Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-05
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
TwENTY-FoURrH SESSION SIXTY. FIRsrDAY
SENATE.
sacRAnKSro. March 4. 1881.

The Senate met at 10 A NJ, President Mansfield
in the chair. Roll called Quorum present.
Mr.. TRAYLoR moved to take up Assembly messages.
Carried.
The Secretary read the amendments of the SEN
ate to the school bill "a B. 1863, upon which the
Assembly refused to concur.
On motion OF slr. RowELL the Senate refused to
reeede from its amendments.
Mr. DAVIS moved that committee OF free confer
enee be appointed. Carried.
The PRESIDENT appointed Messrs. Davis Bill and
Wendell on the committee.
Other Assembly messages were read and acted
upon.
The Committee on Contingent Expenses made
various reports, which were acted upon by the
Senate.
A. B. 4ss. to facilitate the equalization OF assess
ments in reclamation districts (by Mr. Baker) came
up the special order oil the hour, and was finally
passel
A. B. AS to amend an Act entitled an Act to es
tablish Political Code, approved March r. 1872, by
adding thereto two new sections, to be known as
Sections 1864 and 1866, relating to assessments OF
railroads and other property by the State Board OF
Equalization and County Assessors (by Mr. Whip.
ple) came up the special order OF the hour.
Mr.. WENDELL moved that the pending bill be in
definitely postponed. Lost BY vote Of % ayes to
II noes.
The roll then called on the final passage of
the bill, which was passed by "a vote OF 25 TO 10.
Mr.. HILL moved to amend the title of TIE bill by
tuting the following therefor " An Act to allow
railroad companies in California to go Tree of taxa
ton"
Ruled out of order
A. b. It's, to provide for the purchase of addi-
tional grounds for the Iasane Asylum at Napa (by
Mr.. McClure), came up as the special order Of the
hour, and was finally passed by vote OF q to IS.
A 293. to amend an Act to authorize the
Trustees Of the Associated Veterans of the Mexican
War to exchange certain lands for certain other
property belonging to said city and county, for
lease OF such property, relating TO certain lands in
the city and county OF San Francisco by Mr. MeCure)
came up as the special order vi the hour, and was
finally passed.
A B. 43I, to provide for a proper representation
OF the products Of California at the next Worlds
Exhibition, TO be held in New York in 1883 (by MIR.
Whpple), was passed
The Committee on Free Conference reported back
A B. 1868 amended, and recommended that Sec
ton % of said bill be stricken out and Sections
g. y, Is and 20 be numbered Sections %, 20, q,
2s and strike out of the title Section 1857 that
the Assembly concur in Senate amendments to Sec
ton IS
The roll was called and the report Of the commit
tee was unanimously adopted.
Bills on the thirJ-readi1g file were taken up as
fellows
A B. AIS, to protect and promote the horticult.
ural interests of the State (by Mr.. Reynods), was
passed.
A b. SO, to amend an Act for the protection of
settlers public lands claimed by the State APP
proved March 10, 1874 (by Mr.. Holden) was passed
A. 3. 249, to amend Section 416 of an Act entitled
an Act establish Political Code, approved March
the office OF the Secretary State (by Mr. Van Fleel
was passed.
A. c. T. II, relative to the grant of the lands of
the 10th and Both sections made 10 the State of
California 10y Mr. Kellogg was passed.
On motion OF Mr.. WEST, 5. b. 800, to amend Sec
tons 35l, l457 and 14SS OF the Political Code rest
ing to State Normal Schools and Board of Trustees
thereof (by Mr.. West) was read second time and
ordered engrossed.
On motion of Mr. WEST, the constitutional provi-
sion was suspended, the bill read third time and
finally passed.
Mr. HUI moved to suspend the constitutional
provision, and finally pass a. c. r. . relative to do
nations to railroad corporations 10y Mr. Matthews Of
San Benito) Lost.
Assembly messages were taken up, and the Sen
ate eoncurred in the Assembly amendments TO S B.
a., relative to building fence around the Capitol
grounds.
On motion of Mr.. NEUMAxN, the constitutional
provision was suspended, and A 3. 202, to provide
State Hospital and Asylum for miners 10y Mr.
WATSON OF Mono), read a second and third time and
finally passed.
A message was received from the Governor, an
nounciug his approval OF s BIS. 3d. 49, 225 and z62
MIR RowEIl moved 10 suspend the constitutional
provision and pass A. e. 224 regulating the taking
up OF estray animals Lost.
