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No.1s7.

JOINT RESOLUTION.

JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing amendments to Articles Z. q,
109. Ill. 1l6. 125. 1875 and 127, and abro-
eating Articles 12S and 1c9 OF the Con-
stitution of the State Of Louisiana.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly OF the State Of Louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
HOu.e concurring. that Article seven
Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana be SO amended as 10 read az
follows:
Article Z. In all criminal prosecutions
the accused shall enjoy the right to q
speedy public trial, by an impartial jury
Of the parish wherein the offense shall
have been committed, except in cases OF
change OF venue: provided, that in cases
where the penalty is not necessarily I'M
prisonment at lard labor, or DEATH, the
General Assembly h provide for trial
thereof before a jury Of six in number
or by the court at any regular or special
term.
Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That Article eighty-one OF the Constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana shall be so
amended as to read as follows:
Article 81. The Supreme Court, except
in cases hereinafter provided, shall have
appellate jurisdiction only. which juris-
diction shall extend to all cases when
the matter IN dispute or the fund to DO
distributed. whatever may be the amount
therein claimed, shall exceed two thou
sand dollars. exclusive Of interest, I
suits for divorce and separation from
bed and board, to suits for the nullity
OF marriage, to suits involving the rights
Of homesteads, to suits for Introduction.
n to III cases arising under the Con-
stitution, Treaties and Laws OF the Unit
ed States. or under the Constitution Of
~ ~- r. -Al-A A.
constitutionaIity or legality of any tar.
toll or impost whatever, OF any Of1ne,
forfeiture or penalty imposed by q mum
icipal corporation shall be In contesta-
tionncr In which the legality Of costs,
fees, charges or allowances hall be In
dispute, whatsoever ia be the amount
thereof; and in such cases the appeal
on the Law n the facts shall be direct
ly from the court In which the case
originated to the Supreme Court; and to
criminal cases on questions Of law alone
whenever the punishment Of death or Ina
prisonment at hard labor may be infict-
cd. or q ine exceeding three hundred
dollars II actually imposed. The Supreme
Court shall have original exclusive tur-
isdiction in all matters touching profess
sional misconduct OF members OF the
bar. with power to disbar, and innict such
other punishment as may be provided
by Law. The General Assembly shall
enact laws to enforce the foregoing pro.
visions.
lsec-l 10 Il further resolved etc. That
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No.. 1856.
JOINT

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to Articles "a.
rs. 2s and 20 Of the Constitution Of
the State OF Louisiana. Relative to
Public Education.
Section !. Be 1t resolved by the Cen
sTal Assembly of the State Of Louisiana.
twe-thirds Of all the members elected to
. House concurring. That Article
two hundred and twenty-four of the Con-
stitution of the State Of Louisiana be SO
amended ~ to read a. follows:
Article IA. There shall be free public
schools established by the General Assem-
bly, throughout the State for the ecuca-
tton Of all the children OF the State: and
the General Assembly shall provide for
their establishment maintenance n
support by taxation or otherwise: and all
moneys 10 raised except the poll tax shaM
b distributed to each parish In proper
ton to the number OF children Of proper
age to attend public schools a. fixed
by law.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further resolved. etc, That
Article two hundred and twenty-five
Of the Constitution Of the State of Louisi-
ana be SO amended as to read a. follows:
Article z5. There shall be elected BY
tho qualified electors Of the State q SUPER
intendent of public education, who shall
hold his ONCE for the term Of four years.
and until his successor is qualified.
His duties shall be prescribed by law.
md he shall receive an annual salary
q two thousand dollars; the annual ex-
penses of his office shall be fixed by law.
Provided the salary and expenses OF his
ONCE shall not exceed four thousand dol
lars.
The General assembly shall provide for
Tie appotntment OF election Of Parish
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Louisiana ita.ative to Suffrage.
Section /. BE 1t resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly Of the State OF Louis ana.
two-ti1irds Of all the members elected t.
each House concurring. that an amerd-
ment to Article one undred and eighty
five Of the Constitution OF the State
OF Louisiana. be submitted to the electors
OF the State at the next election for rep
representatives. in 1896, to read as fol ows:
Article 1856. Every male citizen CT the
United States by birth or naturalization.
who is twenty one years OF age or up
wards. possessing tre foil wing quail f.
cations shall lie an clrctor to vote at any
eicct On by the leople. except as herein
provi,.ei.
First. He shall he an actual resident OF
the State f"- ore year n"xt r-ec@3'..g the
election at which he ,*fers 4, ,ot..
Second. re sail he an actual resilient
of the parish i'll which he offers to vote
at least s.x months next preceding the
election.
Third. He shall be an actual resident
Of the ward or precinct In which he offers
to vote at least thirty days next preceding
the election.
Fourth. He shall be a registered voter.
Fifth. He shall be able to read the
Constitution OF the State in his mother
tongue or ShalI be q bona nde owner OF
property, real or personal located in the
State and assessed to him at a cash valu-
alton Of not less than two hundred d liars.
Sixth. The General Assembly at its
regular session in 1896. shall have power
by vote OF two-thirds OF all the members
eiectrd to each House. and approved by
the Governor. to modify, change or amend
this article of the Constitution. ana
notifications. changes or amendments
when SO adopted and approved shall be-
come a part OF the Constitution without
the publication and submission to the
popular vote as required in Article 256 OF
the Constitution.
G. w. BOLTON,
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
II. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore OF the Senate.
4 true copy:
T. S. ADAMS. Secretary OF State.
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No. 2ol.
JOINT RESOLUTION

