Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-01-28
COUNCIL.
Afternoon SessIon.)

opening and listening to letter from
Delegate B. s. Rodey, similar to the
letter in the House, went into execu-
tive session to consider the question OF
territorial employees. The Council was
still in executive session when the New
Mexican went to press.
THE HOUSE.
Morning Session.)
All members answered to roll call.
Prayer by the chaplain. The journal al
ter teing read in Spanish and English
was approved. The following bills were
introduced:
House Bill No. 20, by Mr.. Bowie, An
act to repeal Section 1911, Compiled
Laws of New Mexico. This section re-
lates to the sale of liquor to Indians.
Referred to committee on judiciary.
House Bill No. 80, by Mr.. Pollard, An
act to authorize the treasurer of Grant
county to pay over to the treasurer OF
Luna county certain school moneys.
Referred to committee on finance.
House Bill No. 81, by Mr.. Bowie, An
act providing for the offering Of re-
wards by the governor and serving re-
quisitions. Referred to committee on
finance.
House Bill No. 80, by Mr.. Dalies, An
set to amend Sections 2915 and 2916,
Chapter 8, Title SO, of Compiled Laws
of 1897, relating to the time of commen-
cling actions on accounts, etc. Referred
to committee on judiciary.
House Bill No. 33, by Mr.. Llewellyn,
An act to amend Sections 1, 2, 5, and
II, Of Chapter 66, of laws Of 1899, relat-
ing to jurors. Referred to judiciary
committee.
House Bill No. "a, An act to amend
Chapter xXXVIII of Session Laws OF
1901, An act to create the county Of
Luna and to readjust the boundaries Of
Grant and Dona Ana counties and fol
ether purposes, and to provide for the
leadjustment of the Indebtedness Of
Luna and Grant counties. The bill
provides for the issuing of bonds to ad-
just the Indebtedness of Luna county
to Grant and Dona Ana counties. Re-
ferred to committee on finance.
Speaker Montoya had read his ac'
acknowledgement Of the receipt Of the
communication from the Wyoming leg
islature read yesterday and in his ac'
acknowledgement expressed the hope fol-
favorable action on the statehood mem
orial by the Wyoming legislators.
Speaker Montoya also announced
that he had received the answer Of Mr.
Holland to the contest Of Mr.. McCosl
for the seat from Union county. The
answer was referred to committee OF
privileges and elections.
The House then adjourned until
Z o'clock this afternoon.
THE HOUSE.
(Afternoon SESSION.
Speaker Montoya announced the re
ceipt of letter from Delegate to Con
gress B. s. Rodey. 1t was read as fol
lows:
Hon. Nestor Montoya,
Speaker House of Representatives
Of New Mexico, Santa Fe, N. M
MY Dear Sir: Permit me by this t
sincerely thank you and the House 70
It's kind resolution on behalf Of m,
humble efforts wired to me yesterday
A few hours after I received it,
came in good play against statemen
being made by Senator Burnham. tina
only the delegate and few politician
wanted statehood. I went around an
gave 1t to Senator Quay and Senate
Hansbrough, who were sitting togeth
er, and Senator Quay sent it to tn
desk, interrupting Burnham, and ha
1t read as reply to his charge.
squelched him. Of course. You will sc
1t in the Record of the 2ad instan
when 1t arrives. u
MY best wishes to the presnt Hous
Of New Mexico, and my sincere thanh
for their efforts in wiring the state let
islaturee.
Sincerely yours,
B. s. RODEY,
Delegate in Congress from N. M.
The letter was ordered to be sprea
on the Journal.
A recess was taken to await repo
of Mr.. Baca Of the committee on Hou
employees.
Mr.. Pedro Sanchez remonstratt
against keeping the House waiting
long for a report. Considerable chat
ing ensued.
The report was then read and 1t "
moved to adopt the action taken BY !
Council and House conference co,
mittce yesterday afternoon, except th
the recompense of several OF the cler
be increased from "a to IS per day. 7
report recommended an appropriate
Of ss,s79 to pay the House employees
the hrststen days and an appropriate
Of 500 for the chief clerk to be used
the payment Of contingent expen'
such as postage.
Mr.. Vargas moved to reject the rep
making . forcible speech In the supp
Of his motion. Mr.. Fitzpatrick mo'
that the House take recess and G.
Gus be called to discuss the report.
was ruled ont Of order q Mr.. Var
hAd the hoor. Mr.. Vargas contend
tor 81. ineroaso of the number Of /