The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-05
THE BILL.
Long WranEIe Over Size of the APP
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Long WranEIe Over Size of the APP
preparation.
Mr.. Leedy was in the, chair in the place of
Speaker Adams when the House convened in
the afternoon. The reports of committees
were again taken IL. The drainage bill of
Adams, of Parke, was favorably reported,
and the labor committee did as we'll by the
O'Brien bill, calling for a State board of ar
bitration. When the same committee took
the starch out of the Merritt labor commits
sion bill the Lagrange statesman made one
OF his usual very short and very pithy
speeches. taking exceptions to the commit
tees discrimination against his measure.
The labor representatives were promptly on
their feet to take exceptions to the re-
marks from Lagrange county Mr.. O'Brien
and Mr.. McGregor told why the committee
had killed the Merritt bill, which created
offices with large compensation and accom-
plished no great good. The report of the
was evidently not unanimous,
for one of the members vigorously opposed
both measures. Mr.. Howe, who proclaimed
himself a friend of labor, gave a brief
tongue flashing to the walking delegate and
jaw worker, who lived off the toiling classes.
The debate switched off considerably from
the question at issue, that of referring the
bills back to a disinterested committee.
LIS VI JIG N'6~' ~ NAA@ hP<sA1
created by the Merritt bill. Mr.. Robinson
suggested that both bills be made the special
order for Wednesday,, but Mr.. Merritt
launched into another of his characteristic
short speeches, and was proceeding until
Mr.. Howe suggested that perhaps some
other members would like to waste a little
time. This created a laugh, but Mr.. Merritt
was un~abaShed, and the hands of the clock
moved gaily on. After numerous This
great State of Indianas'' had thwacked up
n nv %h0 o11arfA fhA nrar-:ntT yaNfiAn
was demanded, and 1t was decided not to
have the consideration of the bills q spe-
the two labor bills were sent to the commit
tee on rights and privileges.
The ways and means committee, through
Mr.: Allen. had a large batch of bills on
which it had passed Judgment. Billings
ley's bill. concerning taxation, was indefi-
priating money for street paving claims,
went through. and ~ecyStshard Senate bill,
exempting eeemeteriesnsrom taxation, was
Mr.. Aliens taxation bill, embracing the rec
concentration of the State Tax Commission
ers, was reported favorably after a minor
amendment.
When bills came up for second reading
the joint resolution of MIR. Cardwill, pro-
vidihg for a constitutional amendment con-
templating machine voting, was explained
by the author The resolution has been de
izing the appointment of a township officer
by county commissioners. where the incum-
bent of the Office was insane. went to third
reading. Remingtonis bill, concerning pub
lie offenses, was engrossed.
The military bill, reorganizing the State
militia, came up for passage. The bill was
Read It. Mr.. Melendy, chairman Of the
measure, after offering an amendment al
lowing the Governor to draw ON the State
necessitated by extraordinary troubles in
the State. Mr.. Statesman thought the COM
m nit on Ways wa rs, and I'd. means 1nra sh9uid LIE consider
large sum of money is involved. All over
the State the people are crying for econ
one of extravaganza, the speaker thought
there should be a closer scrutiny. Mr..
Statesman was not in favor of so large an
appropriation as So, 1000.
Mr.. Leedy moved to send the bill to the
ways and means COMMITTEES with instruco
to $4,000. Mr.. Leedy saw no reason for
doubling the amount of the appropriation.
Chairman Melendy, of the committee, who
has been a militiaman for seven years. de-
tailed the necessary expenses of the brigade
by the soldiers, and the State has failed to
equip them with these. Last summer the
t telaie she eDys fT han o shs BIZ blind dmsh r esps t Of p the
sun. The question of armory rent is another
important one. Mr.; Meiendy said three of
oils favored the bill. Mr.. McGregor
asked for the names Of these, which the
nish. Mr.. Statesman offered a substitute
amendment cutting the appropriation to $780,
900. He felt that there was comparatively
little need in Indiana for ga army of trained
soldiers. If an occasion, such as that Of
1894, arises in the next two years, the COM
make good any necessary expenditures. IL
would be unjust, continued the gentleman,
to saddle an additional burden on the tax
payers. Mr.. Allen called attention to the
fact that the educational and benevolent in
situations of the State must be supported.
with a very slight margin for unusual ap-
propriations. A motion to adjourn headed
off further debate on the bill, but before
the motion was put Mr.. Remy introduced a
concurrent resolution calling for an invests
cation of the insane hospital at Evansville.
This was a resolution similar to a House
resolution of Mr. Stakebake's, EXCEPT 1t
that an expert accountant should
resolution. as it was out of the usual order
of business. This prevented further consider
alton of the matter. Mr.. Petit, of Wabash.
introduced a petition signed by over 5000
citizens asking the Legislature to adopt a
railroad rate. The motion to
adjourn was lost.
resurned Mr.. Leedy expressed the opinion
that men went into the voluntary service
from patriotic motives and not to secure
equipments. Ii the officers showed
q disposition to resign on account of a low
appropriation, others would take their
places; the State would. not be left unpro-
appropriation. Mr.. Robinson was opposed
to the appropriation of such a large sum as
$4,000. 1t was not the paid soldiery that
saved the honor of the country. the volnn- !
teers did it. During the labor troubles
offers of citizenry aid came from every part
OF the State. Mr.. ,Melendy concluded the
put down mobs. In Lake county. for in
stance, he said the people We're more in |
sympathy with the mob. The previous cues
the Statesman substitute. A vote was then |
taken on the $4,000 amendment of Mr..
and it faded for lack of the re-
the enacting clause of the bin stricken a.f
but adjournment was taken with the amend, |