SoATS xSG60ASC A4ON
Proposing an Amendment to the Consti-
tuition OF the State, Authorixing Cities
and Towns and Parishes to Levy,
Assess n Collect Special Taxes for
the Purpose Of Constructing Public
Roads. Streets and Parks Under Ger
tain Conditions.
Section /. BE II resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly OF the State or Louisiana,
two-thirds OF all the members elected to
each House c0ncurring therein, That
there shall be submitted TO the electors
OF the State for their approval or re-
lection at the next general election for
Representatives. In accordance with Ar
ticle 1S6 Of the Constitution, the following
additional article to the Constitution OF
the State: The General Assembly may
authorize and empower parishes and in
corporated towns and cities OF this State.
to contract debts and issue evidences
thereof from time to time. for the purpose
Of constructing public parks. streets.
roads and bridges. and for that
purpose may issue evidences : OF
indebtedness to be used in con-
structing such public parks. streets.
roads and bridges. And for such pur-
pose may authorize and empower the
proper authorities. to levy and assess
special 4 pon the property subject
10 ta4ation. IN the parish or corporation.
nj to collect the same and apply he
proceeds. provided. that such tax, 30
levied. assessed and collected, shall not
exceed the rate Of ive mills on the DOL
lar. in n one year: provided further.
that no evidence OF indebtedness shall be
issued without full provision being made
FOR the payment Of both the principal
and interest thereof, nor extend during q
lonFsr period h fifteen years; provided
further that such tar shall never Be levied.
assessed or collected Until the proposition
Tor which said tax 20 collected 10 to b
used. shall have been submitted to he
taxpayers OF the parish OF corporation
Tor approval or rejection It m election 70
be hold for h . purpose. and approved
~ . majority vote Of the taxpayers. beth
IN number and value. voting 1t such
election.
g. W. BOLTON,
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives.
III. n LOTT.
President Pro Temparo or the e>uate.
4 r copy:
T. 9. ADAMS. secrstAsyof state.
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extend for = longer perfod tnay -
years: provided further. that such teu
shah not be collected unit the PROPOSE
ton for said tax shall have been .uh-
mftted 20 the taxpayers OF the munioSpaJ
corporation. for approval or rejection. a.
m election to be held for tina purpos.
and approved by q majority vote Of the
taxpayers both in number and valu>
voting at such election" which, II an
proved. h be a part OF the Constitu-
ton.
G.. W. BOLTON.
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
H. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore Of the Senate
A true cory:
I. S. ADAMS.
Secretay Of State.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto,
affixed my signature and attached the
seal Of the State OF Louisiana, at the
city of Baton Rouge. this ed day ar
December. 1875. T. s. ADAMS,
Secretary Of State.
srA1i
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No. $50.

JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing amendments to Article 81 Of
the Constitution OF the State Of Louis
lana.
Section l. Be II resolved by the General
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Mo- 200.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to Article 49,
Of the Contribution OF the State OF
Louisiana ~ita:ative to Suffrage.
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ALL ON AccouNr on pERs.


Washington, June 1O.-The senate
has disposed Of the last Of the appro-
priation bills and has fixed 4 D. m. to-
morrow as the time for final adjourn
ment After being in session through
out the day, night session was decid-
ed upon, in order to adjust many minor
differences between the two houses.
A number OF bills were passed during
the day, including an important bill
giving trial by jury and other safe
guards, in prosecution for contempt of
court. The measure has been vigorous
ly urged by labor interests. particular
ly railroad employees. 1t is the result
Of agitation resulting from the impris-
onment Of Eugene V. Debs, for con-
tempt of sn injunction issued at the
time of the Chicago strike. The hill
as passed continues the power of sum
mary punishment when an offense is
committed in the immediate presence
of the judge, but in indirect contempts.
such as the violation of an injunction,
the bin provides that the accused shall
be given a fun hearing with the oppor-
tunity to summon witnesses and offer
defense.
An amendment was made by Cannon
giving the accused the right of trial
by jury on application. In the case Of
convictions an appeal is provided to
the supreme court.
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up TO the Alabama contests. which In
volved the seats Of four delegates at
large. and all Of the nine districts. ex-
cept the Second, making twenty-five
seats that were in dispute. The con-
tests were all decided. except those
from the Third and Fifth districts, in
which hearings were postponed on ae-
count OF the absence OF either contest
ants or contestantees. The points at
issue in the Sixth and Eighth districts
were settled outside the committee and
the contests in both Instances were
withdrawn. Issue was presented 20
the committee in all other cases. OF
the eighteen delegates whose cases
were decided. either by vote Of the
committee or by withdrawal, sixteen
are for Mckinley and two for Reed.
There was no division upon any Of
the contests except that made in the
case Of the delegates-at-large, and this
was Overwhelmingly in favor Of
Vaughn. or Mckinley delegates, and
against MoseIy. or anti-McKinley men.
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TO SELL THE o. r. AND N.
The Entire System Is Now on the
Market.

Oregonian.
The scheme for the reorganization Of
the O. r. and N. Co., which has been
In process of development for some
time, is is now In fair way Of being
speedily consummated.
Yesterday the properties of the COM
pany, including the railway lines, roll
ing stock, rights of way, real estate,
steamships, steamboats,, etc, were ad-
vertised for sale, under foreclosure of
the second mortgage bonds, by r. B.
Knapp, master commissioner The
sale is to take place at Fairview, in
stead OF the courthouse door, as at first
decreed, on July 9 at noon. The object
In changing the place Of sale was so
as to have 1t on the premises Of the
company, and not. as some imagined,
in order to have ample room for the
crowds who might be present to buy a
hrst-class railroad and steamship prop
erty.
The sale of the Oregon Extension
Company's lines, which form part Of
the o. r. and N. system, win take
place at Island City, Union county on
July 10, and the Washington and Idaho
road, also part of the system, will be
sold at Tekoa on July IS. These sales
will all be advertised in the principal
papers in the counties where they are
to take place, once a week for four
weeks. The reason for holding the sales
on different days is to enable the pur-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-11
AN ENORMOUS
AMOUNT OF WORK
Congress 10 Both Houses Makes a
Great Effort to Clear Desks
Of Bills.
ADJOURNMENT OCCURS TODAY
Caauon Made Fight Asaiast the Senate
Items for rubiic BaiIdinas Ia the
SHndfy Civil Bill-Trial
BY Jury.

