The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-13

in support of this made carefully prepared
speech, in which he maintained that the
amendments were not legally recorded and
consequently could not be considered by this
Legislature except as new matter. Senator
Spann opposed this position with much log
ical force, and Senators Brown and Bell sup
ported it, the former being particularly COM
plimentary to Senator Van Vorhis, who for
once agreed with him in q matter that
had political connection. The resolution
was finally adoped by vote of 26 to 81,
Senators VanVorhis, Bischowski and
Youche, of the Republican side, voting
AYE" with the Democrats and Marvin and
Mcclure voting mo" with the
Republicans, so the constitutional amend
ments are now in the hands of the judiciary
committees of both houses.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
The Senate has adjourned until Monday
afternoon.
Hughes East and Jap Turpen are the latest
additions to the list of committee clerks.
acknowledgement Hanna, with his fam
lily, has taken quarters at the Bates House.
The Senate yesterday adopted the joint res
olution requesting Congress to make proper
provision for the pensioning of Mexican
veterans.
1t is whispered in the air that Senator
Sayre, whom Major Gordon calls ''poet and
philosopher" will be candidate for Lieu
tenant-governor in 1884.
Mr.. Kirk, doorkeeper of the Senate ex-
plains that he has not eleven assistant door
keepers, as has been charged, but that is the
total number of all of his employees, from
spittoon-cleaner up.
Senator Bell yesterday introduced an APP
propriate resolution to the memory OF ex-
Senator Foster, of Allen county, and gave
notice that he would call it up for considera-
ton Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
Additional charges in the Johnson-Over-
street contested election case were filed with
the Senate committee on elections yesterday,
and Senator Spann offered formal protest
against their reception at this time.
The Senate yesterday, adopted aresolution
declaring against national bankrupt law,
but a similar resolution in the House pro-
voked spirited discussion, which was in
progress when adjournment was had.
Governor Porter, yesterday, sent to the
Senate the nomination of Peter H. Hoss, of
Howard county, as a trustee of the Asylum
for Feeble minded Children. 1t was referred
to the committee on executive appointments
Many of the Republican members of the
House and a number of Democrats complain
that Speaker Bynum is disposed to be unfair
in his rulings, and shat it is almost impossible
for many OF them to secure recognition by
the chair.
1t is said that the House committee ap-
pointed to investigate the affairs OF the new
State-house have already expressed them
selves as opposed to the appropriation asked
for. In the Senate the feeling is thought to
be more favorable to the contractors.
The following telegram was received at the
State central temperance committeeman
yesterday afternoon:
AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. H.
Texas sends greeting. Both houses pledged TO
submit. Vote not taken yet. W. L, HALL,
Chairman State Executive Committee.
Representative Huston has introduced a
bill making it an offense for railroad compa-
MES to offer public officials, or for the latter
to receive, either free passes or reduced rates
in consideration of their position. The aver
age legislator will consider this direct blow
at his vested rights.
A caucus of the Democratic members was
to have been held last night concerning the
proposed reorganization of the benevolent
institutions, but it was postponed until Mon
day night, when c meeting for consultation
will be held, and Tuesday evening the regu-
lar caucus will take place, at which State
librarian, prison directors and trustees will
be nominated