The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-28

Columbus stone against that from
Bedford. and in addition he said he
would allow the state to take out the
stone If IL desired. and allow him 10
per cent on the cost.
There were - ahsentees in the SEN
ate and house at noon today, when the
extraordinary session of the legisla
ture convened. Ten of these absentees
We're in the senate and ~ in the house
1t did not take long after the gavels
fell i'm each body to get down To busi-
ness. The usual notification commit
tees We're appointed, and shortly after
they had reported the joint session was
held and the message of the governor
read. The senate, which will have
nothing TO do until it gets some bust
ness from the house. adjourned until
tomorrow Immediately after the joint
session had dissolved.
In the house, Speaker Mcdowell
named committee consisting of
crntehfield of Rasalii, Cluston of Cas-
eade, Norton of Silver Bow. Warren of
Jefferson, uNenhouse of Gallatin,
Woody Of Missoula. Shoemaker of
Lewis and Clark. Eliei of Beaverhead,
Hutchinson of Eiathead Connolly of
Yellowstone and Thompson of Fergus
on the message of the governor.
Governors Message.
To the Eleventh legislative assembly
in extraordinary session:
You have been convened in extra
ordinary session. in accordance with
the request of large majority of
the members of this assembly, for
the purposes stated in the call, as fol-
lows:
+Ffrst-fo consider and. If found
desirable, IL appropriate such addi-
tionaf sum as may be necessary to
permit the purchase of materials of
every kind or character produced or
manufactured in Montana that may be
used III the construction of the eapftol
additions. and 10 make any amend
ments IL the act authorizing the con-
struction of said additions the legisla-
tive assembly in its wisdom may deem
advisable.
'Seeond-To make an appropriation
for the support of the publicity de- |
partment and for advertising the re- |
sources of the state for the fiscal |
year 1910"
You have heretofore committed to /
the state board of examiners the duty |
~ building the additions Ia the cap
tol. The board is now performing
that duty, With every act nf the
board So far performed. and with ey-
cry arrangement so far made for the |
construction nf the wings. | have at all |
times been in absolute accord. You |
have not convened an account Of any |
dissatisfaction on my part with any
thing that has been done. ar with any
thing that has been arranged for by
the board
The enactment ~ the Law authoriz-
ing the construction .uf the wings. any
amendment that may he deemed neces-
safs Ia be made thereto. the providing
Of funds to pay the cost of eanstruc-t
ton. and any and all regulations rela-
tive In the amount that may he paid
for labor ar materials. are purely leg
islatIve functions.
have been constrained Ia grant
your request and sfve you opnortun-
tty II assemble and exercise Your hest
Judgment. rather than to deny Your
petition and thereby arrogate To- N.Y.
self legislative prerugative.
Full Authority.
Full authority has been given ysu
IN the call II enact amendments. pro-
vide additional funds. select materials,
and make or change any regulations
that in your judgment may seem ad-
visahla-
The report of the board of examin-
erS, showing what has been done and
Continued on Page Three.)