Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
WHAT WAS DONE,
a Brief But Spirited Sessie n IF
the Dakota Legislature an9
Constitutional Convention.
The AnnuIInent Of the Restraining
C'ause-Adjournment of Both
Houses Without Action,
organization Expected to Further the
s'ateho"d Movement Resolutions of
the Citizens COMMITTEES.

Ventlon and Legislature ut Huro, was brief
but very spirited. Both Adjourned on the
10Th, the former to reassembie at Huron on
the first Wednesday in June next, and the
latter at the call of the Governor and
proper officers. The joint committee OF
potn houses and the convention, appointed
on the brst day to consider and report on
the advssability Of annulling section 80 Of
the schedule and ordinance, reported in the
Constitutional Convention in favor Of
striking out that section. Mr.. Haines, Of
Turner County, presented minority re-
port, and the motion for it's substitution
created lively debate. Mr.. Haines de-
\ Tended his report in an able speech. j. A..
''lwen, OF Kingsbury County, in strong
speech favored the repeal of the section.
Many able speeches were made by mem
bers of the convention, bringing out MANY
views on both sides. The debate was in
teresting. While none denied the right of
statehood, they thought it rather dangerous
to remove that section. The other side ar
gued that as it ties the hands of the Legis-
lature, by removing it there would be o
chance to act. The convention, at the end
OF the discussion, decided by large ma
Jorlty to do away with section %, which
renders the Legislature free to act.
Mr.. Owen, Of Kingsbury, presented the
following very suggestive resolution, which
was unanimously adopted and placed in the
hands of the Legislature:
RESOLVED, That the convention recommends
that the State Legislature make provision at the
present session for the submission to the people
OF that State at the next general State election,
TO TO-, DC held IN November next the question,
shall the State Government go into operation
IN al us departments on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in January, 1882"
The Senate and House reassembled in
the afternoon, and after appointing COM
mlttees of three each to confer with n like
committee of the Constitutional Conven-
ton, adjourned to meet again at o'clock.
This meeting Of the committee was for the
purpose of drafting resolutions setting
forth the condition of affairs, to be prop
erly presented to Congress.
During the recess various committees
met and the situation was discussed gen.
orally.
After an evening session the Legislature
adjourned, subject TO the call of the Gov
ernor, Speaker of the House and Lieuten-
Mt Governor. The early adjournment
without more definite action was made
necessary because of the lack Of quorum
- SANASA oouSs al lOuo Ctt(lSC6s pl1uClpully
the cold weather and uncertainty of trains.
combined TO detain members at home, and
not lack of interest in the movement.
Many absentees sent kilograms saying they
would come if possible, and manifested
concern for the outcome of the proceed
ings.
On Friday, the 18th, a citizens meeting
was held, and the following is the report Of
the committee appointed by it:
WHEREAS, Tho necessities of o State govern
ment demand more perfect organization,
Reeolpcd, That there be and is hereby consti-
tuted q State Executive Committee, consisting
Of one from each county, as defined by the con-
stitution, and Central Organization Commit
tee, consisting of one member from each Circuit
Court district of the State of OAK ota, with q
chairman, secretary and treasurer, to be chosen
from the State at large.
2. That it shall be the duty of the chairman of
the committee to forthwith place the central
committee in communication with the general
membership for the purpose Of receiving from
and distributing to the people information and
facts pertaining to the State and it's duties in the
emergencies which have rrisen and may arise,
to the end and for the purpose of obtaining
united and systematic action in all matters per-
tanning thereto.
8. That the 1nembars Of the executive commit
tee hereby created be empowered to solicit and
pny into the State Treasury from their respec-
tive counties us much us may be necessary to
pay the expenses necessarily incurred by the
committee. The slembers of said committee
shall be empowered, and it is hereby made their
duty, to organize in their respective districts
such subcommittee as are necessary to effect a
thorough and complete organization of the peo-
pie, and vacancy in the membership of said COM
mittee shall be filled by the chairman of the
State central committee, with the advice of the
other members of the committee, and such COM
mittee is hereby authorized and it is made their
duty to act rs an advisory committee to the
Governor of the State as to the time and neces-
sity Of reconyening the State Legislature.
On motion Of Mr.. Haynes the report was
unanimously adopted.
The following were selected as the State
comittee by counties:
Union County--George Freeman.
Clay-J. L. Jolly.
Yankton--L. D. French.
Bon Homme Robert Dollard.
Lncoln-Thomas Thorson.
Turner-A Haynes
Hucthinson-C. Beauchler.
Douglass-F Lecogg.
Minnehahu-C. S. Clifford.
Hansol-Thon1as Chapman.
DaviaonR. W. Wheelock.
Aurora--C. j. Anderson.
Brule--.A. G. Kellarn.
Lakc-George Wright.
Minor--Stephen Jones.
Sanboln--r. d. Kanouse.
BrookingsH n. Natwick.
Kingsbury-M. A. Owen.
Beadle- S. c. Nash.
Hand--.J. NJ Sempleman.
Bufslo--Joscph Donohue.
Hyde--McDowell.
Huges-W Sumlnerside.
Sully-Samuel Dewell.
Grant--A. d. Smedey.
Roberts-George 4. Mattce.
Hamn-H. p. Ryan.
Clars-A. J. l.. Bennett.
Faulk--J. A. Picker.
Marshnll-H. R Turner.
Brown--John H. Drake.