Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-24

commlttee-rooms, with recommendation that it
be not adopted.
Also, resolution to furnish stationery to
member5 OF the press to the amount of SO each
uuilug tne session, with recommendation that
u be adopted, The Assembly refused to adopt,
by vote of 46 to D.
M McCarty, Chairman of the Committee on
Shinese immigration and Emigration, asked
leave TOR the committee to be granted leave of
absence at such times as in the opinion of the
chairman II may be necessary for the purpose
OF flsitlnS Inc state Prisons, in order TO ascer-
tam the expense and cost of supporting the
Cnlnese convicts therein confined Also the
insane sylumS in order to-ascertain the ex-
pense ana cost OF treating and supporting the
Chlnese inmates thereof Also all the China
portions OF San Francisco, Sacramento. San
Jose and Oakland. for the purpose of making
fuli investigation into the mode and character
OF the Chinese of such cities
The request was refused by a vote of 4I to S6
Nj. Dibble moved that the Chinese Committee
be given leave of absence for as long time as
they would stay away. Lost.
Mr.. Sims asked that the Committee ON Public
Committee If il went
On motion of Mr.. Lowe the Committee on
Chlnese Immigration and Emigration and the
committee on Public Morals were given leave
OF absence from Friday afternoon TIL Monday
Francisco opium joints
Mr. staude, of the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds, reported back Assem-
bly, Bill No. 103, providing for Improvements
ana repairs at the Napa State Asylum, making
appropriation Therefor, recommending its pas
sage as amended. Filed foe first reading
Also, NO. 102 providing for the construction of
two innrmaries at the Napa State Asylum, and
making an appropriation therefor. recommend
reading.
Mr.. Aplyey, of the Committee on Mileage, to
whom was referred the report of the Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds, on the occa-
sion OF their recent visit to San Jose, Mt. Ham
ltoD, Agnews and Santa Clara, reported back
the same, recommending that the committee be
allowed mileage for 312 miles Report adopted.
Mr.. Berry, OF the Committee on Agriculture,
reported back Assembly No. Bill 22S, providing
for the organization of agricultural districts and
associations, recommending its passage as
amended.
Also, No. 234, amending the Penal Code to
! protect the registration of thoroughbred stock,
recommending its passage.
Mr.. Dobbip. of the committee on Labor and
Capital, reported back Assembly bill No. 1l9 to
prevent undue reductions of wages paid for
labor by contractors for public works, recon
mendlng its passage.
A message from the Senate was accompanied
by telegram from the Indiana Legislature to
the superintendent of Public Instruction. ask
books be sent at once, with a bill for the same.
On motion of Mr.. Dibble, it was voted to send
the books with the complim ents of the Califor-
mia Legislature.
passage this day of the following:
Senate Bill No. 15-Providing lor the appoint
ment of five Commissioners OF the Supreme
Court and Secretary therefor. Committee on
Judiciary.
Senate Bill No 4-An Act to amend Section
7S7 OF the Political Code Committee on Judi
ciery.
Senate Bill No. IL An Act to provide for the
proper sanitary condition OF factories and work
shops. Committee on abor and Capital.
senste Bill 10 6l-Au Act to regulate the
nf mir and far ol.aS
Committee ON Capital and Labor.
Also Assembly Bill No. 10-Making an sppro-
priatlon of money TO supply the deficiency. in
the appropriation for the support of State Print
ing office, and the purchase of machinery, type,
etc., for the fortieth fiscal year.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. seary-An Act to pay the claim of
Richard OConnor. for the permanent injury TO
his horse. Committee on Claims.
By Mr. McCarty-An Act to appropriate 81. 600
for the purpose of employing and appointing
counsel for the purpose of defending the " Scott
Exclusion Act" Comnittee on Chinese 1mmi-
By Mr. Reynolds (by request)-An Act TO
authorize Boards OF Education to sell school lots
not necessary or desirable for school purposes.
Committee on Education.
BY Mr.. Ostrom-An Act to provide for the or
ganization OF Agricultural istricts and Associ
ations. Commitiee on Agriculture.
