The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-07-18
Constitutional Convention,
Gambling to be Declared not Legit-
innate Business.
The Woman Sutfragists Wading into
the Members Affections.
Livingston Robbery---Areonaut Lost
Big Manitoba Deal.

asking for the favorable action of the
in relation to equal suffrage.
The memorial had fifty signatures at
tached thereto. Referred to the commit
tee on suffrage.
Dixon Of Silver Bow. chairman of ju-
dietary committee, reported adversely on
resolution sixteen in relation to the ap-
pointment Of peace officers and asked that
it he not included in the constitution.
Browne, chairman of the committee on
city, town and county organization, report
ed adversely OF resolution eighteen, in
relation to the length of the term of Of
flee Of town and county officers, also un-
favorably on resolution nine, by Kennedy,
in relation to the naming of counties.
Galloway, chairman of the committee
on boundaries of public lands, submitted
his report defining the boundaries of the
state of Montana, which do not material
ly differ from the present boundaries.
The committee on suffrage and the
right to hold office submitted lengthy
report covering seventeen sections as to
the general eligibility to hold Office; pre-
scrihing that to be governor, lieut-gover-
nor, trustee of a public institution or at
torney general, a person must be thirty
years of age. Same rule applies to judg-
es of supreme court. Twenty-Five years
is the age limit of all other state officers,
including senators. For county officers
two years residence in the county is re-
quired.
Galloway, chairman of the committee
on boundaries Of public lands, etc, re-
ported favorably on resolutions numbers
eight and eleven, in relation to the sale
Of school lands given by congress for the
support of public schools.
kohrs, chairman of committee on agri-
culture, advised the establishment Of a
bureau Of agriculture and manufacture,
to be located at the capital city, the pres
ident to be appointed by the governor
and to hold office for the term of four
years; also that the first state Legislature
pass laws for governing and support
ing the same. Placed on file Of general
orders.
Luce of Gallatin offered resolution
in relation to the restriction of retail sa-
looms and that the Legislative assembly
shall have power to limit by law the
number Of retail dealers in liquor, wines
ale, beer and all other Intoxicating liquors
or drinks in the counties, cities and towns
in the state, in proportion to the number
Of inhabitants of such counties, cities anc
towns respectively; also to prescribe thu
qualifications of persons who may retail
the same therein; also to prescribe rule
and regulations for the sale thereof. liz
also offered resolution that gambling Q
any kind whatever shall not be deemed I
legitimate trade, occupation, profession
or business, and may be prohibited b.
appropriate legislation.
A resolution was offered by Brown, q
Choteau, that the legislative assembly o
the state of Montana shall have no powe
to reduce or increase the fees or salarie
of county or state officers during tn
terms of office for which they are elected
A proposition by Hammond Of Jeffe'
son, that no games of cards, dice, billiards
pool or any form Of gambling whatsoeve
. shall be permitted or allowed to be cal
ried on in any building or room wher
intoxicating liquors are sold or expose
for sale, was referred to the committee o
miscellaneous subjects.
A resolution by Loud Of Custer, thu
the governor upon his qualifying and Ell
tering upon his duties Of office, shal
by and with the approval of the senate
appoint board of railroad commission
, ers. to consist of three members, who's
duties shall be as prescribed by la'
was referred to the committee on corp
ratlons other than municipal,
A resolution by Loud Of Custer, that
1 railroad, express or other transportatlf
company doing business in the state
= Montana, shall pool or enter into any
raneement or agreement with any 9TH
similar corporation or company wheref
the rates or charges for transportation
passengers or freight by such companl
or corporation shall be removed from ma
ural competition, and the Legislature
rennired to pass laws for the enforc
meut of this prohibition.
The resignation of VIM. Taylor, ASST
ant chief clerk, was read and accept
and Miss Jennie NJ. Merrimer was una'
mously elected in his stead.
By permission granted, Warren NOV
that the floor be granted to Hon. H.
= Blackwell to make a few remarks to t
3 convention on the equal suffrage qu'
IL tion.
Robinson moved that the question
laid on the table, as he did not wish
he dictated to by outsiders. lie thin
the members Of the convention perfec
capable of accomplishing their work.
knowles spoke in favor OF extendl
the courtesy to Mr.. Blackwell as an a
oxnonent of this much agitated qaesti
He thought that Il discussion on any 81
ioct Of interest to the members might
nrotitably listened to and did not beii'
4 IN closing his eyes and ears when va