IN SENATE. SENATE CHAMBER, Monday, January 12, 1891. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Hon. Thomas Fraser, President pro tem., in the chair. The roll was called, and the following Senators answered to their names: Messrs. Bailey, Berry, Britt, Broderick, Byrnes, Campbell of Solano, Campbell of Siskiyou, Carpenter, Crandall, Dargie, De Long, Denison, Dray, Everett, Flint, Fraser, Goucher, Hamill, Heacock, Langford, Maher, Mahoney, McComas, McGowan, Mead, Ostrom, Preston, Ragsdale, Seawell, Simpson, Sprague, Streeter, Voorhies, Welch, Williams (Wm. H.), Williams (Geo. H.), and Wilson. Quorum present. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. A. Bruner. President pro tem. Fraser then presented Lieutenant-Governor J. B. Reddick, who, upon taking the chair, addressed the Senate as follows: SENATORS: I assume possession of this gavel-the instrument that denotes our relative positions-with no little fear and trembling. As your presiding officer, I am like one entering upon the exploration of new and unknown lands. Whether I shall discover ability in myself to worthily discharge my duties as such officer, or you shall discover inefficiency, remains for the fruition of the coming days of this session. In the outset let me say that I enter upon the discharge of my trust with the utmost good feeling and warmest friendship towards each and all of you. Though to many of you comparatively a stranger, I trust that the close of the session will find me worthy of your strongest friendships and perfect confidence. In all our relations as officers of the State, it will be my aim to court your respect; I shall strive to preside as an impartial President, and accord to each of you that recognition due your positions as honored members on the floor of this Senate, without reference to your political faiths. You and I-we are all here the accredited representatives of the whole people. Much, very much, grave and important legislation is expected of this present session of the Legislature. There are but few, if any, measures which should be treated as purely partisan. And if perchance partisan propositions rear themselves, let it be said the rights of the minority were not ignored by the majority. We are here to legislate for the best interests of the people, and of every class and condition thereof; and such should be the predominant thought and sentiment of every member upon this floor. Local and lesser interests should not be permitted to overshadow legislation looking to the best interests of the whole State. I do not mean to say local interests are not to be subserved, but that such matters should not become detrimental to that general legislation which embraces our State, and the people thereof as an entirety. Never has a Legislature in this State assembled under a closer compact with the people than has this one. The representatives of both the leading parties are pledged to the strictest economy. So far, the disposition seems to gain that such pledges shall and will be redeemed. But it will require the last day of the session and its last hour to demonstrate to our constituents the fact whether such pledges are redeemed. To return to our homes, and meet our several peoples, and to merit the commendation of all, it will be necessary to legislate within the lines of our pledges. Legislative expenses should be curtailed to such an extent as to meet actual requirements, and no more. Employés sufficient to the dispatch of business are all we should look to, and none given place for the sake of place only. Appropriations should be measured by the minimum instead of the maximum standard. If these matters are carefully looked to, the members of this Legislature can return to the people and say: We have kept our pledge-the expenses of our State Government are within the 50-cent limit as we promised. Senators, again I bespeak your patience in my new and untried position, and when errors occur attribute them to lack of judgment and not to purpose. Let extravagance in nothing and economy in all things be the motto of the Senate of 1891. Again allow me to thank the Senators for their consideration in not importuning me as to committee assignments during my recent illness, and to say that I feel flattered that they have seen fit to leave so much to my own judgment in the arrangement of the committees. In the selection of each I have tried to be just and fair towards each and all of you. By Mr. Sprague: RESOLUTIONS. Resolved, That the State Printer be instructed to print one thousand copies of the Governor's inaugual address for distribution in the Senate. Adopted. By Mr. Dray: Resolved, That the Superintendent of State Printing be directed to print for this House three hundred and sixty copies of all bills, resolutions, and reports, instead of the statutory number, two hundred and forty. Adopted. By