St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-21
AGAINST MONEY POWER.
United States Senators Should Be
Elected Directly From the Peo-

Elected Directly From the Peo-
pie.
The members Of the house yesterday
placed themselves on record in support OF
the popular election of United States sena-
tors F. M. Currier. of Blue Earth: the day
previous sent up resolution urging upon
the local representatives in congress to sup
port an amendment to the constitution re-
quiring the election of United States senators
by the people. This was called up yesterday
by G. j. Lomen, of Ramsey, who had tempo
rarily checked 1t by notice of debate Mr..
Lomen was dead against the resolution. 1t
was in contradiction to the spirit of the con-
stitution, which had hourished and success
fully stood the test ola century.
Mr.. Feig, of Kandiyohi, yehemently sup
ported the resolution. The present mode OF
electing United States senators was source
of corruption, and he cited the senatorial
election of two years ago, when the state was
full of cries of alleged bribery.
Mr.. McAllister, of llennepin, also support
ed the resolution. Hisspeech was dignlfeds
and pertinent, creating a good impression.
and stamping the representative among the
most able speakers IN the chamber.
Allan Greer of Wabasha, opposed. There
were too many elective offices now. There
would be a better administration of public
affairs if fewer officials were elected by pop
ular vote.
j. Fl. Linneman, of Stearns, stood by the,
COQSIltuIlOQ. Inc farmers were lue greatest
men that ever lived in this country, and he
considered it dangerous act to amend 1t III
the manner suggested. He would only have
it altered in cases of the greatest emergency
II. G. Stiyers, of Crow Wing, considered
the wisest provision in the constitution was
the right OF the people to amend and add to
it. He eloquently supported the resolution.
G. McC. Reeve opposed.
The vote for the resolution was: Yeas, 81
nays. IL. Those voting nay were:
Rn1l
man, Lloyd, Lomen, Starks. Searle, Reeve.
Zelch.
Another Railroad Bill.
Citizens of St. Paul and Minneapolis. as
we'll as other citizens in the state, will look
with favor upon bill introduced by W. F.
Cross, of Goodhue. On the other hand it is
certain to create strong opposition upon the
part of some of the older railroads operating
| in the state. The bill reads:
| Section THAT any railroad company
| whose right of way on whose track upon.
| such right of way extends through and oc-
cupies the only practicable and feasible To-
| cation for railroad purposes, shall not ex
| clude any other railroad corporation in the
| state of Minnesota, from passage through
the same upon equitable terms. and in case
| of disagreement upon application of either
| of the parties on notice to other the same
| shall be adjusted by a court of competent
| jurisdiction in the manner and form as pro-
| v1ded by chapter "a of the General Statutes of
| Minnesota of 1878 for the condemnation of
| land by railroad corporations; and it it shall
| become necessary for any other railroad
| company passing through the state of Min
| nesota.- to cross or pass any other railroad
| track or defile already constructed or sur,
| veyed, the same may be done without any
| compensation therefor, except the actual
| damage done by SO doing, and when two or
| more railroad companies desire to pass
| through the same gorge, pass. way or defle,
| or other feasible location for such right of
,oft hall n1t11a fhn tt4.
| passing through the same. and neither shall
| have any compensation therefor, except the
| actual damage done by so doing and should
| it be necessary that the said railroad compa-
| mes shall use the same track or bed in pass
| ing through such gorge, canyon way or de-
| file, or other feasible or practicable location,
| the same may be done without compensation
| therefor from one to the other, except by the
actual damage done by SO doing.
Wolf Bounties.
Mr. Stone reported back the bill repeating.
the wolf bounty, recommending that it be
placed upon general orders
C. n. Bell wanted the bill to go to the com
mittee on appropriations. Over $4,000 an
nually were distributed in wolf bounties. and
| it was said there was some wolf farming go
ing on.
j. j. Furlong opposed both propositions
and, with the consent of a majority of the
members, had the bill referred to the COM
| mittee on agriculture
Mr.. McAlllster introduced bill of great
Importance to plumbers. Under its provfs-
ions plum hers' certificates will be issued by,
a state commission, and the commission Will
be composed of: Two master plumbers two.
journeymen plumbers and state Inspector.
House Bills Introduced.
By Mr. Hadland: House File 73-Provide
for the payment into the county treasurers
all moneys collected from licenses for the
sale of intoxicating liquors. Judiciary COM.
mittee
By Mr.. McAllister: House File 75-To pre-,
| vent incompetent persons from engaging i'm
| the plumbing business. Committee on labor
and labor legislation.
By Mr. Cross Ii. f. 76-Granting railroad
! companies to use the right Of way of other
| companies under certain conditions. Com
| mittee on railroads.
By Mr.. Lyman, H. F. T-Amend the Cen.
eral Laws of 1887 relating to public schools
| Committee on education.
By Mr.. Foley, II. F. Inappropriate S12,-
600 to aid in the construction and repairing
of roads and bridges :
By N. P. Nelson, II. F. 79-To compensate
Thomas Coleman $3.50 in regard to a school
land suit. Hennepin delegation.
By N. P. Nelson. H. F. SOTO prohibit
prize fighting. Judiciary committee.
By Mr.. Walsh, q. F. S2-A bill introducing
the thin end of the wedge of the single tax
theory. judiciary committee.
In Dunn's Favor.
The house committee on election yester-
day came to determination on the Dunn
| Price contest The report is said to be
unanimous in favor Of Mr. Dunn. 1t will be
brought before the house this morning. but
will not be as summarily disposed Of as the
contest between Mr.. Bowman and Mr.. Jen-
| sen.
=. W. Durant's contest for the seat now
held by j. DAILY, of Washington, was yester-
| day given preliminary hearing by the
| house election committee. Mir. Durant
claims the seat on recount.