Senators PAKDEE, JoHNsoS and CARLocR, ma
jority OF the Committee Finance, reported as
follows relative TO the Governors communication :
The few hours remaining of the session prevents
any action the appropriation bill and
III view OF the important laws necessary
70 carry On Tue Oh the ana
town governments as well as other important meas-
Ures and many other reasons, therefore, we
recommend to his EXcelleney the Governor, that ne
convene the Legislature in extra session at early
day as IS practicable, and include in his proeama-
ton such bills as he may deem important and
necessary.
Senator RYAN presented minority report as fol-
lows | respectfully ask that the suggestions Of
the Governor be compiled with; that the Senate
reseind the resolutions adopted by the Senate and
Assembly to adiourn sine die this day, at NJ, and
if the Assembly also consent to rescind said resou-
tions that the Legislature continue in session until
the general Apr priation bill is passed.
Senators DAVIS and TRAITOR presented a minority
report as fol oNs: That the effect Of the recon-
mendation contained in said communication, if
agreed to by the Senate will render It necessary for
this body to rescnd its action by which heretofore
concurTed in 4. G. r. %. The undersigned cam t
gainsay the substance. Of said communication, and
believe that his Exceency, in bringing matters
therein contained before this body, has acted wisely
and in accordance with his duty as the Chief Magis
trate Of the State. We believe it is the duty of the
Legislature to remain at its post until such legisa-
ton is had as viii enable the Government to main
tain itself To refuse to do either to stop the
wheels of government willfully to compel the
Executive Of the State to the Legislature in
extra session, thus exercising eoercive power
against that high officer, unbecoming and undgni-
fed in q Legislature. We therefore indorse said
communication and recommend that the action
OF the Senate in sad concurrent resolution be
rescinded, aud that this Senate manifest its desire
aud intention to accomplish ii possible, the egis
latIon recommended by his EXceleuCy the Gov
ernor before final adjournment, leaving the respon
sibty for the failure Of other legislation demanded
by the Constitution where it properly belongs
Mr.. PARDEE said that he had always been in favor
OF remaining IN session, but had concluded that it
was impraclcabie to keep the members together
without pay. lie eOnsideredan immediate adjourn
ment the Only sensible coursa, and regretted that
q TIC .osi1llisf from uba had so suddenly changed
his n ind.
Mr. DAVIS, while acknowledging that he had
somewhat changed his mind, reminded the Senator
that at first he had opposed an immediate adjourn
mcut, and only advocated it when he concluded
that II would be Impossible to accomplish the needed
legislation in the present session. Since then he
had concluded that 1t would be advisable to pro-
long the present session.
Mr. SEARS saw no good reason why the resolution
should be reCOnsidered. While proloUgation OF
the present SEES ion would save the pay Of members
to the State, there would be other expenses which
would make it more expensive than an extra session
He deemed that continuation OF the session. while
having tendency to enable the passage Of bad bills
and being IN the interest Of the lobby, would not
secure the necessary legislation. That could only
he effected Ly al extra session.
Messrs. CHASE and RoSELL spoke in the same
strain.
During the course Of the discussion message was
received from the Assembly, notifying the Senate OF
the passage OF a. c. b 90 reconsidering A c. X. %
relative to an adjournment a. L N and postponing
it TIL ; P. ".
Mr. JoHgsoy favored the above resolution on the
ground that it xould render possible the enrolment
of bills which otherwise could not be enrolled. lie
advocated an amendment TO the resolution that no
additional legislation should be enacted.
Mr. LANrsoS also emphasized the necessity OF the
passage Of the resolution.
Mr.. Johnston moved that the report Of the Com
uittee on Finance be temporarily laid the table,
Carried.
Nj JoIISsos moved to take up Assembly mes
sages. Carried.
The resolution in question was read.
Mr. moved tn AZ fellows :
vided that no additional bills shall be passed ex-
cept those under discussion" Amendment adopted.
The resolution was adopted as amended b. vote
of "a 10 Is.
Mr. ENos moved to take up the minority report Of
the Commttee on FInsnce.
Mr.. JOHNsos moved to take recess till p. N.
Mr.. bYAN moved to amend by taking a recess until
go P. NJ Lost.
Nh JoHSsoS's motion prevailed and the Senate
took recess at 1915 7. NJ
Afternoon Session.
The Senate rcassemhled at 4rM.
The journals OF yesterday and to-day were read