1, 1879, approved June 11, 1897, in force July 1, 1897, as amended by subsequent Acts, by amending section 6 thereof," Having been engrossed, and printed as engrossed, was taken up and read at large a third time, And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: Yeas, 43[44]; nays, 0. The following voted in the affirmative: Messrs. Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof and ask their concurrence in the passage of the bill. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 37, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act concerning fees and salaries, and to classify the several counties of this State with reference thereto,' approved March 29, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, as amended by subsequent Acts; and the title as amended by an Act approved March 28, 1874, in force July 1, 1874; by amending section 20 thereof," Reported the same back with an amendment thereto, and recommended that the amendment be adopted, and that the bill as amended do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, ordered to a second reading, and to be printed with the amendment. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 161, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act concerning corporations,' approved April 18, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, by amending section 25 of said Act so as to enlarge the jurisdiction of courts of equity to dissolve and wind up corporations," Reported the same back with an amendment thereto, and recommended that the amendment be adopted, and that the bill as amended do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, ordered to a second reading, and to be printed with the amendment. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 74, for "An Act to amend section 166b of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do not pass. On motion of Mr. Canaday the report of the committee was made a special order for Wednesday, April 7, 1915, immediately after the preceding special order. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 75, for "An Act to amend section 142 of Division I, and to repeal sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Division XIV of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do not pass. On motion of Mr. Canaday, the report of the committee was made the special order for Wednesday, April 7, 1915, immediately after the preceding special order. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 76, for "An Act to amend section 264, division 1, of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do not pass. On motion of Mr. Canaday, the report of the Committee was made a special order for Wednesday, April 7, 1915, immediately after the preceding special order. Mr. Barr, from the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 129, for "An Act to provide for the setting apart, formation and disbursement of a police pension fund in cities having a population exceeding 200,000 inhabitants," Reported the same back with amendments, with the recommendation that the bill do pass, and that it be referred to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. The report of the committee was concurred in and the bill was so referred. Mr. Curtis, from the Committee on Appropriations, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 45, for "An Act making an appropriation for the relief of Kathryn Culver, assignee of the Culver Construction Company," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Landee, from the Committee on Education, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 135, for "An Act in relation to an Illinois State Teachers' Pension and Retirement Fund,” Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Hull, from the Committee on Public Efficiency and Civil Service, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 132, for "An Act to regulate the civil service of sanitary districts by amending 'An Act to create sanitary districts and to remove obstructions in the Desplaines and Illinois Rivers,' approved May 29, 1889, in force July 1, 1889, and all Acts amendatory thereof, by amending section 4 and by adding thereto thirteen new sections to be known as section 4a, section 4b, section 4c, section 4d, section 4e, section 4f, section 4g, section 4h, section 4i, section 4j, section 4k, section 41, and section 4m," Reported the same back with amendments thereto, and recommended that the amendments be adopted, and that the bill, as amended, do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, ordered to a second reading, and to be printed with the amendments. Mr. Olson, from the Committee on Agriculture, Live Stock and Dairying, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 121, for “An Act making an appropriation for the salary of an Agricultural Advisor for Incorporated Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, or like associations with like purposes, of the State of Illinois," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Olson, from the Committee on Agriculture, Live Stock and Dairying, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 142, for "An Act providing for the registration of farm names," Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and was immediately taken up and read at large a first time, and ordered to a second reading. A message from the House by Mr. Vogel, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President-I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate in the adoption of the following preamble and joint resolution, to wit: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 2. PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. WHEREAS, The Illinois State Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, to be held in San Francisco during the present year (1915) has decided to place in the Illinois State Building at the said Panama-Pacific International Exposition, an exhibit of material, such as letters, portraits and relics portraying a history of the life of Abraham Lincoln, the most illustrious son of Illinois, this exhibit to be known as the Lincoln Memorial Exhibit, for which a room has been especially prepared by the Illinois Commission to the Exposition. The commission has requested the Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library to lend to it certain articles, pictures, relics, and documents now in the custody of said Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library to be used as a part of said Lincoln Memorial Exhibit; and, WHEREAS, It seems desirable that the request be granted; therefore, Resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That the Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library be, and are hereby authorized to loan to the Illinois State Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition for the exhibit at said exposition, such historical relics, documents, etc., under its control as said commission may deem necessary for said exhibit, provided that said commission shall return at the conclusion of said exposition, to the custody of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library, all such articles, relics, documents, etc., in as good condition as when taken away, and without expense to the Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Historical Library; Resolved, That such additional historical matter collected by the Illinois State Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition for making said exhibit, shall, at the close of the exposition, be the property of the State of Illinois, and shall be placed in the Illinois State Historical Library at Springfield, Illinois. Concurred in by the House, March 31, 1915. B. H. MCCANN, Clerk of the House. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Harris offered the following resolution, which, under the rules, was laid over: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 16. WHEREAS, There has been widespread agitation, on the part of officials, representing railroads, for a readjustment of intrastate passenger rates wherein it is alleged that the present rates as fixed by statute are unremunerative and inadequate; and, WHEREAS, It is stated by such officials that for years the railroads having been facing a condition of stationery or declining rates for passenger service attributing the same to regulatory legislation, increase in operating expense, and taxes, advance in wages and other causes; and, WHEREAS, A full and fair investigation and examination of earnings, is courted with view of determining whether the business is handled at a loss under existing rates; and, WHEREAS, The subject of passenger and freight rates are closely assimilated and dividends to stockholders are invariably based upon net revenue and income derived from operation of both passenger and freight service; and, WHEREAS, Rates or other charges, furnished or to be furnished shall be just and reasonable and withal, not confiscatory; and, WHEREAS, Many public officials hearings have been had, wherein it has been demonstrated that many railroads, some of which operate in Illinois, have issued stocks and bonds for uses and purposes other than for actual operation, maintenance of service, replacement and otherwise; and, WHEREAS, It has been stated in the public press that many of the railroads through their commissary and supply departments award contracts therein, through certain sources, which savor of favoritism and extravagance; and, WHEREAS, The railroads contribute to and are otherwise assessed by certain existing organizations and associations not directly connected with the various departments and which said support of associations, may usurp the rights and privileges granted under charter powers; therefore, Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that a committee of five Senators and five Representatives be appointed who shall proceed to fully investigate and examine into the conduct, business and affairs of the railroads operating in the State of Illinois, with reference to the revenue, rates, earnings, cost, expenses, investments, improvements in operation, maintenance and otherwise, the equipments, and the properties, the relations of companies to subsidiary corporations or concerns and to each other, as well as persons who may have or claim to have interest therein; the government and control of said railroad companies, the relation of the railroads to their stockholders and bond holders; the issue of stocks and bonds and the uses and purposes heretofore had and to be had; the relation of companies and their officers, directors and other persons to investments; the relations of companies and their officials to and with any and all persons and concerns as applicable to the commissary departments and supplies, by contract or otherwise; the relation of railroad companies to organizations and associations contributions and assessments thereto for their support and maintenance and the conduct and operation of such associations and whether the same are within the rights and privileges of the charter powers of railroads, and also to fully and fairly investigate and examine any and all phase of the railroad business generally, as the committee may deem proper, with a view of determining whether railroad earnings are handled at a loss under existing rates and for the purposes of drafting and reporting to the General Assembly and revision of the laws regulating railroad rates in this State as may be proper; Further resolved, That the said committee be and it is hereby authorized and empowered in this investigation and examination, to issue subpoenas and to administer oaths, and to require and enforce the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, writings, documents and records and to employ attorneys, stenographers, clerks and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution; Further resolved, That the Public Utilities Commission of Illinois, is hereby requested to assist this committee in every respect, when called upon to facilitate it in this examination and investigation; Further resolved, That the committee is hereby authorized and empowered to obtain from utilities commissions and railroad commissions of other states such information and statistics, that will enable it to carry on this investigation, in just and proper manner; Further resolved, That the said committee and the members thereof shall be entitled to their actual expeneses incurred in carrying out the provisions hereof, which expenses together with the compensation and expense of attorneys, stenographers, clerks and other employees shall be paid out of an appropriation which shall be made by the General Assembly therefor and paid on vouchers certified to by the chairman of the committee to the Auditor of Public Accounts, who shall draw his warrants therefor; Further resolved, That the said committee shall make its report and findings with its recommendations, or any proposed bill or bills to the present session of the Legislature, if practicable otherwise to the Fiftieth General Assembly, or in event of a special session, if such be called and the subject matter hereof be included in such call, then to such special session, if possible. Mr. Ettelson offered the following resolution: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 35. Alfonso Michaels Resolved, That the Committee Clerks and Committee Secretaries are hereby assigned to the following committees: Agricultural, Live Stock and Darying Banks, Building and Loan Associations.. Charitable, Penal and Reformatory Institutions. Constitutional Amendments .F. C. Beene .Frank Bevier Benjamin H. Rich |