Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1891-01-06

House take a recess until o clock
Before putting the motion, the Clerk stated
that there were certain constitutional officers
required to be present at the organization; that
Jerry Drlscol. the Sergeant-at-Arms, being alb
sent, he had appointed his assistant, Frank An
mayer in his stead, and in the Absence of Bruce
Pendegast, Minute Clerk, had appointed Isador
Alexander, his assistant in his place. The
Clerk stated that there were other appoint.
ments that ought TO be made which he would
defer until after the recess, that he might have
an opportunity of consulting the majority of the
Assembly with reference TO them, as he did not
consider he was authorized to make such ap-
pointments without their concurrence.
The motion for recess until . O'Clock was
then agreed to.
Afternoon Session.
House met at P. NJ, the Chief Clerk presid-
ing. Roll called; quorum present
Mr.. johnson Of san joaquin offered the FOL
lowing:
Rescued That the standing rules of the
twenty-eighth session, as the same were first
adopted, be and they are hereby adopted as the
rules of this House, pending a report OF the
Committee on Rules and Regulations, as far as
the same are practicable.
Adopted.
The Clerk announced number of appoint.
ments.
Mr.. Wolfskill offered the following:
Resolrtd, That all officers and attaches of the
last session, who have reported for duty, be
employed for tae temporary organization
On motion of Mr.. Dibble of San Francisco
referred to the Committee on Attaches
Mr.. Love of santa Clara moved that the
House proceed to the election of the statutory
officers.
Agreed to.
SPEAKER.
Nominations for Speaker were announced in
order.
Mr. Brusie-Never before in the history of
legislation for the state of California has the
opening of a session been franght with greater
possibilities. greater responsibilities, greater
hopes and expectations, than confront US to-day
as we take the first steps towards permanent
organization. There is not one Republican
member upon the floor OF this house TO whom it
cannot be said: You are answerable for more
than has ever rested upon the shoulders of your
predecessors" The taxpayers OF this State have
become suspicious of their Legislatures. There
must be some foundation for this suspicion; and,
notwithstanding the magnificent Endorsement
every member upon this floor has received at
the hands of the people, there yet remains an
apprehension concerning our action, 6ccentu-
ated perhaps, by the fact that there still is fresh
in their memory the delinquencies, the extrava-
gancies and the orgies of the preceding legisla-
tive body. From this hour, TO the day of our
mai adjournment, not single act of ours will
escape the rigid scrutiny of those to whom we
are responsible; and when we are called upon
to adjust and reconcile the demands for State
government with the promises made TO the peo-
pie by the party upon whose platform We stood,
1t will tax the ability of the house to
the utmost, and without Speaker in the
chair who would fully understand and
comprehend the necessity of such adjustment,
our energies would be exercised in vain. To
meet these requirements, TO reconcile means to
pledges, and to legislate honestly and fearlessly
in the interests of all, there should be courage,
integrity and incorruptible manhood in the
man who receives the high and important trust
of presiding officer of this Assembly. 1t is my
honor and pleasure TO present TO you the name
of a gentleman whom even his political oppo-
nents will confess possesses these qualifications
in q marked degree; man peculiarly fitted
for just such place on Just such an occasion as
this. Place the wand of authority in his hand,
and our addresses to the Chair will be met with
a prompt, courteous, and fair response. 1t is
my privilege to present as the Republican nomi-
nee for Speaker of this Assembly the Hon.
Frank L. Coombs of Napa. Applause.l
Mr.. Robertson-While | indorse the tribute
paid to Mr.. Coombs yet have the honor to pre-
sent the name of one of this body, with whom
have served side by side, who has gained not
only the affection and esteem OF his own party,
but the admiration of the whole State by the
manner in which he has always performed the
duties which have devolved upon him here.
Without entering on any further eulogy, have
the honor to name for speaker OF TINS Assembly
the Hon. 7. w. Il. Shanahan of Shasta. Zap
plause.
There being no further nominations they were
declared closed, and the roll called. Mr.. Ccombs
received 6S and Mr.. Shanahan IS votes. Mr..
Coombs was declared elected, and committee
of three, consisting of Shanahan. Brusie and
Turner, appointed to escort him to the chair.
