St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-11
Dawes FIRST VETO
Was Directed Against a Pro-
life Class OF Special Leg
iSlation.
flEARIED BY LOBBYISTS.
Senate Clears the Decks for
the Remainder Of the
Session.
The SUGAR BOUNTY GOES.
Country Members Demand
Part Of Funds for Local
improvements.
TIE SUGAR BOUNTY GOES.

Gov. Clough has written his first
veto message, and it was read in
the senate yesterday. 1t was direct
ed against one of large number of
bills which have claSsificationS &C
cording to population and were in
geniously framed to secure local
effects, without being classed as
special legislation. If the same
principle is closely applied as to
other bills, other vetoes may follow.
The provisions of the bill affected
nd the reasons for Withholding ap-
,roval are fully expressed in the
document here appended.
Herewith l return S. F. 800 without
my approval. 1t is in contravention
of the constitution of this state and
cannot become a valid measure. This
bill relates to the subject of building
and loan associations. 1t is, however.
provided in the bill that its provisions
shall not be applicable to companies
in cities or villages having popllla-
ton of less than $4,000. 1t cCntempiateS
a classification of such companies upon
the arbitrary basis of the population
of the cities or villages in which they
are located. l am directly of the opin-
ion that the classification contemplated
by its terms is wholly unauthorized,
and is palpable violation of the con-
stitution of this state. Therefore, ]
am constrained to withhold my sig
nature.
When read the senators who have
pet schemes in charge did not know
just what danger there may be of
similar vetoes.
Senator Stevens moved that the
vote by which the bill was passed
be reconsidered, and the bill be re-
ferred to its author, Senator W. E.
Johnson. He did this for that sena-
tor who was absent because of i'll
ness. A discussion followed as to
the proper course to pursue. Presi-
dent Day intimating that he had
doubt as to the method of proce-
dure. Senator Stevens proved that
1t was obligatory to pursue the
course indicated, and Senator Barr
made the point that such course
would follow without a motion The
vote was accordingly reconsidered
and the bill will be again considered.
CLEARED THE DECKS.
The senate determined to clear
the floor of the noise and bedlam oc-
casioned by lobbyists on the floor,
and to exclude visitors for the rest
of the session. This course became
absolutely necessary in view of the
conditions existing recently The
chamber has been packed with
strangers, and it has been impossible
to preserve. order Lobbyists would
refuse to obey the officers of the
senate, when requested to desist
from conversation and pulling at
the coats Of senators during. ses-
SlonS. The vote to exclude all but
members of the legislature attaches,
state officers and such as should
have cards from the president, was
unanimous and the senate chamber
was noticeably improved when the
new rule went into effect. The res
olution to amend rule 55 in this
respect had been introduced the day
before by Senator Greer. who
moved its adoption yesterday morn
ing, and said in the course of his
remarks in favor of its passage that
1t seemed, since the Roverud ex-
eluslon resolution had been defeat
ed, that there was a disposition on
the part of the public to regard the
senate chamber as public hall. He
regarded it important that business
De not retarded, in the closing days
OF the session, by. visitors.
Senator Yale said he would sun
port such resolution, under certain
circumstances. He thought there
was need Of new capitol so as TO
provide room enough for all. He
would be glad to see visitors from
Ramsey and Hennepin counties but
that might be special legislation.
He did not want to exclude con-
stltuents from the country, who are
In the city as visitors. He did NOT
believe in sending such persons to
the gallery.
senator Stevens moved that the
resolution be amended so as to ex-
clude all visitors except such as NAV
pe aunltted upon cards of the presi-
dent He thought it very desira bIe
10 exclude the large crowds that
dalIy impede the work Of the senate
ana create confusion. making the
chamber resemble base ball grounds
win successful nine at the bat
senator Collister discussed tba in
eApedlehcy OF passing the resolution
senator Wyman said he was sick M
the interruptions and noise and was
READY for any resolution that wou15
promote good order.
Senator Schaller was of the on;n,o,,
that the fire department would orao -
less confusion than sometimes nrnYa;,e
upon this floor
Inc resolution. as amended. was
adopted, and the rule was amended
SO as to exclude all visitors. excent
such as may be admitted by cards "a
the president. ~ ~
GIVE ALL A SLICE.
When s. f. 55S was under considera-
uoh for final passage Senator NORGE -
asked that 1t be referred to the finance
committee until the state of A.
finances might be determined. The
Dill provides for transferring s150 00f
derived from the railroad gross earn.
ilgs tax from the general revenue
Iund TO the internal revenue fund.
senator Lloyd objected to deIavino
actlon upon the bill, as he feared II
"ouio hazard the passage of the bill
senator Morgan hoped action unon