The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-21


matters directly and specifically involved
in the original charges which led to the
appointment of the committee
Secoud-The committee shall formulate
a statement of any further charges that
shall have developed in the course of its
investigation of said matters first sub
mitted TO it, and which said committee
shall deem worthy of further attention,
and the committee shall thereupon call
for the further orders of the Assembly
concerning the investigation by it of such
further additional charges; and be it fur
Their
Resolved That said committee in its
Investigations shall not take into consid-
GRAFTON testimony in the nature of ire
sponsible rumor.
Grove L. Johnson said ne hoped Con-
rey's resolution would not pass. Il have
seen only the reports in the papers,
said he, and from what I see there l
think this committee should be author
lied to continue it's investigation even
after this Assembly has taken its final
recess"
Assemblyman Works of San Diego
echoed Mr., Johnsons sentiments Wig
orously and he was followed by Valen-
tine Of Los Angeles, who agreed with
Mr. Johnson, but said he did not believe
that street rumors" should be allowed
to distract the committees attention.
Mellick came to the front again at
this point. Il am tired of being buff
fer on that committee he vociferated.
Here are the newspapers which have
conflicting interests. all looking for
sensation. Rival candidates have their
interests, and between the two bumpers
I'm getting my brains butted out"
Belshaw said he did not believe the
resolution of Conrey should pass for the
reason that the original resolution ap-
pointing the committee gave it all the
latitude necessary.
IF it does" retorted Mellick, why
doesn't this Assembly give us instruc-
tons TO that effect?"
1T seems to me this resolution is
made for the committee to hide be-
hind" yelled LIE Barron, who would
have said more had not Cosper headed
him off by taking the floor without
leave.
Said Cosper. counting on his fingers:
"One-This committee is the creature
Of this Assembly. TWo-This commit
tee is the servant of this Assembly.
Three-The newspapers have given rea-
sonably fair reports of the proceedings.
Four-All charges should hereafter be
made in writing"
The Speaker-The question is on the
adoption of the resolution as offered by
Mr.. Conrey.
4 mssmber-II would like to hear that
The clerk read as follows: Resolved.
That the Committee on Investigation,
appointed DN resolution aUOpIeu on the
18th day of January, 1899. be and the same
is hereby instructed as to the order of its
procedure as follows:
'First-Said committee shall first COM
plete and make a final report to the As
sembly concerning it's Investigations of
the matters directly and specifically in
Volved in the original charges which led
Second-The committee Shall formulate
a statement of any further charges that
shall have developed in its investigation
OF said matters hrst submitted to it, and
which said committee shall deem worthy
OF further attention; and the committee
shall thereupOn call for the further or
ders of the Assembly concerning the in
vestigation by it of such additional
charges
And be it further resolved, That said
committee in its investigation shall not
take into consideration testimony in the
nature of irresponsible rumor."
Mr.. Cosper-Mr. Speaker, upon the pre-
sentation of that motion to this Assembly
1 think that the members of this COM
mittee ought TO be excused from voting.
We ought not to vote so as to control the
Assembly in selecting the course to be pur-
sued by us.
Mr.. Caminetti-Mr Speaker, 1 listened
TO the chairman OF that committee, hop
ing to find out from him any desire that
he might have in the matter, but as yet
have not learned that he desires any in
Structlon from this body. Now it appears
TO me that all this discussion is entirely
out Of place. We have already submitted
that committee comes before US asking
Tor further misunderstanding an addi-
ton, or other instructiou-we ought to
leave the matter alone with that commit
tee.
Mr.. Conrey-Mr. Speaker. with the con-
sent of Mr. Dunlap, who seconded the res
olution, I will withdraw II.
(No objection; so ordered)
Mr.. Mellick-Mr. Speaker. l have a res
olution which I wish to offer.
Inc clerk read: Resolution by Mr.
- IA l1aa Aa1frl
mlttee now investigating the charges of
illegal influences used in the election of
United States Senator be increased by
one Assemblyman now voting for d. Nj
Burns and by one Assemblyman now yof
ing for L. S Grant"
Mr.. Dtbble-NOw, Mr.. Speaker, after
a substitute for the resolution and ID state state
my reasons. l think that Mr.. johnson of
sacramento ought to go on that commits
tee, and Mr.. Works of San Diego: and as
tnese gentlemen are not willing to go on
the committee unless they are elected by
the House, | offer as substitute an or
9er OF the House appointing those gentle
men upon the committee. I offer il as q
substitute for Mr.. Melick's resolution.
me Inc clerk read; Substitute for Mr.
M9etlllck resolution. Resolved, That Mr..
san Diego are added to the special com
Iplttee appointed to investigate the
SS32a1ges ,S Of bribery in connection with the
=, Mr. Mellick-Mr. Speaker. if those gen
tlemen VIII consent TO act, 1 most cheer
luIIy Withdraw my resolution
me Speaker-The adoption of MIR Mol
Hck $ resolution has not been moved. Mr.
resolution. ms
Mr.. Dibble-I offer my resolution thon
as an original resolution. | move itS
adoption (Seconded) ''S
Mr.. Johnson-Mr. Speaker. I never sbirlr
work, never shirk duty; but I do moi
think l ought TO be appointed upon that
committee. When / introduced the oripi1
nal resolution l stated that | did not
wish TO go upon the committees and
stated the reasons why In addition r.
that. J am chairman of The ,Judiciarv
Committee, and have very large amount
10 do In connection with that COMMITTEES
l am not as young as l used to be AL
though l can do a reasonable amount of
work, and | do not think that oupht IN
be asked to go upon that committee In
addluon to that, there are personal res
sons Which YOU all know. II there is anv
man IN the state of California that is en-
3oylng-or has suffered from-the remarks
and pictures made In the newspapers n
is me. Now, If go upon that com
mlttce every act that I do, everv move
make, every motion l make. every vote
glNe, ana every speech I make will he
mislnterpreted, misconstrued. and canitaI
mace out Of it by the people who claim IN
own the State Of California. and who
cal themselves newspaper men. And i
40 not think that, in justice to myself 7
Shouiu De put upon that committee Now
l have in mind a young man Of ahiI{+y
OF character. Of standing of learning In