The record-union., 1899-01-05

be requested to have the dome of the
Capitol building lighted by electricity
on the evening of January 9th, and to
have the building placed in proper con-
dition for the inaugural ball which
will be held on that date, and that
$500 be appropriated out of the contin-
gent fund of the Senate for the pur-
poses named.
Senator Simpson spoke to the resolu-
ton, to the effect that in order to
maintain the dignity of the occasion
the appropriation named in the resolu-
ton would be absolutely necessary.
President Jeter was of the opinion
that as the resolution carried an ex-
penditure of money, it would under the
temporary rules have to go to the FL
nance Committee, when such commit
tee should be appointed.
Senator Smith called attention to the
fact that the money appropriated was
to be drawn from the contingent fund
Of the Senate, and that it could be APP
propriated by resolution. He moved
to refer to the temporary Committee
on Attaches, Contingent Expenses and
Mileage.
Senator Simpson urged immediate
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sent of the Senate to suspend the rules
and adopt the resolution.
Senator Bulla, too, urged immediate
action, and unanimous consent to SuS-
pend the rules was given accordingly.
One of the items in the appropriation
was for cleaning old canvas, and an
other was for the purchase Of new can
vas. and Senator Smith had been think
faA Qnd he
protested against the adoption of the
resolution on the ground that the pur-
chase of new canvas for covering the
carpet was in the nature of perma-
nent improvement, and as such should
come from the contingent fund Of the
Secretary of State, and not from that
Of the Senate.
The resolution. regardless of the OPP
position of the Kern County Senator,
was adopted by a vote of 81 to Smith.
At 1915 O'clock a recess was taken
until 1880 p. m.
TO HEAR THE GOVERNOR
At 1850 o'clock the Senate reassem-
bled, the roll was called, and recess
was declared in order that the mem
bers might attend the Inauguration
ceremonies in the Assembly Chamber.
The Senators formed in column of
twos. and led by Lieutenant Governor
Jeter and Lieutenant Governor-elect
Neff, took up the march to the Assem-
bly, Chamber.
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
At go o'clock the Senate reassem-
bled, and after the usual roll-call Sen
ator Ashe was granted a three days
leave of absence, he having received a
call to San Francisco on business Of
Importance.
Then Lieutenant Governor Jeter step
ped to the front of the Presidents
platform, and in his peculiarly i'm
pressive way thanked the Senate for
the uniform kindness and courtesy
which had been extended to him as
presiding officer. He said he would
be succeeded by a good man, who
would he felt sure, fill the position
with honor to himself and advantage
to the Senate and State. The Lieuten-
ant Governor said the friendships he
had formed in the Senate Chamber
would never be forgotten, and that he
was so constituted that even temporary
suspension of strong friendships gave
pain.
1t was a matter of genuine pleasure
to him. Lieutenant Governor Jeter said,
to surrender the gavel to his successor,
who he hoped would lay down his
office with the love for the members
which he (Jeter) had. In conclusion
he introduced Lieutenant Governor ia
cob H. Neff.
Early in the morning, before the ses-
sion opened, Superior Judge Buckles
of SoIano County administered the
oath of Office to Lieutenant Governor
Neff. He took the place on the plat
form vacated by the retiring officer
and spoke but a few moments.
The new Lieutenant Governor said
he did not propose to make any ex-
tended remarks, and only desired to
pledge himself to perform his duties to
the best of his ability. He hoped to
be as fortunate in his efforts as had
his friend Mr.. Jeter. He spoke of the
arduous duties to be performed by the
members. and said that in the dis
charge of his duties he would be en-
tirely impartial, so that when he came
to retire he might carry away with him
the respect, confidence and love of the
members. Upon concluding his re-
marks Lieutenant Governor Neff
called President pro tenn. Flint to the
chair.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Senator Gillette, Chairman of the
committee appointed to revise tenn
porary rule No. 30, SO as to allow of
the arrangement and appointment of
standing committees for the session,
handed in the following report, which
was adopted:
Mr.. President: Your committee, APP
pointed to revise Rule SO, begs leave
to report as follows:
Rule 36-The following standing COM
mittees shall be appointed by the Lieu
tenant Governor:
Farming and Manufacturing Inter-
ests, seven members.
Attaches, Contingent Expenses and
Mileage, three members.
Banks and Banking, five members.
Municipal Corporations, nine men,
bers.
Commerce, Harbors, River and Coast
Defenses, seven members.
Corporations eleven members.
County Government and Township
Organizations, seven members
Education and Public Morals, five
members.
Elections, seven members.
Enrolled and Engrossed Bills, three
members.
Federal Relations and immigration,
three members
Finance and Claims, eleven members.
Forestry, Fish and Game, five mem
bers.
Hospital, Health and Quarantine five
members.
Irrigation Water Rights. nine mem
bers.