The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-08
Bill For Statewide
Prohibition introduced
Continues From First Paae)


Senator Buel Cook. of the 25th, was
present and took the oath from Harris,
Of Key West
A communication was received from
the secretary of state.
The report of Chairman Massey of
the committee on rules was received.
The report was adopted, on motion of
Senator Massey.
A message was received from the
governor.
A resolution by Massey of the 18th.
that 500 copies of the rules be printed
was adopted.
Senate resolution No. 3, by Harris
Of Key West, that much time is taken
In answering letters and inquiries
from constituents and two stenogra-
pliers be employed. Referred to COM
mittee on legislative expense.
Resolution No. f, by Miller of the
4th. Each senator to have mailing
list of not over so journals daily. Com
mittee on legislative expense.
Concurrent resolution No. I. by
Leggett of the 10th, that committee
of two senators and three representa-
tives be appointed to investigate the
Florida hospital for the insane. To
committee ON stale institutions.
Senate resolution No. ,, by Nc
CreaFy of 80, asking railway mail au-
thoritieS for special pouches of legis-
lative mail to Tallahassee. Adopted.
Concurrent resolution No. 2, by Has
ford Of 5th, committee to inspect and
inquire into conditions of the Confed-
crate home at Jacksonville with view
to ascertaining if the appropriation is
sufficient to make comfortable. To
committee on pensions.
Concurrent resolution No. 3, that
committee be appointed to investigate
the Everglades drainage work at Lau-
derdale and progress on East Coast
canal from St Augustine to the st.
Johns. Referred.
Resolution No. s. by Henderson of
Sth, $50 copies of Journal, instead of
500, saving $500 annually, be print
ed. To committee on public printing,
4 communication from the governor
conveying his biennial report was
read.
BEARD WANTED 1T TABLED.
Beard asked that that part OF mes
sage asking that LincOln's birthday be
made a holiday be tabled.
Harris of Key West, held that such
action would be a reflection on the
chief executive of the state, and asked
to refer it to a committee.
This suggestion to make a holt
day" said Beard, Il regard as a re-
Election on the COnfederates who wore
the gray. I hold it a reflection on
every man who ever wore the gray
and / hope the senate of the state of
Florida will not consider such a sug-
gestion."
Massey of the 18th, wanted TO refer
il, though he said he would vote
against such a bill if it came up.
Buchanan regarded the objection, if
accepted by the senate, TO be a re-
lection on the executive.
Cone Of Lake City, said he would
vote against the bill, but wanted the
entire message spread on the min
utes
Broome of Quincy, objected to the
opening sentence, The three greatest
men in American history are Wash
ngton, Lee and Lincoln"
Il consider this a slap at StOnewall
Jackson and jefferson Davis" APP
Dlausc.
Miller of the 1st, took the same
view. but wanted it sent on TO the
proper committee Dayton of Dade
City, objected to Shaping the govern |
OF in the face by tabling it,
Boards motion was tabled by vote
Of % to ,.
INDIAN WAR CLAIMS.
The message of the governor, trans |
hitting a report of Indian War Claims /
and one on Alderman |
Carleton Indian war claim was re- |
ceived and spread on the minutes.
The message of the secretary of |
state bearing veto of Governor Brow /
ard on the public printing bill, was |
to the committee on public /
printing.
President Hudson announced that |
ne had a message from the governor ]
20 be taken up later in executive ses- :
sion.
Senate resolution No >, by Harris, /
or two stenographers for the senate, /
vas brought up. FlOuTnoy approved. /
3roOme objected. Harris has always 4
stood for economy, but under new
rules he held that stengrOphers should /
% employed, as they are really /
needed and that it would be an encOn-
my of time West of Mariana, also /
objected. Zim of St Augustine, moved 1
Indefinite postponement- Lost by /
7Ote Of II TO Is.
Committees Reduced.
The new rules provide thiTty-twO 4
instead OF thirty seven committee The
judiciary committee is divided into .
wo separate and independent divis- I
ms TO facilitate public business. All 4
,lerkships must be passed on by the /
committee on legislative expenses and .
his viii cut out the soft snaps.
MANY RESOLUTIONS WE'RE
PASSED BY THE HOUSE.
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