The record-union., 1897-01-26


When Bettman moved that the House
go into Committee of the Whole for con-
slderat1on. This was accomplished
rapidly, and though Belshaw offered an
amendment reducing the appropriation
from $4,000 to $1,000 he was voted
down, and the Committee of the Whole
reported favorably. The bill passed tri-
umphantly and was ordered to enroll
ment
THIRD READING.
Mead's bill, 1896, providing for the sale
OF street railroad and other franchises
Tor a percentage of the gross earnings
or the plant to the highest bidder, was
read the third time and placed ON final
passage. Some discussion was had over
The clause ordering the advertising of
the sale, Valentine holding the opinion
that 1t was not explicit enough The
bill provides that advertisement shall
be for ten successive days in a daily
paper where such exists. Valentine ad-
ded an amendment specifying that
where no daily exists, it shall be adver-
tised in a weekly paper This was car
ried and the bill passed.
Assembly Bills Nos 412, 413 and Ala,
all pertaining to the revision of the
codes lately effected in that committee,
were passed, but Bridgford gave notice
of reconsideration Of the vote on Alb,
which relates to the infringement of
patents.
On motion of North of Yolo, recess was
declared at 12:45 until .. m.
AFTER RECESS.
At request of Bettman the Speaker
read the following telegram:
San Francisco, January %, 1897.
To Hon. Sig NJ. Bettman-Communi-
cation just received from the President
of the Guatemala Exposition stating
that the California exhibit has been as
signed the most prominent location in
the principal building, looking to impor
tant commercial relations between our
respective countries. He trusts we will
respond commensurately.
CHARLES BUNDSCHU,
Chairman California Exhibit.
TARIFF ON GRAPES.
A message from the Senate am
nounced that S. J. R. II, concerning a
tariff on grapes, had been adopted. The
resolution was taken up In the Assem-
bly, and adopted without debate.
The Senate also announced it's
adoption of Bridgford's A. B. 10, re-
garding the redemption of lands sold
under Judgment in irrigation districts.
A Senate joint resolution instructing
the California delegation in Congress to
use their efforts toward effecting legis-
lation in favor Of restriction of immi-
grafton was adopted by the Assembly.
A TRAVELLING COMMITTEE.
Guy offered the following resolution:
Whereas, There are now pending be-
fore the Assembly several bills provid-
ing for additional appropriations for
public institutions, and as the need for
such appropriations must be deter
mined by careful inspection, therefore
be lit
Resolved, That two members of the
Commfttee on Ways and Means be,
and they are hereby authorized, to
proceed to said institutions for the
purpose of inspecting them
Resolved, That the Chairman shall
appoint these two members and they
be allowed their actual travelling ex-
penses.
trenchment
ADJOURNMENI-
After some progress on the second
and first reading files adjournment was
taken at 4 p. m.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Price-Amending section of Penal
Code making chicken stealing grand
larceny.
BY Price-Amending an Act providing
for the organization and government
of municipal corporations.
By Kelly-Amending section of Penal
Code relative to gaIning-aimed at
nickel-in-slot machines.
BY Canavan-To designate a day to
be called Arbor Day.
BY misunderstanding Code of
Civil Procedure relating to disqualified
tionS of Judges and justices of the
Peace.
BY Stansell-Amending section Of
Code of Civil Procedure relating to dis
qualification Of Judges.
BY Damon-To improve Salt River,
Humboldt County, from the junction
thereof with Eel River to Port Kenyon
by removing therefrom bars and other
obstructions to navigation, and appro-
priating $4,000 for that purpose
By BuTnett-Amending the section of
Political Code relating to powers Of the
Boards Of Supervisors.
By Burnham-Amending sections of
Political Code relating TO State Library.
BY Strain-Providing for the pur-
chase and erection of a system of ap-
paratus for ventilation of the State
Capitol.
By II. T. Power@Amending section Of
the Political Code relative to public
schools
By Keables-Amending an Act for
the providing of pensions to aged or
disabled firemen.
By Keables-Amending Code of Civil
Procedure exempting exempt firemen
from jury duty.
BY Laavitt-Amending section of
Code of Civil Procedure relating to ex-
aminations of applicants TO practice
law.
BY McClellan-Amending County and
Township Government Act relating to
the custody of public moneys by the
Treasurer.
BY Goff-Amending an Act relative to
County Treasurers loaning public
money or making general deposits
BY Agnerdch-Appropria $3.50 20
for payment of Louie Rienzi for serv-
ices to State Board of Silk Culture
By r1ght-Prohibiting the MAX