The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-04-26
IL HAS ADJOURNED.
The Legislative Session of 1900 Is
Thing of the Past.
The Work of the Session is Finished With
the Usual Scenes of Hilarity. The
Closing Hours Devoted Main
ly to killing Bills.

Inc ieslSIdlure ADJOURNED without DAY,
and the legislative session of 1899 has
passed into history. Though no legisla-
tive business could be done. there were
some matters of interest attended to, and
both houses INDUCED in the usual resolu-
tons which increase the pay of some OF
the minor employees who have won their
way into the good graces OF the members.
An interesting passage was the presenta-
ton to Lieut.-Gov. Smith of a large
group, handsomely framed. of the MEM
bers of the senate. Senator Young made
a graceful presentation speech. and Sem
ator John A. Johnson, as representing the
minority party in the senate, sup
pIemented it in an exceedingly hand
some effort. The lieutenant- governor
responded with expressions of thanks
and good will for everybody, re-
gardless of political parties. Then
came the lively episode of the day.
Gov. Lind sent in message yesterday
stating that he had received word from
Col Ames, of the Thirteenth Minnesota
that THE regiment desires to be ordered
home and mustered out of the service
unanimously The governor stated that
he wired the president as follows: What
are the plans of the government with re-
gard to muster out of Thirteenth Mime
sofa? Our people are very anxious. Can
obtain no definite infOrmation?" The
governor stated that that telegram was
sent four days ago. but no reply has been
received, and he submitted the facts to
the senate with vie Of enabling them
10 take such action as they might wish
in the matter. Mr.. ldcGovern, as soon as
the governors message was read yester-
day, offered a resolution that the presi-
dent be requested, if compatible with
public interest, to notify the legislature,
or, if it had adjourned, the governor,
what the intention of the government is
concerning the retention of the regiment
in the service. This resolution went over
one day under notice of debate, and the
communication of the governor was sent
to the committee on military affairs.
That committee submitted a report yes
terday morning expressing their conf
dence in the government to deal fairly
with the citizen of Minnesota and mus
ter the regiment out as soon as the public
service will permit. The report also ex-
pressed confidence in the courage and pa
triotism of the Thirteenth Minnesota
and stated the belief that they will cheer
fully remain until they can be discharged
without detrimeut to the service. Senator
Stockwell movei to substitute the Nc
Govern resolution, offered Monday, in
place of the report stating that he could
scarcely trust himself to speak on the oc-
caSion, as he felt Such indignation over
the unjust course of the government.
Senator Ives seconded Mr.. StockwelIs
motion, stating that he was member of
the military committee, but did not agree
with the report. and :poke very strongly
in opposition to the policy now being pur-
sued in the Philippines. His remarks
were greeted with applause on the DEM
ocratic side. Senator John A. Johnson
(Democrat). of st. Peter, then took the
floor in support of the report of the COM
mittee and made the most brilliant and
notable speech of the entire session in
either body. He expressed his confidence
in the wisdom and justice of the pres
ident and believed he should not be
hampered by demands upon him which
if granted, would impair the public serv-
ice As Gen. Sherman had said, War
is hell and is to be deplored,'' but our
soldiers had entered upon it to sustain the
flag, and they would return in due time
without the glory of that emblem being
dimmed. He said if this was party trea-
son. make the most of it. When he con-
senator's INDUCED in uproarious applause
and cheers and many crowded around
the senator to extend personal congratu-
lations. Senator Ryder followed in sup
port of the report. and, the vote being
taken on adopting the resolution. it re-
ceived but eight votes. The report of the
committee was then adopted with only
the dissenting vote of Senator Stockwell.
I;
vigorous attack on the policy of the gov
eminent for endeavoring to subjugate
people who wish to be free Senator
Stockton was then elected president OF
the senate pro tenn. the Democrats voting
for Senator Du Toit, after which the SEN
ate adjourned.
There was not as much seriousness in
the house. while waiting for the enroll
ment of bills to be completed. as in the
senate, and a good deal of time was de-
voted to burlesque resolutions Some
resolutions adding to the pay of minor
clerks got through. as usual, during the
relaxation period, and Mr. Stivers, of
Brainerd made a handsome speech COM
plinenting Speaker Dare. The speaker
replied with much feeling. expressing the
pride and qualification he fell at having
been selected to occupy the position
Later he was presented with a photo
graphic group of the members of the
house, coupled with the announcement
that an oil painting was to have been
presented but the work had been unsat-
isfactory and ii would be sent to him at
his home. There was more speech max
ing in connection with this episode. The
serious event of the morning was the
speech of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Yale. who eX-
pressed his disappointment at the back
a an
especially in refusing to allow continuous
sessions OF the normal schools. His re-
marks were aimed at Mr.. Jacobson and
some others who had pared too closely
on expenditures. One of the items which
caused many bills to be lost was the de-
termination of Mr. Jacobson and a few