Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-01-31
Prospective LegiSia ton.

Among the important measures
thus far presented TO the Legislature
are:
A bill to repeal the so-called Ben
nett school law. This is in accord
ance with the Democratic platform
pledge to the anti-public school Ger.
man Lutherans and Catholics, aud
will be passed.
A bill to abolish the State Boards
Of Supervision, and Of Charities
and Reform, and substitute for them
one entirely new board. As this
will make fat places for as many
| Democratic politicians as the new
board, with secretary and clerks,
may consist of, it will doubtless re-
ceive the support of the Democratic
majority and become law. Whether
| it will be to the advantage or detri-
ment Of our charitable and penal
institutions, will cut no figure in its
disposition. Under the present
system it would be practicable for
Gov. Peck to appoint only four
Democrats during his term to posi-
tons on the Boards--two on the
Board of Supervision, and two on
the Board Of Charties---and the
two competent Republican secre-
taries could not be displaced by
Democrats.
In accordance with Governor
Peck's recommendation, a bill To
abolish the Food and Dairy Com
mission has been introduced. It's
passage is improbable, however, as
it would interfere with the prospects
Of two OF three good Democrats
who desire appointments on the
commission.
The proposition to abolish the
Farmers Institutes seemed at one
time likely to carry, but, as farmers
Of the state are beginning to express
themselves adversely, change of
sentiment among the solons is de-
veloping.
A bill to reduce passenger rates
on railroads to two cents per mile,
and freight rates correspondingly,
is having the usual effect to aeeeler-
ate the issue of legislative passes.
After having finished its little part
in the comedy, it will step off the
stage, to re appear at the next rising
Of the legislative curtain.
! A bill introduced by that staunch
Republican, Senator Kidd, provid-
ing for the deposit Of state money
in banks, with proper security, the
interest on such deposits, if any, to
accrue TO the state, seems likely TO
pass. There is no division of sen
timent as To the justice and wisdom
Of this measure. 1t relieves the
treasurer of responsibility for the
funds when deposited, and enables
him to manage the financial trans.
acti ons of the state by the conven-
lent methods Of drafts and exchange
without snbjeoting himself to &C.
cusation of pursuing what all admit
is the sensible busiuess-hke course
in scoring conflict with law All
treasures of all parties, including
the present Democratic incumbent,
have found it impracticable to trans
act the business of the state with
all the funds stored in the vault at
! the capitol.
4 bill to amend the so-called
Bennett school law in conformity
with the Republican platform, has
been introduced, aud will be sup
/ ported by every Republican mem
Der, but it cannot be passed, as the
I Democratic majority has resolved
/ in legislative caucus, under the
party lash, vigorously aud dexter
ously swung by Boss Wall, that the
Bennett law must be absolutely re
pealed,
LATER.
On Tuesday the Democrats in the
Assembly, persuant TO Walls orders,
passed under suspension OF the rules
the bill repeating thu Bennett com
pulsory education law. The Repub-