The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-16
THE HOUSE Of LORDS,
All Matters are Strengthened Out
that Bothered the People
Of Montana.
Hood and Just Laws Passed to
Meet all Possible Inner
gencies.

Notlips Left Undons that Should Have
Been Done. snd Nothing Done
that Needs Undoing.
The annual session of the House OF Lords
Of Montana, held In the district court room
last night, was q business affair from be-
ginning to end, and II the state In general.
and the members In particular fail to profit
by tho legislation transacted, IL will be
chancellor, occupied the throne, and in re-
Spouse to the applause his appearance
sailed forth, assured the lords that they
would not lose anything by that. He said
the time had arrived to open the assem-
blage and transact business. The member
ship Of the House Of Lords was only limited
to all the mobiles Of tho land. He saw many
Of them present about 1000, but doubted
IL there was a quorum. Anything OF pub
lie or private nature could be transacted,
and everybody WAS expected TO do his best
to subserve his private interests. (Cries Of
''hear," 'hear.") He would nay that the
Lord High Chancellor had drawn his salary
and would continue to do so until his sue
cessor was elected. II the house wanted to
elect some higher priced man to preside, he
would submit as soon as bis last check was
pashod. The chair was then presented with
q pen and q rose by Lord w. j. Penrose, q
bulldog revolver by Lord Dyer and two
horse pistols which were found In the boots
Of another one Of the members. They
served the double purpose of being handy
to use for gavele and in preserving order.
Tnrd II " Kuinht nuoatinna6 kho mo-
tives of Lord Penrose in trying TO influence
the chair, but Lord Shober denied that
anybody could approach the presiding Off
Ger, TO which the lord high chancellor re-
sponded, Second the notion" Cornelius
Buchanan Nolan, lord of monosyllables.
was made permanent secretary, Lord Dyer,
sergeant-at-arms, and it was announced
that there were enough officers to 90
around.
Lord High Chancellor Jockey delivered
"Our annual message, issued by author
ity. in which you are instructed in your
duties" He said:
For the first time in many years we meet
in a temple owned by sovereigns. The past
year has been the greatest in our history.
The various assessors have found an in-
crease in the value of property the past
twelve months Of 800 per cent. and a cor
AOoROANAAk AlSAOoUO la tAoA ASOAA IA
fact the domain is in better condition than
IL thought it was, and should be sold out
at present value. We are still keeping up
the old business of mining, farming, stock
raising and cutting timber from govern
ment and railroad lands. Our treasury ia
full and running over and no way to get it
out. Our exhibits and reports Of officers
will show the few millions that have been
judiciously expended. While our indebt-
edness is large, we are not worried, so long
az our bonds and warrants can be discount
ed. Affairs Of state have run smoothly, the
tax levy being increased whenever neces-
sary.
The penitentiary is full Of good men who
should be turned out and give more deserv-
ing candidates in official positions a fair
chance. Gov. Toole in his mes
sage says: "Of the number con.
fined to December, 1890. the sex and color
were as follows, ETC.: "Crime Is on the uui
vive. We are convinced that Our insane
department is improperly managed. as
seventy-fve lunatics are abroad who labor
under the halluclnation that they were
elected to the state legislature.
You will locate the state capital and vari- |
Gus public buildings, as We mo much
longer delay our attack on the public crib.
We need it.
Our state militia is ornamental and must
be maintained. State officers are a neces-
sary evil and should serve from patriotism
and the honor of the position alone. Their
reports are uncertain, indefinite, unintelli-
gible and fearful long. Boards of pardon
and equalization should % abolished. They
are as pretty as useless.
Our district boaid DIS of education know 40
much as to render a state board unnecessary.
A~ppOrtionment n representation must
DO made in our " interests, and each
member Of the legislature allowed to fix his
compensation at what he thinks he is worth.
Public and railroad lands shall be private
Col. Curtis conduct while at the Cheyenne
camp will require careful investigation by a
special committee.
Nc unnecessary time should be wasted by
you on tho water question, on account OF
The decrease in its use.
Printing and all other contracts should
be awarded to our friends without reference
to competition.
Something must be done with our public
schools, the increase is 80 rapid as to men
ace our liberties.
The fees of county officers should be
to collect.
Pubic lands and timber should be re-
served for the old timer, n the old timer
protected from gift enterprises, shrewd pill
grims and the professional horse racer.
Our experience the past year convinces
us that 1t il money in our pockets to gov
ern the state without laws.
Registration is a failure in the estima-
ton Of those indicted for illegal voting.
This should receive your attention, You
will proceed without delay to organize the
lower house of the state Legislature by &C.
Letting a competent presiding of:cer for
the ton contestants from Silver Bow coun-
ty, who shall constitute and be the legal
branch of that m%enagerie.
l submit the following estimates for the
year A.. D., 1891:
Executive department. ........ $40, OOO. 600
Degis!st1re. 400
} Judicial. 600
Ssn'D oAh.eis''
uDiic printing ............... 1900 600
others estimates might be submitted. but
the above will relieve our most pressing
needs.
The cemetery question is all important.
and provisions must be made SO that no
guilty man may escape. 1t is absolutely
necessary that provision be made to fur
nish each alderman in any city with one
lot upon taking his seat, and that
the aldermen Of Helena be compelled to
retain and occupy the county lots recently
appropriated by the seven mile precinct.
The house then got down to business.