The record-union., 1891-02-20

over that of people of the State; also, that
unavoidable accidents to telegraph lines
would relieve the companies from iabil-
lty to damages. The willingness of the
companies to insure the safe transmission
OF telegram for one-half more than the
usual fee was sufficient answer to the al
legation that there was great danger to
wires from the elements.
Mr.. Carpenter referred to the argll-
ments of Messrs. Campbell and Nc
Gowan as bearing out his assertion that
not a scintilla of evidence had been
offered in defense of the bill Petitions
had poured in upon the Senate for the
abatement of many so-called evils, but he
had yet to hear of any person or persons
having asked for or demanded any such
legislation as this bill contemplated
Where had the bill originated, and why
was 1t brought into the Legislature?
Why had not its advocates presented at
least one witness or one petition in its be-
half? No matter whether the telegraph
companies were rich or poor, he (Carpen-
ter had no more right to rob a rich man
than poor one. He would give UP his
cause whenever he found it necessary in
order to carry point, to resort to the ar
guments of the demagogue-to appeal to
the lowest passions of men, instead of to
the higher and nobler qualities of human
nature.
he knew, there were no improper influ-
ences behind the bill before the Senate
III e held that the gentleman from Los An
geles had insinuated something to that
effect, and thereupon the speaker became
worked up into white heat of anger
Casting from him slip of paper which
he held in his hand, Mr.. Campbell said
it contained something that. if he should
give utterance to it, might be out of place
in the Senate, so he would refrain. One
thing he would say, and that was that he
had never been paid agent nor attorney
of any corporation.
The bill was read third time and
passed-ayes 2l, noes 10.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Hamill-To encourage sericult-
ure.
By Mr.. Bailey-Relating to irrigation
districts.
By Mr.. Maher-Relating to the qualifi-
cations Of bail.
Also, to prohibit Chinese immigration.
Also, providing for a commission to re-
wise the laws.
By Mr.. Preston-Relating to the print
ing and distribution of State textbooks.
BY Mr.. McGowan-Relatingt to the set
tlement of accounts of executors of es-
tateS Of deceased persons.
By Mr.. GOucher (by request)-For the
preservation of timber lands.
BY Mr.. Sprague-Relating to the assess
ment of lands in irrigation districts.
By Mr.. Notwithstanding to the
State Library.
Several deficiency bills, relating to the
Attorney-Generars office, were intro
duced by Mr.. DeLong, and one by Mr..
Dray, relating to stationery, lights and
fuel for the State Capitol and State offices.
By Mr.. Dray-Relating to the printing
of State school books.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. Hamill gave notice Of a motion to
reconsider the vote whereby the Senate
passed the bill to make telegraph COM
panieS common carriers.
On motion of Mr.. Goucher, the remain
der Of the bills included in the urgency
resolution were ordered at the head of the
special file for Friday morning.
At the request OF Mr.. Flint, the Sutter
Fort bill was ordered placed ON the special
file.
AT 5:15 P. NJ. the Senate adjourned until
10 A. NJ. Friday.