Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-05
ASSEMBLY,.

SACRAMENTO, May !, 1881.
The House met at 10 A. NJ, Speaker Parks in the
chair Messrs. Reddick and Cunningham had each
two days further leave Of absence.
Mr. JONES, from the Committee on Federal Rela-
tions, reported back concurrent resolution No. s.
concerning the Chinese treaties, and recommended
its adopti IL. Mr.. MATHEWS OF Tehama moved to
strike out "our Senators in Congress" and insert
" Hen. John F. Miller, Republican Senator from
California" Nr. GILMORE said the deadlock in
Washington was not the fault OF the Democratic
party. Democr-ts could rot break it, and tine Re-
publicans unwilling to do so. Mr.. KRLoSo
raised the point of order that the resolution net
within the subjee's named in the Governors procls-
nation. Held no. well taken. Mr. MEDALLION
moved TO amend the amendment TO read, "our
Republican representatives. so as 20 instruct them
OF ly He subsequently withdrew the amendment
Mr. MCCLURE held that the resolution was Couched in
respectful language. The indications are that the
deadlock is about TO be broken. The resolution
would not te respectful il addressed to either Mr..
Miller Mr.. Farley alone. The Examiner, the
leading Democratic paper, opposes the ratification
of the treaties, ~ Il that is significant fact. In
California this Chinese issue is not political ques-
ton. There may be honest differences of opinion
to some of the sections of the treaties but the
peOp'e demand that they be ratified. MIR. MATHEWS
of Tehama said Mr.. Farley had been cons tently
voting for six weeks TO break The deadlock and 60
into executive session, TO the end that the treaties
may be ratified. The resolution was probably iu-
spired from Washington, aud forms part.
backbone. Mr.. KELLOGG said the Demo.
Gratis hal sufficient confidence in Mr. FARLEY
and he needed Instructions Ii the Republicans
want to strengthen General Miller they can hold
mass meetings to do it. Mr.. PLATT said it would
not do any hurt tc pour the water on the ducks
back, and so he would favor pouring it on. Mr.
MURPHY would vote for the resolution. He believed
II a good one. The matter was further debated
by Messrs. Hale, JAcSsoN, Loxe, GRIFFITH, and
MATHEWS of Tehama. The amendment of Mr.
Mathews lost. The resolution was adopted by
~ to 16.
Mr.. BAKER moved fer recess until p NJ, to
permit the Conference Committees 20 meet lie
spoke cf the deadlock between the House and the
Senate, and announced that as for him. if the Sen
ate refused 20 yield the tax.ievy bill he would
vote for no other laws, and would let the road bill
and ali Others go. The Senate had dictated to the
House and assumed autoerItc powers Mr. WuIr-
said the road bill ought TO be passed and sent
to the Senate, irrespective of all other issues
The road tax is levied by the Supervisors and no
tax levy bill bears it Mr.. LRkWH opposed the
recess He wanted the road bill passed 1t ouce if
at al. If the fight en- the apportionmeat bill is to
come off he ready for it now-the matter should
be met openly and Immediately Mr. REYNOLDS
said members should not call the Senate to account
for citing as it has right to do. Mr. Baker had
arraigned the Senate bitterly to the appointment
of its conference committee, and ne thought it
wrong to do so. Mr.. LoN0 thought Mr. Baker
justified in his charge The Senate had arraigned
the Assembly On its committee is the Senator who
stands in the path cf the business of the Legislature
to day. He protested against the action of the Sen
ate, and hoped the Hou c would stand firm and re-
fuse to recede from its position. Mr.. MAY said the
true method to pour o not vitirol Every
word against the Senate only made the work of the
conference committees more difficult Every one
wishes these committees to arrive at satisfactory
conclusion, but it will not be reached by bad words
Mr.. DAGGETT wanted the road bill taken up, but
favored reces first as in aid of the trans action of
business.
Mr.. BAKER said he had not used a disrespectful
word against the Senate, or charged it had done
aught more than it had the right to do.
The House refused to take recess.
The Congressional apportionment bill Is. B. y
taken up and referred to the Committee on AID.
portionment.
Mr.. JACKSON introduced bin for appropriations
for the expenses of the extra session Referred to
the Committee Ways and Means.
The road bill was then taken up ond read a third
time. Mr. BAKER offered an amendment to strike
out the clause providing that Road Commissioners
shall receive compensatons Ruled out of order
At 1890 P. ". the House took recess until Pm
Afternoon Session.
The House reassembled at P. NJ, Speaker
Parks in the chair.
The question REQUIRED on the passage Of the
road bill, and Mr.. LEACH moving the previous
question, it was ,rdered. lIr. VAN FLEET moved A
call Of the House, and it was ordered.
Mr.. Rosr had one days leave of abs nee
The call proceeded in part and was on motion OF
Mr. HALE dispensed with.
The roll was called and the road bill passed by 55
to II.
At 2:10 p NJ. Mr.. McCALIIoN moved to adjourn
Lost by 35 to 80. Mr. JACKSON moved a call of the
House Lost by 80 to 81 At 2:20, on motion OF