Also, an Act to amend the Act to provide for
the management and control of the State Agri-
cultural Society. Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr.. McMullin-Au Act TO donate to free
public Libraries having over 5000 volames GER
tain books and public documents. Committee
on State Library.
By Mr.. Harlan Act to amend Section 1865
OF the Code of Civil Procedure. Committee on
Judiciary
By Mr.. Young--An act to enable the Board of
Supervisors, Town Council, Board of Aldermen
or other legislative body OF any city and county
city or town to obtain data and information from
any corporation, company or person supplying
water to such city and county, city or town, re-
quiring such Boards, Town Council or other
legislative body to perform the dut.es pre- cribed
by Section J, Article XIV, of the Constitution
and prescribing penalties for the nom -periorm-
ance of such duties. Committee on County aud
Township Governments
By Mr.. Johnson-An Act to provide for the
deficiency i'll the appropriation for the payment
OF armory rents, purchase OF uoifoIms and other
expenses of the Natioaal Guard for the thirty
ninth and fortieth fiscal years Committee on
Military Affairs.
By Mr. Williamson Act authorizing the
formation of township mutual insurance com
panies. Committee on Corporations.
Also, an Act to amend the Act to establish
uniform system of county and township govern
ments, relating to the power OF Boards of Super
visors. Committee on County and Township
Governments.
By Mr.. Atherton-An Act to amend the Penal
Code, relating to arraignment of defendants in
criminal cases, and the assignment of counsel
thereon. Committee on Judiciary.
By Mr.. Brierly-An Act to provide fo- the de-
ficiency in the appropriation TOR the salary of
the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instiuc-
ton for the thirty-eighth fiscal year. Committee
on Ways and Means.
By MI Mahler-An Act to regulate the fees
OF Justices of the Peace in counties of the
twenty-third class. Committee on Judiciary.
Also, an Act to appropriate money for the i'm
proyement of the grounds and the erection of
an iron fence around the monument erected by
the State to the memory of James ". Marshall
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
BY Mr.. Howe-An Act to authorize the Gov
ernor and Surveyor-General to sell and convey
certain lands belonging to the State. Commit
tee on Claims.
the Superintendent of State Printing to print 300
extra copies of Assembly Bill No. i26, as the first
edition gave the wrong author. Adopt d.
A resolution by MT Reynolds directed the
Controller to draw warrant against the con-
tingent fund for SlSS % in favor Of j. J. Drseol,
Sergeant-at at Arms, for payment of bills for re-
pairs of locks and keys, ice-filter and cloak
room. Committee on Retrenchment.
Mr.. Coambs presented resolution, directing
the Committee on State Hospital, to ascertain
and report to the Assembly the difference, if
any exists between the wages paid to the en-
ployes OF different asy lums. performing like du-
ties, and the reasons tnereior. with view of
placing the employees upon the same basis as
nearly as practicable. adopted.
By Mr.. McCarty-A resolution providing that
a weekly historysof all Assembly bills be pre-
pared and issued every Monday during the
session, and that Ed. j. Smith be appointed the
clerk to prepare such history, at per diem of
IS, payable out of the contingent fund
Adopted.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.
AT 8 clock, pursuant to joint resolution pre-
yiously adopted by both houses the Senate and
Assembly met in joint convention in the Assem-
bly, chamber to elect five Trustees tor the State
Library for the term commencing February Is.
1890.
The JOINT convention at 1.15 O'Clock ad-
jourped, the Senate retiring from the Assembly
chamber.
On motion of Mr.. Black, the Assembly, by a
- lQt taJ ol; x.al Lon -
A. ~ tomorrow.
JOINT CONVENTION.
At o'clock p. NJ the Senate proceeded in q
body to the Assembly Chamber, headed by the
President pro TEN. The Speakers gavel called
the Assemblymen to their feet, and they le-
manned standing until the Senators had been
shown to seats on the floor and President pro
TEN. White had taken his place beside the
Speaker. Mr. " hite then called the Joint meet
ing TO order AZ follows sspursllant fo the nrn