Nays: Celso Baca, M. Baca, Barnes, Gallegos, Herrera, Kilpatrick, Leib, Ortega, Romero, Schultz, Trujillo, Valdez, Winston -13. Bill failed to pass. On motion of Mr. Jaramillo, the rules were suspended and House Bill No. 142 taken up for consideration. Amendments of the Council were read. On motion of Mr. Guyer, the House concurred in the Council amendments. Mr. Jaramillo was granted unanimous consent for the purpose of introducing a resolution. House Resolution No. 17: Be it resolved, That from and after the passage of this resolution, the Speaker or member acting as such, shall not concede a roll call upon any proposition, except upon the passage of a bill, or upon a motion to lay a bill upon the table. That the Speaker shall, if demanded, decide by division all propositions except as above stated. On motion of Mr. Luna, the resolution was adopted. On motion of Mr. Wharton, the rules were suspended and Council Bill No. 39 was taken up for consideration. Mr. Wharton moved that the amendments offered by the Committee on Judiciary, be adonted. Motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Barnes, the bill was read a third time by title preparatory to its passage. Mr. Barnes asked unanimous consent that the title of the bill be amended. Consent granted. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, the bill was placed on its passage and passed. On motion of Mr. Barnes, House Bill No. 72 was made a special order for 7:30 p. m. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, the House adjourned. NIGHT SESSION. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. House met pursuant to adjournment with the Speaker in the chair. A quorum being present, the House proceeded to business. Special order for 7:30 was the consideration of House Bill No. 72. On motion of Mr. Jaramillo, the conference committee was instructed to report this bill tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. On motion of Mr. Barnes, Council Bill No. 80 was taken up for consideration. On motion of Mr. Jaramillo, the original bill was tabled indefinitely. House substitute for Council Bill No. 80 was read first and second time by title, and read in full for information. Mr. Gutierrez moved an amendment to section 11, that the words "tax payers" be stricken out, and the words "owner of real estate" be inserted in lieu thereof. A message from the Council was announced, stating that the Council had passed Council Bill No. 124, "An Act providing funds and making appropriations for the 50th, 51st, and 52d fiscal years, and for other purposes," and respectfully ask the concurrence of this honorable body thereto. The chair stated that the matter would be duly laid before the House for its consideration. A message from the Council was announced, stating that the Council had duly concurred in the passage of House Bill No. 148, "An Act to provide for geological surveys in the Territory of New Mexico;" House substitute for House Bill No. 108, "An Act for the preservation of the public health and for other purposes." Mr. Barnes moved to amend the motion of the gentleman from Bernalillo, that section 11 be made to read as follows: "Section 11. Every male citizen of the United States who is qualified to vote at public elections under the laws of this territory, and who is the owner of real estate in any of the counties of this territory, shall be qualified to serve as a grand or petit juror in any of the courts of this territory; excepting, however, the following classes of persons who shall be disqualified to serve as grand or petit jurors in any of the courts of this territory: such persons as may have been convicted of any infamous crime and all persons who are living in a state of bigamy, polygamy, professional gamblers, that is such persons as are actually engaged in gambling as a regular occupation and who are not otherwise engaged; habitual drunkards or persons who are addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, attorneys at law and all persons over the age of sixty years. Amendment of the gentleman from Grant adopted. Mr. Jaramillo moved that the bill be read a third time by title preparatory to its passage. Motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Gutierrez, the bill was placed on its passage and passed. Mr. Jaramillo moved that Council Bill No. 124 be taken up for consideration. Motion prevailed. Bill was read first and second time by title. Mr. Wharton moved that the bill be made a special order for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Sanchez moved an amendment that the House resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of this bill. Motion, as amended, prevailed. Mr. Jaramillo was called to the chair. After the committee of the whole had arisen, the House was called to order. A message from the Council was announced, stating that the Council had passed Council Bill No. 145, "An Act in reference to private corporations," and respectfully ask the concurrence of this honorable body thereto. The chair stated that the matter would be duly laid before the House for its consideration. Committee of the whole resumed its sitting. After the committee of the whole had arisen, the House was called to order and Mr. Jaramillo, chairman of the committee, made the following report: Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the committee of the whole that they have had under consideration Council Bill No. 124 and recommend that it be passed as amended by the committee. Mr. Kilpatrick moved that the amendments offered by the committee of the whole be adopted. Motion prevailed. Mr. Gutierrez moved that the bill be read a third time by title preparatory to its passage. Motion prevailed. Mr. Sanchez