The record-union., 1893-02-08

OF his assertion he read the following
telegram:
SANTA MARIA, February 9Th.
Hon. ". $. Talbot: c. a. Stork is
not authorized to represent the people of
Santa Maria in any way. since location of
county seat is left to vote of the people,
The mass of the people join in demand
for division. There are few who desire
to be annexedto San Luis Obispo County,
and these oppose division in that interest
Our local papers represent the sentiment
of the public on this issue. Hon. Caleb
Sherman is the only authorized repre-
sentative of the people of Santa Maria,
he having been duly elected by mass
meeting held in Santa Maria January %,
1893.
"Signed: Reuben Hart, John Rice,
Sam Miller, A. Weilheimen, II. Stowell,
w; Thornburg, 7. j. Williams. John
Elliott, George Stowell, w. L. Hosmer.
John Hant, L. T. Deter. II. w. Baker, l..
Thornburg, w. Hobson, G. w. McCarley,
a. Ward, George Ludwig, J. w. New
man, A. II. Orr, John p. krider, George
S- Jenkins, Charles Andrews, c. Il. Mat
mer."
Mr.. Stork questioned Mr.. Talbot very
closely, among other things asking him
II he had not, prior to his election,
pledged himself against division of the
county.
Mr.. Talbot strenuously denied that he
had pledged himself against that or any
other measure, and that he had always
been in favor of division, owing to the
dlihculty of those living in the western
part OF the county to reach the county
seat.
Mr.. Talbot further read number of
letters from prominent business men, all
OF whom demanded a division.
Hon. Caleb Sherman, ex-Assembly-
man, appeared before the committee as
the authorized agent of the dIvisionists,
and told the story for his constituents in
very lucid manner. He stated that he
was entirely satisfied to leave the subject
OF division to "a vote of the people, and if
they did not return a vote OF three to one
for the division, he would be satisfied to
allow the present lines TO stand.
A number of other witnesses were
called for the bill, who corroborated the
testimony given by Assemblyman Tai
bott and Judge Sherman.
After hearing the evidence for the bill
the committee adjourned to meet to-day
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES.
The Assembly Committee on Corpora
tions met after the adjournment OF that
body last evening for the purpose of eX-
amining Assembly Concurrent Resolu-
ton No. l3, which is relative to the
granting of special privileges by the peo-
pie of the State of California to individu-
ais, corporations, associations or other
wise, and an inquiry into the present use
or abuse thereof by the individuals, cor
poratioDs, associations or otherwise to
whom they may have been granted
The resolution provides for the appoint
ment of a committee TO investigate the
alleged abuse of special privileges already
granted; that the committee shall report
to the next Assembly and shall remain as
such committee until the session of the
next succeeding Assembly, and that a
sum be set aside for expenses for said
commission.
Assemblyman Barlow appeared before
the committee and spoke in favor of the
resolution, but after prolonged argu
ment it was reported back with the
recommendation that it do not pass.
Assembly Bill No. 4S6, by Thomas re-
quiring banks to detail to the Assessor
all money held by them at the time of
assessment, was returned with the under
standing that it would be Withdrawn as
all Of its provisions were completely
covered by previous one introduced by
Duckworth.
Assembly Bill No. 617, which provides
for the dissolution of corporations by any
member owning third interest in said
corporation. was continued until the next
meeting of the committee.
SANTA RITA COUNTY.
The Senate Committee on Counties and
County Boundaries met in executive ses-
sion at $50 o'clock yesterday morning.
Senate Bill No. 499 entitled an A ct to
create the county of Santa Rita, was ex-
amined and reported back with recon-
mendation untavorable to its passage.
Senate Bill No. AS, by Hart, entitled
Gan Act to provide for the adjustment of
the Indebtedness and assets between any
county that has been created. or NAV
hereafter be created, and the county or
counties from the territory of which such
new county may be created, - was referred
10 the Judiciary Committee for their ac-
tion.
Senate Bill No. 571, by Ragsdale, en-
titled AN Act to amend an Act in rela-
tion to fence and pound district in the
county of Sonoma," was referred to the
Committee on Township and County Or
ganiZation.
Senate Bill No. $40, by Hart, entitled
''An Act to change and permanently To-
cate the boundary lines between the
counties of Glenn and Colusa" was con-
sidered and reported back favorable to
passage, the vote being four for, three
against.
CARLsoN's THANKS.
The Assembly Committee on Commerce
and Navigation met and considered AS
sembly Bill No. 20, entitled IAN Act
making an appropriation for the con-
struction ola seawall, thoroughfares and
piers in the harbor of San Diego" 1t
was reported back with the recommenda-
ton that it do pass.
Assemblyman Carlson, the author of
the bill, felt greatly elated over the action
OF the Committee and was profuse in
thanks for their action.
Assembly Bill No. $50, which is an Act
authorizing the Board OF State Harbor
Commissioners to grant, for a limited
period of time, to persons or corporations
the right to run and operate street cars
for the carriage of passengers over, any
railroad upon State lands and lands
within their jurisdiction, along the ex-
terror water front of the City and County
of San Francisco.
Most of the committee thought there
was something behind the bill which had
not as yet been brought out, and that it
might turn out piece of jobbery. AS
semblyman Conway, who introduced the
bill, stated that he did so in good
faith, and that he believed it good, but
stated that he was not the author Upon
motion of Carlson, the bill was laid on
the table until such time as the author
might appear before the committee and
explain it in all its parts.
DRAINAGE MATTERS.
The Assembly Committee on Swamp
and Overlooked Lands met at 1870 last
night.
Assembly Bill No 595 was taken up for
reconsideration. The bill provides for
the organization and government OF
drainage districts, and has been under
consideration for some time. The argu-
ments for and against the measure have
been varied and exhaustive, but climax
was reached last night, when Assembly
man r. L. Dunn stepped in with an
amendment to Section ,, which was pro-
posed by member of the committee.
The bill was amended in Section so
&C 70 ,,rovide that the Board of SuDarvis-