman from Santa Clara has
alluded to the fact that he represents the Republican
party on this floor, and that the aim Of the party is
TO prevent these long winded orators from airing
their eloquence on this floor II he takes that
ground i am willing to take the same ground The
held any caucus, and think 1t mas been demon
strated here, that we regard the interests of the
people of all parties; that do II. wish to
air our eloquence, but to go to work How
do we prove it ? Including all the members
of that party on this floor, they have not con
sulned three hours Of the time CT this House since
its organization, but they mean that when meas
come here for consideration they shall be prop
erly digested, and that they shall vote for such
measures as will be beneficial for the people, or
such measures as will carry out the Con-
tfutl inn in lat and .rT4
deteru ined to have voice in the Constitu-
tion and organization Of the laws of this State.
We do not desire that committees disregarding the
OF one party or the other i'll such
matters shall frame such State laws they desire.
We want to have own ideas incorporated in such
State laws The number Of bills ntroduC in this body
has been youminous, but then. again, | say, We
have not wasted any time OF the State in the intro
ducton Of bills. | thought 1t unnecessary for
me to do so, but that would present such amend
ments here as | thought would be proper. L intend
to vote for such measures | think right and to
oppose those which think are wrong. Therefore,
sir, consider that We have not wasted any of the
time, but we do not desire that any committees
should come here ard say to us, YOU should adopt
This and that law in regard to municipal eopora-
tions, under which the people you represent are to
be governed. | do not desire that they shal force
upon US any particular system of taxation to which
We do not assent. Therefore l am favor of the
motion to reconsider.
Mr.. SISoS-l agree with the gentleman who has
just taken his seat. radically opposed to re-
ferrnS these matters to joint committee of the
two houses, 1t is i'll effect oyerthrowing system
of legislation. The Constitution designed that the
legislation Of the State should be carried on by the
two houses separately ard independently, and do
not propose to give my assent TO delegating these
powers to any committee of either house or both
houses. object also TO this bringing in of party
mat tiers into legislative halls. think it is unwise
and entirely out of place. for one came here to
legislae in the interests Of my constituents and
in the interests of any party in particular These
ahOuld hat full free and fair ha
fore this body, and one member should be the peer
Of the other. hope the motion to reconsider will
u eyail.
Mr.. CAMEEoS-Mr. Speaker the gentleman here
that he is opposed to any committee debating
to them what they shall do and what they shall not
do This is the first time since have been a men,
Der Of this Assembly that knew that eomRittee
of this house Of the Senate had the power to die
tate to this Assembly what they should do. II is
the first time ever knew that any committee could
come in this house and tell them what they should
do or what they should not do | had supposed
that committees had to report to the house, reccm
meadipg what they would have done-recommend.
ing good laws: but this is the first time knew
of a committee having power to dictate to the AS
semby. have made reports to this house as Chair
man of committee, and those reports have been
voted down most ignominiously. Now, sir, as j
understand the rule, bill passes this house after
having received the approval of the proper commit
tee and it is then sel.t to the Senate. We know
that the Senate is not bound to pass that bill
did. We know that have got to look to the
Senate for their approval of any bill before
we get it through. Now, sir, | in
favor OF Jringine these committees together,
that they may digest the legislation before
it comes before the body and tins great deal
of time. Suppose We amend bill here and send it
to the Senate they will have right to amend it
they send it back and then this House has the right
to reject their amendment. Ii the amendment is
not approved it has right to 90 back again. l say
that every member Of this House, whether RePub-
licaD, Democrat or Workingman, has right to dis
any bill upon its passage here, and has right
To amend il in any particular Which lie may see fit.
No committee can dictate to either house Of this
L gisa;ure.
