The record-union., 1899-02-08
BROWNS RESOLUTION.


Resolved, That M. ]. Green, having
refused to appear before the Assembly
pursuant to the order heretofore made
requiring him to show cause why he
should not answer certain questions
propounded to him by a committee, and
having failed to show sufficient cause
in his statement presented to this AS
sembly why he should not answer said
questions be, and he is therefore, con-
sidered in contempt of said Assembly
because Of said failure.
Resolved, That said M. ]. Green, hav-
ing answered in his statement this day
submitted to this Assembly that he Is
not ready to appear before said commit
tee and make answer to said questions,
as aforesaid, said witness, M. j. Green,
be taken into custody by the Sergeant
alarms of the Assembly for the contin-
uance of said contempt, and that such
custody shall continue until said wit
ness shall communicate to this Assem-
bly, that he is ready to appear and make
answer, and that in executing this or
der the Sergeant -at-Arms shall cause
the said Green to be kept in custody
in the common Jail of the County of
Sacramento
DEBATING THE QUESTION.
A lively debate followed Browns res
olution, the adoption of which he
moved
Belshaw hoped it would not carry, as
he believed Green a sick man. and i'm
pIisonment neither right nor necessary.
Wade inquired if Green was not al
ready theoretically in the custody OF
the Sergeant alarms. He had hoped
that was SO. MIR. Speaker quoth the
grave and revered legislator, with So
lemnity, in my opinion this Assembly
is up against it." This unexpected out
break of slang on the part of the white
haired Wade absolutely convulsed the
Assembly, the visitors and the third
house, who united in roars and cheers.
Wade resumed, without a smile: But
I don't think we are up against it SO
hard as to thrust a sick man into Jail"
Jillson suggested the calling of addi-
tional medical advice in Green's case.
Works of San Diego said they wanted
the question settled here and now.
Either dismiss Mr.. Green or not He
read from Green's statement the con-
clusion, where he mentions that he
(Green) will waive his right to appear
before the House.
Dibble replied with sarcasm that
Green might be willing to waive his
right, but the Assembly was not ready
to waive it's right to bring him here.
Having sat down on Works of San
Diego, Dibble moved to postpone the
whole matter until Friday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock
Kelly moved as a substitute that the
Speaker appoint three reputable physi-
clans and three members of the Assem-
bly, as a committee to visit Mr.. Green,
examine and report upon his physical
and mental condition
There was a good deal more dis
cussion. Brown disclaimed being more
hard than others, but insisted
that Green should be technically in
charge of the Sergeant-at-Arms, and
when able should be jailed.
Several members favored the idea of
medical inspection other than that OF
the attending physician, not in refiec-
ton upon his skill or honesty, but be-
cause he was naturally biased in favor
of his patient, and the House should
be represented at the bedside. Mead
suggested the appointment of Drs. Mar
vim, Cargill and La Baree (all members
of the House, but Valentine said La
Baree would not do, as he was only
dentist. Meade declared Green's trouble
had not been located yet, and might be
in his teeth.
But, in the end, both Dibble's motion
to postpone and Kelley's for a joint
committee of doctors and members
were adopted
LAID ON THE TABLE.
On motion of Valentine, the second
part of the resolution of Crowder, that
discharging the committee, was laid on
the table.
ON THE FILES.
The following work was accom-
plished:
S. J.. r. Is, regarding the deposition
of Brigham H. Roberts from his seat
in Congress Adopted.
S. J. r. Z. relative to suits against
the State Controller by counties for
commissions. Adopted.
: S. B. 81, to prevent deception in the
sale of process or renovated butter.
Passed
Americas A B. 151, to prevent the
shipment of infected fruits out Of Cali
fornia. Passed.
Cobb's 52S, to establish a teachers
salary fund. Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
AT 4:20 D. m. the House adjourned.