Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
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In some form, this afternoon. l do not
wish by any means to pose as one who
wishes to cut Oft any Senator or Rep
resentative from introducing any mer-
itorious matter; but this rule has been
passed and notice has been fully given
it is true as the Senator has said that
it has been the custom to extend the
time In the paft; but those here who
We're present at the last session will
recollect that the rule was adhered to.
and that Introduction of special legis-
lation after that date was resisted. I,
seems to me, if the rules are to amount
to anything ard we are to have any
limit in this matter, the motion of the
Senator from Androscogg1n should pre-
vail.
Tho vote being taken upon the mo-
ton OF Senator Osgood of Androscog-
SIN, that the Senate non-conCur With
the House in the passage of the order.
Is Senators voted in the affirmative
and in the negative. SO the motion
prevailed.
Subsequently, on motion by Mr..
Milliken of Arocstook, the Senate re-
considered the vote whereby 1t nom
passage of the foregoing order
Mr.. MILLIKEN or Aroostook. Mr.
President, l now move the adoption OF
the following amendment to the or
der, namely: BY striking out the words
TUESDAY, February 23' and substitute
ing the words Thursday, February
u.s."
In regard to that amendment I will
say this: 1t has come to my attention
that there are a number of important
matters, which would come under the
head Of private and special legislation,
which members of the other branch
desire to Introduce and which they feel
they cannot get into the box this after
noon. ! feel that in one sense there IS
no reason for the extension of the or
deg after its advertisement but for
some reason it has been supposed that
the order would be extended; and III
the interest of fairness to all concern
ed l have offered this amendment
which extends the order until Thurs
day, understanding as I do, that all
private and special legislation must be
in the box by Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock; and 1 want to give notice now
to he amended is passed, I shall OBJ
ject, and l hope other Senators will
object. to the introduction of any spe-
cial legislation after that time
Mr.. OSGOOD of Androscoggin: Mr..
President, l made the original motion
this morning, and after the eXplana-
ton offered just now by the Senator
from Alcostook l very heartily accent
it.
Mr.. HASTINGS of oxford: Mr.. Pres
iGent. there has been some misunder-
standing that the Secretary OF the
Senate will not have time to get this
notice to the people if this amend
mcnt is made, because OF the fact that
the amendment will have to go before,
the House to be acted upon tomorrow,
which would be the 18th, so that no
tice could not be gotten INTO the paper
before the 18th. I am very sure the
Senator from .Aroostook is always dis
posed TO be fair, and I am; but it
does not seem that this is quite late
enough. 1t seems to me it ought to be
extended to Monday or the first of the
week. | have not any bills going in
Mr. M1LLIKEN: Mr.. President, I
will say that the other branch, in my
judgment. is keen enough about the
matter SO that they will be glad to
vote upon it today; and the date.
Thursday, was decided upon, after con-
sultation, as satisfactory to them. No
notice is required to the Public because
the Representatives in the various ca
SOS know what these matters are, but
simply have not been able to put them
into shape.
Mr.. HASTINGS: Mr. President, I
have no personal objection; but 1 de
sire to call the attention of the Chair
to the fact, as stated by the Secretary.
The question being put, upon the mo-
lion of Mr.. Mlliken of Aroostook, the
amendment was adopted; and the or
de- as amended was passed.
Bill. AN Act to incorporate the
Brunswick Power Company" CAME
from the House, by that branch re-
fcrrcd to the Committee on Legal AT
fairs. On motion by Mr.. Wheeler Of
Cumberland the bill was tabled for
printing, pending reference.
The following bills. petitions and re-
solves were presented and referred.
judiciary.
BY Mr.. Hastings of oxford: Resolu-
tions of the oxford County Pomona
Grange in favor of an amendment to
Constitution giving women the right of
suffrage.
BY Mr.. Baxter of Cumberland: Bill,
An Act authorizing the County Com
misSiOncrs of Cumberland County to
create a sinking fund
BY Mr.. Knowlton of Piscatapuis:
Bill. An Act to incorporate the Bar
rows Falls Light & Power Company.
By Mr.. Baxter of Cumberland: Bill,
An act to incorporate the South Port
land Railway and Terminal Company.
BY Mr. Mullen of Penobscot: Bill, An
Act to amend Section of Chapter 63
of the Private and Special Laws of
1868, relating to the issue of bonds by
the Bodwell Water Power Company.
BY Mr.. Macomber of Kennebec: Bill,
An Act to amend the charter of the
City of Augusta. with reference to the
Augusta Municipal Court.
BY Mr.. Looney of Cumberland: Bill,
An Act regulating annulment of mar
riage and divorce. On motion by the
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