Daily globe., 1881-10-27
THE SENATE.

THE SENATE
The feature of yesterday was the pas
sage of the bond bill, which went through
easy by vote of 80 to 10. There was a
breath of relief when the tedious matter
was disposed Of Col. Crooks speech
published IN full herewith upon the ap-
preparation for the Mississippi River
commission was timely and listened to
with great attention.
Routine Report
Called to order at 10 a. m. by the president.
Reading of scriptures and prayer by the
chaplain.
Senator Wilkin presented remonstrance
against the proposed settlement of the old
railroad bonds, and also petition that the
proposed settlement be accepted, both signed
bv about the same number of persons.
NEW BILLS.
By Senator Crooks-To authorize the city of
St. Paul to issue bonds in $780, for the con-
sippi river.
bV E6udlOT OdSc-1O Illdhc pdupCio u tOWH
charge in lie Sueur county.
By Senator johnson, A. MO provide
fund for the improvement of roads leading into
the city of Albert Lea. Passed.
By Senator johnson, A. MO amend the
act creating sinking fund to liquidate the
debt of the city of Albert Lea Passed.
By the Judiciary Committee-To amend the
general statutes relating to civil actions.
By Senator Shalleen-To authorize the town
FOIL 10 oil o1
bridge stock. Passed.
By Senator Shalleen-To change the names
of certain persons. Passed.
By Senator Gilfillan, G. D.-To provide for
the taxation of railroad lands, where the same
have been contracted to be sold by railroad
companies.
THE OLD BONDS.
Senator Pillsbury moved suspension of the
rules that senate file No. 9, the bond bill
might be taken, read third time and put up
on its passage, which motion prevailed. A
vote being taken on the bill resulted as follows:
Ayes-Aaker, Adams, Beeman, Bonniwell,
Buck, c. F., Campbell, Castle, Clement, Crooks,
Gilfillan C. D., Gilfllan ]. B., Howard, John
son, F, l., johnson, R. B., Langdon, Law
renee, Macdonald, Mccormick, McCrea,
Mclaughlin, Mealey, Miller, Morrison, Off
Ger, Peterson, Pillsbury, Rice, Simons, Tiff
fany, Wilson.-3O.
Nays-Buck, D., Case, Kinds, johnson, A.
NJ, Perkins, Powers, Schaller, Wheat, White,
Wilkins.-1O.
EXPLANATION OF VOTES.
Several senator's upon their names being
called explained their votes. Senator Mealey,
of Wright county, said:
Mr.. President: During the discussion of
this bill in committee of the whole took no
part. for the simple reason that thought it
would be waste of time as the whole ground
had been traversed by senator's much more
able to do so than myself, and only now desire
to say few words in explanation of the vote
l am about to have recorded. l have been a
continuous resident of this state twenty six
wears, hence was here when THE bond question
was discussed before the people and when they
voted on it, and remember well the result of
that vote, and claim to have at least a very
good general understanding of the whole mat
ter, and, having listened attentively to what
has been said on both sides during this discus
sion, and, having given the subject the con-
sderation its magnitude demands, can ar
rive at no other conclusion than that the
state is not only legally but morally bound
to an honorable and equitable adjust
ment of these claims. While am not one of
those who believe the equities in this matter
are all with the bondholders, am a believer
in settlement tn neither ignores the rights
of the bondholders nor loses sight of the
rights and equities of the taxpayers of the
STATE, and such a settlement, Mr.. President, L
believe is the one we are now called upon to
iccept or reject, ard I further honestly and
truly believe that if this proposition should
be rejected, that never again in the states his
tory will terms as favorable be had. Being
sincere in these views, to vote contrary to
them would he TO dishonor myself, thereby
dishonoring those who have so often confided
their trusts to my care as their representative
in this honorable body. Mr.. President, am
proud of the county represent, and my con-
stituency. know they will, as far as their
numbers go, compare favOrably with similar
in point of industry, honesty, integrity and
moral worth. will do them no wrong here
to- day, nor tarnlsh their good name l vote
aye.
Senator Tiffany charged that the railroad
mpanies, not the people, had violated their
contract in his bond business, aud while he
should vote for the measure IN order to pre-
serve the credit and honor of the state, he
warned the people that these railroad corpo-
rations were aggressive, that they had no
souls, cared nothing for justice and possessed
neither sympathy or respect for the rights
of the people.
Senator Wheat, while declaring his willing
ness to pay dollar for dollar for every legal
obligation against the state, should ask to
have his vote recorded s'no" on this bill. SEN
ator Howard oppo ed the measure last winter,
but under the changed circumstances, and in
the hope of getting rid of the troublesome
question, he should vote "yes."
THE NEW CAPITOL BUILDING.
Senator Powers from the committee on pub
lie buildings, made lengthy report in refer
ence to the new capitol building, which upon
being read was ordered printed.
After reciting the action of the governor in
commencing the construction of an tiely
new building, instead of utalizing the stand
ing walls and basement of the old structure,
the report gives the expenditures thus far
made and contracted as follows:
For foundation walls. .$22, ,7S6 90
S. Burris, brick and brick work. %. 32,5OO 90
Wiley q Carlson, carpenter work II ,995 90
Wiley & Carleson, iron bolts,
washers, anchors, and cast iron. $500 90
Frontenac Stone company, cut
stone. 16,646 W
Edward s. Scribner, roofing. $500. 1924 90
lotal. ............... SJl ,75l 10
These expenditures will carry the work as
far as the inside plastering, and it is estimated
the inside work will increase the aggregate
cost to about $4,000. To meet these in
creased expenditures the citizens of st. Paul
had rendered the governor bonus of 0,000.
The committee commend the good judgment
and economy of the governor in making the
changes he has, and TO carry out his
plans recommends further appropriation of
$4,000. but the suggestion TO change the
plans by adding iron stairways, and other
means to make the building as nearly fire
proof as possible at an additional expense of
$4,000, is reported sgainst.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
For the Issuance of bonds NV tho x,;Ilooa ,of