The record-union., 1891-02-19


Mr.. Ostrom opposed the bill chiefly
on the ground that the proposed appro-
prlat1on would be unconditional.
Mr.. Dray said that what is needed is to
make creditable display, not boom
one. The building should be only tenn
porary structure. He would vote for
100000, but if that were defeated he
not, however, need any advertising-she
is "the best advertised State to-day
throughout the universe"
Mr.. Berry spoke in opposition to the
bill. He believed it to be in the interest
of a few persons. Most of the money
would be paid out for railroad charges.
The real estate men are also interested in
the passage of the bill, and landowners
who want 10 sell their land should do
their own advertising. He was opposed
to voting any sum.
MIR. Mead moved to amend the bill by
substituting Sl00,000 for S3OO,O00.
MIR. Carpenter said the bill was not in
the interest of any particular section oi
the State. 1t was prepared by the Execu-
tive Committee OF the Worlds Fair AS
sociation, composed of gentlemen repre-
senting all portions of the State. Sneers
had been cast by some of the opponents
OF the bill at the Southern California
boom, but other parts of the State would
do well to follow the example of Los An
geles. In 1888 it was the fifth county in
the State, but now, through the energy
and industry and liberal advertising by
her people, Los Angeles stands next to
San Francisco. He advocated liberality
IN the matter OF appropriating money for
Worlds Fair exhibit. If 100000 could
not be had, nothing should be voted.
Mr.. Mead hoped that nothing would be
voted. If wealthy people in certain por-
tions of the State wished to make grand
display, let them do SO at their own eX-
penSe.
Mr.. Mead's 100000 amendment was
voted down, and Mr.. Crandalls amend
was also lost-ayeS II, noes 20.
Mr.. Crandall then moved to amend by
making the appropriation $3.50, 900. Lost
ayes l6, noes Is.
Mr.. De Long moved to amend the bill
so that one-na!f the sum to be appropri-
ated shall be payable i'll the forty third
fiscal year. and one-nalf in the forty
fourth fiscal year. Adopted.
Mr.. Heacock moved to amend by pro-
viding that one or more of the four trans
continental railroad companies operating
in this State shall, within six months
agree with the commissioners to receive
freight for the fair at any shipping point
in the State and deliver the same in Chi
cago at two-thirds the rates usually
charged for overland freight. He said his
purpose was to enable the railroads to
compete for the business, in the interest
of securing low rates OF freight.
Mr.. DeLong-If the railroad companies
should refuse to accept these terms, that
would invalidate the bill, would it not
M. Heacock-It would but / assume
they would accept the terms.
Mr.. DeLong replied that the railroad
companies operating outside this State
tl,t, To- -,
ing freight rates. and he did not think il
desirable to endanger the bill by insert
ing such an amendment.
Mr.. Goucher opposed the amendment
strenuously. He said it placed the whole
matter in the hands OF few railroad
companies after the Legislature had
appropriated the money, in accordance
with the assumed will of the people. Ii
would override the will of the people, fol
if the transportation companies should
refuse to agree to the terms the bill would
be lost.
Pending further consideration of the
bill, the Senate took a recess till p. N.
Afternoon Session.
When the Senate reassembled it re-
sumed consideration of the Worlds Fail
bill, and Mr.. Berry spoke in favor of tho
Heacock amendment. He concluded his
remarks by asserting that the railroads
would accept any proposition that might
be ottered-even one-half the usual rates.
Mr.. DeLong said that this was altogether
too dangerous proposition to be enter
tanned.
Mr.. Goucher said he claimed to have
some regard for the Constitution of the
State, and could not favor proposition
calculated to lodge the veto power in q
new quarter. The people of his county
favored liberal appropriation for an eX-
hibit at the Worlds Fair, and wanted to
have one there. He did not propose to
accept mere speculation as fact, regard
ing the action of transportation compan-
les. His people were opposed to giving
any railroad company the right to nullify
an Act Of the Legislature. That power
had very wisely been lodged in the per-
son of the Executive. But the amend
ment before the Senate proposed to over
ride the Constitution and place the veto
in the hands of four railroad companies
Let the commissioners make the best
possible terms, but do not lodge the veto
power in the hands Of the railroad com
panies.
Mr.. Dray said he was not opposed to q
creditable display at Chicago and rea-
sonable appropriation therefor, but he
was opposed to the proposed amend
ment.
The roll was called, and the amend.
ment lost-ayes 9, noes p.
Mr.. Berry then moved to strike out
Section !, exempting the provisions o.
the bill from the operation of Section 81:
of the Political Code.
Mr.. DeLong said this would never do
as it would prevent the commissioners
from eXpending So at Chicago without
first obtaining the consent of the State
Board of Examiners.
The amendment was lost.
Mr.. Mead then moved to strike out the
provision allowing travelling expenses tC
members of the commission. Lost-ayes
g. noes y.
Then he moved to amend by reducing
the number OF commissioners from sever
to three.
Mr.. Carpenter remarked that all these
propositions came from the enemies o.
the bill, and its friends We're perfectly
competent to take care OF it.
The amendment was lost, and the bill
then ordered to engrossment.
OTHER BUSINESS.
The Senate then took up S. G. A. l, pro.
viding that mortgages and deeds of trus
shall not be taxed, and after some dis,
cussion Mr.. Heaeock moved to amend il
by eXempting fruit trees and vines from
taxation. Lost.
Pending further consideration of the
bill, it was passed on file.
A. =. A. Z, relative to increasing the in
debtedness of cities, towns, Boards OF
Education, etc. Adopted-ayes 27, noes o.
HALF-HoUR RECESS.
On motion of Mr.. Ostrom, recess was
taken for thirty minutes to enable those
Senators whose rooms might be en-.
dangered by fire then raging down
town To visit the same.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Wha,1 the Senate rn-aSsamblad tho fol.
lowing bills were introduced:
BY Mr.. Notwithstanding the Attor-
ney-General to settle the case pending
against the bondsmen of f. W. Gross,
formerly Clerk of the Supreme Court.
= By Mr.. Mahoney-Repealing the Act
creating the paid fire department of San
Francisco.