The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-07
Kronck Introduces Resolution in
House to Change Seat of Gov
ernment to st. Louis.
BROOKS ENTERS LOBBY LIST.
Jefferson City Pastor Spends the
Day Trying to Influence Leg
islators Against the Pro
posed Removal.
BY A STAFF coRRFspoSDENr.

| BY STAFF coRRFsPoNDENr.
| Jefferson City. Mo-, Feb. 6-Both the
Senate and House adjourned this afternoon
! until Monday afternoon, without floating
the capital down the Missouri River to
St. Louis-all of which was satisfactory to
the people of Jefferson City.
Fearing that something affecting capi-
tai removal might come UP for considera-
| tion. citizens filled the galleries and cor
rdors of the House curing most Of the
day.
| Kronck of ST. Louis startled them when
| he introduced joint and concurrent reso-
luton providing for the removal OF the cap
| ital from Jefferson City to st. Louis. but
it could only go to first reading
The Golden resolution. now before the
| House. was not reached. 1t provides that
! the Committee on Joint and Concurrent
| Resolutions shall prepare an amendment
for capital removal.
| The Reverend Mr.. Brooks spent the day
about the House trying to influence legis-
lators against removal. Opponents Of the
| parson have been trying to throw the b.ame
upon him for the present agitation. and in
order to show his good faith, he is using
| his best endeavor to show that he does
| wish the people of the city TO drive tho
gamblers out, but does not wish to change
! the location Of the capital.
| The Jefferson City Tribune this morning
! in an editorial asked the people to enforce
| the laws and removal discussion would
| stop. The Cole County Democrat suggests
| that II the visitors are fed better there
will be less trouble
HURTING THE TOWN"
"Since this agitation has begun said one
| resident, property cannot be sold. Nobody
wants to buy. 1t Is hurting the town.
Hotelkeepers are spending a large portion
of their time abusing Senator Heather Of
| Marion, who said in the Senate that it was
rabbit for breakfast, rabbit for dinner.
rabbit for supper-nothing but rabbit-in
| Jefferson City" He laughs and says it's
| true.
This evening he received an express
package from Hannibal. It contained a
| skinned rabbit, garnished ready for the
cook. On the top was a letter which said
l in part:
| Friend Clary-Admlring the stand you
have taken. / send you this national bird
| from this locality. Have him cooked in
| all styles, let all taste, then let all know
that Hannibal. Marion County, is an appli-
cant for the State capital.
! your COueaSueS tnAt, Whu6 MS
| cheeks have been kissed by the sweet fra
| GRANGE from the corn blossoms for years
past, he still retains his tender qualities.
I'VE very submissively submit this naked
| bird for choice taste and trust that his
spirit will hear commendation from the
| lips of the Legislatures. Yours truly.
"A COMMITTEE IN FAVOR OF CAPT.
| tai REMOVAL"
Little was done by the General Assembly
| to-day. Both branches adjourned until Mon
day afternoon. The House passed prelim-
| mary appropriation bills. Routine matters
/ were disposed of in the Senate.
Tomorrow morning the legislators will go
! to Columbia to be the guests Of the town. A
| special train will leave Jefferson City at $50
| a.. m, arriving at Columbia shortly after 10
| o'clock. The return trip will be late in the
| afternoon. Lunch will be served at the
| State University. and the guests will be
| driven over the town.
After Mr.. kruncks s capital-removal meas
ure had been read at length he moved that
| it be acted upon forthwith.
Mr.. Oliver of Cape Girardeau moved that
I 1t be referred to the Committee on Consti-
| tutional Amendments.
Mr.. Huck of Ste. Genevieve made the
point Of order that as the measure was
| joint and concurrent resolution, It should
| take the course of a bill.
The Speaker held the point Of order we'll
| taken. which cut of all further proceedings.
Under this rule. after the resolution has
been read a second time 1t will go to the
Committee on Constitutional Amendments,
and there be treated as a bill
Following is the resolution:
Be IT resolved by the House Of Representative,
the Senate concurring therein. follows:
At the general election to be held on the Tues-
day next following the first Monday in November
| 1904. an amendment to the Constitution Of Mis-
souri, shall be submitted to the qualified voters
Of the State In the following words:
The seat of government shall be moved from
the City of Jefferson and located at st. Louis;
provided the city of st. Louis shall grant and
devote to the State twenty acres Of land for q
site, which shall be approved and accepted by
the commission consisting OF the Governor, Sec
retary OF State. Auditor. Treasurer and Attorney
General.
Provided further the city Of St. Louis shall
donate to the State s. 1000. may deposit with
the Governor sufficient securities or obligations
to guarantee the payment of the same. Plans
and location Of Capitol. Armory. Executive Man
sion and Supreme Court building shall be ap-
proved by said commission. and when completed
and ready for occupancy the public records and
personal property Of the State shall be removed
| to such public buildings, and St. Louis shall
thereupon become the permanent seat Of govern
ment.
The city OF ST. Louis may vote issue Of
| five twenty nontaxable 3-per-cent bonds. not to
! exceed in amount s. 100000. and such bonds may
| be ordered issued by a majority OF those voting
at special election called for that purpose by
| the County Court and conducted generally II:
the manner provided by law for the issuing of
bonds for the erection Of said courthouses. Said
! city bonds shall be given to the State for the
| purpose of assisting in paying for the erection
| OF the buildings provided for herein. The COM
mission hereby constituted shall have full power
| by a majority vote to carry out the provisions
| and intent of this amendment, and such new pub
| lie buildings shall be completed near as may
be possible or before the first day Of No
vember. 1907, unless such commission. for good
| cause, grant further time.
IS REPORTED FAvORABLY.
Private Corporations Committee Adds
Amendment to CO-Insurance Bills.
| BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
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