The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Bill for a Constitutional Convention
introduced by Rep. Sherman
Smith of Hennepin.
MIR. Jacobson Favors 1.-THE House
Asks Tax Commissioners to
Attend Hearings.

1t as it stands. We should not dodge thu
issue. We should not evade the RESPONSE
hility. We should not rut ourselves un-
der the advice of the commission, but
stand for ourselves"
mission at this time, but he could see
no harm in inviting the individuals who
composed it to attend the hearing. Tha
house had a right OF hear them.
I'VE hear a good deal about leadership
in this house." he said. "that Mr.. Jacob.
son is the leader of the friends of this
ILL, and Mr.. Laybourn is leading the OPP
position. I want to say for myself that
I recognize no leader. l have not ex-
pressed my views on this bill. I recog-
niZe no leadership, and allow no one to
form my opinions for me-
Mr.. Smith did not favor asking the ats
tendance of the commission, it 1t was pro-
posed to pay them anything.
Mr.. Larson said: 81 am surprised that
any one should oppose this resolution.
1t does not contemplate any pay. These
gentlemen have volunteered their sefy-
ices We should have the benefit of their
experience. I want to see this tax bill
passed. In some form, and We need all
the help we can get"
Mr.. jacobson said he was surprised at
the arguments used by Mr.. Laybourn.
1.-The report of the commission" ha
said, sis the harsh language of the law.
Much of the opposition is based on mis-
representation. The sections most COM
planned of are the same as the old law.
1.-The gentleman from st. Louis the
other day pleaded for full hearing. He
is willing to sit here day after day and
listen to objections, but he does not want
to hear from these gentlemen who
Trained the bill. These gentlemen will
not ask you for a cent, but they will not
appear without an initiation, and I am
ashamed of the gentleman from st. Louis,
for the position he has taken here. this
morning, and the slurs he has cast upon
the gentlemen of the tax commission. The
gentleman is not afraid of spending the
| money, he is afraid we might get some
real light upon this subject. I, for one,
! would be very glad to hear from the menu
bers of the tax commission, if the gentle
man from st. Louis will permit
Mr.. Dunn said he had advocated the bill
taking its regular course, in order to hear
all interests. Ordinarily, all interested
should appear without invitation" he said
"bpt these gentlemen are placed in pc
GUITAR position. I for one want them to
appear, and want especially to ask them
some question about the constitutional
amendments. I am very sorry to sec
feeling crop out at this stage. Wes can
not get at this thing by firing of sky
| rockets. I hope this squabbling will
cease" 9
Mr.. Wallace said: Speaking for the
tax commission I want to say that they
we'll realize that their labors as commits
sion are over. and no suggestion of cons
pensation will come from them"
Mr.. Dobbin wanted to have the commis-
sion present. He did not understand many
| things in the tax bill, and wanted an op-
portunity to ask questions and get light.
He wanted to ask them if it would not
| be better policy to pass the constitutional
~, aud to nyn1 @1f4 v11SI "a
the bill.
Mr.. Laybourn disclaimed any intentions
| to pass as leader Of the interests OPP
| posed to the bill. He was willing to
hear from the tax commission and any
| other person in favor of the bill.
! AMr. Roberts offered an amendment to
the resolution, inserting the names Of the
commissioners, and it was accepted by tho
aut hor
| The Invitation Extended. ;.
The resolution then passed in the fol-
lowing form, viva voce:
Whereas, in his message, the governor has
advised the legislature that the tax commits
sion, if desired, will at all times during the
session be ready and willing to report to
our call and give whatever assistance and
information we may require, therefore, be it
! Resolved, That the clerk Of the house BIZ
instructed to invite Hon. Gideon s. Ives Hon.
Henry W. Childs and Hon. w. ]. Hahn, tha
members of the tax commission, to be pres<
| ent at the public hearings which are daily
being held by the tax committee for the
purpose Of giving the committee and meml
bers information concerning the proposed tar
! CODE
To Make OilinE Ice Illegal.
| Mr.. Smith, of Hennepin, also intro.
duced his bill making it misdemeanor
to oil ice and it was referred to the
| steering committee, which is still to be
| S-&@ C,,@- 49,. ~
| Is a sudden change of sentiment among
members and they all want to get on this
committee.
S. Z. 4, a memorial to congress asking
| for the passage of the pending bill in
congress by which the state will receiva
| $495, 900 in back claims from the United
States. passed under suspension of the
| rules.
Mr.. Plowman. pcpu!ist, of Otter Tail,
has requested an opportunity to address
! the committee Monday afternoon from
the standpoint of the farmer, and others
may be heard on that day. Tuesday a
delegation of country bankers will APP
lpear. Later on, State Auditor Dunn will
address the committee.
One Objector Heard.
On adjournment of the house, the tax
committee met for hearing directors to
! the bill The only one to present HIM
Sell WAS SOuALy <1OOAIO1 ~. SpcHcA, TX
/ Roseau. He asked that the section linn
iting the bonded Indebtedness of counties
1 be changed, making the minimum limit of
/ valuation coming under the 5 per cent rule
! 81, 900, 900 instead Of $1,000, 900 as at pres-
4 emit.
The committee then adjourned until q
4 p. M, Monday, when any who appear will
be heard. The members of the tax COM
mission will probably attend this session.
1 unn~o HfIIa
Two bills were introduced this morning,
/ as follows:
q H. F. II, Smith-To prevent persons from
Il scattering unwholesome substance on ice or
waters in this state, and making is misde-
lmeanor Referred to committee on reception
Il Of bills.
II p u. smith-Providing for calling 9