The record-union., 1897-02-13
F0R THE FAMINE.
Urging 9 6 Congress to Send
Americas Gifts to India
Another Field Day Tuesday on
the Printing Bill.
Lieutenant-G9vernOr Jeter Gained by
Attaches
ROckCrushing Bill Passes the Senate-PrOpOr-
tiunal Representation Constitutional
Amendment.

While several short, sharp and decis-
i've debates came off in the Senate yes
terday, there was no flourish of oratory
such as had been indulged in at Thurs
days session. The principal interest
was centered on clearing the files and
giant strides were taken in that di-
rection.
PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTA-
TION.
The constitutional amendment pro-
posed by Braunhart, while not new
idea, by any means, is rather unique.
1t has a smack of Populism in it, and it
lis understood that the San Francisco
Senator will not insist upon its presen-
tation to the populace. 1t provides
for the election of Senators and Assem-
blymen 10y proportional representation,
with the preferential and transferable
vote, and for that purpose a single dis
trict may be made Of any county, or
counties, or city and county, which may
be entitled 10 elect three or more Sem
ators, or six or more Assemblymen.
MORE FIRE.
1t now seems as though the fight for
increasing the efficiency of the San
Francisco fire department viii be on
again next week. Bert made an appeal
to the Senate yesterday for the recon-
sideration of the vote whereby the bill
was defeated. that greatly reminded
oId-tiners of TREY L. Ford, while ask
ing "a poor privilege" for Sierra Coun-
ty. The Senate concluded to humor
Bert. and the bill will be brought UP for
final action on Tuesday next.
TOKEN OF ESTEEM.
The attaches of the Senate banded to-
gether yesterday, and through Ser
geant-at-ArTns Blackburn, caned Lieu
tenaut-Governor Jeter in open session.
The token of esteem was of highly-pol-
tshed malacca wood, and was rounded
out with a beautifully engraved gold
hook. The Lieutenant-Gove was
taken by surprise, but managed to ev-
press his thoughts in choice language
ROOK-CRUSHER BILL PASSED.
An attempt was made by Bert of San
Francisco to kill the rock-crusher bill
10y having an amendment adopted fix
ing the minimum rate for crushed me-
tai at 40 cents instead of % cents
ton. The effort was rendered futile by
Smith. Simpson and others rallying to
the support Of Doty, and the bill was
nut through with flying colors.
INDIA's STARVING POOR.
A concurrent resolution was adopted
in both houses urging California repre-
sentatives in the general Legislature
to support the bill shortly to be intro
duced making an appropriation for
funds wherewith to send a ship loaded
with provisions to the famine-stricken
inhabitants of India.
AT NIGHT.
The Senate yesterday decided to hold
might sessions on and after Monday
next. said sessions TO begin at ) o'clock
sharp. and end anywhere before sun up.
MUTUAL INSURANCE.
Dotv's bin providing for the organi-
cation of mutual fire insurance COM
NAMES to be confined to rural sections
Of the State was up for consideration
before the Senate Corporation Commit
tee last night, and the points in the
birl were ably presented by Peter
shields. Numerous amendments had,
however. been made by the Assembly
and it was decided to defer final action
o,ntil the bill as amended was returned
from the printer. The friends OF the
measure expect 1t to receive faVora-
ble recommendation.
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
After two days Of excitement, during
which almost no routine work was
done. the Assembly got down to busl-
mess Yesterday, though the House was
ANYTHING but quiet and orderly one
during the whole day, and the late al
1ernoon brought one or two excited
epurts of debate.
A number Of bills We're passed dur
ing the morning, though none calling
for special mention.
After the noon recess three Senate
hills of interest to Los Angeles were
passed. and after enrolment will go TO
the Governor. They were enabling
acts giving Los Angeles the necessary
surfsdiction over the fine property do
mated to that city for a public park by
one of her citizens. Griffith J. Griffith.
The large tract lies outside the city linz
its. and an Act of the Legislature was
required that she might enter into full
enjoyment of the noble gift.
OLD SOLDIERS.
Assemblyman Damon introduced a
hin Yesterday for the assistance of the
Uoman's Relief Corps, auxiliary TO the
Grand Army of the Republic. 1t pro-
x,;des for the assuming of the Ever
sreen Home for the widows, wives
daughters and sisters of veterans by the