The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-12

for the resolution. asserting disbelief
in the theory of the governor. but
trusting TO the voters to register pro-
test against the project.
Numerous amendments were in
jected into the resolution when 1t came
to the house from the senate. In the
main these amendments were branded
by the opposition as IAN appeal to the
sentiment of the voters" and IAN at
tempt to wrap the flag around
worthless measure. Governor Allen
was bitterly criticized by several men,
bers who voted with the opposition.
The strongest statements by mem bers
who supported the proposed change in
the constitution were to the effect that
they desired only to give the voters
chance to express their opinion of the
governors project.
Won't Support 1t at Polls.
Several house members who sup
ported the resolution, frankly stated
they would not support the proposed
amendment at the polls or in the cam
paign. They voted for the amendment
because it was the one thing in Gov
ernor Aliens program which was pos
sible of passage at this session
Il vote to satisfy within and
personal desire, and not my convlc-
tions" said Speaker Problem Chase
as he explained his vote from the
speakers stand. 81 vote aye"
This is a foolish resolution and will
of Woodson.
Explained Their Votes.
More than a half hour was re-
quired to call the roll. Probably forty
members explained their votes. Many
veteran otably Taylor of
Wabaunsee-who seldom have been
known to explain votes, made explana-
tions in writing or on the floor. Tay-
lor voted with the Twenty-Five.
There was party voting. NJ OSt
of the minority members, however, OPP
posed the resolution.
Geddes of Butler, stood out most
bitterly against the measure and I'M
der unanimous consent of the house
delivered a short indictment of the
resolution and the support behind the
proposed amendment which he asked
to have incorporated in the records.
Geddes was with the fighting %, when
Martin, Harvey and other lawyer
members who previously fought the
amendment went over in an effort to
give Governor Allen a little solace
and comfort at the hands of the legiS-
lature.
Geddes Criticises 1t.
The Geddes arrangement of the
amendment was most severe and cut
| ting.
Il believe this is an impractical, vi
| sionary, absurd whimsical and non
| sensical idea" said the Eldorado law
yer. II think it is promulgated and
| endeavored to be run thru this legis-
| 1ature for the sole purpose of provid-
| ing something on which to mislead
! the people and l am confirmed in that
| opinion by reason of the amendment
| that have been written into this res
| olution at this time"
Geddes referred to the amendment
| extending special privileges to wal
| veterans. Continuing his speech, he
said:
AZ yield to no man in my admiration
| and regard for the services of the
| soldier Not a war since the Revolu
1 tionary war that has been fought il
this country, not one of them has beer
fought but that my family has beer
in it-so I think I am safe in saying
| that for them I have a high regard
1 believe that amendment is put there
as molasses to catch flies.
Back to Senate.
| 'I have a high regard for the gov
| ernor of Kansas. 1 have known hin
| many years. l am told 1 should sub
nit my views on this proposition ant
| yield to his. L hold a commission
from the same source that he hold:
his. l would be untrue and unwOrth,
of the respect and confidence my PEG
pie have placed in me if 1 submitted
my judgment to the will of another
man who holds no greater commission
than 1. 1 vote no.
The resolution today goes back II