The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-08
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield, III. May THE Chicago Trac-
ton question ran Governor Yates into a
corner to-day.
Between the tnportunities OF the Chicago
people for his signature to the Mueller bill
and the demand from Lnrimer and Human
! that he veto the measure, the Governor was
IN uncomfortable quarters, and he COM
menced 10 look about for relief
The first thing that occurred to the Cow
eruor as q way out OF the difficulty was 10
disapprove Of the so-cAlled doubtful sec
tons OF the bills and PUT upon the Legts-
lature the responsibility OF amending the
measure In order 70 do this it was neces-
sary TO ask the Assembly to remain n
Springfield for a time
Accordingly the Governor addressed a let
ter to the House and the Senate leaders ask
ing them TO use their influence 10 postpone
final adjournment Until a date not later
than the 14th. In this letter the executive
said:
y make this request because I understand
that the General Assembly is contemplating
an adjournment at some hour tonight. and
among the sixty bills which have already
reached my desk there are a number which
It may not be possible for NE TO xamine
8uo dEH1OFc VI o2coFPhS'-
? et your adjournment.
One CT more OF these bills I may posi-
bly, desire to return TO the General Assem-
bly, without my approval. IN order that the
General Assembly may have the oppor-
sunity Of passing the bills over MY veto, or
at correcting the same
ct wish 20 avoid the expense Of a special
ssssacn, but Il adjournment is insisted upon
to-day guch a session. with its attendant
expense. may be necessary"
When I. became known that the Governor
desired to prulons the session there was a
reneral protest against any such action. Al
most all Of the members had their be-
lonstnrs packed and were ready TO get out
OF town
Some Of them had business at home. made
In contemplation OF final adjournment to-
night. some had planned VACATIONS TO dis
rant points and had their railroad passes
and sleeping car reservations IN their pock-
cts. EFery mothers son Of them had pre-
pared to leave On the night and early
The Governor was not slow IN learning
that to hold the Assembly In Springfield Al.
sSther day would pc a dlI5aiSif ni. t9 IS n ano ne ne
emergency confronting him
He decided to submit the Mueller bill TO
Attorney General Hamlin. asktn, him foT
feet OF the portions OF the rl in contGo-
versy-
Is CALLS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL.
This letter was addressed to the Attor-
ney General and a request was made for a
reply by noon If the Attorney General found
1T possible TO give it in that time
Attorney General Eanliu went 70 Work
Non the bill as soon as he received the letter.
and he spent the remainder OF the day going
rs ever the measure and consulting the an-
60 thorities in the State law nhraTE.
The Attorney Generals opinion was
handed to the Governor tonight It quotes
the Governors request for mis- opinion OF
the legal effect and operation OF the act"
and says. The legal effect and operation OF
~ this act include the question Of It's policy
and wisdom, and these are matters for de
M termination by the Legislature that franei
this law and the chief executive who is
zrf ans and is not a question OF mere legal
Il and constitutional construction the latter Is
e the only question coming within The prey
The Attorney General then takes up the
bill at length ans discusses from a cousti-
tutional standpoint. He closes his opinion
az, II express no opinion as to the wisdom o:
&C the passage Of this act but when It is CON
Missions Of the statute row In force govern
ing etret railways which provisions ara
sGi law. I am Of the opinion that no serious
objection can be. successfully urged against
II is reported tina. the Governor has g
message. vetcing the bill already prepared
and ready to sign
It IS believed that his purpose IN asking
Attorney General Hamlin for an opinion
was to ascertain whether he agreed with
him In relation to certain legal objections
he intends to urge TO the bill Friends OF
the Attorney General. however. think the
VIZ Governor was attempting TO drag Hamlil
IN into the trap In which he finds himself.
- His request for an opinion was not de-
ltvered to Hamlin until Il o'clock and he
asked that the legal review Of the intricate
and lengthy statute be given within an
hour.
SENATE HoNoRs CULLoM.
The opening of the session Of che Sen.
e ate this morning was marked by a demon
= seration OF respect to Senator Culom- Tn
veteran statesman entered the chamber
during the reading Of the journal and as he
passed down the aisle the Senators arose
fnstinctyeIy and remained standing until nc
4 had taken a seat
EarIy IN the session the Cook County Sen.
sfators made a favorable report on the ls'
the Justices sent TO the Senate by the
Governor yesterday. and the nominations
we're confirmed.
Senator Parker's resolution requiring the