The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
ORGANIC LAW QUESTIONED
 BY SENATORS
Point of Order Is Raised and Senator Hickman To Make Decision
 Next Monday.

 came in for discussion Senator Sul- ger asked for an explanation from the temporary Secretary as to why the verbatim remarks of other Sem ators was not included in tRe jour nal Objection was made to this by Senators Hubbard and Suther- Hand, who contended that the Sec retary had no right to enter into discussion on the floor of the Sen ate A motion, made by Senator Hubbard and seconded by Senator Sutherland, asking that the com Iplete stenographic report of yes terday's session be included in the journal of the Senate, was carried On motion of Senator Roman, sec onded by Senator Smdback, the Senate proceeded to roll for per mancnt president.
 Point of Order Raised. Hubbard suggested that the Scna- itors consider closely the meaning Of Section z of the Organic Act.
 "This section provides only for the naming of a presiding officer, which was done, he said. "We called him temporary president, but in reality he is permanent President of this body according to the pro- vision Of the statute"
 Senator Sulzer charged Senator Hubbard with using unfair tactics to hinder and impede progress Of the Senate's business. "All of the Senators understand the purpose Of the statute," Senator Sul2er said, and these tcchnicalities that are raised only serve to make the go- ling more difficult"
 Well, it's the law" Senator Hubbard remarked.
 "Why didn't you spring this point two years ago." Senator Aid rich asked, when the Senate was organizing?"
 There was no occasion to-" Sen ltor Hubbard responded.
 Until something can be shown me-" Senator Hubbard continued, that is stronger, something that can take away the language of the statute. am going to abide by the language of it. The other Senators ,an do as they want"
 First Roll Call.
 President Pro Tempore Heckman ordered roll call. The vote was as follows:
 For Aldrich-Ronan, Sundback, Sulzer and Aldrich.
 For Heckman-H Hubbard and Gau- stad.
 For Hubbard-s Sutherland, Heck man.
 Senator Roman speaking to the question previously raised by Sena- tor Hubbard that Senator Heckman IS the permanent President, declared that the intent of the statute in- volved was clearly understood by the Senator when they started vot- ing. He said every one of the Sen ators understood that the vote for Senator Heckman was for tenn Dorary President, and that all of he subsequent 19 ballots had been cast for permanent President, an entirely different office
 RcsOrting to Tricks.
 "Wc are very glad, remarked Senator Aldrich, that the opposi- .ion is resCrting to such tricks as that proposed by Senator Hubbard, in their work before this body. Il want the remarks of the Senator's 70 be entered on the Senate rec ords.
 A motion to adjourn until 12:30 | o'clock tomorrow failed to carry. Senator Aldrich moved, and Senator Sulzer seconded that the Senate | proceed with the rollcall Senator raised his suggestion as point of l order, and called for a decision from ! the chair.
 "The opposition should not pur- sue such tactics," Senator Sulzer | declared, they cannot accomplish anything by impeding the work of the Senate There are three Sena- tors here who are seeking to dom mate the whole legislature and the Senate by unfair methods, but you cannot succeed"
 Senator Sulzer raised a question, Gnder Section 4 of the Organic act. as to the qualifications of Senator Hubbard to seat in the Territorial Senate. Senator Hubbard said that be had been resident and inhab- Itant of Alaska continuously since 1898. President Pro Tempore Heck man ruled the remarks out of order and declared a recess until 2;3O O. clock in order to take the point of order under adviscment.
 Decision on Monday
 After the recess, President Pro Tempore Heckman said that he would make his announcement Mon. lay morning on the point of order. I have consulted one attorney on the ueStion and I shall consult others" e said, "so therefore I shall with. old my decision" l"
 Senator Aldri2h called for the uestiOn, previously put, but the hartman ruled him out of ofder. enatOr Hubbard moved for an ad- ,,ont ,,,tr 1n ,-s-,