The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-22
Shanahan Makes Futile Effort to
Have Amount of Appropria-
ton Reduced.
SOME OPPOSITION DEVELOPS.
Complicated Situation May Endan.
ger the Measure in Illinois Leg
islature--Apportionment
Idea Abandoned.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. H., March 2l.-The Republic
can leaders have about abandoned the
idea of apportioning the State at this ses-
sion. The arbitration scheme of the State
Committee does not appear to work. The
two Cook County factions can not agree
on the fifth member.
Congressman Lorimer declares he will
make Sherman swallow the nine amend
ments offered by Shanahan to the sena-
torial map, or the bill will not pass"
Poor progress has been made with the
rural kickers. The bosses have discovered
that there is an agreement between Barnes.
Wheeler. Jones of Sansamon. Hunter of
Winnebaso. Drew and Neese. The map
must be satisfactory to all of them or none
will vote for it.
Worlds Fair Bill.
The Worlds Fair bill is meeting with op-
position on two points. l stated several
weeks ago that Governor Yates favored
only slo'eo and my authority was reliable.
II develops that the Governors friends in
both branches want that sum. Chairman
Shapman of the Senate Committee and
RANKIN of the House on Appro-
pFlat!ons are openly in favor OF the smaller
But the sentiment of the members ap-
pears TO be for the sum named in the bill,
S-0V,yv:. a clash is likely 10 occur when
! sAiD pii SctS on the UOOf.
! The other disturbing factor is the dispo-
sluSh. Particularly IN the House. to in
| corporate the names OF the Commissioners
IN the bill; Somebody told Governor Yates
TINS morning that to-day's Republic con-
famed a statement to this effect and he
at once dispatched one of his secretaries 20
verify the story. There was no difficulty in
doing this. for the fist member he met as
sured him that the House was angry at the
Governor for recognizing three Senator's
on the Pan-American Exposition Commit
Zee mi 1fl-llA nrarsnn -h.
tives. The Governors secretary was as
sured that the House would. by a large ma
Jority, pass the bill with the names of the
Commissioners Incorporated. He was also
informed that Shanahan was an unpopular.
man to act as the spokeSml IN OF the Cove
nor in the House. and If he executive ex-
pected anything throug IT, ,sr U.aL:l
he had better toss Mr.. ShaEahan.
S~hnnahan's ETort fnileG.
IN the Appropriations Committee yester-
day MIR. Shanahan moved that the St. Lo lis
bill be trimmed to sl51, 90, hut could get no
second, and at this time further action was
postponed until next week.
ap TaeIa is no the doq IaTr ept a a Enj9ris5 BY, want to to
fipences favoring this ALB want to name
the men to spend it TIL. same influences
are at outs with the Governor. Many be-
lieve that the bill will be vetoed II the
names of the Commissioners are inserted.
and the power of appointment thus taken
from the Governor.
William 2. Smith of Monticello will be
appointed on the State Live Stock Board
in place of James II. Paddock. who will be
secretary Of the Railroad Committee. as
soon as the Legislature adjourns.
1 learn that YES McGuire of Sparta de-
clined the position in the East st. Louis
grain office; also a better one in the Chi
cago grain Office, rendered him by the Gov
ernor. He won't accept a place that will
compel him to leave Sparta.
tenant Governor NorthcOtt are behind Juhn
j. Brown. Mr.. Travous wanted TO be on
the Board Of Pardons, 1 am told, and when
he was turned down he Joined with Gov
Brown will. get remains a sacred State
secret.
The Senate Elections Committee counted
the votes in four precincts Of Randolph
unity in the Bolinger-Aiden contest. There
WAS a total of about 1000 votes in the four
precincts. and the result OF the days work
shows no material change from the results
as shown by the official count.
The committee will not meet again until
next Tuesday, at which time it has been
agreed they will dispose of the objections
ii Monroe and Jackson counties before pro-
ceeding with the count. There still remain
about 5000 votes in the district to be
counted.
Also a bill to provide that mortgages
shall not be a lien on the land described
therein after the expiration of ten years
the mortgage unless a contract is made in
writing extending the time of payment OF
the notes. Also a bill to appropriate $4,000
expenses of the National Guard.
In the House the Senate bill to provide
for disconnection Of territory from cities
and villages was again debated for nearly
an hour. 1t was recalled to second reading
for further amendment. Mr.. Scrogin Of
fered an amendment. which was adopted,
designed to prevent a railroad from discon- |
Meeting Its right-of-way from any city or
village through which it passes.
Miichrist's bill to minimize the punish \
ment for stealing journal bearings or other
fixtures from locomotives and cars by
placing it within the discretion Of the Court
The Education Committee bills, to provide |
that where school districts consolidate pro- |
vision may be made for transporting chill |
dren to and from schools. failed 10 pass |
20 to is. Senator Mcguire moved to recon-
slider the vote by which the bill failed to
pass. and the motion was made II special
order for Tuesday.
Senator Buses bill. to authorize the John !
Crerar Library to erect and maintain a free
public library on the Lake Front Park in
Chicago, was passed without opposition.
Senate Bills Introduced.
Bills were introduced as follows:
Koch: To provide that no condemned ami
by approval Of Live Stock Inspectors.
FarTelly: To require railroad companies |
to furnish freight cars to shippers on forty
eight hours notice.
Meehan: To abolish the office of District
Road Commissioner in counties not under
for his bill recently introduced on that sub
,ect Also a bill to appropriate sl,2I to
H. Mcdonnell of Jacksonville, who
arbitrarily removed from the office Of
First Lieutenant Of the Jacksonville mill
A Pendulum in the Heart.
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