INAUGURAL OF THE SPEAKER.
Mr.. Coombs assumed the chair amid applause
and said
Gentlemen OF the Assembly: You as the chosen
representatives of the people, have assembled
under auspices pointing to d future of prosperity
and advancement. You have taken the oath OF
the Constitution, and your obligation should
lead you to serious consideration and contem-
plation of the many duties you owe the State.
Newly developing fields of industry call for the
enactment OF laws to meet the continually
changing conditions of the country. The Con.
nrnhIbltg 1uppidl lppiS1a
tiOn but we lind that general laws can in their
application, meet the requirements of people
| pursuing widely different occupations and en-
gagged in different industries. 1t is, therefore,
the province oi,the lawmaker to pave the way OF
progress by general laws which may be applied
to the diversified condition of every section.
Labor may be measurably protected by prevent.
ing convict competition. Natural advantages
may be aided by pertecting immigration laws
and rendering them capable of subscribing the
purposes for which they were enacted. new
or amended road law, of practical and econom.
ical utility, is public necessity it is matter
allied to the question of progress and advance.
ment. A due regard for all of these is consist
ent with an economical administration OF
the Government and its laws. An intelli-
gent system of economy can therefore be the
rule of conduct with reference TO these
and other measures, with better results than
can follow a system OF extravaganza. There
have been needless appurtenances to our de-
partments, which shou d be cut off. If the nu.
merous Commissions in many instances were
consolidated, they would be of the same benefit
and operated upon more economical basis
The tendency of the times is to create more OF
these, and the.course of this Legislature in that
respect should be against such tendency, while
every interest pertaining to the commonwealth
should be fostered. Yet experience has taught
us that Commissions are often q greater care
| and expense upon the Government than those
| interests OF which they are supposed to be the
guardian power. Customs have grown upon
! the legislative department which should be
checked. The interests OF economy demand
| that one-third of the Assembly standing com
| mittees of the last Legislature should be dis
pensed with. Il is to be sincerely hoped that
| you will recede from the extrayagant custom OF
| sending visiting committees all over the entire
State. Applause.l These public-building in,
vestigations could be better and more eco
nomicslly performed. Heretofore various ap
! propriations have been considered solely, with
reference to their expediency or importance. by
| the respective committees having under charge
| the matters to which such appropriations relate
| and without reference to a proper limit on pub
| lie expenditure. AS remedy for this, the rules
should be so amended that every bill for the ap.
be considered by the Committee on
Ways and Means, and this committee
| should be check upon other committees, and
| in measure, responsible to this body for the
| various appropriations recommended. While
| do not desire to say anything political, yet ]
warn the dominant party that it has danger
GUS strength in its majority, and it should be as
| guarded in the exercise of its sacred functions
| are reminded that its platform has pre- scribed
the maximum OF governmental expenditures,
| and it has become the mandate of the people
| take it that beyond doubt. debate or exigency
this Legislature is instructed by the power that
| formed it to keep within the fifty.cent limit
and in this regard such instruction has become
the measure of your authority. To enact orig
inal legislation, to amend or repeal existing
| laws, to abolish cumbersome systems, to dc
away with extravaganza customs, to pass an sp
portionment bill, based upon the principles o.
fairness and political justice, will require YOU
earnest and dignifed elaboration This will
| best assist your Speaker in preserving the rulei
of the House in a manner such as to commend
your action to the people of the State OF Cali
fornia.
Gentlemen, / have high and grateful an
probation of the honor you nave conferred
upon me. and a full realization of its lmportan
duties. In all things shall strive to promote
the public good, and shall endeavor to pursu,
that course calculated 10 do justice to you all
again thank you for the honor that you hey,
conferred upon ne. Applause.
Mr.. Bert of San Francisco offered the follow
ing:
Regulators S, consisting of seven members. irl
GLIDING the Speaker, be appointed.
| adopted.
SPEAKER PRO TEN.
Mr.. Dibble of San Francisco rise to plac
in nomination for the Office of Speaker pro ten
of the Assembly q gentleman who deserve
well of this House, and particularly well of tn
political majority, which will be responsible
for legislation In this body. This gentlema