WASHINGTON, June 10.--An enormous
amount Of business was transacted by
the house today in order to clear the
desks for final adjournment tomor-
row Members encouraged by the num-
Der Of bills passed under suspension Of
the rules, besieged the speaker at every
opportunity for recognition. With the
seventy-hye or eighty feet Of the area
in front OF the speakers desk crowded
with members clamoring for recogul-
tion. with upIifted arms. the scene re-
sembled nothing 50 much as wheat
pit during time Of semi-panic.
Fifty-three bills and Joint resolutions
were passed, the most important OF
which is probably the bill appropriat-
ing 100000 for the trans Mississippi
exposition at Omaha Allen, the wit
Of the house. enlivened the day with
humorous speech. This was the first
time Aliens voice has been heard this
session. and he began by referring 10
the universal criticism" Of his silence.
Il desire to say. however" said he,
that there has been little at this ses-
sion Of congress TO inspire Christian
man to be Ioquaeious. daughter. and
want to say further that / am not
the only statesman whose recent career
has been distinguished by his silence
CRenewed laughter)
Chairman Cannon, Of the approprIa-
tions committee. made gallant fight
to induce the house to stand ont
against the senate public buildings
items in the sundry civil bin. but the
members outvoted him, 100 to SS At
ter the conference report on tine Dis
trict OF Columbia bill. containing It's
compromise on the sectarian charities
had been presented. Cannon precipitat-
ed a heated discussion OF the political
situation, in which Dockery and Ding
ley participated. The work Of the sea-
sion was elaborately reviewed. eriticiE-
ed and defended
Cannon. in closing his remarks. said
that to sum up all in word. mo scan
dal can be charged to this house" They
(the Republicans) could unite in assur-
ing the country that II in November
they gave the party power they would
write on the statute books the protect
i've. economic policy Of the Republican
party.
Dockery declared that the RepubT-
cans had piled up the appropriations
higher than every before at first ses-
sion in the history Of congresses.
II know we win have Mckinley. but
twice over, because it win be necessary
to have more to pay the mortgages
contemplated by the Republican par
ty's legislation"
Dockery concluded by haunting the
majority with its failure to act upon
the anti-bond bill.
Dingley. who replied briefly to Dock
cry, contrasted the prosperous condi-
tion of the country before the advent
of the Democratic administration. with
the present depressed condition Of
trade and the deficits OF the federal
treasury. He declared the present con
ditions would never end until the reve-
nues were increased to exceed the ex-
penditures.
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chaslng committee 70 be- present at all
of them In succession.
II n not probable that there viii be
any outside bidders present, for. even
n any one happened 70 be around with
loose change enough IN his pocket 10
buy "A railroad and steamboat system,
he could not bid unless ne had. In
accordance with the orders Of the court
previously put up some $3.50, 900. merely
as an evidence of good faith.
II Is known. Of course, 10 all inter
csted IN the matter, that the o. II.
and y. system IN 10 be sold under
mortgage foreclosure OF the second
mortgage bonds and viil be bought by
the holders OF these bonds, subject 10
the irst mortgage bonds. The holders
Of the first mortgage bonds have had
no cause 20 forcclose their bonds be-
ing giIt-edged, worth sIiO on the dollar.
and would be worth sl.25 II II were not
for the proposition for q sinking fund.
The reorganization u the company,
as nearly as can be understood is to
be effected by the purchasing commit
tee. after they have purchased all the
properties. turning them over TO a new
company. which wiz reorganize the
whole concern under their old name.
and which. II present arrangements
are carried out without mischance. VIII
get possession and control OF all the
properties by August 1. or perhaps
sooner The reorganization win enable
the new company. by replacing per
cent bonds with per cent bonds. TO
reduce the fixed charges some 100000
per annum.
One Of the things connected with the
reorganization OF the company which
will give great satisfaction to a large
number OF people. is the fact that a
large number Of bills, many Of which
were incurred while the Union Pacific
receivers were managing the property.
amounting 20 over $4,000. are at last
10 be paid. General Auditor Benson
says the company win be ready 10 pay
these claims as soon as the papers
arrive from Omaha. which will be by
June 20 or June 25 It win be some
consolation TO those who have waited
so long for their Just dues TO know that
they are 10 receive interest on the
amounts due them. and to many the re-
ceipt Of the money will be Just like
finding IL.
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cAMPos UNpER ARREsT.
Former Governor Of Cuba Challenged
General Borrero to Duel.


