Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-04-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Lsverson presented a petition preferring charges
against certain members.
Flynn moved that the reading be dispensed with,
from the fact that they had been printed in the
daily press, we're dire,ted against members of the
Legislature who hold positions ia the Harhor Com
mission, and that there nothing in the charges.
Terry moved to lay the same on the table.
Coleman thought that the matter should receive
an investigation.
Lsverson said it would be best to refer it 20 9
House
The motion TO lay on the table was lost
Terry claimed there was nothing in the charges
and hoped the House would refuse to appoint the
committee
Murphy moved TO amend by making the com
mittee five, and that they be appointed by the
Chair.
Johnston said If the charges we're true. as pre-.
sented, 1t affected the dignity Of the House. and he
would vote for their expulsion. II they were not
true, then the gentlemen should have a chance 10
vindicate themselves.
Coleman supplemented the remarks Of Mr.. John
ston, and said the people Who elected those gentle
meH should have an opportunity 10 ascertain
whether or not they had sent corrupt men to the
Legislature.
Flynn moved an amendment, that committee Of
three appointed to investigate the charges go far
as they refer TO Assemblymau Coleman.
Graz. .er moved as amendment 20 the whole
that committee Of three be appointed by the
Chair TO investigate the matter and see whether or
not the dignity of the House was at scteG thereby.
Barry objected, saying the members charged with
misconduct Jurted an inquiry. and desired an it
yestigaon complete that their vindication would
be assured
Campbell thought it would not do, from the fact
that the contingent fund m1de by the appropriation
bill would be insufficient 70 deiray the expenses
Sweetl4nd demanded the reading Of the rusolu-
tion.
Camnetti said it appeared that Mr. Coleman, one
Of the members referred TO in the resolutions de.
manded that there be an examination, and he hoped
the House would aeceue the reuufst
Simon demanded the reading Of the charges said
he understood he was implicated, and he wanted 10
know what the charges were.
Sweetland again demanded their reading, saving
he wished to smother nothing, and thought such
action was beneath the dignity Of tae House
The rules were suspended and the charges read.
Johnston said it was charge that implicated
certain members with corruption. II they were
guilty they ought TO be expelled, and II not they
should be yindlcated
Irwin moved to refer the matter TO the Democ-
rscy Of San Francisco. Ruled out Of order.
Sweetland moved % lay tae suhjsc, on the table
stephens wanted to know if the matter clle
within the scope Of the call for the extraordinary
session"
sweetland withdrew bis motion to lay upon the
table.
Flynn moved as substitute 10 the whole to refer
the matter 70 the San Francisco delegation eNclud
ing those who are implicated
At"ell thought as loug as so m1ny Of the san
Francisco delegation were contaminated, IL would be
better 70 refer the matter 20 some honest members
from the country.
Flyun's motion WAS lost.
The matter WAS disposed Of by referring it to a
committee OK five, to be appointed by the Chair
with power to send for persons and papers and re-
port to the House.
Ryan Of Sacramento rose TO question OF privilege
and said In the debats this nnrning upon the
Barry railroad bill ny colleague, Mr.. DOty, saw fit
in his remarks to cast serious reflection upon the
character Of the Judges of Sacramento county. /
was engaged at the time, and did not hear his exact
language Since have cOme into a full knowledge
Ot the gentlemans expressions. ! ask now the per-
mission Of the House to speak to ques tion Of priv
ilege. If remained silent it might seem to some
that silently acquiesCed in what | consider a Sian
derOus statement. The gentleman's statement was
certainly uncalled for. The Judges Of Sacramento
county are upright and honorable men. They
have the respect and confidence Of the people Of
Sacramento. Judge Mcfarland and Judge Arm
strong were appointed by the Executive Of our
State, one by Governor Perkins and the other by
the present Governor. For the gentleman 10 say
that these Judges were appointed 10 office by cor
p1raiOn il ueuce, and VI der corporation diCta-
tion is reflection upon the Executive Of oar State
well as an insult t. the officers themselves The
gentemans remarks further insult to the peo-
pie Of Sacramento county who retain those Judges in
the high positions they now occupy. ! am personally
acquainted with both Judges; | consider them in
point Of integrity honesty and ability the peers of
any two Judges Of the State Of California and re-
sent the gentlemen's imputations.
Wallace introduced bill relative TO the collection
Of revenue.
wherton spoke te question of privilege He
said the Call has stated he introduced resolution
the day before TO take the charter away from the
Central Pacific, and that the resolutions were made
in fun or in spiri; of irony Be that it may he
said, they are in keeping with and the outgrowth of
Wallace's resolution adopted by the House.
Judge Irwin moved that if any other member, or
outsider, had any apologies to make dirty linen
TO wash, that they be called upon to do so now or
forever after hold their peace. Ruled out Of order
Terry introduced bill proposing constitutional
amendment relative to the Railroad Commission.
The file taken up, and several bills read for
the first time. Leversons BILL providing for an in
come tax, refused first reading.
AT 4 T. NJ the House adjourned