The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-18
MINERS WIN IN
FIRST SKIRM|SH
OF LEGISLATURE
Skaggs Deity Sidesteps Move
TO Gust Him and Is
Sustained
ROOseveIt'S Message TO Sparks
Assures Protection for
GOIdfieId District
Bill Creating COnstabuIary Is
Being Drawn for House
Amendments
SPECIAL DIsPAroB TO rHE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
CARSON, New, Jan. 17.-Labor
and the mine owners had their first
test of strength on the floor of the
assembly this morning and the miners
came out with flying colors. Folsom,
a member from Washoe county. in
the guise of a friendly move at
tempted to introduce a resolution ap-
proving the present Organization OF
the lower house and naming Skaggs
as speaker. The aim was to get the
measure before the house and by a
prearranged plan on the part of the
opposition amend il until the old
organization would be thrown out
and reorganization made necessary.
Sksggs saw the trap, and refused 10
recognize Folsom. He appealed from
the decision OF the chair, and when the
vote was taken skaggS was sustained
by = large majority. members hereto
fore not taking any part in the session
registering their vote in favor OF the
speaker. Perhaps a minute passed be-
fore some Of the members realized that
the first struggle between the opposing
factions had taken place and that the
friends OF the federation had triumphed.
From uncertainty II has now devel-
oped that the labormen must be con-
sidered, and before any legislation is
carried through Il IS more than likely
that the law makers viii be compelled
10 give copsideraaon TO the measure
now favored BY President Mackinnon
of the Gol6heid union. His bin was
iridiculed by the mine owners early to-
day, but tonight all is changed and a
conference is to be held
LAST CHANCE OF PEACE
II an understanding is reached at this
conference. peace may come Other
wise it IS a certainty that legislation
VIII be greatly handicapped il not
blocked entirely The legislature has
adjourned until Monday to allow the
5oint committee time TO prepare a suit
able measure.
orr with a bill providing for the ap-
pointment OF three officers under d.
rection OF the state with power TO en-
ploy as many deputies as necessary
and with fun police power to preserve
peace and make arrests wherever and
whenever occasion demands.
Governor Sparks received the follow
after both branches of the Nevada
legislature had adjourned until Mon
day morning.
White House Washington, D. c., Jan.
L. 1908.
Hon. John Sparks-In reference to
your telegram transmitting the resolu-
tion OF the legislature OF Nevada, !
authorize you TO inform the legislature
that in accordance with its request ]
VIII permit the troops to remain in
Nevada for such reasonable length as
viii give the legislature opportunity
10 organize such forces as win enable
the state authorities to perform the
police functions OF the state, assuming
OF course, there viii be all possible
expedition in forming this police force
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The action OF the president is highly
approved by the friends OF the state
administration, while several tele-
grams OF congratulations from civic
bodies throughout the state have beer
received by the governor. Members o,
the legislative body are also in receipt
Of such messages since the passage o.
the resolution.
Congressman Bartlett, who is as
sisting in the framing OF state Law
TO police the troubled district, stated
this afternoon that bill is beins
framed in the joint committee on q
state warden plan The warden is tC
be appointed by the governor and hi,
actions directed by a board Of con.
troll consisting OF the governor, attor.
ney general and secretary OF state
The warden win have the appointing
OF from 80 to 100 men, with pay at 81
per day during the time OF active serv
ice. and can be removed at any tim,
by the board. This bill is subject I.
amendment and win be introduced
with that intention
A memorial signed by PRACTICAL,
every member OF the bar in Goldfiel.
has been received by Governor Spark,
urging the appointment of Theron
stevens as additional judge for thii
district The senate was presented Will
this matter this afternoon and q mes
sage from the governor was expected
recommending this additional Judge
Upon discussion II was found that tn.
measure would meet with opposition
but that the other counties would no
object to redristicting the section. Civ
ing a new judge TO Esmeralda count.
and moving Judge Langdon to tnas en-,
Of the state. The governor will re
model his message to meet the situa
Uon