St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-28
SECTIONAL STRIFE.
State Divided North and South
Over the Gross Earn
ings Tax.
SCORES OF BILLS PASSED.
Senate viii Soon Fill Large
Book at the Present
Rate.
PROTECT HOME INDUSTRY.
Senate Committee Told That
iron Can Be Manufactured
in Minnesota.

A score of bills on the calendar
were passed by the senate as part
of yesterdays doings. The bill to
distribute the gross earnings tax was
subjected to severe criticism as well
as commentator in a debate which
arrayed the people of the southern
part of the state against those of
the north, and went over until con-
ference could be had, with a view of
reconciling differences that may
help to defeat the Anderson bill.
Several committees did considera bic
business, and the committee on
mines and mining had a very enter
tanning discussion upon the shbject
of manufacturing iron at home.
Senator French introduced by re-
quest a bill to repeal chapter 81 of
the General Laws of 1881, which
imposes a tax of one cent per ton
upon Iron ore mined in the state.
Senator Spencer asked that the bill
be referred to the committee on
mines and mining. Senator Potter
suggested the tax and tax laws
committee. Senator Greer moved
that the reference be to the latter
named committee, after President
Day had stated that a majority Of
the senate could defeat a bill as de-
sired, but that he was of the opin-
ion that the suggestion of Senator
Spencer was right. A vote being
taken referred the bill to the COM
mittee on tax and tax laws.
Senator Yale stated that he was
sorry to learn of the death of the
secretary of the senate at a time
when he had the honor to preside
over the senate, and offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution,
which were adopted:
Whereas, F'lorenton e. Snow, for
merly secretary of the senate of this
state, for the years 1S69-1S71, departed
this life in the city of st. Paul, March
26 1895, and
Whereas, Mr.. Snow, during his official
connection with this body, and at all
times since, in his daily Intercourse
with those with whom he came in con-
tact, SO deported himself as to win
their unlimited confidence and respect,
Therefore, be it resolved, That in the
death of Florenton E. Snow, Minnesota
has lost one of her most honorable and
upright citizens, and his family a kind
and loving father and husband,
Resolved, That. we tender to the af-
fiicted wife and family of the deceased
our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of
their affection.
AIIoy,1 of cDao;oJ
reported in favor of passing S. r SAB,
which prohibits boat racing, ball games
and athletic sports on Memorial day
until after 5 O'Clock in the evening.
Senator Wyman reported the adverse
recommendation from the committee
on university and university lands
upon S. F. 592, providing for assaying
ores and Analysing clay at the uni
versity free of cost. Senator Barr
asked that the bill be placed upon gem
eral orders, and this was done after a
prolonged debate.
Senator Wing introduced a bill to
amend section % chapter 1872 of the
General Laws of 1883, so as to require
the board of health of village or city
to file itemiZed expense accounts, in
CURED for the control of infectious Or
contagious diseases. The bill also au-
thoriZes the levy of a one-mill tax to
pay such expense.
Senator Stevens introduced bill that
was passed under a suspension of the
rules, which authorizes the forma ton
of societies to administer and furnish
relief and charity for the worthy poor,
who reside in a designated locality.
Senator Stebbins introduced a bill to
prevent betting or pool selling upon
horse races or trials of speed.
Senator Howard has proposed an
other constitutional amendment This
one is to section 6 of article Z, and is
to the effect that town officers may be
elected, as may be prescribed by law,
otherwise than by ballot.
SECTIONAL STRIFE.
Senator Coles bill to apportion the
gross earnings tax among the coun-
ties met with determined opposition
from Senator Wyman and others when
put upon it's third reading Senator
Wyman said it would nullify the act
to tax railroad lands by sending the
taxes back into counties where those
lands are located to be used in building
roads. Much of the money would go
into unorganiZed counties and to some
of his constituents who own pine
lands. He was opposed to the prin-
ciple of the bill
Senator Cronkhite questioned the
statement that a large amount of the
tax would go into unorganized coun-
ties.
Senator Cole claimed the bill to be
just and right. He had no idea that
this bill would endanger the Anderson
bill H. suggested that it might be
well to have an annex to the univer-
sity for the purpose of teaching the
people how to vote. He alluded in a
sarcastic way to the claims of Mime
apolis, and ventured the assertion that
If the city alluded to should be given
the appropriations for the university
give them the capitol and other things
asked for, the people might begin to
appreciate the modesty of that city
Senator Cole said the bill was not
urged in the interest of railroads but
was a request for justice by the people
Senator Stevens said he hoped no re-
Election would be placed upon the Hen.
nepin county delegation in regard t.
the capitol. He believed that the time
is coming when Minneapolis will be
proud of her senatorial delegation il
their course on the capitol in times Of
passion and prejudice.
Senator Cole said he had no criti
cism for the senators from Hennepin
but he had alluded to the course Of
citizens of Minneapolis.
President Day spoke of the hardship
that would be imposed upon the south
ern part of the state by sending the
gross earnings tax to the northern
part of the state. The people of hi:
section of the state had helped to pas.
the Anderson bill, and that ought t.
satisfy the people of the north. The
passage of this measure would jeop
ardize the Anderson bill. He spoke Of
the liberality with which the north hat
received under other bills and claimed
that this was asking more than lust
ice.
Senator MeHale gave figures show
ing how the money would be distrib
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