Mr.. FrsL.YscS-Nr. Speaker, it seems very clear
to that this is only of the determined plans
of the opposition parties to place the Republican
party in false light before the country. Mr. Cor
cOran says he elected Constitution
basis. Well, sir, l was sent here by my constltu-
ents for that very purpose, and | as Repub
lcan recognize this fact. know very well
that the Workingmen and Democratic parties
will hold us responsible for the legislation
which is enacted at this session. We know
that before the first Monday in March the
most important legislation must be got through
the revenue laws. 1t is desirable that they be in
shape soon as possible. When they come back
from these committees we can amend them, and we
ask the assistance oferery member on this toor-we
ask that you do not place anything in the way of
our doing our duty to the people. Our interests
are by means inimical to the Constitution. do
not propose to be bound by the caucus unless it il
right. and there are other members who feel the
fear King Caucus or the party whip.
lir. MCCALIIcN-Mr. Speaker, the gentlemen who
are making these long speeches are furnishing food
for more argument. They seem to be divided in
their views. The gentleman from Alameda under
takes TO make it strict party issue. The genle
man from San Francisco says it is 10 such thing,
but that Il is for the benefit Of tie people. In ny
judgment, the gentleman from Alameda has let
the cat out Of the bag, and told this Assembly the
object OF this caucus. He SAYS the Republican
party has majority in both houses, and that they
will be held responsible for all the legis-
la.ion, and hence they have got their heads
together and have determined TO monopOliZe all
the legislation. If such is the case, the
balance OF US might rs well 90 home and leave the
work to the Republicans telling our constituents
that the Republicans are going to drive the Chinese
out and everything else necessary to be done for the
welfare ci the people. had lingering respect for
that party, but if this is their object to carry legis
lation by caucus am afraid that lii geTing esteem
will die out. If the majority have an understanding
about certain me sures, matter how much We
may amend them when they come before this house,
they will be put through in accordance with that un-
derstanding.
Mr. GoRLEY- Mr.. Speaker, as Republican there
is no who regrets political discussion on this
floor more than do. | am here the representative
of no party, but of the people OF this State. But
since this question has come up desire that it shall
have full and free discussion. Men should be
placed squarely the record. As a Republican /
desire this entire question to be ventilated. The
Republican party will no doubt be held responsible
for the legislation Of this session. The very first
move we see on the part of the opposition is move
to clog the wheels of legislation. ] hope the dig
cussion will be full, and that members will be put
on record.
Mr.. LAxE-AIr. Speaker, it seems to me that
wi ere there is much smoke there must be some
fire. do not the object Of this caucus. There
must be something in it. The gentleman speaks
about the effect in November IL would seem from
the Argument here that the campaign had COM
menced already. 1t does not seem to be question
OF legslating for the people, but of legisatng for
the benefit of the Republican Iarty. am opposed
to coggiDg the wheels of legislation. ami in faver
of legslating for the people alone and not for any
political party. The Republican party might as well
iegslate now for it will be the last chance they will
have. When November comes there will be nothing
left Of the party.
Mr. CARR Of Yuba-Mr. Speaker, think, sir,
these committees should 90 into joint session There
are a great many lengthy bills here, many OF them
upon the same subject, and see use Of spending
two weeks in considering bill here and the same
length of time in the other house, when all that
time could be saved. think it is right that these
committees should meet and agree upon laws and
report them back for our consideration. Then we
Will have chance 10 place the Republicans on
record upon these Issues. II the Redublican party
will legslate for the peope then am with them to
that extent ard no farther.
Mr.. CooK-Nr Speaker, do not rise for the pur-
pose OF making speech, but in the interest of tha
people And when can see n move which | be-
eye 10 be in the true interest of the people know
no party. say that bill coming from that COM
nittee has no mere power than it has coming from
my hands. We have the same right to vote it down
o. amend it. The Republican party will be held
sponsioe for the acts OF this Legislature, and want
to give TO that party what Is their Just dues. want
to give to Caesar the things that belong TO Caesar.
While they viii be cid responsible Will also be
,lp for mot lel hem