The record-union., 1891-01-13
THE LEGISLATURE.
The Senate Believes It Has no Author
ity Over the well"
Speech of Lieutenant-Governor Red
dicl-Econonny to be the Watch
word-Assenbly Doings.
SENATE.
SAcRAMENTo. Januarv IL. 1891

III Lne CllaIr. Hrayef by the Cndi)lalii,
Rev. j. A. Bruner. Roll called, and a
quorum present. Journal read and ap-
proved.
LIEUTENANT REDDICK.
The Chair-Senators, have the honor,
as wen as the pleasure, to introduce to
you the Hon. j d. Reddicll, Lieutenant
Governor of the State and your perna-
nent presiding officer. [Applause.]
On taking the Chair Mr.. Reddick spoke
as follows:
Senator's: assume possession of this gayel,
the instrument that denotes our relative posi-
tions, with no little fear and trembling.
As your presiding officer, | am like one en-
tering upon the exploration of new and un-
known lands.
whether / shall discover ability in myself
to worthily discharge my duties rs such Off
Ger, or yoll shall discover inefIiciency. remains
Tor the fruition OF the coming days OF this ses-
sion.
IN the outset let me say that enter upon
the discharge of my trust with the utmost
good feeling and warmest friendship towards
each and all OF you.
Though to many of you comparatively
stranger, ] trust that the close OF the session
VIII find me worthy of your strongest friend
ships and perfect confidence. In all our rea-
tions as officers of the State it will be my aim
70 court your respect. l shall strive to preside
as an impartial President, according to each
of You that recognition due your positions as
honored members on the floor of this Senate
without reference 10 your political faiths.
You and i, we are all here, the accredited
representatives OF the whole people.
Much, very mucn, grave and important leg
tslation is expected Of this present session
OF The Legislature. There are but few, il any
measures which should be treated as purely
partisan and if, perclance partisan PROPOSE
tons rear themselves let il be said the rights
OF the minority were not ignored by the ma
jority.
Weare here TO legislatc for the best interests
of the people and of every class and condition
thereof, and such should be the predominant
thought and sentiment OF every member upon
this hoor
Local and lesser interests should not he per-
mitted TO overshadow legislation looking TO
the best interest OF the whole State. ] do not
mean To say soca! interests are not 10 be Sub
served. but hat such matters should not be-
come detrimental to that general legislation
which embraces our State and the people
thereof as an entirety.
Never has q Legislature in this State assem-
bled under n closer compact with the peoplt,
than mas this one. TherepresentatiVcs OF 10Th
the leading parties are pledged TO the stricIest
economy.
SO far. the disposition seems to gain that
such pledges shall and win be redeemed i}uf
it viii require the last day of the session. and
It's last hour, to demonstrate to our conSttu-
deemed.
To return to our homes and meet our sew
eral peoples, and to merit the commendation
of all-it viii be necessary to legisate within
the lines of our pledges.
legislative expenses should be curtaied 10
such an extent as 10 meet actual requirements
and no more. Employees sufficient to The dis
patch of business are all we should look 10.
and none given place for the sake OF place
only. Appropriations should be measured by
the minimum instead OF the maximum stand
ard.
II these matters are carefully looked to the
members of this Legislature can return to the
people and say we have kept orr pledge Tic
expenses of our State Government are within
the 5O-cent limit as we promised.
Senator's again beSpe;II your patience in
rlfTs
occur attribute them 10 lack OF Judgment and
not to purpose. Let extravaganza in nothing
and economy IN all things be the motto Of the
Senate OF 1891.
Again allow me to thank the Senators for
their consideration in not imporfunifg meas
to committee assignments during mn recent
illness, and to say that I feel fattered that
they have seer tit.tQ leave so much to my own
judgment inthe arrGngenien of the commit
tees. For tie selection of such / have tried to
be Just and fair toward each and all of you.
lAppiause.l
RESOLUTIONS OUT OF ORDER.
BY Mr.. Sprague-Directing the Super
intendent OF State Printing to print 600
copies OF the inaugural address of Gov
ernor Markham for distribution in the
Senate Chamber. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Dray-Directing the State Su-
perintendent of Printing TO print 800
copies of each bill introduced in the SEN
ate, instead of the usual number, 30
Adopted.
By Mr.. misunderstanding the Ser
geant-at-Arms to provide each accredited
member OF the press having desks in the
Senate with two copies of each bill
By Mr.. Ostrom-That the remarks of
the presiding officer be spread upon the
journal of the Senate. Adopted.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
President Reddick announced that he
had appointed the following standing
committees, and would announce the
others at the opening OF the session to-
morrow:
Agriculture. Viniculture and Viticult
ure-Fraser (Chairman), Dray, Flint. Os-
from, Ragsdale, Streeter, Langford Hea-
cock, Berry.
Corporations-Ca chairman.
MCGOWAN, Maher, Heacock, Preston,
Flint, Voorhies, Mahoney, Goucher,
Mead, Berry.
Claims -Heacock Chairman, G. j.
Campbell, Fraser, Everett, r. II. Camp
bell, Langford, Mead.
Education and Public Morals-Denni-
son (Chairman), Carpenter, 6. j. Camp
bell, Ragsdale, 6. IL. Williams, Seawefl,
Britt.
Finance-De Long Chairman. Fraser
Grand:tl, Dray, Everett, Langford,
Hamill.
Hospitals-Simpson Chairman. r. II.
Campbell, Byrnes, Wilson. Harp.
Irrigation and Water Rights-R. H.
Campbell lChairman1, McComas, Couch
er, Dray. Crandall, Mead, Streeter, Voor-
hies Sprague.
Judiciary-Sprague Chairman, Carr
penter, Heacock, MCGOWAN, Crandall,
Bailey, Dray, Goucher, Seawell, Broder-
ick, Fraser.
Mines, Drainage and Mining Debris
Voorhies Chairman, Fraser. Preston, r.
Id. Campbell, Mead, Dray, 0strom.
RESPECT TO SENATOR HEARST.
Mr.. MeGowan said that private tele-
grams had been received announcing the
death of United States Senator Hearst.
he therefore moved that when the Senate
adjounrs 1t beout ofrespect to the memory
of the deceased Senator. Adopted.
VAULT FOR ARCHIVES.
Mr.. Preston offered a resolution provid-
ing for the appointment by the Chair of a
committee of three to wait on the Secre-
taIy of State and consult with him in re-
lation to the construction of a vault. in
the basement Of the Capitol building, for
the custody of the archives OF the State.
The resolution was adopted, and the Chair
appointed as such committee Messrs.
Banks, Byrne and E. il. Williams.
ERRORS CORRECTED.
Mr.. Preston offered resolution cor
reeting certain errors in the report of the
special Committee on Contingent Ex-
penditures and Mileage. Adopted.
ANOTHER CLERK.
Mr.. Wilson offered a resolution naming
Miss l.. r. Scanlan as Second Assistant
Engrossing Clerk, at the same salary
as is allowed the Engrossing Clerk.
Adopted.
GOVERNMENT LOAN BILL.
president pro TEN. Fraser in the
chair.
Mr.. Wilson offered concurrent reso-
luton memorializing Congress to lend