Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-02-07
cLrGG WAS ABSENT.

When Fl. b. II, on surety corporations.
by Ciegg, came up tor consideration,
the autnor OF the bill was absent from
the house. Mr.. Critchlow arose 10 OPP
pose the bill, and Thompson suggested
that 1t would be only fair to deter dis
cussion until its author should be pres
ent. The question arose as 10 Wheth-
er Clegg was absent under excuse or
not The speaker thought he had
asked to be excused. A motion was
made that messenger be sent after
Clegg, but Marks opposed this, having
n similar experience on his own ac-
count In mind. The messenger was
dispatched for MIR. Clegg, however, ana
upon his arrival consideration of the
bill was proceeded with Critchlow
moved TO strike out the enacting clause.
Tolton favored the motion. Speaker
Joseph called Thompson to the chalr,
and took the floor against the measure.
Clegg strove heroically to save MS pm,
but the pressure was too strong, ana
IL went down on rising vote, the mo
ton TO strike out the enactlng clause
having carried.
The hin proposed to make it uslaw-
full for any employer TO require any
employe to take out bonds for the
faithful performance of duty in any
surety company doing business IN tnis
state but not having complied with the
laws OF the state.
Deans house bill met with the same
fate The bill provided that in cases
where estray cattle were known to De-
long to the poundkeeper In any pre-
clnct, the trespassing cattle should be
driven TO the pound in the next pre-
cinct. Thompson IN opposing the meas
ure said that down in MillArd county IL
would be necessary TO drive such cat
tie in some Instances a distance of %
miles in order to get them to the next
precinct.
Several members opposed the bill on
the same grounds, and 1t was defeated
by a vote of % TO Is,
II. b. "A, by Nephi Jensen, on special
taxation, was made the special order
for Monday at p. III.
The committee on claims had agreed
to report favorably on Robinson's house
bill ., for the remuneration of Lafay-
ette Chichester for meritorious services
in behalf OF the state, but the amount
had been reduced from $500 to $4,000
by the committee Robinson yesterday
asked permission TO withdraw the
measure, which was granted.
4 conmunica ton from the governor
was read, relating TO the joint memo-
rial to be presented to Congress favor
ing the preservation of the Salton sea.
and asking that the Colorado river be
not interfered with.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
The following bills We're introduced:
H. B. 120. by Dean, defining powers of
county commissioners as to highways;
appointing county road commissioner,
defining his duties. Highways and
bridges.
II. e. III, by Westphal, establishing
a standard system of construction OF
public roads in the state of Utah and
the various counties thereof. High
ways and bridges,
II. B. i2a, by Richards. rotating 10 tha
duties of county superintendent. Edu
cation and art.
II. b. 1913. by Richards, preventing
the use OF state and county school funds
for other purposes than payment OF
teachers. Judiciary.
II. B. 1874, by Richards. providing for
the placing of witnesses under bonds
and securing their testimony. Judicial
ry.
III. 3. 1875, by Dyreng, providing for
medal of honor for each of the Indian
war veterans for actual service In sup
pressing Indian hostilities In Utah dur
ing the years 1850 TO 1872, inclusive.
a APPROXIMATIONS.