The record-union., 1893-01-25

I writers had formerly been in favor of San
Jaclnto. and gave as their reason for go
Ing over to the other side the apparent
lutlllty OF attempting to pass the San ia
clnto measure.
In conclusion Mr.. Casterline said: "In
view OF so many appeals from people
whom | represent, my duty is plain. /
hrinly believe that majority of the tax
payers In northern San Diego are in favor
or riverside They seem to be of the
opinion that their first proposition cannot
hope to succeed, and as a second choice
are Tor riverside But let us have divi-
sion OF some kind. AS it is, our COM
mercial progress is retarded. We ask to
hardship"
City Attorney Mcintyre of Riverside
spoke ior the orange men in his usual
mastery manner.
II" said he, "the burden of taxation
had been evenly divided, if we had been
ai4oWed representation in the Board of
supervisors, in short had we been fairly
treated by San Bernardino, we should
nave deferred this request for a new
county Ior many years to come. AS it is,
we are powerless in the hands of a politi-
ca ca ring, ana appeal to you for relief.
Lhere VIII be everlasting war between
the Two sections, while they exist in one
political body"
Or. James of Elsinore and J. w. Rob-
| erts,s Deputy Assessor Of Riverside. spoke
for the orange center.
>. II. wise OF Perris severely censured
the methods used in obtaining signatures
10 the petition favoring San Jacinto. He
showed that ii had been signed by minors
| non-residents and foreigners. in larre
numbers. Il am sure" concluded Mr..
Wise, that majority of our people want
Riverside"
After brief argument by George Frost
OF riverside the committee declared the
discussion closed and went into execu-
1--WE session, for the purpose OF deciding
upon some plan of action in the consider
atlon of other county division bills to
come up.
THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE.
AT O'Clock the Assembly Committee
on Counties and County Boundaries met
IN Department Two of the Supreme
Court, with all members present. Price
presided.
Assembly Bill No. %, which provides
that all questions pertaining to county
DIVISION shall be settled by a vote of the
people residing IN the county asking sep
aratlon, and not by the Legislature, was
first considered
Mcintyre of Riverside argued against
the proposition. He said that its adoption
would preclude the possibility Of passinp
any OF the county division bills now be-
loIe INC Legislature, and thus nut the
| people to the expense Of holding an cleo
tlon on matter concerning which thew
had already much testimony to offer
Taylor Of Marin County THOUGHT the
measure bad one and intended To 40
much harm. Put this matter Of county
division into the hands of the people +"
SAID he, "and you will straightway wit
ness state Of affairs that will make YOU
repent OF such action. Pass this bill and
you Will see the opposing factions arrayed
| against each other, armed not with words
but with bayonets. Then, again, you give
the power to corporations and not to the
people. The bill provides that a resident
OF ninety days may vote on division. If
a corporation wants division what is TO
prevent 1t from throwing a lot of settlers
into territory and getting what it wants
against the wishes of the people?"
Afford of Tulare spoke in favor of the
measure. He thought that it or some
other general law ought to be passed,
taking county division fights out of the
hands OF the Legislature. They consume
too much time, TO the exclusion Of more
important matters, and create so many
scandals that halt is a necessity,
Nann OF Colusa and Lynch of San Ber-
nardlno spoke in favor Of the bill. but on
motion of Taylor discussion was post
poned indefinitely.
a motion to consider Assembly Biu
No. "A was finally changed to a motion to
adjourn to the call Of the Chairman.
which carried.