The record-union., 1895-03-08

to which they are entitled.
l hope you will pass this measure, and
that | may not be compelled in the future,
in the selection of Boards of Trustees of
the institutions affected by it, to select
three men who will be members of each
and every board, and thereby, under the
law constitute Board of Charities in
TACT, although not in name.
JAMES III. BUDD, Governor.
THE PENDLETON BILL.
Pendleton said that during his absence
on Wednesday night the bill placed by
him on the urgency file was passed on
nle He asked that, as every other bill on
the tile had been read, that the bill might
be read the second time.
debate ensued, and the bill "a, B.
693), to create a State Board of Public
Charities and Correction and defining
their powers and duties, was read the
second time, and PendletoU moved to in
sert, Not more than two of whom shall
belong 10 the same political party"
Adopted.
Nelson moved to except the Stockton
Insane Asylum. Lost.
Huber offered an amendment except
ing the Whittier State School from the
provisions of the bill. A debate on the
amendment followed and it was lost.
Pendleton moved to except the Deaf.
Dumb and Blind Asylum at Berkeley.
Carried
Huber moved to strike out Section 5.
and Pendleton stated that the amend
ment would, if it prevailed, take out all
that is good in the bill, as it enumerates
the institutions.
Nelson said the bill was one to create
one of the greatest monopolies that had
ever existed IN the State. He was Op-
posed to the bill, both politically and on
the score of economy. 1t was putting too
much power in the hands of three men
ana 10 remove unsalaried officers and re-
place them by salared board
Wade opposed the bill for the same
reasons. The asylums are economically
managed and the change would greatly
enhance the expense.
North said that the cry for reform was
coming from new quarter. The bill
should be killed and the way to do il was
to vote Tor the amendment
Davis said the Executive is transcend
ing his prerogatiyes i'll endeayoring to
interfere in the legislative branches of
the Government He hoped the bill
would be killed.
Laugenour spoke in favor of the bill.
saying that 1t would be great saving TO
the State, even if it did take a profit ont
OF the hands of the local merchants.
Brusle SAID he was opposed to the
amendment. If, as was charged By some.
all men in California are corrupt. it is
better to nave three corrupt men in power
Gudu 10 nave tWeDIT.
Thomas said he admired the courage of
Governor Budd. and thought that this
was the time to redeem the pledges of
economy made by the memb bers to the
people.
Pendleton said he had not intended TO
speak on this question, but would give
the House some facts and figures. The
only opposition to the measure comes
from the boards of these institutions and
the localities where they are situated.
The roll OF salaries for the past two years
amounts to S593, ,6Z2, and the proposition
is to reduce it.
de read list Of articles purchased and
the prices paid for them, and said that
under the bill all articles would he sur-
piled by the lowest bidder, and the citi-
Zens OF the localities interested would
nave an equal chance to bid. There are
forty-nYe trustees to those institutions,
and their mileage amounts to more than
the salaries OF the proposed board would
Dodge improved the opportunity to
make an attack on the Railroad Commis-
sioners, and said if the Governor was
really IN favor OF economy he could cut
down the appropriations for the fairs and
veto the anti-scalpers' bill.
ReId asked the mem mbers not to be too
hasty i'll striking out this section from
the olIl' Let 1t go TO third reading and
record their votes for or against il like
men, which would be far better. He had
not read the bill, but he asked the MEM
bers to delay action in Difference to the
Governor and the introducer Of the bill.
Powers had not intended to speak, but
the members should look out for the
Greeks bearing gifts, and beware Of the
horse that was being introduced into their
Troy to destroy them in the next cam
paign. He did not see that the new board
would cut down expenses much. lie
was against the bill and for the amend
ment.
The previous question was moved and
the amendment adOpted-ayes II. noes p.
Laugenour gave notice of motion to re-
consider.
Pendleton moved to make the bill
special order for $50 P. II. to-day Lost
Bachmap moved TO strike out the en-
acting clause. Lost.
The reading OF the bill was proceeded
with, and Pendleton moved to amend
Section 5, with regard to monthly pay
ments. Lost.
Sections 9 and 10 were stricken out, and
the bill ordered to engrossment and third
reading.
Phelps moved to take up A. B. 9O3 out
of order. Lost.
Lougenour moved to substitute A. B.
49o for it. Lost.
At 1920 p. ", on motion of Bettman,
the Assembly adjourned till 10 A. NJ. to-
day.