Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-02-01

snow that his petitions were entirely in order
Inc friends OF the bill must have guilty con-
sciences and be very much afraid concerning
its merits if
A message from the Governor was announced
at this juncture, and Private Secretary Boruck
advanced TO the center of the Chamber and
read as follows, during which dead hush fell
upon the Assembly:
Executive DEPARTMENT,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
January 81, 1889.
TO the assembly of the State Of CALIFORNIA; beg to
acknowledge the receipt of Joint communica-
ton signed by Hon. Stephen NJ White Presi-
dent pro tenn. OF the Senate, aud Hon. Robert
Howe. Speaker of the Assembly, notifying me
OF the election in joint convention of the Houses
OF tne Legislature, on January 8, 1889. at 8
brary, under Section 2292 of the Political Code
tor the term commencing February IS. 1890.
Under the notification in question wss re-
quested TO issue commissions in accordance
with such election. TO those so chosen
IN view OF the position taken by myself and
as Is set forth on pages 90, 67, 6S and 60 of nv
hrss olennial message made to your honorable
BODY, relative to the manner of choosing Trus-
tees OF the state Library, 1 cannot conscien.
tiously and III accordance with what seems to
be my duty IN the matter, issue such commits
slons. as IN so doing l would be violating the
stern provisions of the Constitution in thai re-
gard In thus expressing myself l wish il dis
tinctiy understood that it is not in a contuma-
your power or dignity in the premises, but it is
IN maintenance of what l firmly and sincerely
believe to be right in connection with the sub
ject matter now presented. With profound re-
spect for your honorable body and for the pur-
pose OF removing all opportunity for an un-
friendly disagreement between the Legislative
and Executive Departments of the Government,
and in the interest OF good government and
that the functions of one department NAV not
be interfered with or invaded by another ask
your honorable body for permission to suggest
that such friendly steps may be taken by the
Legislature as in the judgment of the Judiciary
Committee of both Houses, with the advice of
the Attorney General, may determine that will
| finally and pleasantly establish, in accordance
with law, the status of the Legislature and the
Executive branch of the Government in con-
nection with the appointing power, assuring
your honorable body that shall be gratifed If
| II Is IN my power to assist in any way in its ad
| iudication. +. w. WATERMAN, Governor
When the reading was concluded, Mr. Math-
ews Immediately rose to question of high
privilege. More than once, he said. the dignity
of the Assembly had been invaded and speakers
interrupted by an emissary Of the Executive
Department Such communications should be
| sent to the Clerks desk, under seal, and when
| their order was reached, the seal should be
| broken and the message read.
Mr.. Coombs said the present Executive was
but following out the custom of previous ad-
ministrations.
The Private Secretary of Governor Bartlett was
| the very one who had told him that such a
custom did not prevail under Governor Bart.
let's administration.
The Speaker said this discussion was decided
ly irrelevant, and ordered the roll called on the
admission Of the petitions.
| Petitions were admitted by unsnimous vote.
and $50 copies ordered printed.
The Speaker said the names would have 10 be
measured by the yard
Reading of the bill was resumed, and when
Section II YVES reached, Mr. Briefly moved 10
amend it by substituting Ninety y-onen for
ninety five" so as to shorten the term of the
Superior Judge to be chosen under the pro-
visions of the Act,
Motion lost.
Reading finished the bill ordered en-
crossed and filed for a third reading.
Mr.. Shanahan moved to make the bill a spe-
clal order for tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Hook objected.
Mr.. Shanahan said if the objectors would
promise not to filibuster any more he would
conss INT that the bill take its regular course He
would act fairly if the others would
Mr.. Storke rose and stated that within the last
| five minutes Messrs. Coombs and Shanahan had
come to him and said if he did not withdraw
his opposition to the bill they would go to the
Senate and the Governor and request them to
defeat some bills of Mr. storkes. tSensation.l
Mr.. Coombs replied that he had said to Mr.
Storke that unless he ceased filibustering he
would try TO defeat some OF his (Storke'sj claim
bills, which he consider unjust.
Mr.. Hyde sustained Mr.. storke in his inde-
pendence and protested against the bulldozing
| tactics of Messrs. Coombs and Shgnahan, and
was glad that the member from Santa Barbara
had the spunk to get up and denounce the com
| blnatlons that were being made in this matter
ne NdSuel udU let tne Iull lOfce OF such posi-
| ton when yesterday he stood up ana bore the
brunt of defending the poor people OF Oakland
Mr.. Hyde then proceeded to read from the
Chronicle an article concerning the Oakland
| charter.
| Mr.. Shanahan objected and raised the point
| OF order that the gentleman was not speaking
| to the question. sustained by the Chair.
