The herald., 1893-01-17
THE ASSEMBLY,.
a Lively Debate ON Shanahan's Rail-
gag, 81 rQad Tax BIZ.


convened today at 80 am. Bull
presented apetition from 25O citizens o
Los Angeles asking that the ''ecalper'
bill bsnot passed.
The committee on attaches reporte,
against the appointment of a dozei
miner attaches, andoin favor of mum
Der Of others. The discussion of tine re
port lasted until recess, the time there
for baing extended.
Mathews, Dem, said the roll OF at
tachss already amounted to more thar
the pay OF the members.
Price, Dem, ,sof Butte, moved to throw
the whole matter ''out of the window. ,
He objected to political discussions or
such matters. y
Kahn, Rep, of San Francisco, said
the discussion of the report alone had
cost the state 1920, as the morning ses-
sion was wasted.
After recess the committee's report
was disposed Of, the majority of the ap-
pointmsnts being rejected.
Shanahan's bill for the re-assessment
OF taxes wac then taken up, the oues-
tion being on Anderson's amendment
making the time since which taxes bs-
come invalid ths year 1889 instead of
1882. ~ ~ j g
Anderson said the purpose of the
amendment WAS to bring the bill within
the prdfiHiorsof the statute of limita-
tions. The bill, he said, applied to
every individual and every dollars
worth Of property in the state, and re-
quired careful attention, and he claimed
the bill as presented was wholly hasty
and Unconstitutional.
Shanahan said Anderson offered no
authorities ID support of his contention.
Two and hslf million dollars in taxes
had been held back by the railroads, due
to the state, and unjust discrimination
had been made in their favor. The
peoplelw6re hurdened with Is per cent
penalty on delinquent taxes. and the
railrQ&ds only per cent. The amend
men1 he said, strikes to the very heart
OF his measure. The measure was not
the work Of o day, of an hour
or aayear, but of number of
years, and had been prepared
with "a view to meet constitutional
objections. eEe then quoted number
OF authorities on the matter of limita-
tion. Thereis, he said. a provision in
the assessment books that county ss5ess.
ors shall asseas at double rate prop
erty which in the previous year escaped
taxation. Let the legislature proceed in
d logical way, and il there is amy dispute
ON the matter Of limitations, refer it to
the courts and zee if they will deny the
people of ,Ca ifornia their rightH.
Shanahanis speech was frequently
punctusted with applause.
Bledsce followed, and his statement
that class ofIagislation of the last ses.
sion had been left at home, showed un-
der by popular disapproval, was also
applauded. sonss
Afford followed. The Democratic
platform, be sold, pronounced in favor
Of economy No greater measure in be-
half OF economy could be passed.
Dodge Of Aiamsda said the bill
provided nothing unjust and nothing
unfair, He asked the Legislators to put
themselves on record at this, the be-
ginning OF the thirtieth session.
Bretzl said the Populists were "all
right on this measure.
Anderson, replying to the opposition,
said II the measure was amended so as
to make it constitutional. it would re-
ceive his support. He offered, however,
to Withdraw his amendment.
Bleasoe objected TO its withdrawal,
and demanded the ayes and noes.
The amendment was rejected-77 to /.
Anderson alone voted aye. Anderson
then changed hiH vote from no to aye
to make 1t unanimous.
shanahan's bill was ordered engrose-
ed for third reading, and with the
"scalpef" bill was made the special
order for 2 p. m. tomorrow. Committee
reports were then read.
The committee on waye and meane
reported that the aggregate of appropri-
ations go far received to the committee
is about 5000. This includes only such
appropriations as are made by bills in
the hands of the committee. Other de
ficiency bills are still in the hands of the
printer.
The committee on municipal corpora
tiona reported iavorably the railroad
franchise bill.
The irrigation committee favorably
reported Carlson's bill providing that
the tax for the payment of irrigation
dietfieta bonds and interest be levied
only onsland in the district and not on
improvements.
Bills were introduced as follows:
BY Anderson--Amending the political
code relative to costs of suits taxed anc
collected in delinquent land suits.
BY Johnson-Appropriating SAL 600 tt
pay the claim Of Santa Clara county fol
the tax collector's commissions on ts,
collected from 1876 to 1891, inclusive.
By Bulla- Constitutional amendmen
II, proposing three appellate courts, in
termediarY between the superior AM
supreme courts.
by Drew--A concurrent resolution TO
ar inqpiry into the condition of tn
state printers office.
'isy AnderHon--To change the boun
dsry line between the counties OF Vol
and Sacramento.
Affords bill, making intimidation
cosrnption, or defrauding of electors
felQpy instead OF misdemeanor, wa
passed by unanimous vote, being tn
hfstIblll to pass the assembly.
sAabill was introduced by Gately d
rectlng the board OF harbor commits
Hioners to construct certion portion Q
the Rhn francisco sea wall.
BY Bretz- Relative to the payment c
official reporters.
BY Gould-Relative to creating
heard tof bank commissioners.
lly sPendleton- Relating to the col
struction OF sewers within municipa
sRy Raw--C Concerning the right
eminent domain.
Bys Wade Relating to duplicate q
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