Madrid. June 1O.--A sensational re-
port is current to the effect that a se-
rious quarrel has taken place between
Generals Martinez Campos and Borre-
70 in regard TO the Cuban campaign
and General Campos' conduct Of affairs
in the island.
General Campos took offense at GER
tain remarks Of General Borrero. and
sent second to demand satisfaction.
The report gained credence in circles
which gave it an appearance Of au-
thenticity. and the absence OF both
generals from the senate since the
quarrel also gives strength TO the SEN
sation.
The minister Of war is said to have
interviewed to smooth matters over,
This. however. IS denied at the war Of
flee, as is also the fact Of the alterra-
ton The affair has caused a great
sensation.
During recent private discussion Of
affairs in Cuba between General Mar
tinez campos. the predecessor Of the
ent captain general Of Cuba. weyler,
and General Borrero. the argument be-
came so animated that the discussion
developed into hot Quarrel. and a
duel was arranged.
The matter was conducted with the
greatest secrecy. but in some manner
the authorities received information
of the intended duel between the gem
erals few minutes before they We're
to meet on the Primo Rivera
The captain general of Madrid pro-
ceeded with all haste to the spot, ar
irving just as the principals were be-
ing placed in position. and it was only
with the greatest difficulty that he sue
ceeded in stopping the affair before
either of the combetants were wound
ed Generals Campos and Borrero
were finally disarmed and sent to their
respective residences under arrest.
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ALABAMA CONTESTS.
Decision of the Committee in Twenty
two Cases at the National Con-
vention.

st. Louis, June 1O-The meeting of
the Republican national committee to
decide the contests for seats in the ma
tional convention absorbed the general
interest in affairs pertaining to the con-
vention today. There were no import
ant arrivals, except of the members of
this committee. and they were so con-
cerned with the proceedings of the
committee that they declined generally
to give attention to other questions
The proceedings were of a harmonious
character. and while there was evil
dence that there was a genuine feeling
in behalf of various candidates, this
feeling did not at any time take on a
personally aggressive form.
The entire days session was given
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cHAMpER oF coMMERcE.
Meeting Last Night Fairly Wen At
tended.

At the meeting Of the Chamber OF
Commerce held last evening there was
a good attendance OF members. and
after the routine business had been
transacted, a resolution was introduced
which, after a warm discussion. was
laid on the table. The resolution was
one denouncing the articles appearing
in the oregonian during the last few
days relative TO the strike situation in
Astoria. A motion was made by Mr..
Fulton and carried. that committee
OF Ave be appointed 10 try and nego-
tiate with the fishermen and cannery-
men for a settlement Of the strike,
The committee. as appointed by the
chair. is as follows: c. w. Fulton. F.
p. Kendall. H. B, Ferguson, ]. S. Del
llnger. and ]. W. welch.
The secretary OF the chamber was
instructed to communicate with the
sheriff and ask him to take some steps
towards preventing the patrolling of
the river by armed boats,
The committee on manufactures
made a report submitting list of the
various manufacturing industries of
the city. and suggesting that the cham
Der take certain action towards max
ing that body more efficient as COM
mercial body. The report was referred
to the executive committee.
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PENNoYER WILL NOT GO.

Portland, June -Mayor-elect Pen
noyer will not so to Salem next Sat-
urday to attend the Populist indigna-
tlon meeting. He says the Populists
are themselves to blame for the defeat
of vanderburg. II his suggestion had
been carried out, Meyers and Wander
burg withdrawn and Waldo nominated.
Tongue would have been so badly
beaten that there would have been no
cry of counting out,
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EXPENSE UNNECESSARY.
snecIal TO the Astorian.

Special to the Astorian.
Portland. June 1O,-It is reported
here that the Cannerymen's Associa-
ton of Astoria forwarded communi-
cation to Governor Lord last night no
tifying him that it is unnecessary now
to incur the expense to the state Of
sending troops down the river they
having unanimously decided to aban-
don all attempts at fishing for the
remainder of the season.