The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-20
luton to the ways and means committee
was then adopted
ON LEGISLATIVE PRINTER.

WIS tNeu dUOpLeu.
ON LEGISLATIVE PRINTER.
There was a breathing spell for a few
moments to permit the introduction Of
bills, whe ma nattack was precipitated
upon the legislative printer, by Senator
Garrison calling attention 10 the padded
condition of the calendar, which at the
present rate Of increase would eventually
attain the size OF fourth reader-or a
dictionary, as one Of his colleagues sug-
sested. This opened a fruitful source Of
debate and the members generally took
occasion to renew their VOWS of economy
in expenditures for printing. Foremost
among the "roasters" was Senator Clarke,
who called attention to the fact that at
the present rate the printing 0 fthe cal
,endar throughout the session would cost
several thousand dollars. which could be
saved by requiring the calendar to be
printed in a paper form. Il was an easy
matter to remedy, he contended, and ex-
pressed the hope that the committee on
printing would permit no personal feeling
of dalicacy TO deter It from insisting on
economy in legislative printing. He then
proceeded to roast the printing bills Of the
past. holding up huge volume Of the last
journal as an awful warning, and in dra-
matte tones he asked that the national
guard be placed around the treasurer's
and auditors Office to protect them from
similar raids in the future.
Senator Biddison added his voice Of crlti-
cism to the general condemnation of the
calendar and moved that a resolution pro-
viding for its simplification and condensa-
ton. The resolution was adopted and
then. 70 the embarrassment of the cOun-
ell, Reading Clerk Ardery called attention
to the rule, which had benn followed, re-
curing the making up of the daily cal
endar in the very form which had been
so severely criticized.
AUDITOR HOPKINS TURN NEXT.
AT this unfortunate moment, when the
council had worked itself into a fine frenzy
a communication was received from Audi
tor Hopkins in answer to the council reso-
luton calling for an itemized statement of
receipts and expenditures. ThNcommuni-
cation was addressed to the chief clerk,
and merely stated that no fees had been
received by the auditor or superintendent
not prescribed by law and paid throughg
the treasury. To the heated imagination
of the already excited council, the address
of the communica ton seemed disresDect-
ful and the language curt, and Senator
Biddison. with as much warmth as he
could summon, moved that the communi-
cation be referred back TO the writer for
compliance with the resolution.
Senator Clarke, after calling attention to
the unofficial address Of the communica-
ton. launche forth into bitter and i'm
passioned diatribe against alleged ofticia!
extravaganza, including the little matter
Of the auditor drawing two salaries, which
practice, he averred, would continue unless
checked by the present legislature.
Senator Haven causticalIy suggested that
the scope Of the resolution be broadened
so as to cover the receipts prescribed by
law and not accept the auditors construc-
ton OF the law
At this state Senator Huston made a
conciliartory address, in with he asked
the senators 10 refrain from making po-
nHcaI stump speeches until the facts are
before hem. He thought it hrdy fair
treatment to attack the auditor for giving
a fair construction to the resolution.
Senator Winker agreed with the senator
from Logan county that the attacks on the
auditor were premature, who should be
given an opportunity to vindicate him
self before being subjected to abuse. and
il was the duty Of the Republican majority
TO see that he was given this opportunity.
1t was charged by the Democrats and
Populists, and believed by a few Republic
ans. that there had been official extrava-
gance, but he was not willing to accept
any such statements until the territorial
officials were given an opportunity to vim
dictate themselves.
Senator Candy commended that the audi
tors answer was as complete as could be
expected under the wording of the revolu-
ton, and he was disposed to resent the
disposition Of the opposition to 80 up
technicalities. and he gave notice that he
was tired Of the continued insinuations
against the Alva normal school building.
for an investigation Of which he intended
to introduce a resolution calling for the
appointment of an investigating commit
tee.
Senator Garrison Closed the discussion by
scouting the idea that the auditor meant
any disrespect to the council. paying him
a tribute rs a high-minded gentleman and
onscienuous official, and he asked his col
league Senator Clarke not 10 indulge in
examinations until he knoe he was E!ght
COVERED IN A RESOLUTION.
To con the subject more thoroughly and
correct any ambiguity of meaning. Senator
Biddison introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Resolved That the territorial secretary,
attorney general, territorial auditor. terri
torial superintendent. territorial oil in
spector and the adjurant general, or such
officer acting in that capacity be and they
are hereby requested and required within
ten days from the adoption Of this resoIu-
ton TO furnish 10 this council a completely
detailed and itemiZed statement Of all
moneys received by them in their official
capacity, or on account of being such Of
ticer, and that the clerk of this council
transmit to each of said officers a caav
of this resolution.
NEW COUNCIL BILLS.
The following new council bills were in
troduoed:
No. A., by Brett-Amending the law re-
lating to counties and county affairs.
Ne. % by 8rett-Relatng 10 insurance
of school, houses.
No. 81. by MISUNDERSTANDING who
shall be legally qualified to testify as wit
nesses.
No. 81. by Biddison-Relating 10 the ad-
mission OF evidence.
ON. 50. by Nj. Observation-Disclosures
OF insurance laws.
No. 81. by Mr.. observation-disclosures the
board of The oklahoma Historical society
TO move its office and collections and an
propriate Sl.eo0 year for 1929 and 1900. to
be used as the board directs. and 500 for