The record-union., 1891-01-30
LEGISLATURE -2sTH SESSION.
Governor Markham's Desire to Stop
Further Official Extravaganza.
A Large Saving Possible in the Matter
of Public Printing-Yester-
days Proceedings.
SACRAMENTO,

The Senate met at II O'Clock A. NJ, Presi-
dent pro tenn, Fraser in the chair. Roll
called, and quorum present. Prayer by
Rev. A. T. Needham. Journal read and
approved.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE.
The Secretary read a communication
from Acknowledgement Hart, in response
to resolution adopted by the Senate sew
eral days ago, relative to the condition OF
the various funds for the use OF the Attor-
ney-General. Mr.. Hart states that he
found but little money unexpended, with
unpaid claims of more than enough to
consume what is left. He estimates that
the deficiencies for the remainder of the
fiscal year will aggregate $3.50. He fur
ther SAYS he found the San Francisco
office almost devoid of books, ETC., and
thinks that 81 600 viii be required to place
his department in an effective condition.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Preston, from the Committee on
Prisons and Prison Buildings, reported
back favorably S. B. 346, appropriating
So, loo to purchase adjacent lands to the
San Quentin Prison.
Also, substitute for S. B. 256 relating
to appeals, recommending Its reference
to the Committee on Public Buildings.
Mr.. Maher, from the San Francisco
delegation, reported back S. b. 443, for
the relief of Peter Conley, recommending
its passage.
Mr.. r. II. Campbell, from the Com
mittee on Irrigation and Water Rights,
reported back S. b. 325, for the redemp-
ton of property sold for delinquent as
sessments, with amendments; passage
recommended.
Also, S. b. l06, relating to the powers
y 81 sol f0+l A
ton OF Irrigation Districts; passage rec
commended as amended.
Also. S. b. 374, relating to irrigation
districts; same recommendation.
Mr.. Bailey, from the Committee on
Public Roads and Highways, reported
back S. B. 257, relating to reports of view
ers, recommending its passage.
Mr.. Crandall, from the Committee on
Constitutional Amendments, Banks and
Banking, reported back $. b. 373, amend
ing the Bank Commission Act, recon-
mending its passage.
Also, $. B. 39l, relating to issuing du-
plicate State Treasury warrants, in lieu OF
those lost or destroyed; same recon-
Also, S. B. 2S3, relating to usury; do
not pass.
Also, S. C. A. 8, relating to gun
factory at Benicia; no recommendation.
Also, S. G.. A. Z, relative TO poll
ldA; no Observation-Disclosures.
Also, ). Z. a. 8. relative to the jul
dietary, and S. c. A. l3, relating to
the same, recommending their reference
to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. ByrneS, from the Committee on
Mileage, reported back the resolution al
lowing mileage TO three members and
clerk of the Public Buildings Committee,
recommending its adoption.
Mr.. Heacocll moved to strike out the
item of S25 90 for the clerks mileage, on
the ground that the Senate did not au-
thorize the committee to take its clerk
along, and it was not necessary. Lost
ayes 3, noes %.
The report was then adopted.
Mr.. Dray, from the Committee on
Swamp and Overlooked Lands, reported
back S. Il. y, relating to the reclamation
of certain lands in municipalities, recon-
intending its passage.
Mr.. Carpenter, irom the Committee on
Corporations, reported back the follow
ing bills, recommending their passage:
S. b. 2S4, authorizing certain corpora
tons to act as executor and in other
capacity.
S. b. l52, relating to the heating OF
steam passenger cars, and for placing
guards on trestles and bridges.
S. B. 233, to prohibit trade trusts.
S. b. So, relating to life, casualty and
endowment insurance on the assessment
plan.
Also, s. b. 223, relating to the powers OF
corporations; no recommendation.
Also, S. b. 226, relating to water and
canal companies; no recommendation.
ASSEMBLY MESSAGE.
The Senate, by a vote of % ayes to 10
noes, concurred in the Assembly amend
ment to the title of S. B. 81, relating to the
salary of the Treasurer OF the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Asylum.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. Shippee-Amending the County
Government Act.
y By Mr.. Simpson-Relating to the regis
tration OF voters.
+ BY Mr.. Maher-Providing for the con-
struction of fish-ladders.
Also, amending the Penal Code re-
lating to the protection of fish and game.
> Also, relating to hunting and fishing on
private grounds in certain counties.
Wy Mr.. Seawell-Substitute for S. B.
324, relating TO divorces.
\(By Mr.. De Long (by request)-To pay
the claim of Isador Alexander.
By Mr.. Voorhies-Relating to. the quail
ifications of attorneys.
By MIR. Carpenter-Amending the Act
providing for the organization of irriga-
lion districts, relating to the assessments
on property and their collection.
Ny Mr.. Carpenter-To amend Section
1l07 of the Civil Code.
Il, BY Mr.. Dray-To amend Section 1922 of
the Code of Civil Procedure.
ALSO. to amend Section Is of the Act for
the relief of insolvent debtors.
y Also, adding five new sections to the
Code of Civil Procedure, relating to at
tachments.
By Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING the Po-
litical Code, relating to public schools.
EXTRAvAGANCE IN PRINTING.
Private Secretary Higgins transmitted
message from Governor Markham in
relation to the eXtravagant methods here
tofore pursued by State officials and Com
missions in the matter of printing. The
message was as follows:
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 21, 1891.
To the Hon. Senate and assembly Of the State
Of California: desire to call your attention
10 the law providing that all officers Boards of
Officers, Commissioners, Trustees, Regents and
Directors required by law TO make reports to
the Governor or Legislature, and to the pro-
vision that the Superintendent OF State Print
ing must print such reports, and fixing the
number of each to be printed.
1t is a well-llnown fact that many of these
reports are more voluminous than necessity
demands, and are printed at great expense to
the State. This is done without regard TO the
value OF the contents to the public. There is
no Official or board of officials that has
authority to determine what is proper matter
for printing, or whether the report is suffici-
emily merltoriouS 10 deserve printing at all
Under the law as at present the State Printer
has no discretion in regard TO the num-
Der or size of the reports he is required to
print, or the order in which they should be
printed. On this account. it is simply impos-
sible for that oficial, or any other TO make an
accurate estimate of the amount required for
the conduct of his Office.
In my opinion. q very large amount of
money is thus expended every year which
, Goes not bring an adequate return TO the tax
payers. From the information can obtain
the practice that prevails at present in our
public Offices. in this respect, has been source
of unnecessary expense, and l think there
should be some check placed upon the mat