The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

sion Mr.. Ball proposed to strike out
all bG. the $l2, 900 for salaries of the
three commissioners.
by Mr., McGehee-Proyiso that no
part OF the appropriation under the
heau OF railway commission shall be
used until the commission law be-
comes operative or new law is passed
by the legislature
rms caused some discussion in
winch one of the speakers, Mr.. Onion,
sald ne wanted to be on record as be-
lleVlng the commission law was one
OF the best on the statute book. Strike
out this appropriation and it will 90
all over the country that the law had
been given black eye in Texas.
Mr.. McGehee asked Mr.. Onion Why
the commission had allowed the Ar
ansas Pass railroad to be gobbled by
the Southern Pacific.
Mr.. Onion-If the gentleman can
show this he can make himself famous
by showing the fact. 1 am defending
the law, not the commission, but have
all confidence in the commission.
Mr.. Onion added that he would like
TO know what answer members would
make to their constituents for striking
out the appropriations.
Mr. Rogers of Anderson argued that
to deny the appropriations would be
to undo great deal that the commits
sioners had accomplished and contend
ed that their work had already effec-
ted great saving to the people by the
reduction in freights established by
the commissioners, and to that extent
settling the question whether railroad
corporations should rule the people or
the people rule the railroads through
the agency of the commission.
The committee reported and asked
to set again tomorrow which was
granted.
By Mr.. Moore-Concurrent resolu-
tion recitiDg in effect that as the legis-
Aature has been so long in session, land
an emergency has arisen on account
OF impeachment proceedings against
the land commissioner, so that the
session must be prolonged at least
thirty days or an extra session be
necessary, and as there are matters
for legislation now pending which
may as we'll be considered in special
session that therefore the Legislature
adjourn sine die April II.
Mr.. Mills argued that the appro-
priation bill could not be finished in
that time.
Mr.. Gough-The Legislature should
not adjurn and force the Governor to
call an extra session to pass bills and
act upon the impeachment case.
Mr.. Henderson of Lamar said it
would hardly be possible to finish the
appropriations by the 18th.
Speaker Cochran strongly opposed
the resolution on account of its being
likely to defeat the appropriations,
and because such action would be o
practical back down from the inn.
parchment, which was demanded by
the people and due the land commits
sioner.
Mr.. Moore-If we do not pass the ap.
preparation the governor can include
1t in his call for an extra session. Go
Mr.. Rogers) | have had no COM
munication with the governor. Go
Mr.. Cochran) consider that we
have a governor in whom we can re-
pose all confidence that he will do 80.
The discussion led to some sparring
between Mr.. Moore and Mr.. Hawkins,
which amused the house to raptures.
Mr.. Moore abiding to What was
contemplated by the constitution, Mr..
Hawkins wanted to know if 1t con-
templated Mr.. Moore being in the
legislature.
Mr.. Moore-No, sir, or it would
have provided adequate compensa-
ton for my services, as we'll as for the
gentleman's strike for higher wages.
daughter and applause)
Motion to refer the resolution to the
committee on state affairs by vote of
60 to "a.
Adjourned till p. M