Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-24
Afternoon Session.

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Mr.. Cannon moved to defer the consideration of
Arick's A. c. K. 25 relative to the adjournment sine
die OF the legislature the special order OF the hour
until Il o'clock this evening.
Loet-ayes sc, noes SO.
The resolution then read and considered with
out debate, and adopted by the following vote
Ayes-Alviso, Arick, Baker Of Sacramento, Rir-
ney, Bost, Branch, Brown, Burns, Chandler, Cole
man, Crank, Crumpton, Daggett, Estey, Felton,
fraser, Freer Garrity, Gayigan, Gay, Gilmore,
Griffith, Harrison, Hinshaw, Hoitt Holden, Howard
Jackson, Jones' Heating, Kellogg, Kiburn, Lane,
Leach Leake, Lewis, Long. Mason, Matthews of
Murphy, Noonan, OConnor, Paterson Of Nevada,
Patterson of San joaquin, Pinder, Samuels Streeter
Swift, Warkins, Wasson Of Mono, Wentz, Werts-
baugher, Whipple Wood, Young, Mr.. Speaker-60
Noes-Baker Of Yolo, Camron, Del Vale, Edwards,
Hendricks, Mathews of Tehana, Medallion, Paulk,
Reddick, Reynolds, Sargent, Siebe, Van Fleet,
Wason of Ventura-14
Mr LEAc gave notice of a motion TO reconsider.
Discussion was then resumed Mr. Lanes mo-
tion TO consider out Of oder the general aPpropra-
tion bill
Mr. MATHEWS Of Tehaua favored the bill
Mr. BAKER Of Yolo denied that the minority had
been guilty Of any factious opposition 10 the ma
iority, such as had beer charged He in favor
Of considering the bill II not a partisan meas
ure, hut one of urgent necessity, which it vas the
Guty OF the Legislature to pass. If not passed, it
would greatly il ure the industries and trade Of the
State. 1t would be an anomaly for the Democrats
to vote sohdly for an appropriation to carry a
heDQDlCaN ctaLe government, ara IOT lne hepuDl-
cans to shrek back and vote in the negative and gay
NO, won't pass the appropriation bill, but will
have extra session" There was no need Of an
extra session, and if the bill were passed the Gov
ernOr would have no preteXt for calling one.
| Mr.. WHPPLE followed. arguing in similar strain
and ridiculingt the double back somersault turned
hy Dr. Slay at the dcium of the caucus or the Re
publican State Central Committee The reason why
the gentleman did not desire TO consider the
non. partisan appropriation bin was because the
House not willing to take up the partisan af-
portienment bill. The official returns from the
census had not been made ct, and the cOnsidera-
tion of the last named bill would accordingly be IN
wise and iniudciOus. The real obstruc.iOnists to
legislation were not tie Democrats as had been as
serted, but the Republicans.
Mr. HESDRIcKs claimed that the Democrats had
obstruc'ed legislation upon the leading measures,
hence the Republicans had now sufficient license 70
resort 10 similar strategy for selfproteeton. The
time rem aininz was short, and it impossible to
now consider the leading bills prior to the close Of
the session. The only course remaining then was
hold the appropriation bill in abeYante and use
it lever TO compel the Governor TO call extra
session, when legislation could be had upon it and
such other leading measures as should be specified.
For these reasons he eDjoined Democrats as well as
Republicans to vote against the motion.
Mr.. FELTON, moved to amend the motion by strik-
ing out A. B. 4l4, and substituting instead S B. q.
Ar. DEL VALE claimed that the amendment was
not in order, and sustained by the Chair.
MIR. Horn appealed from the decision.
Mr.. PLAT moved to Lay the appeal motion upon
the table.
Carried-ayes 20, noes 2s
Mr.. DEL VALE replied to May and Hendricks,
saying that the reason why the Republicans were
so anxious to hold back the appropriation bill, and
thus secure extra session, that they might
thus get the chance TO pass a little apportOnment
bill. Every Democrat should vote to take up and
pass the appropriation bill, and thus defeat their
want9n schemes
licans re atye to the appropriation bill i'm
pudent attempt to buldoze the Governor into call
ing an extra session, so that they might secure
dishonest apportionnent OF the State. But all such
plans would be sure to meet with Waterloo defeat
II the Republicans believed that they had discharged
their duty to the people they have cause 70 be
afraid 70 return home to their constituents, il
they had not passed the a. portionment bill Il was
measure which could wait as well not, but the
truth was that the Republicans desired TO appOr-
ton the State that the people would be compelled to
return them to the Legislature, whether they were
worthy or unworthy.
Mr. HARRISON held that the law was mandatory
that the census of 1850 should govern the election
of 1881. It was the purpose OF the app1rtionment
bill to give just representation to increased pop
ulation- He Should accordingly rsfuse 10 vote 70
let the appropriation bill supersede the constitu.
tional apportionment bill. As to the result he
cared not. 1t his intention to do his duty as
legislator, and ii the Governor desired TO call an
extra session, let him do so, it no business Of
his Let not the Democrats indulge themselves that
by their course they were going to endanger the
reputation OF any true He did not fear for
himself, ana NllllnE rest upon his record.
1t was in bad grace Tor the Democrats who had 50
recently refused to consider the apportionment bill
now TO attempt 10 give the Republicans lesson in
moral ethics.
Mr. CANRos was adverse to considering the appro.
prztion bill any other bill Of its order In pre-
ference TO s. b. 81 for the repeal Of the Drainage
Act The record Of the present Legislature was not
such as would warrant the Republicans in the ex-
pectaton Of carrying the next election II the re.
peal bill and few others were to be considered,
there would be no danger Of az extra session The
apportionment bill should be considered ere the
close OF the session. and the Democrats need not
fear but that they would get full justice from the
Republicans. He would ike to see the debris an.
portionment and appropriation bills each taken up
IN turn and considered, but would not consent 70
consider the appropriation bill, or the apportion
ment bill until such time as he deemed they were
entitled TO consideration.
e Mr. GRIFFITH urged the Republicans and Demo
Gratis to give immediate consideration TO all non
partisan measures Of leading character. The ap-
portlonment bill Was partisan measure. The
appropriation bill was not and it would be wrong
for the Legislature 10 refuse to pass it and taus
eoerce the Governor into calling extra session.
The CdiuD OF any such action would rest upon the
heads Of the authors. He appealed to DR. NAV 70
remain true TO hs original policy relative TO the ap
preparation bill, and 20 not now recede from IL,
even though the heavens we're TO fall.
Mr. FELTON, said he was not 10 favor Of an extra
session, and his object in moving an amendment 70
Ar. Lanes motion was merely to get legislation
upon the leading bills before the House ere the close
Ci tns Sessipn III tDe democrats would agree 70
vote 70 put the remaining bills at the top Of the file
and keep them there until they were passed or re-
jectsd be would be wiling to let the apportonment
bill lay over
Mr. REYNOLDS hoped that the Legislature would
net adjourn until the appropriation bill had beer
passed in its order OF important measures But the
issue presented 70 Republicans was whether or NOT
they were willing TO let the apportionnent bill 20 by
default IN consideration Of having passed an appro-
pr1stion bill. such course would Re most extra.
ordinary The Coos'i ation gas nsanaa.oTt q n
the subject, and the legislature ought not u a ].