Mr. Watts, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared elected Assistant Clerk. Election of Sergeant-at-Arms being next in order. Mr. Watts placed in nomination Mr. T. C. Stephens, of Yamhill, and Mr. Siglin placed in nomination Mr. J. F Hill, of Coos. There being no further nominations the Senate proceeded to ballot with the following result: Those voting for Mr. Stephens were: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Bird, Carson, Cartwright, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Emmett, Gray, Hare, Hamilton, Lee, Looney, Miller, Shupe, Simon, Steel, Williams and Watts-20. Those voting for Mr. Hill were: Messrs. Coleman, Chandler, Cauthorn, Irvine, Rinehart, Siglin, Stanley, Veatch, Weatherford and Wager-10. Mr. Stephens, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared elected Sergeant-at-Arms. Election of Doorkeeper being next in order, Mr. Watts placed in nomination Mr. J. H. McCormick of Marion, and Mr. Stanley placed in nomination Mr. J. W. Cunningham of Jackson. There being no further nominations, the Senate proceeded to ballot with the following result: Those voting for Mr. McCormick were: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Bird, Carson, Cartwright, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Emmett, Gray, Hare, Hamilton, Lee, Looney, Miller, Shupe, Simon, Steel, Williams and Watts-20. Those voting for Mr. Cunningham were: Messrs. Coleman, Chandler, Cauthorn, Irvine, Rinehart, Siglin, Stanley, Veatch, Weatherford, and Wager-10. Mr. McCormick, having received a majority of all the votes cast, was declared elected Doorkeeper. On motion of Mr. Miller, the President was authorized to appoint two Pages. The President announced that he would make the appointment of Pages to-morrow morning. On motion of Mr. Dawson, the President notified the Sergeant-atArms to invite the Secretary of State inside the bar of the Senate, who, having appeared, administered the oath of office to all the officers-elect. Mr. Coleman introduced the following: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2. Resolved, That the reporters of the various newspapers of the State are hereby invited to occupy seats within the bar of the Senate, and that the Sergeant-at-Arms be instructed to provide for their convenience, and also to furnish them with stationery. On motion of Mr. Coleman, Senate Resolution No. 2 was adopted. On motion of Mr. Simon, the Chief Clerk was directed by the President to inform the House that the Senate was organized and ready for business. Mr. Dawson introduced As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3. Resolved, By the Senate that a committee of five, consisting of W. D. Hare, R. A. Irvine, E. Coleman, G. A. Steel and C. M. Cartwright, be hereby appointed to select and arrange the standing committees of the Senate, and that they report the same to the Senate as soon as practicable. On Motion of Mr. Simon, Senate Resolution No. 3 was laid on the table. Mr. Miller introduced As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4. Resolved, That the rules of the last Regular Session of the Senate. be adopted as the rules of this session, until otherwise ordered. On motion of Mr. Miller, Senate Resolution No. 4 was adopted. On motion of Mr. Weatherford, the Sergeant-at-Arms was directed by the President to provide each member with a copy of the rules and regulations of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Siglin the President appointed a committee of two to inform the Governor that the Senate is now organized and ready for business. The President appointed as such committee Messrs. Siglin and Shupe. At this time the Sergeant-at-Arms reported that he was unable to provide the members of the Senate with a copy of the rules of the last regular session for the reason that the Secretary of State had none on hand. On motion of Mr. Hare the Chief Clerk was instructed by the President to request the Secretary of State to have 100 copies of the rules of the last regular session printed without delay. Mr. Chalmers introduced As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5, Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be authorized to furnish each Senator with a copy of the Code, a copy of the Senate Journal of the last session laws since 1872, inclusive, or all those that can be furnished and are now on hand in the office of the Secretary of State. On motion of Mr. Chandler Senate Resolution No. 5 was adopted. Mr. Dawson introduced. As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6, Resolved, That the President of the Senate be and is hereby requested to invite the clergy of the State to open the sessions of the Senate each morning with prayer. On motion of Mr. Dawson Senate Resolution No. 6 was adopted. Mr. Siglin introduced As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7, Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be instructed to furnish each Senator with four copies of such newspapers as each may select during the present session. On motion of Mr. Siglin Senate Resolution No. 7 was adopted. On motion of Mr. Coleman the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock A. M. to-morrow. E. G. HURSH, Chief Clerk. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1887. MORNING SESSION. SENATE CHAMBER, SALEM, January 11, 1887. f The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. The roll was called and all the members were present. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Webb, of Salem. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The President appointed as Pages, Fred W. Piper and G. B. Milloy. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. President-I am directed by the Speaker to inform you that the House has organized by the election of the following officers: Hon. J. T. Gregg, Speaker. A. C. Jennings, Chief Clerk. John P. Cole, Assistant Clerk. Thomas Young, Doorkeeper. L. Laughead, Fred Baker and Mac. Smith as Pages. A. C. JENNINGS, Chief Clerk. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. President-I am directed by the Speaker to inform you that House Concurrent Resolution No. 1 has been adopted by this House, to appoint a committee to examine into the affairs of the Insane Asylum. And the same is herewith transmitted for the consideration of the Senate. A. C. JENNINGS, The resolution accompanying the foregoing message is as follows: Resolved by the House, the Senate concurring: That a committee of three from the House and two from the Senate be appointed to examine into the affairs of the State Insane Asylum. On motion of Mr. Cauthorn, the foregoing resolution was concurred in by the Senate. The Sergeant-at-Arms was instructed by the President to inform the Secretary of State that the Pages had been appointed and were ready to be sworn. Mr. Siglin introduced As follows: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8, Resolved, That the President of the Senate appoint the standing committees of the Senate. It was moved to amend the resolution by inserting for the name of "President" the names of Carson, Cartwright, Hare, Wager and Coleman. The President decided that the amendment could not be entertained, the same being an independent motion. Mr. Weatherford then offered as a substitute the following: Resolved, That a committee, consisting of President Carson, Senators Cartwright, Hare, Looney, Coleman, Siglin and Wager, be appointed a committee to arrange the standing committees of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Watts, the subject was postponed and made a special order for 3 o'clock P. M. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, } Mr. President:-I am directed by the Speaker to inform you that the House has adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 6., for a joint committee to examine the books and accounts of the State Treasurer. And the same is herewith transmitted for the consideration of the Senate. A. C. JENNINGS, Chief Clerk. The resolution accompanying the foregoing House message is as follows: Resolved by the House, the Senate Concurring: That a committee of five, consisting of two Senators and three Representatives, be appointed to examine the books and accounts of the State Treasurer. On motion of Mr. Gray, the Senate concurred in House Concurrent Resolution No. 6. Mr. Weatherford introduced SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1, As follows: Resolved by the Senate, the House concurring: That the two bodies meet in joint convention Wednesday, January 12, 1887, at 10:30 o'clock A. M. to canvass the vote for Governor and to hear such communication as the Governor may desire to make and the inaugural of the Governor-elect. On motion of Mr. Weatherford, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 was adopted. |