The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-02-13
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stanton of Cascade proposed as an
amendment. which was accepted by
Mr.. Hill. that the leader suggested by
introducer of any measure be granted
10 minutes.
Glen of Granite wanted to know
what the matter was with the present
rule. saying he was opposed 10 the
change.
Stork of Cascade supported the
change on the ground that the time
had come TO economist words.
Lindsay OF Dawson also expressed
his Endorsement OF the proposed
change.
Mcmahon of Silver Bow was in favor
of the change, saying the long talks
disgusted him. He afterwards changed
his mind and voted against the bill.
Humber. McCabe and Hart expressed
themselves In favor of the change.
Elliott of Silver Bow made an adj
dress in antagonism to the proposed
rule, saying that the present rule had
not been abused and that to limit de-
bate would be to strike blow at free
speech, the fundamental principle of
our Institutions.
Five or six members were on their
feet when Elliott sat down, all demand
ing recognition. but as IL was ON the
stroke of IL O'Clock, the house passed
into committee of the whole for the
consideration of Gilna's bill to prevent
the sale of liquor on credit which had
been made "a special order for that
time. Lindsay Of Dawson occupied the
chair
Watkins Of Fergus was the first To
speak on the question. taking the con-
stitutional ground that no law could
be passed forbidding man 10 sell on
credit or for cash, anything the law
permitted him TO own.
Hart OF Carbon moved To strike out
the enacting clause. usurping part
which previously has been almost the
exclusive privilege of Campbell of
Park.
Whitesides of Flathead hoped the
motion would not prevail. as the idea
IN the bill was meritorious and he
wished TO see IL properly amended.
stanton of Cascade contended that
the bin in its present form was con-
stitutional and challenged anyone 10
point To any constitutional provision
win which IL was i'm conflict. Hart in
sisted that IL encouraged dishonesty.
stanton replied that there was nothing
dishonest about The bill and that Il
was intended simply to protect men
from being taken advantage of by un-
scrupulous liquor dealers. Carroll Of
Cascade also favored the bill. Stork
of Cascade said the measure was mer-
itorious and that saloonkeepers were
beggaring families under the present
laws.
The speaker. from the floor said that
gross injustice was being accomplished
under the present system, a statement
which he substantated by citing sew
eral examples which had come under
his observation. He protested against
the form OF the bill, suggesting In Its
place u law preventing attachments
running against the wages of la boring
men for 40 or 80 days. We cannot, he
said. vitiate contract, but we can 40
regulate the method of collection of
| debts so as to protect the laboring man
and his family. A..
Stanton opposed the suggestion, say
ing that 1t would not protect the la
borer from judgments, which would be
Kept hanging over him.
Shifelbin of Silver Bow made a sar-
castle and humorous talk. pleading
with the members not to pass any law
that would scare away eastern capital
from investment i'm one of the most
prosperous industries of the state. He
was AFRAID that such action would de-
stroy what little confidence eastern
capital still retained I'm Montana in
vestments. He said also that he was
surprised 10 find the speaker support
ing populistic measures.
Elliott of Silver Bow was strongly
in favor of the measure: urged the
house to pass it and let IL take its
chances in the supreme court. Glna
spoke i'm favor of his bill and moved
that 1t he favorably recommended.
Marntfp1 pf Ilaar \ cafI h.t ,,fn
tenths of the saloonkeepers of the
state would endorse the bill. White
side of Flathead moved an amendment
that any person selling liquor by the
glass on credit shall have no remedy
at law for recovery" The amendment
was lost and Gilna's motion for favor
able recommendation was carried.
The committee then arose and re-
sumed consideration of Hllls resolu-
tion limiting debate. Stork moved To
lay the resolution on the table. Clem
called for the roll on the motion and
Ramsey demanded n call of the house.
Stork's motion was lost and Hills reso-
luton, as amended. passed by a vote
of i6 to IL. There was lively little
stir when Shifelbn of Silver Bow ex-
planned his vote. He said that he oh
jected to the means employed by the
majority in springing this rule. He re-
ferred To the democratic majority fixing
this rule up in secret conclave. cajOling
few populists and kidnapping republi-
cans. He was called to order by Lang
horne of Lewis and Clarke as not ex-
planning his vote. Shifelbin retorted
by saying that he recognized the fact
that no member from Silver Bow had
any rights TO the floor when IL was
wanted by a member from Lewis and
Clarke. Hart OF Carbon demanded that
his words be taken down by the clerk
Ianghorne said he took no offense at
the words OF the gentleman from Sll-
yer Bow, but looked upon them rather
as great compliment. After the words
had been taken down and read Shifel
hin finished his explanation by say
ing that he favored Limitation of debate
hut was opposed to the methods used
in bringing IL about and would vote no.
The house took recess until o'clock.
Upon reconyening McCabe introduced
n resolution requiring the capitol build
ing commission to report before next
Monday. IL was voted down without
discussion.
Ramsey of Gallatin introduced a reso-
luton authorizing the speaker to ap-
point a steering committee Of seven
The populsts were again stirred up TO
vain and useless opposition. Ramsey
explained that the appointment OF
such committee was the common
usage in all legislative assemblies.
Watkins Of Fergus raised laugh by
saying that he thought that commit
tee was more needed To steer some bills
| out of committed one Of his bills had