moved that the bill do now pass. Roll call ordered with the following result: Aves: Celso Baca, M. Baca, Barnes, Crespin, Gallegos, Gutierrez, Herrera, Jaramillo, Kilpatrick, Ortega, Romero, Sanchez, Schultz, Staplin, Trujillo, Winston and Mr. Speaker-17. Nays: Leib, McIntosh-2. The bill having received the necessary number of votes was declared duly passed. Mr. Sanchez moved that the vote by which Council Bill No. 124 was passed be reconsidered and the reconsideration be tabled indefinitely. Motion prevailed. The following message of the signing of House substitute for House Bill No. 99, Council Bill No. 69, House substitute for Council Bill No. 15, Council Bill No. 97, (this latter bill became a law by limitation), by the Governor, was received. Council Bill No. 145 was taken up for consideration. Mr. Kilpatrick moved that the rules be suspended and that Council Bill No. 145 be considered read first and second time by title and read a third time in full preparatory to its passage. Motion prevailed. Mr. Jaramillo moved that the bill be passed. Motion prevailed. The chair announced having signed Council Joint Resolution. No. 11; Council Bill No. 129, "An Act to provide necessary funds to complete and furnish the territorial capitol, and for other purposes;" Council substitute for House Bill No. 54, "An Act to amend section 2299 and to repeal sections 2309, 2310, 2312, 2314, and 2315 of the Compiled Laws of 1897, relating to mining claims;" substitute for Council Bill No. 2, "An Act for the protection of fish and game in the Territory of New Mexico;" Council Bill No. 116, "An Act to provide for the assessment of property in the Territory of New Mexico;" substitute for House Bill No. 113, "An Act to require the treasurers of Chilili grant, to furnish bonds and for other purposes;" substitute for House Bill No. 69, "An Act for the protection of stock raising and to prevent butchers from paying a compensation for the robbery of stock;" House Bill No. 92, "An Act to enforce the building of school houses in the several school districts of the counties of the territory;" House Bill No. 55, “An Act to promote and encourage the discovery and development of the minerals;" Council Bill No. 145, "An Act to amend section 254 of the Compiled Laws of 1897;" Council Bill No. 71, "An Act entitled 'An Act for the supplying of counties with copies of the Compiled Laws of 1897;" House substitute for Council Bill No. 101, "An Act to provide for the paying of bounties for the killing of wild animals" amended Council Bill No. 131, "An Act relating to the sale of coal oil and its products;" House substitute for Council Bill No. 13, "An Act in reference to recognizance, bond, stipulation required by the laws of New Mexico, and for other purposes." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the enrolling and engrossing committee was increased by the addition of two members, viz: Messrs. Romero and Leib. On motion of Mr. Gutierrez, the House adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Santa Fe, N. M., March 16, 1899. House met pursuant to adjournment with the Speaker in the chair. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Father Gilberton. A quorum being present, the House proceeded to business. On motion of Mr. Kilpatrick, the rules were suspended and Council Bill No. 66 was taken up for consideration. Bill was read for information. On motion of Mr. Gutierrez, the bill was made a special order for 2 o'clock p. m. The chair appointed the following named gentlemen as a special committee to confer with the Council in case any differences might arise on some of the most important bills: Messrs. Barnes, Romero and Trujillo. The following resolutions were introduced in their regular order: House Joint Resolution No. 14, introduced by Hon. Pedro Sanchez: Be it resolved, That to his Excellency, Miguel A. Otero, Governor of this territory, be expressed our sincere esteem and respect, commended by his untiring devotion to duty, his energy in the interest and for the welfare of the territory, his unflinching fidelity to the great trust reposed in him, and his example of strict uprightness and integrity in office. That we belive his purposes and ideals to be high, and have every confidence in his earnest resolve to elevate and advance the territory of New Mexico in all things, and that the thanks of this body be extended to the Hon. George H. Wallace, secretary of the territory, for his many courtesies and attentions. Resolution was unanimously adopted. A message from the Council was announced, stating that the Council had failed to concur in the House amendments to Council Bill No. 51, and that the Council had appointed a conference committee to meet a like conference committee from the House; that they had passed Council Joint Memorial No. 6, relating to the territorial School of Mines at Socorro; and had duly concurred in House Joint Memorial No. 1. House Resolution No. 17, introduced by Hon. Pedro Sanchez: Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, That whereas, our young and distinguished Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Maximiliano Luna has discharged his duties as Speaker of this honorable body with honor both to the House and the territory in general, and whereas, his services that he has rendered our national cause in a military line has made him worthy of universal respect; now therefore be it Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Territory of New Mexico, That we cordially approve the conduct of Hon. Maximiliano Luna as Speaker of the House for his impartial decisions and for his gentlemanly conduct toward the members and officers of the House: also for his forcible arguments and eloquence in favor |