Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-04

Even senator Dem Voted with the
Great Majority.

Great Majority.
Austin, Tex, oct. --(spociaiJ-A
quorum was present when the senate
was called to order this morning at 10
o'clock.
Senator Presler occupied his seat for
the first time during the present special
session, he being detained at home on
account OF sickness In his family.
Chaplain Dr. Smoot asked for divine
blessing. after which Assistant Ser
geant-at-Arms Pace was excused for
non-attendance yesterday ON account
OF important business,
Senator McComb Introduced n con-
current resolution fixing next Monday
as the time for n Sine die adJourn-
ment.
on motion of Senator Sheriff. the
resolution was laid upon the table
subject to call by vote OF sixteen to
IL.
The resolution following was intro
duced by senator Bailey and was
unanimously adopted.
Whereas, this, the third day OF octo-
Dor marks the annual birthday OF our
illustrlous fellow citizen. the Hon. II.
H. Lubbock, and
Whereas, he has given up the greater
portion of his life 10 the service of the
people OF Texas, serving them In the
capacity OF governor, state treasurer
and in other judiciary relations, there
fore be II
Resolved, that we heartily congratu-
late him upon attaining his cightleth
birthday and that 1t Is our earnest
hope and desire that we may for many
years to come have the benefit OF his
counsel and advice, both In political
conventions and In our capacity as
Legislators.
Senator Simpson called up from the
table senator McCombs concurrent
resolution, providing for an adjourn
meut sine die on next Monday at noon.
Pending action Senator Agnew offer
ed to amend AS follows: Amend by
striking out "i2 o'clock NJ" and in
sorting al o'clock a. M"
Senator McComb accepted the amend
ment and the same was adopted.
Pending action upon the resolution
as amended on motion Of Senator
Steele the further consideration was
postponed until HIS n. IN. today.
By consent Senator Lewis offered
BE it resolved by the senate the
house concurring:
Whereas the indomitable courage
and heroism of the patriots Of Cuba In
their prolonged and determined strug-
gle for Independence has entitled them
TO the admiration of the civilized
world, and
Whereas. the struggle OF the Cuban
patriots is similar to that of our own
forefathers In that II Is directed against
monarchial tyranny and oppressive
taxation and in favor of a government
Of the people and
Whereas, the people of Texas re-
membering their own struggle for lib
erty never look with Indifference upon
the struggles of an oppressed people
for freedom and Independence. there
fore be Il
Resolved, that we extend to the Gu
ban patriots our sympathy and con-
CALCULATIONS In their heroic efforts TO
cast on the yoke Of oppression and
despotism. Be II further
Resolved. that 1t Is the sense OF the
legislature Of Texas that the United
States government ought tn extend
to the Cuban revolutionists belligerent
rights.
After discussion OF some length by
Senator Smith, who was opposed to
taking up the time OF the senate In the
consideration OF resolutions OF this
kind, which had no bearing on matters
affecting the interest Of Texas and
Texans. also by Senator Beall, who was
also opposed TO considering such yeao-
lutions, and wanted II referred to the
committee on Federal relations, and by
Senator Lewis, who made stirring
address advocating it's adoption ana
| who thought 10 much discussion and
consuming OF time was necessary, n
| vote was taken and the upper house
adopted the resolution.
Senator Stafford then offered the
resolution following which was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote:
Whereas our esteemed fellow aena-
tor. Hon. l.. S. Lawhon has wisely
adopted the sound advice Of Holy Writ.
at IL not good for man 10 live alone"
| and has taken into his confidence and
affection one of the fair daughters OF
| Eve therefore be II resolved that we
heartily congratulate both our friend
and his lovely bride upon their union
and sincerely hope the blended streams
OF their lives Will run smoothly and
that Its waters may dIsslpate and ex-
| pei each shadow and brighten and re-
iiect each ray OF sunshine. thus avoid
ing their sorrows and doubling their
/ Joys.
The governors message, which APP
| pears elsewhere. was then read
A messnge from the house Informed
the senate that that body had passed
the senate prize fight act with the
amendments mentioned In today's Ga
| zette.
| Senator Atlee called up the prize
| fight bill with house amendments there
to and moved that the senate concur
In said amendments. The amendments
were concurred In by solid vote. all
OF the senators voting yes" When