The record-union., 1891-01-31
LEGISLATURE -2sFH SESSION.
! The Assembly Enjoys Its First Genu-
inc Sensation.
a Little One for the Democratic sena-
tors-The Wheel of Fortune
Must Go.
SENATE.
SACRAMENTO,
Friday, January 80. 1891.

Meutenant-Governor Reddick in the
chair. Roll called and quorum present.
Prayer by Rev. A. T. Needham. Journal
read and approved.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. Seawen presented a petition from
the residents of Mendocino County re-
Questing the passage of law by which
municipal corporations that are free from
debt may disincorporate. Referred.
TO TAX GREENBACKs.
Mr.. Heacock offered concurrent reso-
luton memorializing Congress to pass
law making greenbacks taxable the same
as other money or property. Referred.
RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Under the order of reports of standing
committees, Mr.. De Long, from the Com
mittee on Finance, reported back Senate
Constitutional Amendment No. Is, re-
pealing that portion Of the Constitution
creating a State Board of Railroad Com
missioners, with the recommendation
that it do pass.
MIR. De Long moved that the report re-
ceiye immediate consideration.
Mr. Goucher held that it would be bad
policy TO hurry the matter. He wished
to give it some attention, and wanted to
hear it generally discussed
MIR. Langford moved to amend the mo-
ton before the Senate by making. the bill
the special order for 3 O'Clock 2. M. on
Monday next.
Mr. Sprague moved a call of the Senate.
The motion was carried, and all but two
We're found to be present. These ap-
peared shortly afterward.
Mr.. Seawell also advocated postpone
ment of the subject. 1t was very seri-
GUS matter to amend the fundamental
law of the State, and should only be done
after due deliberation.
Mr.. Ostrom said he was impressed with
the idea of amending the Constitution as
proposed. He favored the adjustment
of the Railroad Commission, but wanted
time in which to more carefully consider
the matter.
Mr.. De Long said the bill simply pro-
vided for the repeal of a provision of the
Constitution. He could not understand
why the Democratic Senators should OBJ
ject to submitting the question to vote
of the people.
MIR. Mead said he was the author of the
bill under consideration, and it was i'm
material to him whether it be considered
now OF next Monday. He simply wanted
the measure to be correct, and thus as
sured he was in favor OF its passage.
Mr.. Langford favored the resolution,
and said he would vote to abolish the
commission land everybody connected
with it.''
Mr.. Wilson said the matter might as
well come up now as at any time. He
was opposed to the adjustment of the
commission. 1t had worked well in
other States, and would here if in proper
hands.
Mr.. Campbell of Solano wanted to
have the resolution recommitted to the
Committee on Constitutional Amend
ments. He moved to amend Mr.. Lang
ford's resolution to that effect.
Mr.. Langford declined to accept the
amendment. He would change his mo-
ton so as to make the bill the special
order for Tuesday at P. NJ.
Mr.. CampbelPs amendment was lost,
and the bill was, on Mr.. Langford's mo-
ton, made the special order for o'clock
p. NJ. on Tuesday.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Mr.. Sprague, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported favorably the follow
ing bills:
S. b. $40, relating to municipal build
ing and loan associations.
5. B. %, providing City Attorneys in
cities of the first class with deputies.
S. 3. 454, relating to the daily printing
oflegislative journals.
S. b. 455, relating to the engrossment of
bills.
S. b. 60, amending the Code of Civil
Procedure, relating to the declination of
estamentary trustees.
-. ID. IA, relating TO JUSTICES courts
(amended).
Mr.. Fraser, from the Committee on
Agriculture, reported back favorably
number of bills.
Mr.. G. II. Williams, from the Commit
tee on Federal Relations, reported back
S. j. r. 6, relating to the establishment
of postal telegraph, recommending its
adoption.
Also, S. J. r. 5, relating to the restric-
ton of foreign immigration, recommend
ing its adoption.
Mr.. Simpson, from the Committee on
Public Health, reported back S. b. 142,
amending the Penal Code, relating to the
use of acids in the manufacture of her
medically sealed cans, recommending
its passage.
Also, S. B. 163, authorizing Boards of
Health to appoints Inspectors of Plumb
ing, recommending substitute therefor.
Also, 5. b. 40G, to create a State Board
of Charities and Correction, recommend
ing its passage as amended.
Mr.. McGowan, from the Committee on
Elections, reported back S. b. 254, grant
ing to women the right of suffrage, recon-
mending its passage.
Mr.. Dray, from the Committee on Over
flowed Lands, reported back favorably:
S. b. POI, relating to the sale by the
State of lands uncovered by the recession
of the waters of lakes.
Also, S. b. Dds, relating to the protec-
ton of lands from the waters of unnavi-
gable streams.
CHANGE OF COMMITTEEMAN.
At the request of Mr. Goucher, the
Chair relieved him from duty as a mem
Der of the Committee on Irrigation, and
appointed Mr. Berry in his stead.
Recess until 1:30 p. NJ.