El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16

NOOutlnueo from rage IL
ton offered bf senator DAYTON that
the controversy between the governor
and the university authorities mas been
determined by the investigation made
last fall by the board of regents of
mat institution, and there is no need
now for any further investigation of
the affairs OF that institution by the
legislature.
Adopts Civil War Tax Resolution.
A Concurrent resolution urging con-
gress to take such steps as might ser-
inmate i'll a judicial decision before the
supreme court the question of the right
TO reimburse the southern states Tor a
TAX levied by act Of congress in 1859.
1868. 1866 and 1867. was adopted in the
mouse Thursday. The resolution would
further provide that in the event that
70 such steps can be taken that con
gresS be urged 10 appropriate money to
reimburse the II southern states pay
ing such tax which amounted to s64,-
S66,Sz3.1S. of which amount $500
4Ol-2f is due the state OF Texas. 1t is
provided that the governor be made
the discussing officer for such money
II collected George Terrell. of Chero-
kee, introduced the resolution.
Delinquent Tax Bill Postponed.
after having passed finally the Nc
Nealus widowed mother pension bill
the house took up the consideration OF
ne 0Cen QCnD4GclL ldA DILL which.
Is stated, would mean a remission OF
approximately S40.0O0,000 to the state.
Debates continued through the morn
ing touching the constitutionality of
the measure It was postponed indefi-
nitely, 81 TO a.
To Drop Enforcement Matter
No further efforts are to be made in
the house to push the proposed amend
ment TO the constitution providing for
me enforcement OF the University OF
Texas from the Agricultural and Ne
chanical college. This decision was
reached after conference by repre-
sentative Tillotson with Dr. R Z. Vim
son, president of the University of Tex
as One OF the main reasons for reach
ing this conclusion is that the present
legislature has passed finally a bill
providing for a commission charged
with the duty OF making an education
Al survey OF the state, and ii is expect
ed this commission will submit a re-
port recommending a comprehensive
policy for the state. embracing all
classes OF educational institutions. and
suggesting such constitutional amend
ments and statutory enactments as NAV
be deemed necessary to the Inaugural
ton and development of such educa-
tional policy.
To Adjourn March Il.
Adoption OF sine die adjournment
resolution for March u. at 6 o'clock,
marked the morning session of the
house. There were some who desired
at an earlier date, while
others favored a later date but speaker
Fuller, guiding the steam roller, flat
tened the opposition and announced
adjournment for next Wednesday.
Irrigation Amendments Passed
The house then took up and finally
passed number Of senate bills and
house bills. The amendments TO The
general irrigation law made in the
senate were adopted.
final M
abllshing negro insane asylum at
ausk and approprtating 100000.
The other bills passed were allow
ng counties of 10000 population or
With taxable values of $4,000. 600 10
appoint county auditors; providing for
,orcible entry and detainei preventing
reservation of the United States flag:
allowing fraternsl beneficiary socie-
les 10 extend into adjoining counties:
providing for commission OF appeals
o assist the supreme court in Clearing {
ne application docket of the court. II
would be composed Of three members
u act for two years.