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under suspension of the rules read a second time, ordered translated and printed and referred to the committee on finance; also

Council Bill No. 114-entitled An Act to amend Chapter 49 of the Session Laws of the 28th Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, the bill was read a first time by title and under suspension of the rules read a second time, ordered translated and printed and referred to the committee on territorial affairs; also

Council Bill No. 115-entitled An Act making an appro priation for the construction of a suitable building for the territorial insane asylum; the bill was read a first time and under suspension of the rules read a second time and referred to the committee on finance.

By unanimous consent the committee on territorial affairs through its chairman, Mr. Ancheta, made a report on Council Bill No. 58, entitled An Act fixing the compensation of probate clerks and ex-officio recorders in the Territory of New Mexico, recommending the passage of the bill; the report and bill were ordered to lie on the table and await there regular order.

Mr. Ancheta presented a petition from the citizens of Hillsboro, N. M., praying for an appropriation for New Mexico's exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition, which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Upon motion of Mr. Perea the Council then resolved itself into a committee of the whole to resume the consideration of Council Bill No. 81, entitled An Act providing funds and making appropriations for the 42d and 43d fiscal years and for other purposes.

Upon the committee of the whole arising, the President as chairman of said committee, reported that they had had under consideration Council Bill No. 81 and had come to no resolution thereon.

Mr. Stover moved that the Council now adjourn out of respect to the memory of Secretary Windom, and presented the following resolution which was adopted:

Whereas, This body has learned with profound sorrow of the sudden and appalling death of Hon. William Windom, late secretary of the treasury of the United States, while in the prime of life and his usefulness as an official, and at the moment when he had concluded the utterance of sentiments calculated to ex

tend and broaden the influence of his country among the nations of the earth,

Be it resolved, By the Council of the 29th Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, that in the death of William Windom, the people of the United States have lost a true friend, and firm advocate of American principles; the nation has lost an upright and honored officer, and the President a wise and conservative adviser.

Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the flag upon the north dome of the capitol be at half mast the remainder of the day; and that this body do now adjourn.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the Journal of this Council, and an engrossed copy thereof be sent to the President of the United States, and that the same be communicated to the House of Representatives of this Territory, now

in session.

M. LUNA, Chief Clerk.

J. FRANCO CHAVEZ, President.

THIRTY-FIRST DAY.

HALL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

SANTA FE, N. M., February 3, 1891,
Tuesday, 10 o'clock a. m.

Council met pursuant to adjournment.

Session opened by prayer by the Rev. John Menaul.
Roll call dispensed with, all members being present.

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The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and upon motion of Mr. Perea adopted.

Unanimous consent was granted Mr. Stover presented the following resolution:

Resolved, That the reports of the several territorial officers and employes be referred to appropriate committees. Which upon motion of Mr. Jaramillo was adopted.

By unanimous consent Mr. Stover introduced Council Bill No. 116, entitled An Act to establish the office of oil inspector and to require a safety test for illuminating oil; the bill was

read a first time by title, under suspension of the rules read a second time, ordered translated and printed and referred to the committee on territorial affairs.

Unanimous consent being granted Mr. Mills presented a memorial from the Commercial Club of Las Vegas, New Mexico, in relation to community land grants and the statute of limitation; which was read in full and referred to the commit tee on municipal and private corporations.

Mr. Ancheta presented a petition from J. H. McCrarey in relation to "water culture," which was read in full and referred to the committee on irrigation.

Mr. Santistevan presented a petition from the citizen's of Precinct No. 1, Taos County, New Mexico, in relation to waterrights, which was read in full and referred to the committee on irrigation.

Upon motion of Mr. Stover, House Joint Resolution No. 5 in relation to recalling from the Governor House Bill No. 32, entitled An Act in relation to sewers in cities and incorporated towns for amendment, was taken up.

Mr. Stover moved that House Joint Resolution No. 5 be adopted, which motion was carried.

By unanimous consent Mr. Santistevan introduced Council Bill No. 117, entitled An Act to prevent illegal allowances against counties in this Territory; the bill was read a first time by title, and under suspension of the rules read a second time, ordered translated and printed, and referred to the committee on counties and county lines.

