Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-06
COLUMBUS. O., March G.
The Sonata.

Mr.. Alexander, (by request)-To amend
lecuon 26S9 TO put cities of the third and
.ourth grades of the third class upon the
same basis of limitation of taxation.
Mr.. Coulter-Authorizing Steubenville,
Jefferson county, TO construct Q bridge
across the Ohio river at a cost not to exceed
100000
Mr.. Massie-To amend q road law for
Ross county.
Mr.. Rarrett-To require town councils to
grade sidewalks the same as streets.
RESOLUTION ADoPrEp.
II. J. r. by Mr. Poorman-Repuestin
the Superintendent of the Soldier. Or
phans' Home at Xenia, to furnish informs
non as to the number of applicants for
admission.
RESOLUTION OFFERED
Mr. Braddock offered the following joint
resolution:
WHEREAS, There is now in the United
States Treasury q surplus of nearly one
hundred million dollars which surplus is
daily increasing and it is estimated will
reach the sum Of $40, 900 600 at the close of
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1888; and
WHEREAS. The accumulation and reten-
ton of 50 large a sum of our circulating
medium in the National Treasury is detri-
mental TO the business interests of the
country; and
WHEREAS, There is pending in the Omitted
States Senate bill providing for the reduc-
ton OF such surplus, the text of which is
as follows: That the Secretary of the
Treasury is hereby authorized TO apply the
surplus money now in the Treasury and
such surplus money as may hereafter be in
the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated,
or so much thereof rs he may consider
proper, 10 the purchase or redemption Of
United States bonds; provided that the
bonds SO purchased or redeemed shall con-
stitute no part OF the Sinking fund, but
shall be cancelled by the Secretary of the
Treasury; therefore, be il
RsSOired, BY the General Assembly Of the
State Of Ohio, that our Senators in Con-
gress are instructed to use all honorable
means To- secure the passage of such bill
and that the Governor be requested to for
ward copy OF this resolution to our Sem
ators.
Mr.. Rsnnells gave notice to discuss, 50
their resolution went over.
The House.
The House met at o clock and remained
in session until $50, devoting nearly the
entire time 10 discussing Centennial mat
tiers.
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Mr.. Outcalt, of Hamilton, offered the
following:
WHEREAS. The National Encampment of
the Grand Army DI the Republic will be
held in Columbus during the second week
in September Of this year, and
WHEREAS, 1t Will tax the capacity of the
CITY TO its utmost limit 10 take care of the
Grand Army men who will visit here in
this, our centennial year therefore,
Resolued, BY the House Of Representa-
.tives, that the hal! Of the House is hereby
granted the Executive Council of the G. A
K during said encampment. and that Fred
Blenkner is hereby instructed to leave the
carpet on the floor of the House until after
said encampment.
The resolution was adopted
Mr. Harris of Preble, offered resolution
TO authorize the Adjutant General to give
the Use of the tents of the o. n. G. TO the
q. 4. r. Encampment. Mr.. Harris ex-
planned that as the o. \. G. will be en-
camped during the first week of September,
the object of the resolution was 10 leave
the tents standing for use of the veterans.
The rules were suspended and the resolution
sdopted.
RAILROAD FARES.
When Mr. Kitchens resolution to appoint
q Legislative committee TO investigate the
cost of carrying passengers and transport
ing freight was called up for consideration.
Mr.. Lawlor moved TO refer the resolution
20 the Committee on Railroads. saying he
did not want 10 give the committee another
year 10 charge three cents pending investi-
CATION.
Mr.. Tayler, of Champaign. said he thought
that Committee had had the fare reduction
bill under consideration about long enough,
and the resolution should be referred to
some other committee,
Mr.. Kennedy, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Railroads. said he did not want to be
on any junketing committee. The COM
mittee on railroads would report the reduc-
zion OF fare bill at an early date.
Mr. Lawlors motion prevailed.
CENTENNIAL VISITORS.
When Mr.. PoOrman's resolution to ap-
point State Centennial Reception Com
mission to receive distinguished visitors to
the Ohio Centennials at Cincinnati Column
bus and Marietta, and TO appropriate SlO,-
600 for the entertainment of such guests
came up for consideration, Mr.. Poorman
moved to amend by inserting six members
OF the House instead OF five. The amend
ment was agreed TO.
Mr. Wydman, of Hamilton, asked
whether the resolution required an item
lied statement of expenditures
The speaker stated that the resolution re-
qured an itemized account TO be submitted
TO the Legislature.
Mr. Wydm IN explained that his reason
for inquiring was that he wanted 10 know
how much money was expended for cigars,
whiskey and wine.
The resolution was adopted by voto Of
yeas 65 nays 3.
itMr. Barger, of Pike, moved to reconsider
the vote.
Mr. Reed, of Ross, said he would not be
afraid TO trust the Governor. He would, of
course. in poEtics, but in money matters he
would trust him as soon as any man in the
world He did not believe that one dollar
would be expended unnecessary. The
Legislature had invited distinguished guests
of other States, and should now provide
for their entertainment.
Mr. Rawlins. of Clark, said tears had
been shed Friday over the condition of the
States finances until tears had flooded the
floor of the House Columbus wants $780,
900 for her Centennial, but won't get .
nickle of it. He thought S, 200 enough.
Mr.. Griffin. of Lucas, defended the resolu-
ton, as did also Mr.. Clark, of Cuyahoga.
Mr. Poorman made an earnest speech in
opposition TO the motion to reconsider, and
was followed by Mr.. Gill, who also opposed
reconsideration.
Mr. Rawlins made witty speech in favor
of reconsideration.
The motion TO reconsider was lost by Q
vote of q to 81.
The resolution creates a commission COM
posed of three members of the Senate, six
members of the House, the Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor and the Speaker Of the
House whose duty il shall be 10 receive
welcome and care for all national and State
officials and others coming in their repre-
sentative character from other States.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
Mr.. Wydman, of Hamilton, offered .
resolution TO authorize the printing of 500
extra copies Of the report of the Ohio Peni-
tentiary.
Mr.. Shaw offered a joint resolution pro-
viding for the adjournment of the Legis-
lature on March 26, which went over under
the rules.
Spirited X. OF L. Meeting.
NEW York, Marcn Sat yesterday: