St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-16

ment. The new states in the West
maintained their national guard in
proper manner, and he felt that they
should not be afraid to ask the legis-
lature for what they actually needed.
Cut the Cloth.
Adjt. Gen. Mullen, as member of
the legislative committee. inf formed the
convention that the committee had de-
cided not to ask too much of the present
legislature. They had concluded to ask
for $4,000 for overcoatS and blankets.
and the governor had recommended the
appropriation in his message to the
legislature. He realized the wants OF
the national guard, but felt that II they
secured the appropriation of the 100000,
in addition to the regular one OF $1,000,
they ought to be satisfied.
Capt. McGinneSS was in favor OF
asking for $4,000, for that amount was
actually needed to equip the guard In
an efficient manner.
Lieut.. Col, Reeve said that, as men,
Der of the house of representatives, he
would do all in his power to help out IN
the matter of an appropriation for
equipments and armOrieS, and it the
members present wished the bill to be
introduced for $4,000 he would sup
port it.
Senator Tawney would help the bill
out in the senate. but they must expect
to meet with reverSeS. for there were
certain senators who were opposed to
any appropriations which did not benefit
the class they represented.
Donnelly Trapped.
At this point Senator Ignatius Dom
nelly entered the hall, accompanied by
Col. Bend, and was received with great
enthusiasm. He was conducted to the
presidents table and introduced by
Col. Bobleter to the convention. Mr..
Donnelly said:
l was quietly seated IN my room writing
letters when the committee you sent me
made his appearance and told me you were
anxious to see me. Permit me to say that.
as far as can grasp your meaning, L snail
be disposed to go as far as Can to help the
objects you have in view. The state is I'M
der obligation to you who are ready to face
danger. but recommend yoC to talk to our
Republican friends in the senate, for Judg-
ing by their recent spell Of economy, don't
think they will vote in their present frame Of
mind for a blanket for starving Dakotan.
much less for the supplies you ask for. Our
side of the house will support reasonable de-
mands, for it would be a disgrace if yon
should be called out by the government to
defend the frontier. and the answer Would
go back, you had no overcoats or blankets.
We have fallen upon hard times, however,
and you must cut down your demands to
reasonable figure; and hope you will con-
tinue your good work, and that it may be at
least generation ere you are called upon to
endanger your lives, which have no doubt
is your ardent wish.
The senator was loudly cheered at the
close of his speech and as he left the
room.
Senator Davis promised to support a
bill for the appropriation, and the reso-
luton of Senator Tawney was passed
by vote of all present.
Resolutions.
The following resolutions were also
introduced and passed:
By Adjt. Gen. Mullen
That the committee on legislation be In
structed to codify the military code, as at
present it is in very entangled condition,
owing TO numerous amendments.
By Col. Bend
That the committee on legislation be in
structed to introduce a bill making it obliga-
tory on each county in which there are one
or more companies of the national guard,
to provide said company or companies with
a suitable armory, lighted and heated.
The hour being late, the convention
adjourned until this morning at 10.