The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-28

ed somewhere, and that as long as the
people Of Crookston wanted post, he
saw no reason why they should Tot nave
one.
Senator stockwell took the floor in op-
position to the measure, contending that
no community could wish to have "a
pestlence dragged into it's midst" The
motion to reconsider was lost by large
majority
Senator Stockwen presented a cesolu-
ton calling upon the president to en-
force the treaty of 1871 between Great
Britain and the United States, in regard
to the use of American ports for the
shipping of horses and mules to South
Africa by the agent of the English army.
senator Sheehan gave notice of debate
and the resolution went over. It. was as
follows:
Whereas The treaty of Washington,
concluded between Great Britain and the
force, and,
Whereas, Under the terms of this treaty,
either party thereof, is not to permit or
suffer either belligerent to make use of its
ports or waters as a base of naval opera
tons against the other, or for the pur-
pose OF the renewal or augmentation of
mlitary supplies or arms or the recruit
ment Of men; and
Whereas, This treaty is being constantly
violated by the United States in permit
ting horses and mules to be shipped from
ltS ports by the agents of the English
army TO be used in the war of England
against the South African republic, thus
aiding and abetting England in her unholy
war OF conquest of the Boer republic
Therefore, be it resolved by the senate.
tne mouse concurring, That we call upon
the chief executive of this nation TO en-
and in spirit
The resolution went over under notice
of debate given by Senator Sheehan
Real Work of the Senate.
There were three bills passed yester-
day and five new ones introduced. Sen
ator Grindeland's measure legalizing de
facto village corporations was passed
as was Senator McKusiek's bill appro-
priating $400 for the construction of a
bridge of Pokegama creek, in Pine coun-
ty, and Senator Dalys measure to legal
lze the direct conveyances from husband
to wife
Three house measures also received the
approval of the senate. They were Al
ley's bill, giving legal effect to the GER
tilted copies Of ordinances of Buffalo
the originals of which were burned. Lar.
son, permitting villages to bond for the
purpose of paying their Indebtedness:
and the Minneapolis bill which prohibits
the catching of fish in Lake Minnetonka
for market purposes.
Senator StOckwelI introduced a resoIu-
ton increasing the salary of Walter Nc
Coy, janitor and watchman in the SEN
ate chamber, and Walter Woodfork
who has charge of the lieutenant gov
ernor's room, from SO to $5 per day. Sen
ator Horton asked for the appointment
OF H. w. Alton as assistant enrolling
clerk, at a salary of IS a day. Both res
olutions were referred to the committee
on legislative expenses.
Senator Daily introduced a bill which
provides for the taxation Of grain in eIe-
vatorS, and provides that the elevator
men may retain a sufficient quantity of
grain to pay the taxes when the owner
has residence outside of the state or
is unknown. Senator Halvorsen introduce
ed measure which requires bank Off
cials to furnish a statement Of deposits
to the bank examiner and also to the
county auditor. This was embodied in
the tax code and was opposed in the
house.
Senator Everett introduced bill
amending the present law which makes
desertion and non-support of wife
felony. He wants the offense to be made
misdemeanor. as the Ramsey county
courts have decided that a wife may
not testify against her husband when
the offense alleged is a felony.
Senator Sheehan introduced a bill which
places telegraph and telephone COM
panies on the same basis as railroads
as far as the issuing of bonds is con-
cerned and giving Of mortgage and trust
deeds.
The senate judiciary committee met
Immediately after the adjournment of the
senate yesterday morning. It will today
recommend the favorable consideration Of
the house resolution approving Senator
Hoar's bill defining the word conspiracy
and restricting the use of Restraining
orders and injunctions." 1t will also
propose an amendment to the dairy and
food BILL providing that the fines collect
ed for the infringement of the act shall
be turned over to the school fund of
the county in which the case originated
New Senate Bills.
The following are the new senate bills
introduced Yesterday:
S. F. 20, Daly-Providing for the testing