Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-20

Mr.. DEL VALE said he always attacked measure
as measure without reference to the introducer.
The entire object OF the bill seemed TO be get rid
of these men, against whom not single charge has
been made Eliminate that part OF it, and he would
vote for the bill.
Mr.. CooPER said if the first section should be
stricken out that would leave the corresponding sec
ton of the Codes in force.
Mr.. You've cited instances where men have been
legislated out OF Office by the Democrats of this
State. The Republicans have the right to follow tie
precedents laid down in that regard. The Demo
Gratis are the last ones who ought to complain
MI MERRY did not pretend to disguise the fact
that the bill was intended to legisate men out OF
office, and he cited the where a poor crippled
man, who had lost in the defense of his
country, was turned out of the halls of Congress to
make room for an able-bodi man. There are men
to-day holding certain offices, for the simple reason
that they are Confederates and secessionists
Mr. MAYBELL came here in the interest of the peo-
pie and not to further the interests Of any partv
He wanted at least to keep the Bank Commission
out of the filthy pool Of politics. He did not be-
lieve in legisatng in the interest of particular
individasl
Mr.. CANRoS said he a Republican, but he was
not in favor of egislating men out of Office unless
they have fist been proven unfit for the position
He had yet to hear the first complaint against the
Bank COMMISSIONERS and he would not do himself
what he had always condemned in other parties.
Mr.. DuBRuIZ fully concurred in the sentiments
last uttered. He was a Democrat, but he knew no
party when the interests of the people were at
stake. He was not closely tel down by party
cords as to lend himself to any such undertaking
this. He warned the Republican party of the con-
sequences OF inaugurating such q entless war as
this.
Mr. TYLER said he was in favor of the bill. He
did not believe in turning the other cheek. He be-
lieved when a man is hit, either in politics any
where else, he should hit back. That was his doe
trine both IN politics and elsewhere.
Mr. CoRcoRAS said such legislation was demoral-
izing and contrary to the principles Of right and
justice. He did not believe in the doctrine that to
the victors belong the spoils The interests of the
people should rise far above all party success.
Mr. BRAUSHART denied that the Democrats had
ever set any such precedents He quoted from the
Journals othe last session to show that just such
measure az that had been proposed, and had utterly
failed, many Of the Democrats having Joined with
the Republicans to defeat it.
Mr.. YORK said he hoped Republicans wonld have
too much backbone to be led away by any such
sophistry. He had such ideas of philanthropy
This is n Republican body, and these men should
give place to others. He hoped the Republicans
would come squarely to the front and assert them
selves.
Mr.. McCARrY said he did not come here as a party
man, but for the purpose of legisatns in the inter
est of the people hese Commissioners have been
doing their duty, and he would not vote to discharge
them Tor the purpose OF making places for office
hunters.
Mr.. BRuNER cited the records to show that this
was in exact accordance with the preeedens set by
tie opposing party, and he proposed to adhere 10
'he Sus'oui. ne citeu tHe Nhstahce "heH tue re-
porter OF the decisions OF the Supreme Court had
heen egisated out OF office and a Democrat put in
his place. The Democrats have no right in the
world to complain
Mr.. ANTHONY said he believed in the doctrine that
to the victors belong the spois, but this did not
come under the rule. These men have stood be
tween the people and the swindlers and the money
saved was not the money of any particular party,
but of the poor people. He was opposed to turning
faithful men out of Office
At O'Clock Mr.. Fox moved that the House take a
recess until O'clock. So ordered, by vote of 20
to 81.
EVENING SESSION
The Assembly met at o'clock, and after consid-
cradle discussion on the Bank Commissioner bill it
was finally referred back to the committee.