St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-28
IN THE SENATE.
A Shot at the Iniquitous Nicar-
augua Scheme.

augua Scheme.
Yesterdays session of the state senate
was enlivened by rather animated dis
cussi0n over the memorial to congress,
introduced several days ago by Gen.
Sanborn relative to the United States
government guaranteeing interest on
500, 900 bonds to be issued for the
construction of the Nicaragua canal.
This memorial strongly objects to the
national government embarking in any
more schemes of this nature, and in the
discussion yesterday Gen. Sanborn, Sen-
ators McHale, Leavitt and Hompe
strongly supported the adoption Of the
memorial, while Senators Dean, Don
nelly and Tawney presented the other
side of the question. On coming to a
vote it failed adoption, receiving but 27
votes, when % were required for pas
sage, although but II went on record
against It,
Another feature of the day was the
report Of the judiciary committee, in
which the Dean apti-prize lighting bill
was fayorabiy reported. This bill is, in
some respects, like the present law,
which is to all intents and purposes a
is deemed necessary by some. Under
its provisions the publication of the de-
tails of boxing contests is made ii misde-
meanor. If passed it will effectually
stop all contests of whatever nature.
What Transpired.
The lieutenant governor was rather
slow yesterday morning, and the SEN
ate was not called to order until 1910
N, nIai In inf
prayer, which was followed by the roll
call, showing the presence of nearly
every member. The secretary of the
senate commenced the reading of the
Journal, which was suspended, Oh mo-
ton OF Senator Kelly of Houston. Sen
at0r Leavitt offered resolution direct
ing the committee on agriculture to in
yeStigate the dairy and food commits
Si0n'S workings and expenditures, This
was adopted after Senator Hompe, of
the finance committee, had announced
that his committee was looking into this
department.
The introduction of bills came next
in the following order:
By Mr.. Leavitt, S. F. No. 115-Amending
the constitution Of the state, providing for
the levying of an income tax. Taxes and tax
laws.
BY Mr.. Probstfeld, S. F. No. 116-Provid-
ing that no local bill shall be passed until
notice of intention to apply for the passage
of such oill shall have been published in one
or N pre- local papers. judiciary.
By Mr.. Brown, 5. f. No. 1l1-Giving town
supervisors authority to eXpend money for
bridges not to exceed certain sum. Roads
aud bridges
By Mr. Brown, s. F. No. 11s-Detaching
certain territory from School District No. 1
and attaching it to District No. 49, Mcleod
county. Special legislation
BY Mr.. 1awney, Senate File No. 119-Pro-
viding for publication of probate notices.
judiciary committee.
BY Mr.. Nelson, Senate File No. 120-Regu-
lating the election of county superintendent
of schools in Freeborn county Committee
on special legislation.
BY Mr.. Donnelly. Senate File No 12f-A
bill providing for the discovering and locat-
ing of property, sometimes known as the
ferret bill. Taxes and tax laws.
By Mr. Lommen, Senate File No. 122-Ex-
tending time OF payment for seed grain fur
nished farmers by the state under seed grain
act of 'S9. Agriculture.
BY MIR. Lommen, Senate File No. 123-Mak-
ing 1t unlawful for party to an action 10
serve papers. Referred to the judiciary com
mttee.
by Mr.. Leavitt, Senate File No. 12i-Pro-
posing constitutional amendment provid.
ins for taxation OF dining and sleeping car
companies, telegraph and telephone COM
panies. Railroads.
By Mr. Donnely, Senate File No. 125-Pro-
viding that no commercial agencies, credit
companies or guarantee companies shall do
business in the state without filing statement
of capital and business done in the state,
upon which tax Of per cent is TO be paid.
Corporations.
Reports from committees were called
for and Senator McHale, of the judici-
ary, reported a number of bills favor
ably which had been sent to his COM
mittee. Among others recommended
to pass Is the Dean bill prohibiting
prize fights, sparrlng matches, etc.
The committee on military affairs
reported that the communication of
Capt. r. III. Chittenden IN regard to
the account of his services in the mill
tary history Of the state had been
referred to Judge Flandrau, the writer
of the portion of the book objected to,
and the answer of the judge was
referred to the senate.
The senate calendar was next taken
up, and Senator Geisseps bill relating
to the pardoning of convicts was passed,
and Gen. Sanborn's joint resolution re-
lating to the guaranty of bonds by the
United States for the construction of a
ship canal across the IstfSnus OF Pan
anna was taken up and discussed at
great length, and finally defeated bv 27
yeas to II nays, 2S votes being required
for the passage Of bill or memorial.
The senate then took recess till 2:30.
Afternoon Session.
Upon reassembling after the recess
the senate went into committee OF the
whole with Gen. SanbOrn in the chair.
Senate File No. 80. relating to witnesses
and evidence, was first taken up, and
then laid aside temporarily and Senate
File No. 43 was taken up. This bill cor
rects the high license law OF 1887, and
makes a license run year from the
date on which it is Issued. Senator Nc
Hale took the floor and made an earnest
and convincing speech in It's behalf. 1t
was ordered reported favorably by the
committee.