Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-24
Routine Report.


Senator Kinds wanted to have the journal
corrected with reference to Senate file 229, pro-
viding for the adjustment of the Minnesota
State railroad bonds, by striking out the
words, $50 the bill passed" and insert the fol-
lowing words, $50 the bill was lost, not hav-
ing received the vote of two-thirds of the Sem
ate branch of the Legislature, as required by
sections and of article 9 of the constitu-
ton, since, first, sections 6 and Z of the bill
provide for the creation of a public debt by
the issue of State bonds for the purpose of ad-
justing certain claims which certain persons
or corporations have against certain other per-
sons and companies and assuming the same by
the State as therein specified"
The president said that he wished to take
the request under advsement, it being mat
ter of such grave character that he did not
wish to pass upon 1T without more extended
consideration.
It was then moved to reconsider the bond
bill and thelmotion to reconsider was laid on
the table.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator j. B. Gilgllan-To cede jurisdic-
ton to the United States of q site for a post
office in the city of Minneapolis. Passed under
suspended rules.
Senator Kinds introduced memorials from
the city council and board of trade of the city
of Shakopee, asking that the St. Paul & Sioux
City railroad company be compelled to con-
struct a railroad from Shakopee to Mime
apolis, in accordance with the terms of their
charter. The memorials are accompanied by
joint resolution directing the attorney gen
eral to proceed against said company for the
forfeiture of their charter because of failure
to preform their charter obligations.
By Senator Shaleen-To amend the special
laws of 1859 relating to swamp land grants to
railroad corporation.
By Senator J. B. Gilfllan-To amend the
special law relating to the board Of tax levy of
Hennepin county. Passed under suspended
rules.
By Same-To amend the statutes relating to
terms of court in the Fourth judicial district.
Passed under suspended rules.
By Same-To amend the statutes of 1875 re-
lating to corporations.
By Senator ghlin-Amending the
charter of the town of Mantorville. Passed
under suspended rules.
BY Senator Peterson-To authorize the COM
missioners of Lyon county to issue bonds.
Passed under suspended rules.
By Senator Crooks-Authorizing the secre-
tary of state to purchase bill files for State
officers.
By Senator Hinds-To provide for devoting
the proceeds of the internal improvement
lands for payment of the Minnesota State
railroad bonds. Same as s. F. 301, but strikes
out section of that bill.
NOTHING FOR THE R. R. COMMISSIONER TO DO.
By Senator Castle-To require the attendance
of witnesses before legislative investigating
committees.
Senator Castle moved to suspend the rules
and put the bill on its final passage.
Senator G.. L. Buck objected, saying the
powers of the committee appointed to investi-
gate railroad discrimination had their powers
extended so as to sit during vacation, and it
appeared to him that the committee were get
ting ready to have pretty large court.
Senator Castle said the bill had no reference
| to that committee.
Senator Kinds read from the statutes, and
| explained to the Senate that the railroad COM
| missioner had no duties to perform except
| from time to time to inquire into the condition
of the railroads. and to ascertain their financial
| standing. He was a mere clerk for the rail
| roads. They could discriminate or refuse to
| carry freight or passengers at all. The rail-
road commissioner is required to inquire
| whether the companies are guilty of viola
| ton of law, but as there was no law restrain
| ing them his duties were nominal. He had
introduced bill with reference to this subject,
which would probably make something for
him to do, and dispense with special COM
mttees.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
10 authorize the common council of the
city of Red Wing to issue bonds to furnish a
water supply for said city.
To locate State road in Stearns county.
Relating to the time of holding terms of
court in the Eleventh judicial district.
To incorporate the village Of Lake Park.
Restraining domestic animals from running
at large in Traverse county.
Restoring citizenship to Samuel Griswold
Relating to the support of the poor in Free
born county.
CONTESTED ELECTION CLAIMS.
The committee on claims reported back
without recommendation the bill appropriat-
ing money to V. P. Kennedy for expenses in
CURED in contesting the election of Senator
Campbell. Referred to the finance commit
tee.
The president announced in regard to the
request of Senator Kinds made upon the read
ing of yesterdays journal, that, as the journal
correctly records the proceedings of the SEN
ate in connection with the passage of S. F.
No. $685. it is incompetent for any of the Off
GERS of the Senate to change the reading of such
records; and further that it is not the province
of the chair to decide whether the provisions
of the bill in question do or do not conflict
with the provisions of the constitution as al
legged in the said request of Senator Kinds.
Adjourned