Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-12
Routine Report.

Routine Report.
At II o'clock Lieut.. Gov Gilman called the
senate to order, and called upon Senator Mac
donald to act as temporary secretary.
President Gilman said the senate was con-
vened at this time under proclamation of
the governor, which the secretary would
read.
The proclamation read, the roll of the mem
bers was read, quorum answering to their
names.
President Gilman stated he had been in
formed the attorney general had decided the
time of the officers of the regular session eX-
pired with he adjournment of that session.
1t would therefore be necessary to make pro-
vision for the officers.
Upon the suggestion of Senator White, Sen
ator elect A. NJ. johnson, of Freeborn, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
A. G. Wedge, appeared, subscribed to the oath
of office and took his seat upon the floor of
the senate.
Senator Miller suggested that a committee
he appointed to whom the question of affairs
should be referred.
Senator Pilsbury moved that the secretary,
assistant secretary, engineer, sergeant alarms,
assistant sergeant-atarms, the officer in
charge of the cloak-room and the chaplain OF
the last regular session be elected by vote the
officers of this session.
Senator G. d. Gillian offered resolution
to continue the elective officers of the last SEES
sion.
Senator Pillsbury withdrew his motion.
Senator Miller thought the resolution was
not specific enough. In his opinion the en-
tire machinery the last session would not
be required at this.
Senator j. B. Gilfllan agreed with the
previous speaker. The resolution should
state the officers intended to be chosen, SO
their could be no misunderstanding.
Senator Castle moved as a substitute the
resolution of Mr.. Pillsbury naming the Off
GERS.
Senator Gilfilan accepted the substitute.
Senator Mealey moved to amend by adding
after the words ''engrossing and enrolling
clerks" the words sand their assistants -
Senator Miller could not see the necessity
for these offices.
Senator J. B. Gilfillan hoped the amendment
would be withdrawn. If there should be
shown any necessity for these officers, they
could be elected at any time, as it was pro-
posed to elect those named.
Senator Mealey withdrew his amendment,
and Mr.. Pillsbury's resolution was adopted by
vive voce vote.
The officers designated then appeared and
subscribed to the oath of office. They are:
Secretary, s. P. Jennison, assistant secretary,
A. G. Wedge; sergeant-at-arms, W. H. Miller;
assistant ergeant-at-arms, G. M. Reese; chap
lam, Robert Smith.
Senator Rice was doubtful if the viva voce
vote would make the election legal. The roll in
his opinion should have been called upon the
resolution. He would not, however. press
the point until he had investiga ted the matter
somewhat.
Upon the motion of Senator J. B. Gilfllan
the secretary was instructed to inform the
house of the organization. of the senate as
above.
Senator Wilson moved the appointment of
committee of three to act with similar COM
mittee on the part of the house, to wait upon
the governor and inform him the legislature
was organized and ready to receive any com
munication he might desire to make. President
Gilman named as such committee Senator's
Wilson, Schaleen and Mealey in the part of the
senate.
Senator Rice hoped some gentleman would
be patriotic enough to move the removal of
the Minneapolis odor from the building (the'
saw dust on the foor) and the substitution OF
carpets or mating.
Upon motion of Senator J. B. GiIilan, the
permanent rules of the last session of the SEN
ate were adopted as the rules of the present
session.
Senator Castle offered 8 resolution continu-
ing the committees as formed at the last ses-
sion, only substituting the name of Senator
Johnson for that of ex- Senator Wedge where
| the same occurs. In offering the resolution
Senator Castle said he made the motion to
meet what he understood was the wish of the
chair.
President Gilman said the proposed action
met his views, as, if he had to reappont The
committees, he should constitute them as at
| the last session.
The resolution was then adopted.
Senator Rice referring to the election of Of
ficers, said investigation had satisfied him the
vote should have been BY call of the members
instead of viva voce, and he would now move
the roll be called upon the resolution. There
being no objection, the roll was called, each
member voting IN the affirmative.
Senator Miller offered resolution calling
upon the secretary of state to have the sawdusi
removed from the floor and either carpeting
Or mating substituted. The sawdust was un-
healthy aud filthy.
Senator j. B. Gilfllan gave notice of de-
bate.
Senator Bonniwell moved that the sawdust be
removed and sand substituted. He thought
good deal of sand would be needed before the
close of the session.
the proper officer to order the purchase con-
tenn plated, moved to reIer to committee of
three to investigate and report.
Senrtor Gillian withdrew his notice of de-
bate and Senator Rice's motion was adopted,
md the chair appointed as such committee
Senator's Rice, Miller and Crooks.
Senator Wilson, of the committee to
wait upon the governor, report
d verbally that his exceliencv
oesday to present some subjects for its con-
sideration.
On motion of j. B. Gil6llan it was voted
the senate meet the house In Joint eenveafIo