The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-12
THE RECORD.
IN THE SENATE.

A Breezy Discussion of the Fitz John Por-
matter-fsins Introduced.
WEDNESDAY, Jan, IL, 1SS3-1O A NJ.
The Lieutenant-Governor called the Senate to
order, and Mr.. Sayre presented petition from
the school commissioners OF Wabash county
praying for an increase in the Teachers Insti-
tute fund to encourage the attendance of teach
ers at such institutes, which was referred to the
committee on education.
Mr.. Hilligass submitted a report from a ma
jority of the committee on printing, returned
the resolutions concerning stationery, reported
that the principal secretary has the right to
furnish such supplies and recommending that
he draw on the Bureau of Public Printing for the
same.
Mr.. Henry presented minority report from
the same committee reporting that the State
Librarian is authorized by law to furnish such
stationery, and recommending the adoption OF a
resolution authorizing the principal and assist
ant secretary to draw all necessary stationery
from the State Librarian, except legislative bill
and letter heads.
Mr.. Brown demanded the previous question,
and the demand being seconded by the Senate,
under its operations the minority report was re-
iec+ed by yeas II, nays 26.
| Mr.. Benz offered resolution deductlng pay
| from members, officers and employees when alb
| sent, except on sickness which was rejected.
Mr.. Ristins offered resolution directing the
| State Librarian to furnish each cOmmittee-room
with copies of both editions of the statutes with
acts. etc, which was adopted.
| Mr.. Brown offered resolution allowing the
| pages 81 day, which was adopted
THE PRoHIBIToRY AMENDMENT
| Mr.. Keiser offered 2 resolution, which was
adopted, authorizing the Transmission to the
| Senate of House joint resolution No. z, inuro-
| duced in the last House of Representatives
March Is. 1881 On motion of Mr.. Willard, the
| vote adopting the resolution was reCOnsldeTed-
| yeas 90. nays 30.
Mr.. Henry favored the adoption of the resolu-
ton as offered, which calls for the transmission
! of the original resolution to the Senate. He de-
sired, when action is taken on this question, all
the papers should be here, so the Senate act
| Intetigently on the question He desired to see
al. the phases connected with this question fully
and fairly discussed.
On motion OF Mr. Marvin the resolution was
| laid on the tabl6-yeas g. nays 10.
Pending the roll-cal, Mr.. Marvin, when his
name was called. said: 81 do not consider this
as political question, and will therefore vote
| aye"
Mr.. spann, when his name was called, said:
| las regard everything introduced upon this
| floor which looks toward the adoption non
adoption of these proposed constitutional
ter, regard it as extremely political, and there
fore decline to vote on this roll-cal because I
am paired with the Senator from Allen and
Whitley" Mr.. Bell.
MICHIGAN CITY HARBoR.
Mr. Magee offered joint resolution favoring
the Improvement OF the harbor at Michigan
City. Laporte county, requesting representa-
ttves and instructing senators in Congress from
Indiana to favor an appropriation.
Mr. Iancey hoped the resolution would not be
adopted. He was satisfied the Secretary of War
would recommend such work If he were nor con-
vinced IL was in the nature of grab. Mr.. Y.
desired to join the other side of the chamber III
economical measures, not only in the State but
elsewhere.
Mr.. Bundy moved to refer the resolution to the
com mittee on Federal relations
Mr. Magee interposed no objection, thinking IL
matter of great importance. He introduced
the resolution ia good faith. The money has
been appropriated, but the Secretary of War re-
fused TO allow the expenditure on the only port
In the State of Indiana.
The motion to refer was agreed to.
NEW PROPOSITIONS
The following described bills were introduced
read the first time and severally referred to APP
propriate committees, unless otherwise stated:
BY Mr.. Benz-S. B. No. rs: To amend section
of the homestead law of March 20, 1879. Re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
By Mr.. Foulke-S b. No. n: To amend sec
ton 272 OF the act approved April Id, 1881, con-
earning pubic offenseH. IL was referred 10 the
committee on elections.
BY Mr.. Magee-S b. No 7s: To amend section
Of the act TO establishS State Bureau Of Stats