The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-17

of trust held by savings banks. Banks
and Banking.
To add a new section to the Code of
Civil Procedure. Judiciary.
Valentine-To amend the Code OF
Civil Procedure. Judiciary.
Jilson-A concurrent resolution (No
49,, relative to the appreciation of the
patriotism and public services OF Hon.
William Mckinley. Federal Relations.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Following is the text of Jilsons con-
current resolution mentioned above:
Whereas, The Hon. William McKin-
ley, President of the United States, did
in such an admirable manner conduct
the negotiations leading up to our war
with Spain, and did prosecute that war
when wisely declared, in mastery
and able manner; and
Whereas, Upon the glorious success
of our arms in that struggle, with a
wisdom, patriotism and ability which
ranks him among the fathers of our
country and it's Constitution, he nego-
tiated a peace honorable to our people
and generous to a fallen foe, by which
the Cuban people are assured Gov
eminent and an independence by which
Constitution are extended to Porto
Rico and other inSular territory, ana
by which the millions of people in the
Philippine Islands are taken under the
beneflcent protection of our country,
and will be insured the elevating infiu-
ences of our civilization; and
Whereas. AS a result of his policy and
his sanction, the Hawaiian Islands have
been added to our territory, to the es-
peciaI advantage and benefit of the
Pacific Coast; and
Whereas, He is now advocating, and
we have confidence will bring to sue
cessful execution, the project OF con-
structing the Nicaraguan Canal. which
will result in the immediate and mate
rial Announcements of California and her
people; and
Whereas, We are deeply grateful to
him for his support of these policies,
and. conscious of his exalted character
and lofty patriotism, and deeming IT
wise that his capacity, his labors and
his devotion to his people be recognized
and acknowledged by some fitting trib-
ute; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the Senate
concurring, That the Legislature of the
State of California hereby expresses its
appreciation of the sense of equal just
ice. of the patriotism and public serv-
ices of Hon. William Mckinley, and
gratefully acknowledges his faithful at
tention to duty, and the wise and bene-
fetal policy which has always governed
his treatment of questions affecting our
State and her people; and be 1t fur
Their
Resolved That copy of this resolu-
ton be forwarded by the Governor of
the State to the President, Hon. Will
lam Mckinley, at Washington. D. c.
RESOLUTIONS.
White offered the following:
Resolved That the Attorney General
be, and he is hereby, requested to re-
port to the Assembly the present status
of all litigation pending between the
Railroad Commissioners of this State
and the Southern Pacific Company and
other railroads; also the amount OF
funds necessary to carry on said liti-
cation to final litigation. Adopted.
Johr son offered a resolution provid-
ing for the payment of r. ]. Cady, as
rear porter, from January I'd, amount
ing to $135. To Committee on Attaches.
Dibble offered resolution appoint
ing Jesse r.. Dorsey assistant mail
carrier at a per diem of So. To Com
mittee on Attaches.
Mcdonald of Alameda offered a reso-
ltion that M. E. Horton, who has served
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