The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-02-06
IN THE SENATE.

The usual tilt occurred IN the senate
during the morning hour, and as usual
John Day Smith and Ignatius DonneIly
were in it. 1t arose over the remarks
of Mr.. Donne1y on Tuesday. upon which
Mr.. Smith rose to question of privi-
lege. The words objected to by Mr..
Smith were substantially as follows:
The directors of the 500 railroad had
watered the stock Of that road to the ex-
tent Of seven millions Of dollars, which
amount they had divided among them
selves, and the legislature of the State of
Minnesota had rewarded the infamy of the
arch conspirator by sending him TO the
United States senate.
Mr.. Smith desired TO characterize
that sentence as brutal. cowardly and
false. and | regard it not only a refec-
ton upon the character of Senator
Washburn, but upon the senators of this
body who voted for him for his present
Office
The Sage was very much excited. and
at the close of Mr.. Smiths remarks took
occasion to deliver himself of some very
forcible English. including an insult to
President Ives. The smoke OF battle finally
cleared. however. Senator Keller re-
marked that no one had been killed, and
business was proceeded with.
Among the bills sent to the speakers
desk was one from Senator Mcmillan.
1t makes radical provisions for prevent
ing corruption in elections. The meas
ure first limits candidates to the follow
ing expenditures during campaigns:
All state officers, including United
States senators and congressman, 81, 600;
all county officers, 500; town and city
officers, $3.50, except IN cities Of over Is
900 inha iHtaats. where the Office Of the
mayor shall De limited TO $500 The
bill further provides that fifteen days
before election each candidate shall file
a statement with the town or city clerk,
or with the secretary Of state, showing
IN detail al moneys or other conSidera-
tions contributed or expended by him,
or promised TO be paid directly or indi-
rectly by him or through any other per
son in aid Of his nomination. all
this to be sworn TO. After cleo
ton the successful candidates shall
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the full cost of nomination and election,
with names Of persons who have re-
ceived consideration and the purpose for
which such considerations We're paid.
No candidate failing TO file the first
statement shall be eligible TO election
and no candidate falling to make the
second statement shall receive a certi-
icate Of election. False swearing in
statements or any violation of the pro-
visions Of the act subjects the guilty
party TO Imprisonment for not less than
two years and the forfeiture for life of
the right of suffrage. The bill went to
the committee on Judiciary. 1t is likely
to be amended, but only 10 make it
more stringent. Senator Mcmillan says
that it is probable the office of United
States senator viii not be allowed any
expenses He also expects to insert
provision making it misdemeanor for
any newspaper to sell its influence TO
any candidate.
Senator Keller introduced bill appro-
priating 81 900 ror the expenses of the
st. Cloud reformatory from Jan. to
July 81 OF GnlS year.
In committee of the whole Senator
March's resolution for a committee TO
inquire into the condition of waterways
of the state was passed, and adjourn
ment was taken until o'clock.
Afternoon Session
At the afternoon session Senator San
born introduced resolution for COM
mittee of six, two from each party, to
investigate the state prison 1t went
over on notice of debate.
Some discussion was. INDUCED in over
the measure to provide for a state board
Of immigration and it was referred to
the committee on finance.
Senator March's bill TO increase the
powers of trust companies caused q
long debate, but was not acted upon.