Mr. Ancheta introduced the following:

Council Bill No. 118-entitled An Act to ainend Section 11, of Chapter 96, of the Session Laws of 1889; the bill was read a first time by title, and under suspension of the rules read a second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary; also,

Council Bill No. 119-entitled An Act for the redemption of merchandise checks, orders, tickets and due bills at their face value, in cash or merchandise; the bill was read a first time, and under suspension of the rules read a second time, ordered translated and printed, and referred to the committee on territorial affairs.

Upon motion of Mr. Perea the Council then resolved itself into a committee of the whole with the President in the chair, to resume the consideration of Council Bill No. 81, entitled An

Act providing funds and making appropriations for the 42d and 43d fiscal years, and for other purposes.

The committee of the whole arose temporarily to receive a messenger from the Governor, who presented a message which was received.

The committee of the whole resumed.

Upon the committee of the whole arising the President as chairman of said committee reported that they had had under consideration Council Bill No. 81 and had come to no resolution thereon.

The chair then presented a message from the Governor which stated that he had approved, signed and filed with the Secretary of the Territory Council Joint Resolution No. 5 in relation to the pay of additional employes of the 29th Legislative Assembly and Council Bill No 8, entitled an act regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors and licenseing the same.

The chair also presented a second message from the Governor returning Council Bill No. 55 entitled An Act to provide for the issuance of county current expense bonds in the Territory of New Mexico for the signature of the chief clerk of the House.

Chief clerk of the Council was directed to have the matter attended to and return the bill to the Governor.

As a matter of privilege the committee on enrolled and engrossed bills through its chairman, Mr. Ancheta, reported that that Council Bill No. 8 was duly enrolled, which report was adopted upon motion of Mr. Richardson.

The chair announced that he had signed Council Bill No. 8, entitled An Act declaring certain trusts, pools and combinations illegal and providing for the punishment thereof.

Upon motion of Mr. Richardson the Council then adjourned until 2 p. m.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

HALL OF LEGISLAVIVE COUNCIL,

SANTA FE, N. M., February 3, 1891,
Tuesday, 2 o'clock p. m.

By unanimous consent Mr. Ancheta introduced:

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Council Bill No. 120-entitled An Act for the protection of mines and mining claims; the bill was read a first time by title, and under suspension of the rules read a second time in full,

ordered translated and printed and referred to the committee on mines and public lands.

Upon motion of Mr. Perea the Council then resolved itself into a committee of the whole with the President in the chair to resume the consideration of Council Bill No. 81, entitled Au Act providing funds and making appropriations for the 42d and 43d fiscal years and for other purposes.

The committee of the whole arose and the President, as chairman of said committee, reported that they had had under consideration Council Bill No. 81, and had come to no resolution thereon.

Mr. Perea rose to a question of privilege and asked the chair, whether or not the chairman of a committee of the whole, has a right to vote, whether the vote taken is a tie or not.

The President decided that the chairman of a committee of the whole has a right to vote whether the vote taken is a tie or

not.

Upon motion of Mr. Richardson the Council again resolved itself into a committee of the whole to resume the consideration of Council Bill No. 81.

The committee of the whole again arose temporarily to receive a messenger from the Ilouse, who announced that that body had passed the following:

House Bill No. 89-entitled An Act to amend Section 2788 of the Compiled Laws of New Mexico of 1884; also

House Bill No. 99-entitled An Act to require the publication of notices in English and Spanish; also

House Joint Resolution No. 6, in relation to the death of Secretary Windom.

On the committee of the whole arising the President as chairman of said committee reported that they had had under consideration Council Bill No. 81 and had come to no resolution thereon.

On motion of Richardson the Council then adjourned until 7:30 p. m.

EVENING SESSION.

HALL OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

SANTA FE, N. M., February 3, 1891,
Tuesday, 7:30 o'clock p. m.

The Council met pursuant to adjournment.

Upon motion of Mr. Perea the Council then resolved itself

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