, 1889-09-25

not propose that coal be exempted but
that other minerals be taxed as well. He
earnestly decried the brass collar" dema-
gogery of Judge Brown.
Mr.. Hoyt spoke splendidly in favor of
the amendment. Its rejection would
erect a barrier which would frighten away
capitalists. Then, justice was to be con-
sidered.
The substitute was voted down.
TINA PASSAGE.
These propositions, all of which have
been extensively revie ,yed in THE LEAD
Err, were Incorporated into the constitu-
ton:
Establishing boards of arbitration for
the settlement of difficulties which may
arise between employer and organizations
or associations of laborers. Burritt voted
in the negative, saying that the article
gave the legislature no power or discretion
in the premises.
No person who is not a citizen of the
United States OF who has not declared his
intention of becoming such hal be en-
ployed upon any public work. Foote,
Fox, JOHNSON and Irvine were against
the measure.
Courts of arbitration may be set up to
pass upon such matters as litigants may
elect. No decision is to be final unless
the parties previously so agree. In the
negative: Baxter. Foote, Harvey, Irvine,
Wagner. Mr.. Baxter explained that he
feared this provision might conflict with
another on the same subject.
Apportionment and legislative chapters
as decided upon Monday were adopted
without much fuss. Clark, bay, Foote
and Riner voted no decisively. The lat
ter remarked that the apportionment was
unfair to this and one other county of the
territory. Hay offered an amendment to
the effect that in the event of failure of
a legislature to aDportion the state, the
apportionmeut last made should remain
in full force and effect. This was lost.
years ago a legislature had neglected this
duty and the territory was forced to call
upon congress fo- relief. Smith of Car
bon cited that the chapter makes it oblig-
atory upon the legislature to make an ap-
p%ortionmenL. This was considered sufi-
cient. Colleen offered an amendment
making each county a senatorial and rep
resentative district. Adopted. Legisla-
tors are to receive IS and the mileage will
be Is cents. Sessions are not to exceed
forty days after the first session, which
may be of ninety days duration. Riner
moved to make it 81 a day. 1t was lost.
Mr.. Rlner offered the amendment
making the first session ninety days and
the others not more Than forty. Nor
gan said that the initial legislature would
require fully 40 days. Clark said that
when this convention finished its laburs
there would be little for a legislature to do
and favored the amendment. Riner re-
newed the argument of economy. Cot
feen agreed with Morgan. Campbell
said the saving to the state, on the ninety
day proposition, would be 81, $50
The amendment carried and the
first session will be ninety days, and
thereafter not more that forty. Presi-
dent Brown remarked from the chair that
a mistake had been made. Riner begged
leave to differ, holding that the time was
sufficient and that the total amount saved
would maintain the supreme court for a
year.
At this stage the question of wages was
reopened by Campbell successful motion
to reconsider. Coffeen. Burritt, Morgan
and Clark lodged vigorous protests against
the 81 a day plan. The latter thought a man
should receive at least enough to pay ex-
penses. He said the hotel bill was from
50 to SO a day, and then it required an
expenditure of 81. so to 81 90 at restaur-
ants to get something to eat. Tesche-
macher held that 81 was enough. and that
outside members, mileage considered,
were better paid than Cheyenne men.
Campbell said the difference would be
S4,4l0 for the first session, but the S.
scale was adopted.
All legislative supplies, such as station
cry, etc, are to be furnished by the low
est bidder and a specific contract shall be
executed.
There shall be no special laws enacted.
The legislature shall not authorize the
issuance of bonds as a bonus to railway or
other corporations by cities or counties.
There are rigid provisions for the pun
ishment of corrupt legislators.
Swapping votes is construed into bri.
berry, which Is punishable by expulsion
and may be punished as provided BY law.
Coffeen offered an amendment to make
the legislative sessions f~fty-six days.
Lost. Coffeen said he could not vote for
the chapter.
Morgan hoped the gentleman would
reconsider his decision. Men could do a
great deal of work in forty 6eys if 50 in
clined.