The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-03-26
LEGISLATURE -29TH SESSION.
How the Closing Hours Were Passed
in Senate and Assembly.
A Large Number of Bills Put Through
Debate In the Senate-Checks
on Treasury Raids.
SENATE.
SACRAMENTO, March 25, 1891.

SENATE.
SACRAMENTO, March 25, 1891.
The Senate met at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, Lieutenant Governor Reddick in the
chair. Roll called, and quorum present.
Prayer by the Chaplain. Reading OF the
journal dispensed with.
Mr.. Goucher offered the following res
olution, which was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate, hav-
Ing noted with pride the attainments of mind
and the qualities of heart exhibited by our
worthy Chaplain; and, whereas, we deem 1t
appropriate on the eve of our separation to
record our high opinion of him; therefore be it
ReSOLUed, That we recognize in the Rev. j. A.
Bruner a pure-minded and noble-hearted
Christian and gentleman, and a sincere but
modest teacher of moral principles.
Resotred, That we are mindful of the able
manner in which he has discharged his duties
as an officer of this Senate, and we proudly
render our acknowledgements for the same.
Resolved, That in departing for our homes
we shall carry with us an undying hope that
our Chaplain may ever have the best blessings
that attend upon good and model life.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread
upon the journal, and that an engrossed copy
hereof be delivered to the Rev. j. \. Bruner.
Rev. Mr.. Bruner made few remarks
in response, expressing his gratitude TO
the Senators for this manifestation OF
their good will and esteem, which he
would regard as one of the mementoes OF
his life.
Mr.. Heacock offered resolution in
dorsing the action OF United States fSena-
tor Stanford in Congress in supporting
the free coinage bill. Adopted.
Ct. II. Williams offered a concurrent
resolution providing that the members of
the Senate and Assembly be allowed their
usual per diem for the eight days con-
sumed in the election Of United Senator
to succeed the late George Hearst.
UNla inf Irrnc f,afa 70 70 A =
torneyGeneral to determine any legal
questions involved.
WRITING UP THE JOURNAL.
Mr.. Ostrom, from the Committee on
Attaches, reported a resolution allowing
the Journal Clerk and his assistants the
usual per diem for twenty-five days for
writing up and completing the journal OF
the Senate.
Mr.. Heacock called attention to the fact
that the journal had not been approved
for some weeks, and that it was neces-
sary it should be written up.
Mr.. Carpenter opposed the resolution,
and Messrs. Goucher and Ostrom urged
its adoption, holding that the fault, ifany,
lay with the Senate, and not the clerks. as
the journal could not be written up until
1t had been approved.
After considerable discussion the reso-
luton was defeated, several Republican
members opposing it on the ground that
$500 was too much to pay for the work to
be done.
Mr.. Ostrom then moved that Messrs
Carpenter, VOORHEES, and Harp, who had
opposed the resolution, be appointed a
special committee to examine into the
work of the Journal Clerks Office and
report its condition to the Senate.
Mr.. Carpenter moved to amend by pro-
viding that the Chair should select the
committee, and Mr.. Ostrom accepted the
amendment.
The Chair named Messrs. Carpenter
VOORHEES, and Harp.
LITTLE POLITICS.
Mr.. Hamill offered a concurrent reso-
luton indcrsing the course of United
States Senator Stanford in opposing the
''force" bill in Congress.
Mr.. Carpenter moved that it be referred
to the Committee on Federal Relations,
which proposition the Democratic mem
bers vigorously opposed. On UiUa Uoce
vote the Chair ordered the resolution sc
referred
Several Democrats appealed from the
decision of the Chair and demanded q
roll-call thereon. Bya strict party vote
CD to 10) the decision of the Chair was
sustained.
ACTION ON BILLS.
A. B. 6S5, the general road bill, was
finally passed, and the Senate then took
up the Assembly special file.
A. B. $50, relating to the powers and
duties Of trustees of reclamation dis
tricts. Passed.
A. B. 736, as amended on the preceding
day (the general game law, was passed
and sent to the Assembly.
a. B. sol, relating % the lien of depos-
itorieS for hire. Hostages 49, noes l (2l
votes being required).
The bill to protect contiguous owners
from damage by fires started III hay
grain or grass fields, unless the persons
starting the same had taken precautions
against the spread of such fires, was
passed.
A. 3. $50, to pay the claim of A. G. Laf.
ferty for supplies furnished in fitting ou
Company A, First Battalion of Mount
aineers. Passed.
A. B. 81, the taX-collection bill, wa!
finally passed, with amendments.
A. B. 759, appropriating 5000 for the
relief OF the sufferers by the floods il
Tia Juana, San Diego County. Passed.
A. B. go, the tax-levy bill, was finally
passed
A. B. 26O, providing that public asy
lums and hospitals be always open t.
visitors. Stricken from the file.
A. B. 740, relating to the drawing o
school moneys from the State Treasury
THAT INVESTIGATION AGAIN.
Mr.. Preston offered a concurrent reso
luton requesting the Attorney Genera
to present all the evidence taken at TIN
waste-basket inquiry, with the commit
tees report thereon, to the Grand Jury o
Sacramento County for investigation.
Mr.. Seawell thought that, as the matte
had been brought to the cogniZance of TIL
Governor, and the AttorneyG General wa
familiar with the facts, the Legislature
could not with dignity proceed further il
the matter. It was presumed these Off
Gals would do whatever their duty re
quired.
Mr.. De Long took similar ground, bu
Mr.. Preston insisted on his resolution
claiming that the charges that had beer
made were a reflection upon all member
of the Legislature.
Mr.. Carpenter could see nothing befor
the Senate TO warrant it proceedin,
further in the matter. There had been III
testimony taken that in any way impli
Gated or reflected upon any member o
the Senate. He moved that the resolu
ton be referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. Carried.
Recess till P. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The Senate met again at o'clock P. NJ.
President pro tenn. Fraser in the chair
There being no business before that body
some time was spent in waiting for AS
sembly messages.
The first bill taken mn was g r 465 II