The record-union., 1893-03-13

~ .y "BailsL SeUalOr 1arl is uncalleu IOr.
rms may be all out of place, because I
don't believe Senator Hart needs any de-
fense.
!" nile his name appears on record as
voting for the removal of the Capital, it is
because he did it for the very purpose OF
moving reconsideration. So far as the
merits OF this case are concerned, l don't
oesire to say a word. This thing is
nothing to me, personally, nor to the
people l represent; but l have never re-
fused to do justice to whom it was due
when IN my power to do so. want my
words to be at all times in favor of right
ana justice to all men. / don't want to
try to infience any man in this matter of
the removal of the Capital. l have cast
my vote, and want to say no more on
that subject, l believe in making peace
Wherever L can and in making happy
everyone l can.
Let Inc say, in conclusion, that in the
Senate tomorrow 1 will, when Senator
mart rises to question of privilege and
asks 10 be allowed to record his vote
properly, earnestly request the Senate to
accord him that justice"
Throughout his remarks Senator Ges-
lordt was frequently and warmly ap-
plauded.
NOT IN QUESTION.
The Chair This meeting was not
called to criticise nor sit in judgment on
Senator Hart-we all understand that. 1t
was called to consider the matter of the
adoption of a resolution by the Legisla-
ture favoring the removal of the Capital,
and to take such action in the premises
as may be deemed proper and expedient
to overcome the prejudice that has been
engendered in the minds of members of
the Legislature.
Senator Hart again made some remarks
touching the circumstances attending
the Introduction and adoption of the
resolution in the Senate and defending
himself against the unjust criticism which
he had heard regarding himself.
j. II. Miller asked Senator Gesford to
explain his reason for voting in favor of
the removal of the Capital, but the Sem
ator positively declined to discuss the
merits of the case.
REMARKS OF JUDGE HoLL.
Judge Holl-We are confronted with a
proposition involving the most serious
consequences to Sacramento. We came
mere 10 II possible avert the calamity that
is hoVerlng over our city. The fate of the
city seems to be in the hands OF the Leg
lslature. The idea seems to be to say only
the pleasantest things of the Legislature.
but, 1t Is hard to be conciliatory toward
those who have treated us as the Legis-
lature has. feel like a man who had
been met on the highway by some one
VINO presented pistol and commanded
MN to deliver. He would not feel like
saying anything to ruffie the gentleman's
temper. Senator Hart needs no vindica-
tion, and the Senator from Napa has made
II perfectly clear that no powor under
heaven could have prevented the passage
OF that resolution. But Senator Gesford
has said that the resolution came upon
the Senate like flash of lightning from
a clear sky. L would like to ask him If
that Is the proper mode Of considering so
serious matter as the removal of the
State Capitol.
Judge Hollis remarks were here cut
snort by the return of the Committee on
Resolutions.
hon. Grove l.. Johnson, by request of
the Chairman of the committee, Judge
Catlln. The report was as follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
RESOLVED, That the people of Sacramento re.
gard with deep Indignation the publication in
the Ereftng Bee OF this city OF the false and
scandalous libels upon the Legislature and
the members thereof, and denounce such
publication as being mere sensational effort
OF a cnaracterless sheet worthy only of pro-
found contempt by the members of the Legis-
lature and the citizens OF Sacramento
ReSOtred, That the publication referred IN
does not represent any feeling, sentiment or
opinion on the part OF any of the citizens of
libaiers
themselves; and the people of Sacramento.
speaking from their own knowledge DECLARE
said publication TO be false in fact as we'll MS
indecent and malicious in spirit; and further
declare that the author or authors of said
lloels deserve arrest, examination and pun
lature.
ResoLred, That the people of Sacramento
most respectfully submit to the IegisIature
that measure of so much Importance as the
removal OF the State Capital, involving, as it
does, matters OF great moment to the future
OF the State, as well as great present injury to
private individuals, to the city of Sacramento
ana TO the State, as well as millions OF ex-
pendlture in the near future, should not be
acted upon except after full, deliberate and
unimpassioneo consideration of the merits OF
the measure itself. II, after such a considera-
ton by. your honorable bouy, 1t shall be
deemed just and polite 10 adopt measures for
the removal of the Capital, the people of sac
as loyal citizens of the State. will
abide the verdict of the people upon the
question In contented and patriotic spirit
heSotred, Ihat committee of thirty be ap-
pointed by the Chair to wait upon the Leeis-
lature and It's members present these resoIu-
tions ana endeavor to secure reconsidera-
tion OF the vote whereby the said proposed
constitutional amendment was adopted.
On behalf of the committee, Mr.. John
son moved the adoption of the resoIu-
tons, and they were adopted unani-
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF TRADE.
The Secretary then read the following
resolution adopted by the Sacramento
Board of Trade:
The Sacramento Board of Trade learned
with profound regret, of the attack made by
the Evening Bee, in its issue of last evening mn
on the members of the Legislature now in SEES
sion and of the passage by that BODY of a CON
current resolution providing for the removal
of the state Capital from Sacranlento 10 San
Jose. BE 1t therefore
ReSolred, By the directors that the Sacra-
mento Board of Trade disapproves the action
Of the Bee, strongly condemns the same and
resents the Imputations cast by that newsna
per upon the Individual mem bers of the Leg
slature and declares that the same do not IN
any manner reflect the sentiments of the peo-
pie of this city; and be 1t further
ReS0GUed, That we earnestly request the co.
slature TO reconsider said resolution. and We
demand that our Senators and AssembIymen
use all hon )rable means to obtain such recon
and prevent the removal of tine
seat OF government.
G, II. HUBBARD.
Nice-President
ALBERT NJ. JOHNSON, Secretary.
These resolutions were referred to a
to be named, to present them
10 the Legislature.
SPEECH OF GROVE L. JOHNSON.
Hon. Grove L. Johnson was called for.
and on rising to speak was loudly an
plauded. He said it was a great satisfac-
Jon to him to see so large gathering
If citizens to denOunre tho attool>e .Las