Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-01-26

LEGISLATIVE LETTER.
BOTH HOUSES HAVE BUSINESS
WELL IN HAND.
House Evidently Not Averse 20 tho Csc
of Railroad Passes-The Omaha Eaposl-
aion Appropriation-New Bank Bills.
Heimerdinger's Elacklisting bill For
.sstry and Fire Protection Other Lee,r-
lative Matters Of Interest. I,
ST. PAUL, Jan. 23-Both houses have
their business we'll in hand and give
every evidence of keeping close up with
all measures presented for considera-
ton. The house closed the week with
all pending matters disposed of, and the
senate was able to adjourn on Friday
with similar good condition reported.
Both houses have reached the stage Of
considering bills in committee Of the
whole, reaching this Legislative step on
Jan. 10, which happened to be the 10th
Legislative day. Two years ago the SEN
ate was even with this record but it was
not until the 18th day that the house
bills were considered on general orders.
Furthermore, two years ago on the 10th
day, but 81 house bills had been
introduced, as compared with 40
new bills up to that day
this year, while the senate exceeded its
bill numbers by 4, having reached 81.
as against 50 two years ago. Few Of
these measures are overpowering in i'm
portance, although many of them are of
general interest, and all are important
in some particular or for some special
people. Taken altogether, however,
matters are progressing very we'll, none
of the predicted friction between execu-
tive and Legislative branches has, yet
developed. the various committees have
settled down to the routine considera-
ton of new bills, and the usual fight to
overcome adverse committee reports has
thus far failed Of success. The fusion
hordes-if there are any-must be else
where, for few are found in legislative
circles, and consequently all is we'll.
This house is not averse to the use of
passes by public officials, and quickly
killed Mr.. Peterson's bill prohibiting the
acceptance OF such gratuities. An ad-
verse report was presented by the COM
1nittee on general legislation, and Chair
man Staples moved the adoption of the
report. Before a vote could be taken
Mr.. jacobson, who does sometimes con-
descend to joke little, was recognized
by the Sneaker. and in his most solemn
manner remarked, II think the commit
tee should have reported a substitute for
that bill. compelling the railroads to fur
nish passes" and the execution of the
bill was accomplished with hearty
laugh. ..~.....c, f,.-, ~. ..>a~se: -.
Mr.. Mcneil has introduced bill re-
quiring railroads to pass employees &C.
comparing shipments of cattle.
A case of 'hindsight.' as compared
with foresight in business advertising,
is to be se9n in the action, past and pros
pective, on the question of the Minnesota
exhibit at the Omaha exposition. Two
years ago a bill was introduced and
pressed for passage providing for such
an exhibit. With the somewhat laugh
able and generally unsatisfactory expe-
rience at the Chicago World Fair, where
80 much was promised, expected and ex-
pended, and SO little really valuable
returns received, the legislature of
that year looked. with disfavor on
the Omaha proposition. In the in
terval, however, the business and
agricultural interests, with broader
views and greater foresight, organized,
raised a fund and made an exhibit.
Minnesota exhibitors were prominent
among the prize winners at Omaha, and
the state reaped great benefit from the
advertising received by it's varied inter-
bringing to the support of the bill to
reimburse the private individuals for
actual expenses Of the Minnesota ex-
hibit, even those members who two
years ago led the fight against any dis
play at Omaha, and indications are that
the bill will pass. "...>.s~
Legislative problems are usually dis
oussed at this season in many pulpits by
the preachers, who, however, in such
matters are but laymsn. A change from
this programme was to be noted this !:
week when Lieutenant Governor Lyn-
don A. Smith will, on Monday night at
st. Anthony Park, open discussion of
Important Measures Pending Before
the Minnesota Legislature" The occa-
sion is the 18th regular meeting Of the
Minnesota Congregational club. and the /: