Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-23
THE LEGISLATURE.

over the bTuCe-EHlLutFt COHltSI. ocu-
ator Ball. one of the leading democrat
ic members. brought the matter up in
an effort to give Senator Emmert. a
democrat and the present incumbent,
an opportunity to file an answer before
he special committee to whom the con-
test papers of James Bruce, republican
contestant, have been referred. Sen
ator Hubbard and other republicans
at first thought this an effort on the
part of the democrats to cause delay
in the consideration of the matter, but
after some discussion 1t was found that
Senator Balls only idea was to give
Senator Emmert fair showing. and
the matter was agreeably adjusted by
the adoption of resolution referring
the contest to special committee and
providing Tor the filing of an answer
by Senator Emmert with this com
mittee. The only other matter of i'm
portance was the adoption of a con-
current resolution, providing for re-
cess of three days when the assembly
adjourns Thursday afternoon for the
Inauguration ceremonies.
Joint Session.-A scene such as has
not been witnessed in Iowa for third
of century was presented in the
house chamber today when Governor
Shaw read his message to the two
houses assembled in joint convention.
Through the efforts of the governors
friends, who considered 1t would be
fitting tribute to the man who Is about
to be secretary of the treasury, the
governor was extended an invitation
to personally present his message be-
fore the joint convention instead of
linz ne hnc hA ~
tice since the time of Governor Stone.
Senators Allison and Dolliver were
present.
The governors message is a brief,
tersely worded document. The read
ing of it took but a half hour. Yet it
covered a wide field. Among it's sal
for conservatism in appropriations;
that any additional buildings erected
be of a permanent nature; that the
recommendation of the capitol i'm
provement commission be carried out;
that adequate appropriations be made
for the st. Louis exposition and the
Vicksburg monuments; that the gov
ernors salary be raised to $4,000; that
the bond of the state treasurer be in
creased and the state pay the cost
OF bonds of state officers; that inter-
est be required on state funds; that
legislation against child labor be en-
acted; that more normal schools be
established; that Capitalization of ru-
raj schools be furthered. and that the
bureau of labor statistics be clothed
with plenary powers.
The governor recommended such
modification of the statutes as will
tho hnar of rnxinw N n
the assessment of all property, includ-
ing railways, at the same time. He in
dorses the parole system and devotes
considerable space to explaining and
unfolding it. He indorses the recon-
mendation of the board of control that
the state architect be relieved from
designing educational buildings, and
in view of the change in the boun-
daries between Iowa and Nebraska,
caused by the wavering of the Mis-
souri, river. he advises that a boun-
Diary commission be authorized. The
thorough inspection and labelling of
linseed oil is urged. Brief space Is
given to memorials of Senator Gear
and President Mckinley.
The session then proceeded to can
vass the vote on governor and lieuten-
ant governor. The discovery of an
error of 1000 votes in the official re-
turns fro,1 Dallas county on lieuten-
ant governor brought proceedings to
a sudden stop. The mistake gives G.
Il. F'urgeson. democrat, Isis votes
when he is entitled to only SIS. The
result of it was the adjournment of
the joint body until o'clock tomor-
row in order that the error might be
corrected.
Des Moines. Jan. 15.--Senate.-A
resolution providing for four police
men, three clerks in the document
room, twelve janitors, three elevator
tenders, two assistant bill clerks, one
clerk in the supply department and a
mail carrier, was adopted. Papers In
the Crawford Nolan contest case.
from Dubuque county, were ordered
ready provided for. Adjourned.
House.-Senate resolution providing
for additional employees was adopted.
Kendall of Monroe introduced a reso-
luton providing that no appropriation
measure should be considered by the
house unless Endorsed by three-fourths
vote OF the members, providing such
measure was not presented before Feb
ruary 20. 1t went over. The message
of the governor on pardons was pre-
scented to the house.
Joint Session.-The house and syn
ate met in joint convention at $3.50
D. m, and concluded the canvass of
the vote on governor and lieutenant
governor. The vote was found to be
as follows: On governor: For A. b.
Cummins, 226S02; for T. ]. Phillips,
&c
James Baxter. 3.463; for l.. H. Wei
tering. 1; total. 390,4S9. On lieuten-
227.171; for q. Z. Ferguson, 142 .5SS;
for A. b. Wray. 1905; for w. A.
Jacobs, 1891; for Perry Engle, 766;
total, 3S7,011.
Des Moines. Jan. 16.-Senate.-The
senate session this morning was de-
voted entirely to a farewell of Lieu
tenant Governor Milliman, who has
been presiding officer of that body dur
ing the last two sessions. The follow
ing resolution was adopted by rising
vote:
Resolved. That our sincere thanks
be, and the same are hereby, most
cordially rendered to Lieutenant Gov
ernor J. c. Milliman for the able. ef-
ficient and kindly manner in which he
has presided during the opening days
OF the Twenty-Ninth general assembly.
I'VE recognize that he possesses the
indispensable attributes of valuable
public officer, among which are hon
esty, ability and faithfulness.
Realizing that his duties as presi-
dent of this senate will terminate this
day, we extend to him our good wishes
for his future prosperity and happi-
ness
During consideration OF the resolu-
ton Senator Porter occupied the chair
and addresses were made by Sem
ators Hartman, Lambart. Junkin. Ball.