Pending the announcement of the vote upon the passage of the bill, the vote of Senator Helme was demanded by Senator Murfin, whereupon Senator Helme refused to vote. The title was agreed to. Mr. Murfin moved that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with. The motion prevailed. By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE. The following message from the House was received and read: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Lansing, May 15, 1901. To the President of the Senate: Sir-I am instructed by the House to return to the Senate the following bill: Senate bill No. 553 (file No. 114), entitled A bill to provide for compensation for the several members of the Board of State Auditors in lieu of the reimbursement of such officers under the present laws for traveling expenses; And to inform the Senate that the House has amended the title to the same so as to read as follows: A bill to provide for compensation for the several members of the Board of State Auditors in lieu of the reimbursement of such officers under the present laws for traveling and hotel expenses; In the passage of which, with the title so amended, the House has concurred by a majority vote of all the members elect. Very respectfully, LEWIS M. MILLER, Clerk of the House of Representatives. The question being on agreeing to the title, as amended by the House. The title, as amended, was agreed to. The bill was then referred to the Secretary for printing and presentation to the Governor. The following message from the House was also received and read: To the President of the Senate: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Sir-I am instructed by the House to transmit the following bill: House bill No. 566 (file No. 355), By Mr. Nevins, entitled A bill to extend aid to the Michigan Agricultural College; Which has passed the House by a majority vote of all the members elect, and in which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, LEWIS M. MILLER. Clerk of the House of Representatives. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agricultural College. The following message from the House was also received and read: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Lansing, May 15, 1901. To the President of the Senate: Sir-I am instructed by the House to transmit the following joint resolution: House joint resolution No. 914 (file No. 370), By Mr. Hemans, entitled A joint resolution for the relief of Fred L. Wait, member of Company F, First Infantry, Michigan National Guard; Which has passed the House by a two-thirds vote of all the members elect, and in which the concurrence of the Senate is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, LEWIS M. MILLER, Clerk of the House of Representatives. The joint resolution was read a first and second time by its title and, the question being on its reference to a committee, Mr. Robson moved that the rules be suspended and that the joint resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance and Appropriations. The motion prevailed, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting therefor. Mr. Robson moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:50 o'clock p. m., and the President pro tem. declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 2 o'clock p. m. Lansing, May 16, 1901. 2 o'clock p. m. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President pro tem. Religious exercises were conducted by Rev. L. B. Bissell of Lansing. The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary, who announced that all of the Senators elect were present. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR. The following message from the Governor was received and read: EXECUTIVE Office, Lansing, May 15, 1901. To the President of the Senate: Sir-I am in receipt of a communication from the American Ambassador to Great Britain, a copy of which is transmitted herewith. American Embassy, London, May 2d, 1901. His Excellency, Hon. Aaron T. Bliss, Governor of Michigan: Sir-I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a note, dated the 26th ultimo, which I have received from Lord Lansdowne, in which his Lordship conveys the thanks of King Edward VII. for the resolution of condolence adopted by the Legislature of Michigan on the occasion of the death of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and expresses His Majesty's high appreciation of this mark of sympathy on the part of the people of the State of Michigan. I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, Enclosure: Lord Lansdowne to Mr. Choate, April 26, 1901. Foreign Office, April 26th, 1901. Your Excellency-I have laid before the King a resolution adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, dated the 23d of January, in which they express the condolences and sympathy of the people of the State of Michigan on the occasion of the deeply lamented death of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India. I am commanded by His Majesty to request Your Excellency to be so good as to convey His sincere thanks for this message of condolence and sympathy which His Majesty has received with high appreciation. I have the honor to be with the highest consideration, My Lord, Mr. Holmes moved that when the Senate adjourn today it stand adjourned until tomorrow at 9 o'clock a. m. The motion prevailed. Mr. Holmes moved that when the Senate adjourn tomorow it stand adjourned until Monday, May 20, at 9 o'clock p. m. The motion prevailed. Mr. Lockerby offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Education and Public Schools be authorized to visit Jerome, Mich., for the purpose of inspecting the premises and deciding upon the advisability of repealing the Act recently establishing the Jerome Graded School. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Atwood moved to take from the table A bill to amend section 2 of chapter 4, and section 2 of chapter 6, as amended, of Act No. 254 of the Public Acts of 1897, entitled “An Act to provide for the construction and maintenance of drains, and the assessment and collection of taxes therefor, and to repeal all other Acts relative thereto," approved June 2, 1897, the same being compiler's sections Nos. 4341 and 4355 of the Compiled Laws of 1897, as amended by Act No. 272 of the Public Acts of 1899. The motion prevailed. The question being on the passage of the bill, The bill was then passed, a majority of all the Senators elect voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: Mr. Pierson moved to take from the table A bill to provide for a graduated tax upon the gross income of each and every person of lawful age living in the State of Michigan where the amount of said gross income exceeds $1,000, and to provide for the disposition of the tax arising therefrom. The motion did not prevail. Mr. Atwood asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Cannon asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Doherty asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Earle asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from the sessions of tomorrow and Monday. Mr. Fuller asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from the sessions of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next. Mr. Goodell asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Holmes asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from the sessions of tomorrow and Monday. Mr. Moore asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Murfin asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from the sessions of tomorrow and Monday. Mr. Nichols asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from Monday's session. Mr. Schumaker asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Sleeper asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Charles Smith asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Gad Smith asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Sovereign asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. Mr. Weekes asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from the sessions of tomorrow and Monday. Mr. Westover asked and obtained leave of absence for himself from tomorrow's session. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. No. 305. By Mr. Helme: Petition of James Barnes, and 73 other citizens of Iosco county, asking for the passage of House bill No. 1205, providing for a reduction in the salary of the official stenographer of the twenty-third judicial circuit. The petition was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. No. 306. By Mr. Helme: Petition of George C. Anschnetz, and 25 other citizens of Iosco county, upon the same subject. Same reference. No. 307. By Mr. Helme: Petition of F. W. Clay, and 37 other citizens of Lenawee county, asking for the passage of the bill to increase the salaries of Judges of Probate. The petition was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. No. 308. By Mr. Helme: Petition of H. A. Lockwood, and 20 other citizens of Monroe county, upon the same subject. Same reference. No. 309. By Mr. Helme: Resolutions of the Board of Supervisors of Lenawee county in favor of an amendment to the present drain laws, providing for the taking of appeals from the assessments made by Drain Commissioners. The resolutions were referred to the Committee on Taxation. No. 310. By Mr. Helme: Petition of Lodge No. 141, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, asking for the passage of House bills Nos. 538 and 539, relative to railway service on steam railways. The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. |