The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-02-08
COUNCIL.

GUTHRIE. o. II, Feb. 7.-[Special. THE
first business Of the morning was the in
PRODUCTION of "A resolution by Mr.. Ross
reading as follows:
Whereas, His excellenCy, the governor,
has recommended an appropriation by
this legislature to defray the contingent
expenses of the governor; and,
Whereas, The people of the territory
nre demanding an economical administra-
ton; and.
Whereas, It is very doubtful if such
ppropriation would be legal II made;
therefore. be it
Resolved. by the council, That the
honorable, the attorney general of the
territory, be and he is hereby requested TO
advise the council whether, in his opinion,
such appropriation would be authorized
by law"
The consideration OF the resolution gave
rise TO a good deal of discussion.
Mr. McCredie objected to adopting the
resolution at this time, as the subject
matter had not yet come before the council
in due course of business. When it did so
come he would support a resolution OF
this kind.
Mr.. Ross said that the governors mes
sage was certainly before the legislature.
and in that message he called attention to
the fact that in case OF a failure Of congress
10 make certain appropriations It would
be necessary for the legislature TO supply
the deficiency.
Mir. Pringev would support such a Ieso-
luton at the proper time, but that was not
now.
Mr.. McCredie was ready to cross this
bridge when he came to it, but, as 1t was
not vet in view, be would not make pre-
tense Of crossing it.
Mr.. Cannon thought the resolution was
n covert attack on the governor. No ap-
propra.fon had yet been asked for. The
necessity for doing so was not yet press
ing upon the council.
Mr.. Wrightsman favored the resolution,
and he hoped the attorney general might
find il within the power of the legislature
10 make such appropriation as was neces-
Sary TO enable the governor to carry on the
functions of his Office and to support its
dignity He had no way of Judging what
the opinion of the attorney general might
he Indeed, IL was very difficult to fore
C, st he opinion of that officer. His salary
was not sufficient TO induce him TO delve
deep for legal principles. But he would
ike to have il sll the same.
Mr. CIevinger also took up the bridge
--oSsing illustration. As he saw no bridge,
NE would not play at crossing one. Be
sides, he did not know that it was the
duty Of the attorney general to advise the
council or house. IL, when the proper
time came, the council wished TO have the
than are the members of the council, he
would vote to ask for it. He thought that
al present they had no need of outside
legal advice.
Mr.. Ross insisted on the passage of the
resolution. The governor had spoken OF
The necessity Of making some appTopria-
lion not provided for in any congressional
enactm,n-. The attorney general had ad-
viSed him that appropriations not especial
IS ant horned by congress were illegal,
and yet IL seemed to him that here was
one of that sort. He wanted the attorney
general 10 he allowed an opportunity to
express his views on the question, in order
TO show that he Is consistent
The resolution. en- the suggestion of the
mover. was allowed TO lie on the table
subject TO call at any time.
The following bills were then intro
iured:
By Mr.. McCredie: No. 20. an act
TO repeal section 5,s5S of The statutes, re-
.atiug 10 criminal procedure, and to enact
p substitute therefor. Referred to ju-
iici8rv committee.
BY Mr. Pitman: No 50. an act to pro-
.ect lands plated into residence tracts aud
additions TO Jownsites from nuiSauceS
Referred to committee on municipal cor
,orations
Mr. Pitman stated that this bill was in
,euded 10 replace the one heretofore passed
oy the council. sud which disappeared in
Jone mysterious way from the desk Of one
y the members Of the lower house
BY Mr.. Ross: No 81. an act prOvidinr
lar the hiring out and working of convicts
tor the purpose Of discharSjng fines in
misdemeanor cases. Referred TO commit
Zee on county affairs
Council bill No. 43 wsS then. on the mo-
sion OF Mr. Shatfer read the third time
and placed upon its passage Oathe cues.
tiOn shall the bill paSSs' the vote stood.
ayes, IL; nays, O.
Mr., " NTlEntSmsu moved that council hill
No. &c tthe anti-gamblinG act) be recon-
mltted 10 tbe committee of the whole for
the purpose of considering sundry proposed
amendments. After some discussion and
objections the motion was withdrawn.
This motion was afterwards renewed, and
Mr.. Clevinger moved 10 instruct the com
mlttee 10 so amend as 10 prohibit the i'm
portaton into the territory Of any PLAYING
cards, dice or other devices or implements
used In gambling. After a warm discus
sion between MesSrs Wrightsmau and
CleTinger the motion OF the latter was
lost
The council then went into committee
of the whole for the consideration Of tue
bill, with instructions 10 report favorahIy
on the adoption OF Mr.. Wrichtsmsn' :
amendment After a short time. during
which there was no discussion, the COM
mittee rose and recommended the passage
O. the bill as amended.
Ii was then read a third time and or the
question Shall the BIZ passt' the vote