Mr. Heacock: Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be and he is hereby instructed to furnish to accredited members of the press having seats on the floor of the Senate, two copies of every bill, resolution, or document printed for the use of Senators. Adopted. MOTION. Mr. Ostrom moved that the remarks of the Lieutenant-Governor be spread upon the minutes. So ordered. READING OF THE JOURNAL. The Journal was read. Senator McGowan moved that it be corrected as follows: On page five of the printed minutes, in connection with Senator Crandall's notice of reconsideration, change "eleven o'clock and thirty minutes A. M." to "three o'clock P. M." So ordered. Journal approved. STANDING COMMITTEES. The President announced the following standing committees, and gave notice that he would announce the remaining committees to morrow: On Agriculture, Viniculture, and Viticulture-Messrs. Fraser, Chairman; Dray, Flint, Ostrom, Ragsdale, Streeter, Langford, Heacock, and Berry. On Corporations-Messrs. Carpenter, Chairman; McGowan, Maher, Heacock, Preston, Flint, Voorhies, Mahoney, Goucher, Mead, and Berry. On Claims-Messrs. Heacock, Chairman; G. J. Campbell, Fraser, Everett, R. H. Campbell, Langford, and Mead. On Education and Public Morals-Messrs. Denison, Chairman; Carpenter, G. J. Campbell, Ragsdale, G. H. Williams, Seawall, and Britt. On Finance-Messrs. De Long, Chairman; Fraser, Crandall, Dray, Everett, Langford, and Hamill. On Hospitals-Messrs. Simpson, Chairman; Byrnes, R. H. Campbell, Wilson, and Harp. On Irrigation and Water Rights-Messrs. R. H. Campbell, Chairman; McComas, Goucher, Dray, Crandall, Mead, Streeter, Voorhies, and Sprague. On Judiciary-Messrs. Sprague, Chairman; Carpenter, Heacock, McGowan, Crandall, Bailey, Dray, Goucher, Seawell, Broderick, and Fraser. On Mines, Drainage, and Mining Debris-Messrs. Voorhies, Chairman; Fraser, Preston, R. H. Campbell, Mead, Dray, and Ostrom. President pro tem. Fraser in the chair. RESOLUTION. By Mr. Preston: Resolved, That a special committee of three Senators be appointed to confer with the Secretary of State in reference to the advisability of completing the vault for the storage of the archives of State in the basement of this building, with instructions to report in writing to this Senate, on Friday, January 16, at eleven o'clock and thirty minutes A. M. Adopted. MOTION. Mr. Carpenter moved that Geo. A. Fitch, Page, and C. W. Vickrey, Messenger to State Printer, be sworn. So ordered. The two appointees came forward and were sworn in. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES. SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 12, 1891. MR. PRESIDENT: We, your Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, respectfully report, as follows: That on Thursday, January 8, 1891, Hon. John B. Reddick, Lieutenant-Governor elect, appeared before the Joint Legislative Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in the State Library in the State Capitol, at the hour of twelve o'clock M., and that then and there Hon. W. C. Van Fleet, Judge of the Superior Court of Sacramento County, duly administered the following oath to said Lieutenant-Governor elect: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Lieutenant-Governor of the State of California according to the best of my ability." Respectfully submitted. F. R. DRAY. Resolved, That the report of the Special Committee on Contingent Expenses and Mileage be amended to read as follows: The Controller of State is directed to draw his warrants, payable out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate, in favor of persons herein named for amounts set opposite their names for services rendered in the temporary organization of this body: Stephen M. White, five days at $8 per day instead of $10. James Neal, Gatekeeper, six days at $4 per day M. Morelli, Porter, six days at $4 per day.. Adopted. By Mr. Wilson: $40 24 24 Resolved, That Miss L. R. Scanlan be and is hereby appointed Second Assistant Engrossing Clerk of the Senate, at the same per diem as the Engrossing Clerk, the same to be paid out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate. Referred to Committee on Contingent Expenses, Attachés, and Mileage. CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Wilson introduced a concurrent resolution memorializing Congress. to loan money to farmers at two per cent per annum. On motion of Mr. Crandall, referred to Committee on Federal Rela Mr. Wilson introduced a second concurrent resolution memorializing Congress to loan money to farmers at two per cent per annum. Mr. Wilson moved to consider immediately. Mr. Heacock moved to refer it to Committee on Federal Relations. The ayes and noes were called for by Senators Wilson, Langford, and Ostrom. The roll was called, and the resolution so referred by the following vote: AYES-Messrs. Bailey, Broderick, Byrnes, Campbell of Solano, Campbell of Siskiyou, Carpenter, Crandall, Dargie, De Long, Denison, Everett, Flint, Fraser, Heacock, Maher, McComas, McGowan, Mead, Preston, Simpson, Sprague, Streeter, Voorhies, and Williams (Geo. H.)