Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-03-25
SENATE MAJORITY
TABLES MESSAGE
DO NOT TAKE KINDLY TO HAIR.
MONS DENuNclATloN OF
LOBBY METHODS.
WHAT THE GOVERNOR WANTED
States Executive Recommended the
Passage Of a Bill Requiring All
Lobbyists to Register and
Take Out License.

Columbus, O.-By a strict party
vote the Republican majority in
the Ohio senate tabled Gov. Harmon's
message. 1t was the answer of the
senate majority to the sharp anti
lobby message of the governor sub
mitted to both branches of the assem-
bly, at the opening of the afternoon
session. The reading of the message,
ordinarily received the moment it is
presented, was delayed until just be-
fore adjournment. On motion of SEN
ator Frank Patterson of Ashland
county the message was then sent to
the table to remain without any con-
sideration or other mark of respect.
The message was read the moment
it was presented in the house and
then, on motion of Representative Err
vim, Republican floor leader, was re-
ferred to the house as committee
of the whole This is the customary
procedure. Following is the govern
or's message:
The making of laws is the most impor-
tant function of the government and it's
exercise should he marked by delibera-
tion to insure wisdom and decorum to
command respect.
These essentials of proper legislation
need safeguarding II reports, apparently
authentic and uncontradicted, be true of
occurrences at the present and former
sessions.
Every citizen has n right to appear on
his own behalf before the depart rtment
which construes the laws after they are
enacted. but II he wishes to employ
others to represent him he is required to
Thn hon tttn 1oN lnn
carefully examined as to character and
fitness and been approved as proper per
sons to be allowed to present facts and
arguments.
So every citizen has the right person
ally to present to YOU facts or arguments
on any matter of public or private con-
cern. but If he wishes to employ others
to do this for him, their fitness and
worthiness should be first assured.
Surely this is as important in the work
of legislation as in that of judicature,
not only to secure reliable information
and honest suggestions, but also to guard
| against trickery and other forms OF
wrongdoing
Then, too. one is punished who in any
way disturbs the proceedings of the
tribunals which deal with the laws when
passed
or their members go unprotected? Is 1t
any less an offense against people con-
ducting government for themselves to get
or keep one of their representatives from
| the chamber in order to prevent him
| from taking part in the proceedings than
| II is to do the same with n judge, juror
or witness?
New York, Missouri and other states
have dealt with this subject in n way
which l am told has proved satisfac actory,
and | recommend that now, while general
interest is alive on the subject. Ohio pro-
tect the makers of its laws from indig-
nifty, scandal and the risk of hasty or
improper action.
The details needed for such a law will
| more readily present themselves to your
| minds than to mine. because you have
observed the wrong to be remedied al
| closer range.
l think, however, members should be
| protected at all times and places from
approach by paid agents who have moi
| been duly licensed and registered. And
| provision should be made for revocation
of license in. case of misconduct