Pending the order that, under rule 59, the concurrent resolution lie over one day, Mr. Eldred moved that rule 59 be suspended. The motion prevailed. The concurrent resolution was then considered and unanimously adopted, by a rising vote. Recess. Mr. Truettner moved that the Senate take a recess until 2:30 o'clock p. m. The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 o'clock p. m. The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President. A quorum of the Senate was present. The President laid before the Senate a communication from the Superintendent of the American Legion Hospital at Battle Creek, which was read, as follows: Hon. Thomas Read, Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 11, 1923. Will you extend an invitation to the members of the Senate to attend the second anniversary of the opening of the American Legion Hospital Saturday evening, December 15. We feel that we are indebted to the members of the House and Senate for Michigan having the only American Legion Hospital in the country. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis will be our guest and will deliver an address at eight o'clock. E. J. WELSH, Superintendent Roosevelt American Legion Hospital. Mr. Gansser moved that the invitation be accepted. Mr. Truettner moved that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session. The motion prevailed, the time being 2:35 o'clock p. m. The executive session closed, the time being 2:40 o'clock p. m. The Secretary announced that the Senate had, in Executive Session, advised and consented to the following nominations to office, submitted to the Senate by the Governor in his message of December 10, 1923, namely: W. W. Potter, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending May 15, 1927.) Sherman T. Handy, of Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, as member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending May 15, 1927.) Rolph Duff, of Armada, Macomb County, Michigan, as member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, to succeed W. M. Smith, term expired. (For term ending May 15, 1927.) Samuel Odell, of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan, as member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending May 20, 1927.) Samuel D. Pepper, of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, as member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending June 10, 1927.) Harry H. Jackson, of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, to succeed Roy C. Vandercook, resigned. Mary E. Frankhauser, of Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan, as State Librarian, to succeed Mary C. Spencer, deceased. (For term ending March 31, 1927.) Howard B. Bloomer, of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as member of the Commission of Conservation, to succeed John L. A. Galster, resigned. Elton W. Walker, of Houghton, Houghton County, Michigan, as member of the Board of Control of the Michigan College of Mines, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending June 9, 1929.) Murray M. Duncan, of Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, as member of the Board of Control of the Michigan College of Mines, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending June 9, 1929.) Dr. R. M. Olin, of Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, as State Health Commissioner, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending June 30, 1927.) Dr. C. C. Slemons, of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, as member of the State Advisory Council of Health, to succeed self, term expired. (For term ending June 30, 1929.) Charles A. Sink, of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, as member of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, to succeed Phelps Ferris, term expired. (For term ending June 21, 1933.) Ray C. Stone, of Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, as member of the State Board of Registration in Medicine, to succeed W. S. Shipp, deceased. (For term ending September 30, 1925.) Frank R. Chase, of Belding. Ionia County, Michigan, as member of the Board of Managers of the Michigan Soldiers' Home, to succeed G. H. Keating, deceased. (For term ending February 28, 1927.) Mr. Connelly moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 2:43 o'clock p. m. Accordingly, the President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, December 12, 1923, at 2:00 o'clock p. m. DENNIS E. ALWARD, NUMBER SEVEN. Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 12, 1923. 2:00 o'clock p. m. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. Rev. F. D. McDonald of the African M. E. Church of Lansing offered prayer. The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary. Present: Senators Atwood, Bahorski, Bohn, Brower, Bernie L. Case, William L. Case, Condon, Connelly, Eldred, Gansser, Gettel, Hayes, Henry, Horton, Hunter, Karcher, Leland, MacNaughton, Osborn, Pearson, Penney, Riopelle, Ross, Sligh, Smith, Truettner, Whiteley, Wilcox, Wood, Young-30; a quorum. Absent without leave: Senators Glaspie and Johnson-2. Mr. Smith moved that the absentees without leave be excused from today's session. The motion prevailed. Michigan Soldiers. The President laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary to the President of the United States, which was read, as follows: My dear Mr. Alward: The White House The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of December 5th in which you transmit copy of a resolution, adopted by the Senate of the State of Michigan, protesting against the removal of disabled world war veterans from Michigan hospitals. He is at once bringing this matter to the attention of the Director of the Veterans' Bureau. Sincerely yours, Hon. Dennis E. Alward, Secretary, Lansing, Michigan. Introduction of Bills. Mr. Wood introduced Senate bill No. 2, entitled A bill to fix the number of members of the House of Representatives, and to apportion representatives among the several counties of the State. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Apportionment. Motions and Resolutions. Mr. Henry moved that the President appoint a committee of three, with Senator Gansser as chairman, to make arrangements for transportation to Battle Creek for those Senators who desire to accept the invitation of the Superintendent of the Roosevelt Memorial Hospital at Camp Custer to attend the celebration of the second anniversary of the opening of that hospital. The motion prevailed. The President appointed as such committee Senators Gansser, Henry and Horton. Mr. Wood offered the following concurrent resolution: Senate concurrent resolution No. 1. A resolution commending the President of the United States. Whereas, Our President, Calvin Coolidge, in his message to Congress, declares himself to be opposed to any weakening of the army and navy of the United States, and says, "We want no more competitive armament. We want no more war. But, we want no weakness that invites imposition. The people who neglect their national defense are putting in jeopardy their national honor"; therefore, Resolved, By the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the Legislature of the State of Michigan commend the President for his stand in favor of the national defense, and urge our Representatives and Senators in Congress to assist in the enactment of such legislation as will carry out the recommendations of the President. Resolved, further, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, forward copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy and to each of Michigan's Senators and Representatives in Congress. On motion of Mr. Wood, The resolution was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Recess. Mr. Connelly moved that the Senate take a recess until 4:35 o'clock p. m. The motion prevailed, the time being 2:18 o'clock p. m. The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President. A quorum of the Senate was present. Reports of Standing Committees. Mr. Gansser submitted the following report: The Committee on Military Affairs respectfully reports back to the Senate the following entitled concurrent resolution without amendment, and with the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted: Senate concurrent resolution No. 1. A resolution commending the President of the United States. The report was accepted. The concurrent resolution was considered and adopted. Mr. Connelly moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:40 o'clock p. m. Accordingly, the President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, December 13, 1923, at 2:00 o'clock p. m. DENNIS E. ALWARD, Secretary of the Senate. |