-24. NOES-Messrs. Berry, Britt, Goucher, Hamill, Harp, Langford, Mahoney, Ostrom, Welch, Williams (Wm. H.), and Wilson-11. RESOLUTION. By Mr. McGowan: Resolved, That no demand or requisition upon the Secretary of State for supplies of any kind for any committee of the Senate be allowed or filled, unless such demand or requisition is first approved by a majority of a committee consisting of three members, to be hereafter appointed by the President. Referred to Committee on Attachés. By Mr. Campbell of Solano: Resolved, That the United States be resolved into a general pawnbroker's office, and authorized to loan money at two per cent on all articles of merchandise, implements, manufacturing establishments, land, etc., up to seventy-five per cent of its full value. Referred to Committee on Federal Relations. President pro tem. Fraser announced the following Special Committee on Conference, in accordance with Senator Preston's resolution: Senators Banks, Byrnes, and W. H. Williams. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Mr. Sprague presented the following report: Your committee appointed to report upon Assembly resolution in reference to the abolition of the restaurant and alleged bar in the basement of the State Capitol, beg leave to submit the following report: First-That the law, as it now stands, treats the subject of the sale of intoxicating liquor in the State Capitol building, and that the Legislature, by a concurrent resolution, can neither repeal, modify, nor enforce the law. Second-That the exclusive control of the building is legally in the hands of the Secretary of State, and that he cannot be deprived of such control by resolution. Third-That your committee has consulted the Secretary of State, and find that he has at no time refused to conduct his business according to law. Fourth-That your committee can see no reason why the restaurant should be abol ished. Fifth-Your committee is of the opinion that the members of the Senate are not in need of the protection indicated by said concurrent resolution. Therefore, your committee recommends that the Senate do not concur with the Assembly in such resolution. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. SPRAGUE, Chairman. The following message was received from the Governor: To the Senate of the State of California: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, } I have the honor to inform you that I have appointed Marvin R. Higgins of the county of Los Angeles, State of California, my Private Secretary, through whom all communications from this office will be transmitted to your honorable body. H. H. MARKHAM, Governor. By Mr. Simpson: RESOLUTIONS. Resolved, That on the first day of introduction of bills the Secretary call the roll, and as each Senator's name is called he be permitted to introduce his bills. Adopted. By Mr. Dray: Resolved, That Ikey Mooser be accorded the privilege of the floor of the Senate to act as private bill clerk to the members, and at the expense of those who employ him. Adopted. The hour of three o'clock P. M. having arrived, the reconsideration of the vote whereby Senator Sprague's resolution for the purchase of copies of the Constitution and Codes was adopted, was taken up. Mr. McGowan offered an amendment. Mr. Seawell raised the point of order that the amendment could not be considered. President pro tem. Fraser ruled the point of order well taken. Mr. Ostrom moved to reconsider the vote whereby the resolution was adopted. Ayes and noes were called for by Senators Ostrom, McGowan, and G. H. Williams. Motion lost by the following vote: AYES-Messrs. Berry, Carpenter, Crandall, De Long, Denison, Goucher, Harp, Heacock, Mahoney, McGowan, Mead, Ostrom, Ragsdale, Streeter, and Voorhies-15. NOES-Messrs. Bailey, Britt, Broderick, Byrnes, Campbell of Solano, Campbell of Siskiyou, Dargie, Dray, Everett, Flint, Fraser, Hamill, Langford, Maher, McComas, Preston, Seawell, Simpson, Sprague, Welch, Williams (Wm. H.), Williams (Geo. H.), and Wilson-23. Mr. Simpson moved to adjourn. The ayes and noes were called for by Senators Goucher, Berry, and McGowan. The roll was called, and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES-Messrs. Bailey, Broderick, Byrnes, Campbell of Solano, Campbell of Siskiyou, Dargie, Denison, Dray, Everett, Hamill, Harp, Maher, Ostrom, Preston, Seawell, Simpson, Sprague, Welch, and Williams (Wm. H.)-19. NOES-Messrs. Berry, Britt, Carpenter, Crandall, De Long, Flint, Fraser, Goucher, Heacock, Langford, Mahoney, McComas, McGowan, Mead, Ragsdale, Streeter, Voorhies, and Wilson-18. ADJOURNMENT. The Senate was declared adjourned, at three o'clock and twenty minutes P. M. |