Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-14

this account The committee reported
that II had not had sufficient time TO
properly determine this question and
recommended the passage OF S. b. 1856,
requiring the state auditor 10 thorough
" Investigate the situation ana report
hie hndings to the state board OF ex-
amlners. no llqulanto these claims the
bin carried with II an appropriation OF
s25,0O0
Speaking To the measure Representa-
tive McCrea stated that the committee
after due consideration, had concluded
this 10 be the better way out OF the DIFF
hculty. He said the outstanding boun-
~ certificates amounted 60 about $50,
600. and nearly all OF them were held
by parties who had purchased them
nc 10 TO 80 per cent discount These
parties. he said, had purchased them
IN good faith and he believed they
should be protected. The bin passed
Edward being the only one TO oppose IT,
GOVERNOR REJECTS.
The senate notified the house that
the governor had rejected $. B. l6t by
Mckay. providing for the sale Of liquor
by consent. and that the governors
action had been sustained
AFTER THE ARMORY.
joseph introduced II. y. 2S7, providing
for the repeal OF s.. y, so appropriate
Ing the sum Of S20000 FOR a state arm
ory. I'm explanation tile author OF the
bill stated that the governor had re-
marked that the Legislature would
have to cut down the appropriations AT
least 100000. before he could consist
emily approve OF them, In this con-
nectlon he had intimated that the arm
Dry appropriation could be cut out
WOULD KILL THE GUARD,
Anderson, j. A.. expressed the con-
victlon that the proposed action would
seriously cripple the National Guard
while McCrea went farther by deelar-
ing that II meant practically the aDoll-
tion Of the state militia.
THE SCHEME FAILS.
Tolton opposed the measure, while
Cromar favored II. The motion to sus-
pend the rules and place the blu upon
It's final passage, failed and u. IS s5i
was pronounced dead.
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES.
The appropriation bill was then read
by the clerk and the following amend
ments adopted
capture and determination Of out
laws reduced from $500 TO sl,5OO.
EXtradltion OF fugitiyes from JUS
tce, reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
Clerical assistance IN secretary or
states Office, reduced from $4,000 TO
$4,000
Contingent expenses In secretary Of
states Office reduced from $4,000 10
$1,000
An effort was made TO strike out the
appropriation OF 81 600 for the recorder
OF marks and brands, but the motion
failed and the item was allowed TO
AZ i2;4O the house sauntered until 2
y. m.
APPROVED by THE GOVERNOR.
AT this afternoons session OF the
house the governor reported having APP
proved the following
II. b. l7s, providing for the publica-
tion OF bank reports.
ii. Il. ii3 relating to the reports Of
the state superintendent Of schools.
n. b. l26. relating TO salaries OF coun-
~ superlntendents,
RI il. 2Oi, making IL the duty OF the
state chemist to analy2e fruit products.
~. n. ia, relating 20 change OF venue.
II. H. 1870, relating to the sale OF mer-
ohandlse in bulk.
II. y. 40. providing for the branding
OF renovated butter and the licensing OF
manufacturers.
H. B, III, providing a penalty for
false representation as to credits or as
sets.
H. b. 22t, making cities and school
districts Jointly liable with contractors
on public works In actions brought by
sub-oontr8ctors
II y, PA, relating TO subpoenas.
H. y. 800 relating to form of plead
ings In justices courts.
MOTION FOR COMMITTEE.
McCrea moved the appointment by
the speaker of a committee OF three
90 confer with the governor relative TO
the appropriation bill. The motion wns
opposed by some, whereupOn Merrill
moved to amend by vesting the power
OF appointment In members OF the
house This preoipltated lively discus
sion, IN which II was strongly intl-
mated that the speaker, II permitted to
appoint the committee, would perhaps
discriminate against country members,
The amendment was finally tabled, car
rying the motion with It.
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