The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-26
COLORADO
LEGISLATIVE

Governor vetoss Raee-Traek Bill.
Those who opposed the passage OF
the Cornforth Race Track bill. which
was vetoed by Governor Shafroth, are
approving the stand taken by the
States chief executive in preventing
a bill becoming law which would L.
cense horse-racing. poolselling and
prixe-fighting in Colorado. Several
societies and ministerial associations
have adopted resolutions upholdine
the governors action.
"Legislate In haste and repent at
leisure" is a phrase that fits exactly
the case of the members of the House
Of Representatives who damned
through with scarcely and considera.
sion a coal mine inspection bill. The
oil contained over sixty printed pages.
Over 100 amendments. prepared by
the committee on mining, were adopt
ed as a whole. Some few members
protested against such reckless haste
In dealing with an important measure.
especially since some of the amend.
ments appeared very much like 'tok.
ers." Warnings were UNDECIDED, and
the members Of the committee insisted
that the bill should go through Just as
It was presented to the House. Now
It has been discovered that there is a
provision in the bill. one Of the more
than 100 amendments adopted. that
makes 1t an unconstitutional measure.
and an effort to amend 1t will be
made. AS 1t has already passed on
second reading 1t will require a unan-
imous vote to procure amendment.
The bank guaranty bill. now known
as the Gove-Mccue act. passed the
Senate on third reading after Senator
John H. Crowley had refused to give
consent to the insertion Of an amend
ment by Senator Cove. the object OF
which was to hold all deposits intact
by providing for the purchase Of guar
anty securities either by assessment
on the stockholders or with the earn
ings.
This measure. stripped Of all the
semblancs either to the Oklahoma OF
Texas plans of bank guaranty which II
had when originally introduced by Sen
ator Crowley, will be sent to the
House. where an effort will be made
to incorporate the Cove amendment
Crowley, however, Is obdurate in his
refusal to consent to any but the com
bined plan Of mutual guaranty and
bond security.
In a message to the Senate Gov.
Shafroth. at the request OF Eugene
Grub. withdrew Grubb's name from
the consideration Of the Senate as an
appointee to the State Board OF Agri-
culture.
With scarcely a ripple Of comment.
the Senate passed the mine drainage
bill on second reading after the adop-
ton OF several amendments presented
by the author Of the measure. Senator
L. A. Van Tilborg OF Teller county.
Senator Casaday introduced resolu-
ton which is now pending on final
passage in the Senate, memorializing
Congress to appropriate $4,000 Tor
the determination of the alfalfa leaf
weevil bug. which threatens to invade
100000 acres of alfalfa lands in this
state and to devastate a crop valued
annually at more than $3.50. 600. 900.
ct shall be unlawful for any per.
son. firm or corporation in this state
to sell or give away. or offer to sell or
give away. or have In their possession.
or in or about their premises for the
purposes of selling or giving away or
to make or manufacture, or attempt
In making or manufacture. for the
purpose Of selling or giving away. any
cigarette or cigarettes, or cigarette
wrappers or cigarette papers. to any
person whomsoever." This drastic
provision is contained in a bill that
passed the House Of Representatives
on second reading.
Senator Burris' bill providing for an
appropriation Of $25. 900 for the Pueblo
State Fair Association will be reported
favorably with a committee amend
ment cutting the appropriation to $50.
900 and Withdrawing the right Of the
association to participate In the fund
created by the Skinner bill.
The Senate Is considering the Cor
man Registration bill. The measure IL
compromise between the Hicks
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