Roll-call was demanded on the decision of the
Chair-ayes 66, noes 10.
| The speaker seized tee favorable opportunity
| and declared recess until o clock
Afternoon Session.
| Assembly reconvened at P. NJ, Speaker Howe
Chief Clerk Leake rad The resignation of C.
| n. Connell. Assistant Clerk of the Assembly.
Mr.. Briefly read Section So, Article T. of the
| Constitution, claiming that under its provisions
Messrs. Coombs and Shanahan had been guilty
of the felony of lobbying He said tb at Mr..
Mailer had also been intimidated in the same
| manner, but did not state by whom.
Mr.. Shanahan said Mr.. Storke had pushed
through the committee irregulariy hfS own
claim bill, and now was eli opstructionist as to
Others
| rise to a question of privilege. He had made
no threats to Mr. Storke. The gentleman from
Los Angeles should not have gone out of his
way to try to make it appear that he had done
so. He wanted to know why Mr.. Brierly IA
vored the bill two years ago, aud opposed it
now.
Mr.. Briefly said he had always claimed that
he would support the bill if they would adopt
| the proposition to submit it to vote of the
people. But the sponsors of the bill seemed
afraid to let it see the light of day. The flibus-
| tering was on the other side. He would no
longer endure the interruptions of the gentle
man from Shasta, and stepping across the aisle
to the latter's desk, exclaimed, with consiuera-
Bile earnestness of manner "Will you sit
down, and keep still? If you don't, I'll stuff
your words down your thToatr'
Mr.. Shanahan, without rising, retorted: Just
start in, will you? Just start in - For a mo-
| ment the two disputants glared at each other
4 kTlth0nt mnSfla Snd6ani.- Mr. H,-la
found his voice and yelled for the Sergeantat-
Arms. But that functionary was busy inter
viewing some country members on the back
seats. First Assistant Sergeant alarms Frank
Anaya started from his chair and made a gentle
shew of parting the wordy antagonists Mr.
Briefly returned to his desk, the Assemblymen
sank into their chairs it'll a unanimous sigh of
relief, and the whlte-winged dove of peace
perched on the back of the Speakers C; air.
| There was calm.
Mr.. Hyde rose and said that there had been
serious examinations and recriminations affect
| ing the honor of certain members, which de-
manded the attention of the Assembly, and
offered a resolution providing for the appoint
ment OF special commit ee of five TO investi-
gate the charges, with power to send for persons
and papers,
Mr.. Lowe moved to lay the resolution on the
table, Ayes As, noes 3d.
Mr.. Storke explained that the claim bill re
| ferred to by Mr.. shanahan had been considered
| in committee when there was not a Quorum
present. He reiterated his charge that Messrs.
i StOulDs tfiu udu sought 10 cOerce
him by threatening to kill his bills.
Mr.. Mathews was astounded at such reyela-
tions of wicked filibustering. He wanted TO see
all the facts brought out.
Mr.. Shanahan said that Mr. Mathews had
offered to quit filibustering if they would and
he (Shanahan) was now in favor OF letting the
bill take its natural course.
Mr.. Ostrom called for the previous question.
Mr.. Mathews said if any member has COM
miited felony, lets us ascertain it and proceed
TO an inquiry. Get your investigating commit
tee out. Let them investigate me. court it,
Nr. Renison thought they were like a lot of
school boys, telling tales on each other.
Mr. hyde agreed with the member from
Monterey. Thought the House should proceed
to business
Mr.. Hart moved the previous auestion-to
make the Glenn county bill special order for
tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Mathews moved to adjourn. Lost by
vote OF IA to TO
A message from the Senate here announced
the appointment of Messrs. Murphy MCGOWAN
and Goucher SIS special committee to confer
with similar Assembly committee regarding
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4 (anti-C Chi
nese), and the Assembly substitute therefor
Mr.. Hyde demanded call of the House
which was had All present.
On motion of Coombs the previous question
was withdrawn.
On motion of Shanahan the bill was ordered
engrossed and filed for third reading.
PETITIONS, REPORTS, ETC.
Mr.. Sesrey. of Committee on Engrossment.
reported that Assembly Bill No. 102 providing
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