The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-01
Afternoon Session.

AitefnOon session.
On motion by Mr. White the bill to amend
sections T. 81 ana IL of the common-schoOl law,
WAS read twice by title only, under a dispense
ton of the constitution restriction by two
thirds vote, read the third time by sections, and
nassed by yeas As, nays l.
Mr. White explaining 1t will give the county
superintendent better supervision over the
schools, and changes the time of settlement to
the first Monday IN Augustine school year
ending July 81, etc.
Mr. Yancey demanded the special order, but
gave way.
On motion by Mr.. Duncan, the bill to amend
the incorporating the trustees of Hartsville
Academy was read twice by title only, under
suspension of the constitutional rule by a two
thirds vote, the third time by sections, and pass
METROPOLITAN POLICE BILL
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS directed the reading
Of the bill to provide for metropolitan police
force IN all cities of 10000 and over inhablt-
ants, and it was read the third time.
~ Mr. Graham resumed the floor To continue his
speech commenced at Az o'clock this morning
He would yield, however, to any senator on the
other side who had any arguments to advance
in favor of the bill.
that this bill Is desired by majority of the
voters of the city of indianapolis. He had taken
more pains than before to make careful inquiry
as to the opinion of "a majority Of the people, and
thought the bill absolutely fair, and could not
see how senators on the other side could object to
IT, If this bill is going to work wreck and run,
it is certainly for the benefit of the Republican
party. The people are willing to take II; they
are willing TO Try IT, and they are willing to pay
know.
Mr. Yancey listened attentively to what had
been said, and obtained no evidence whatever
thai this bill should pass, unless it be that the
senator has gone around, iuferentially, and
drummed up certain citizens of this city who
in favor OF the bill, not from that class in the
great city of Indianapolis who pay the taxes OF
the city government, but representing the bum
mer class, who are always terror-stricken at the
sight of policeman. These are the men who
| are clanoring for this bill. They ought to be on
the stone pile of the city. This bill means moth
ing more nor less;than the defeat of The Repub-
| lican party and any Democrat honest enough to
acknowledge the truth will acknowledge that.
Mr.. Rahm did not know whether the people of
| indianapolis want this bill or not, but we down
at the town of Evansville do want it, RepublI-
| cans as we'll Democrats, and they are not
bummers loafers; hut there is Il petition here
signed by 442 of the leading citizens OF Evans
vile, including bankers, wholesale merchants,
city and county officers, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis. The Republicans don't believe what they
say when they say If this bill passes Marion
county will go Republican. They know II the
bill passes they viii have free, fair and square
election in Marion county, and that is what they
are afraid of. He appealed TO Democratic sena-
tors TO vote for this bill, because it Will be
blamed on us II we pass it, aud let us get the
| credit for it. The Democratic senator from
Marion Afr. Fleteher) says the people of Indiana
want it, and we ask it without regard to party
for Evansville, where IL "a wanted to protect
the lives and property of citizens without re-
gard to party.
Mr. Graham had already discussed this ques-
ton. but as to the senator from Marion (Mr. Van
VOrhis) has more interest in this matter than
any other senator, unless IL be his colleague He
would yield his time to That senator.
Mr.. Van Vorhis said the parties who are push
ing this bill are the very offscourings of the
Democratic party, associated with an equally
low class belonging to the Republican party
Among the best class of the citizens of this city
| nobody wants this bill The Senator from Van
derburg INF Rahm) says the people down there
want 1t, but the people of Vanderhurg do not
know the provisions of this bill, or they would
not want 1t. 1t practically opens the city treas
ury without limit, let or hindrance to these p0-
lice commissioners.
Mr.. Voyles spoke in favor of the bill.
The hour of O'Clock having arrived, the
Lieutenant governor directed the roll 10 be
| called on che passage OF the bill.
The bill passed the Senate by yeas 81 NAYS 81.
Pending the roll call, Mr.. Bundy, when his
name was Called said this bill contains that
which in government like ours is vicious prin-
To govern themselves. The Legislature has
right to determine for the city of indianapolis
how that city snail be governed. If this princi-
pie can he sustained every office not elective by
the constitution of Indiana can be placed in the
hands of the General Assembly to be filled.
The principle cannot be defended in reason
There can absolutely he no justification for us,
representa- other districts In the State, under
taking to say who shall control the affairs of
the city of Indianapolis and who shall take
charge of its treasury, who shall expend it's
moneys, ana who shall control Its government.
He voted "nO.'
MIR. FOulRe, in explanation of his vote, when
his name was called opposed the bill, because it
was thoroughly vicious in principle. The people
asking to be protected against crime are tue
proper tribunal to Judge what kind OF govern
ment IL shall have. The constituency required
To pay for the police force is the proper consttu-
ency to determine how the money ID to be ex-
pended. If the people Of Indianapolis have u
bad police force they have the power TO remove
it, and in their hands it ought to be left. lie
voted no.
Mr.. Magse, when his name was called said he
did not see that the bill interfered with local
>elf-gOvernment. Cities are distinctive from
other political corporations. IL has other
rights than those conferred upon it by the legis-
ature. This Assembly has the right to pass the
bill, which is demanded in the name of Justice
and fair elections. He voted sage"
Mr.. Van Vorhis, when his name called,
further opposed the passage Of this bilt, because