The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25


Mr.. Harris-I think those remarks
are intended as keen thrust at me.
Mr.. Davis-I disclaim any intention
to thrust at you.
Mr.. Harris-Then,i in reply to the sem
ators from Cooke and Montague seem
inclined to magnify. They know
that an amendment would have the
same effect if offered in a committee
report. Here, say that all this talk
about gag law and senatorial discour-
tesy is superfiuous. / do not think
it necessary to amend the original
bill, and / do think that the senate
should refuse to reconsider the vote
by which the amendments offered by
the committee were laid on the table.
Mr.. Pope-I voted to lay the amend
ment on the table, but did not then
know that the senator from Mon
tague was preparing another, as
stated a few minutes ago by the
gentleman fromTravis. lido not believe
there is senator in this chamber who
is not in favor of withdrawing these
lands from sale. i believe that 1t is
the unanimous opinion of this body
that this legislation is abolutely de-
manded by the people. / sincerely
trust, therefore, that we viii not get
up any pickering or .wrangling so as
to even risk or hazard that this bill
will not become law as soon as voted
upon. / know that sometimes in our
zeal to protect the dear rights of the
people that we perhaps overlap and
go beyond good, common Judgment.
| shall most heartily vote,to reconsider
the motion to lay upon the table, and
l hope that all those who voted TO lay
upon the table will vote for the mo-
ton to reconsider. Why? because
we know that senators here
feel a little bit hurt
at the, quick manner in which the
amendment was disposed of. do
not believe that they would, by reason
of that feeling, vote against a sus-
pension of the rules, so that this bill
could not become law from and after
its passage; but, as theIsenator from
Montague has honest doubts as to
whether these! lands would be liable
to location by outstanding certificates,
/ am willing for him to submit to the
senate an amendment intended TO
supply what he deems a defect In the
bill as it now Notwithstanding /
differ with him. The honorable sem
ator from Cooke county and / agree
about 1t; but / know he will not OBJ
ject to voting for a reconsideration
of the vote. l hope we win
get along harmoniousiy here, be-
cause it is one of the most
important matters that we win
have to agree upon at this ses-
sion. / also hope that the senator
from Bell, after calming down, will
vote to reconsider it, and that we will
have no question about ample protec-
ton being thrown around these lands.
We can pass it at once to the house,
and they will join hands with us and
1t will become law before the week
is out. do not think there Is any dis
position to gag, and / hope we will
Keep our temper and permit the meas
ure to go right through before this
day is out.
Mr.. Jones and other senators spoke.
in the same conciliatory strain, the
result being immediate harmony In
the senate.
Mr.. Terrell withdraw the motion
and offer the amendment which was
prepared by the chairman Of the com
mittee, which think will harmonic
all conflicting views.
The amendment was adopted unani-
mously and the bill was passed with
out dissenting vote.
The bill, as amended and passed, Is
as follows:
Section l.. Be it enacted by the legis-
lature of the state of Texas, That all
the public lands heretofore authorized
to be sold under the act entitled IAN
mt 10 xFiH 10 70 aoIa - 10
appropriated public lands of the state
of Texas, and the investment Of the
proceeds of such sale," approved July
IA, 1879, be and the same is hereby
withdrawn from sale; provided, that
nothing contained in this act shall be
construed to return the land reserved
provide for the sale Of por-
ton of the unappropriated public
lands Of the state of Texas, and the
investment of the proceeds of such
sale," approved July IA, 1879, and the
act amendatory of such act, approved
March IL, 1881, to the mass of the
construed to be reserved for the pur-
poses for which said land was origin
ally set apart and designated by said
act until the legislature shall other
wise provide.
Sec. 2. Whereas, these lands are be-
ing daily sold, to the great detriment
of the state, an imperative public
necessity exists for the Immediate
passage of this act, and that the con-
stitutional rule requiring bills to be
read on three several days should be
suspended, and this bill take effect
from and after its passage, and it Is
so enacted.
Senate bill No. 4S, prohibiting hus- :
band and wife from testifying against
each other in criminal actions, except
in cases of misdemeanors, together
with committees adverse report. Re
port adopted on motion Of Senator
Shannon.
Senate bill No. 30, relating to horse
racing and violent running Of horses
on streets and public roads. Several
amendments by Messrs. Chesley and
Davis were lost and the bill engrOssed-
Senate bill No. SO, pertaining TO the
fees of grand jurors, engrossed.
Senate bill No. 81, authorizing less
than twelve jurors to render verdict
in felony cases when one Of the jurors
dies or is disabled from sitting, to-
gether with adverse report of the
committee.
On motion of Mr.. Pfeuffer. the re-
port was adopted.
Senate bill No. So, with COMMITTEES
amendment, providing that there
shall be printed not less than 5000
copies of general nature; and rs
many more as the printing board may
require, not to exceed 12,O00in all, etc.
Bill engrossed.
Senate bill No. go, relating to
animals, together with
amendment. Amendment
and bill engrossed.
Senate bill No. CT, comforting upon
the county court of Parker county
criminal Jurisdiction, and conforming
the Jurisdiction of the district court
thereto. Engrossed.
BY Mr.. Terrell, by permission: a
for senate bill No. 81,
throwing further restrictions about
the law permitting the incorporation
Of private enterprises.
Mr.. Matlock, by permission, intro
1uced resolution proyid.
ing for the printing OF
100 copies of all bills reported in the
senate favorably.
Mr.. Harris moved to amend by in
,erting 50in lieu Of 100 copies. Amend
nent accepted and resolution adopted.
Mr.. Patton moved that the senate
adjourn. to 10 o'clock Saturday morn
Mr.. Davis moved to adjourn to tho
'ame hour Monday morning. Carried.
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