St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-16

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and to insure fair grain inspection.
Mr.. Murphy, Of Ramsey-For relief OF
George Boiand for injuries sustained in the
construction of the capitol.
THE LATE SCHUYLER coLFAX.
Mr.. Collester, of Waseca-A joint resolu
tom
ReS0lyed, By the senate and house of rep
resentatives of the State of Minnesota, that
we have heard of the death of Hon. Schuyler
ColfaX with feelings Of unfeigned sorrow
that we mourn, in common with the entire
American people the loss of Christian pa
trlot, once brilliant leader, at all times &
staunch and able defender of American in
situations and laws, and, withal, judicious
and conscientious statesman, adviser anu
friend of the nation in the darkest hour of
its adversely and peril.
RESOLVED. That in everything that constitu.
ted purity of life and motive, and general re.
gard of his fellows, he afforded an example
fully worthy of imitation for all time tC
| come.
ReSolgcl, That in his sudden and deplor-
able death, almost in our very midst, we are
awar of the shadows that have so remorse-
lessly fallen upon his family and friends at
home, and we hereby express to them our
sincere sympathy in view of this, their great
affection.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
at length upon the records Of both branches
| of the legislature, and a copy of the same be
transmitted to the family of the deceased.
CENSUS.
Mr.. Thacker of Pope-A joint resolution
for the appointment OF joint committee
consisting of three senators and six members
OF the house, to which shall be referred the
recommendations of the governor relating to
the census to be taken the present year. said
committee to report by bill or otherwise
Passed under suspension of the rules.
| Mr.. Drake, of Ramsey-A joint resolution
rcciting that it is for the best interests of the
| territory of Dakota and state of Minnesots
that laws should be enacted by each establish
! ing uniformity of grades in grain, and rules
| for the operation thereof, and for regulating
warehouses and transportation, and therefore
resolving that any committee or committees
on railroads, grain inspection and warehouses
of Dakota, now in session, be in vited to con
| fer with the similar committees Of the
1 Minnesota legislature for the purpose o.
uniform action. The governor is requested
! to transmit the resolution to the Dakota leg
islature Passed under suspension OF rules
| Mr.. Warner, of Blue Earth-Reauesting
the Judiciary committee to prepare and pre-
sent bill for the Incorporation of commune
ties as villages. Adopted.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Mr.. Game, OF Isanti, called up his resolu
ton for printing $4,000 copies of the Cover.
nor's message, and offered a substitute, pro-
viding for the printing of only 5000 copies,
with the statistical tables omitted, 1000 in
| English, and 1000 each in German, Swedish,
Norwegian and French languages. Lost.
Motions, amendments and substitutes fol
followed in quick succession, all
being voted down, when the question
came up on the regular resolution, when Mr..
Dyar, of OImsted. and Turrell, spoke in OPP
| position and Mr.. Durant in its support,
holding that the suggestions of the governor
were worthy of careful consideration, and
| that such consideration would be better Sc
cured through the proposed pamphlet publi-
cation than otherwise. a number OF other
/ members joined in the debate, at the con-
| clusion of which the roll was called showing
! yeas 50, nays ~. There not being ma
! iority vote of the house the speaker declared
! the resolution lost.
| Mr.. Ed 5Ond, of Dodge-Moved a recon
sideratiOn. Lost, yeas 80, nays So.
BILLS INTRO DUCED.
! By Mr. Hample, of Wabashaw-To amend
| an act establishing 4 school district in Waba
shaw county. Passed under suspension Of
the rules.
By Mr.. Warner, of Blue Earth--To provide
/ for the better regulation OF railroads and tc
create a railroad omnissloner.
By Mr.. Spaulding, Of Blue Earth-To
! nd ha Of fn ha vi
| improvement company.
| By Mr.. Foster, OF Blue Earth-To amend
! ch. Go, general laws of 1878.
/ By Mr.. Turrell, of Redwood-To amend
/ sections | and Z, Of the constitution, relat-
| ing to the sessions Of the legislature and the
salary of members.
BY Mr.. Mchener, of Fillmore-Providing
! for assessment of encumbered real estate.
| By Mr.. Fiddes, of Jackson-Appropriati
| 81, 500 for bridge across the DesMolnes
river, in Jackson county,
by Mr.. Lee. of Todd county-To allow
! fishing by seincs and nets In lakes In Todd
county where authorized by a popular vote.
! By Mr.. Mason, of MISUNDERSTANDING .
for the establishment Of township High
! schools.
| BY Mr.. Knox, OF Aiken-To repeal section
| 404, special laws Of 1881.
BY Mr.. Reese, of acknowledgements
! ing 81, 600 for bridge across the Crow river
/ in Kdndiyohi county.
! By Mr.. Smith, Of Wrigh.-For the draining
/ OF Lake Mary In Wright county.
BY Mr.. Batchelder, of HenuepinT-To
amend the constitution relating to the cleo
/ ton franchise 10 allow female suffrage.
| By Mr.. Durant,of Washington-To amend
| the special laws of 1881 relating TO the cleo
ton of a municipal judge of the city Of Still
| water.
| SENATE Bill PASSED.
To regulate the compensation and salary