The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-25
Privileges of the Floor Denied to
Former Legislators Acting as
Corporation Attorneys
ATTORNEY GENERAL DENIES
Says He Has No Difference With
the Governor-Step Toward
Popular Election of
Senator's.
REFURLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield, Ill, Jan. A.-The Senate
adopted rules and named its committees.
The House adopted rules and the commit
tees may be announced in the morning.
Governor Yates. after four days feverish
dissipation In Chicago, held a Ieyee last
ing all day and then complained because
the ofice-seekers were working him too
hard
Attorney General Hamlin denies that
there Is row between himself and Gov
ernor Yates over the selection Of LAWYERS
for State boards and commissions He In
dicated by his words. however, that the
powers and responsibilities of the Attorney
General have been trampied on by the Gov
ernor In the past. and he didn't propose to
put up with IL.
Attorney Generals Attitude.
There will be no friction between Gov
ernor Yates and myself" he said. II have
been elected law officer of the State I'm su-
preme charge Of the legal department, and
under the provisions of the law 1 will per-
form all the duties appertaining to the Of
fee. There has been some confusion and
bad precedents In the past on account Of
multiplicity Of legal advisors. A supreme
head has been lacking and IL Is my duty
to oversee legal matters
II notice The Republic says the State
Boards and Commissions have attorneys
and 1 was surprised. for 1t was news to
me-" but there was a humorous laugh ac-
companying.
The statute which defines the duties OF
Attorney General among other things enum-
crates the following:
TO appear for and represent the people
of the S.ate before the supreme Court in
all cases In which the State or the people
OF the State are Interested
ITO institute and prosecute all acts and
pi ioceedings in favor OF or for the use OF
the State which may be necessary In the
exercise of the duties OF any State Of
fcer."
am told the courts have held that the
definition, "a State officer" Is not con-
fined to officers elected by the people. but
has the broader significance OF any officer
representing the state
So far as the Railroad and Warehouse
Commission is concerned. the statute spe-
cifically orders delinquents reported to the
Attorney General. who shall thereupon
General solicltor William Brown of the
Chicago and Alton came TO Springfield to-
day.
run a deadhead special. following the lin
tied trains and on the limited schedule, for
the accommodation of legislators. The train
will run on Monday from Chlcaso 10
Springfield and on Friday from Springfield
Lobbyists Barred.
The Senate adopted its rules to-day. and
one of them prohibited the privileges OF the
floor to former members of the LeRlsia-
ture, who are acting IN the capacity OF at
torneys for railroads or corporation
Governor Yates Is preserving In his bosom
the identity OF his military stan: He may
give out the names next saturday II Is
said that Colonel Fred smith OF Peoria ana
Colonel J. r. Beggs OF Arcola. who trav-
eIed in uniform with Tanner. will be re-
tanned at their own request. Colonel <t-
finger of Centralia has hopes or sticking
and he has brought great deal OF pres
sire 10 bear. He may win Phil Eisenmeyer
of Murphysboro IS down on the certain hs''
and so is Louis c. Kinne of Highland.
paul Carter OF Nashville missed eonnec.
,ions with Attorney General HaIniin. but
landed a Senate Committee clerkship;
Congressman Rodenberg and all the
hesyy weights Of St. Clair County called
nr Goyernor Yates to-day In the interest Of
Jia1ry Bader for Buck Messick's job as
Ghester Penitentiary Commissioner.
4, A.o5dsy's Republic. had confidential chat
~ an hour with the Governor AID emerseu
.xith smiling faces. They said Bill Check
Jews clock had stopped anu Wouloht Tuh
during the present adminiStrauOn-
Steering Committee.
-r,,a Republican steering Committee in the
c.ns4e consists OF Campbell, Begole. Bailey,
Tyans Fort Mckenzie. Pemberton, Put
nam Templeton. Townsend, stubblefield
ai1G Goyernor Yates will not fix time when
he Srin announce any appointments. II the
T,r,,e, Fellows will keep the Governor sup
~ aai1- Irith dinner and banquet Invitations
y Chicago they can draw their salaries
Indefinitely - -
In the House. Mr. Donognue tDen1.) Of
fared a Joint resolution. which went TO
yISdSeraI relations. declaring II to be the
aNrSa Of the Illinois Legislature that the
Federal Constitution should be amended SO
&c 10 proydde for the election by the people
~ limited States Senators
Mr. Jones, the negro member from Chi
cago. offered q resolution. reciting the emil
s.15f services Of the late General John NJ.
painer and expressing profound sorrow at
h;s death. 1t was adopted by rising
vote. -. a.. .r.. -.
.hia afternoon and tonight, and no busi-
ness ,ass vtII be transacted until Tuesday next.
when work will begin in earnest. The usual