WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1913. 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M. The senate met. The president in the chair. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Vernon S. Phillips. The roll was called and the following senators answered to their names: Senators Albers, Bichler, Bosshard, Browne, Culbertson, Cunningham, Glenn, Huber, Kellogg, Kileen, Martin A. E., Monk, Perry, Randolph, Scott, Skogmo, Snover, Stevens, Teasdale, Tomkins, True, Weigle, White, and Zophy--24. Absent-Senators Ackley, Bishop, Burke, Husting, Linley, Martin H. C., Richards, and Weissleder-8. Absent with leave-Senator Hoyt-1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Upon motion of Senator Scott, Leave of absence was granted to Senator Bishop for the remainder of this week, and to all absent Senators for the remainder of this session. The journal of yesterday was approved. BILLS FOR REVISION. Senator Kileen offered one bill, which was referred to the com mittee on Revision. COMMITTEE REPORT. The committee on Assignment of Rooms and Furnishing bag leave to submit a partial report at this time: Joint committee on Finance, Rooms Nos. 334, 335 and 337. Committee on Judiciary, Rooms Nos. 329, 331 and 332. Committee on Corporations, Rooms Nos. 319, 323 and 325. Committee on Education and Public Welfare, Room Nos. 315, 316 and 318. Committee on State Affairs, Rooms Nos. 310, 312 and 314. GEO. E. SCOTT, Pursuant to the statute governing, I hereby nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the senate appoint Lewis A. Anderson, of Madison, Wisconsin, to be commissioner of insurance, for the balance of the unexpired term ending on the 30th day of June, 1915, vice Herman L. Ekern, removed. Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS E. McGOVERN, Governor. January 15, 1913. Laid over under the rules. RECESS. Upon motion of Senator Randolph, The senate took a recess until 7.30 o'clock p. m. 7:30 O'CLOCK P. M. The senate was called to order by the president. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Upon request of Senator Huber, Leave of absence was granted to Senator Skogmo for this session and the remainder of this week. Upon request of Senator Zophy, Leave of absence was granted to Senator Weigle until Wednesday, January 22, 1913. Upon request of Senator Ackley, Leave of absence was granted to Senator Tomkins for this session and the remainder of this week, and for himself for the remainder of this week. Upon request of Senator Scott, Leave of absence was granted to Senator H. E. Martin, for this session and the remainder of this week. Upon request of Senator Randolph, Leave of absence was granted to Senator Husting for this session and the remainder of this week. JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR REVISION. Senator Ackley offered one joint resolution, which was referred to the committee on Revision. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED. Res. No. 4, S., Relating to furnishing suitable and appropriate badges for the sergeant-at-arms, his assistant, the policemen, and messengers of the senate. Resolved by the senate, That the superintendent of public property furnish suitable and appropriate badges for the sergeantat-arms, his assistant, the policemen, and messengers of the senate. By Senator Scott. Adopted. ADJOURNMENT. Upon motion of Senator Bosshard, The senate adjourned until 9:30 a. m. tomorrow. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1913. 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M. The Senate met. The president in the chair. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Vernon S. Phillips. Upon motion of Senator Scott, The calling of the roll was dispensed with. The journal of yesterday was approved. BILLS FOR REVISION. Senator True offered two bills, which were referred to the committee on Revision. COMMITTEE REPORT. The special committee on Rules report and recommend the adoption of the resolution offered herewith: Res. No. 5, S., E. E. BROWNE, Chairman. Res. No. 5. S., Resolved by the Senate, That the rules of the Senate, adopted at the session of 1911, shall be the rules of the Senate for the regular session of 1913 with the following amendments, references to lines being as the rules appear in the legislative directory for 1913 issued by the secretary of state: By Special Committee on Rules. Laid over until Wednesday, January 22, 1913. Amend Rule 1 to read as follows: 1. Hour for meeting. The hour for the meeting of the Senate shall be at 9:30 10:00 o'clock a. m. unless a different hour shall be prescribed by resolution or motion, and the Senate shall be in session until 10:00 a. m., when adjournment or recess until 12 o'clock m., or a later hour, shall be taken. This rule may be changed by resolution or motion adopted by a majority vote. Amend Rule 3 by striking out the words "either house" where they occur in the second line thereof and insert in lieu thereof the words "the Senate." Amend Rule 4 by striking out the word "house" where it occurs in the title and in the third line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word “Senate.” Amend Rule 5 to read as follows: Who may be admitted to the floor. Persons of the following classes, and no others, shall be admitted to that portion of the floor of the two houses Senate reserved to the members during the session thereof, viz.: the governor, lieutenant governor, members of the legislature, state officers, regents of the university, regents of the normal schools, members of congress, judges of the supreme court and other courts, and ex-members of the legislature, not And none of the above shall have the privilege of the floor who are registered as lobbyists or engaged in defeating or promoting any pending legislation. No exsenator or any other person who shall be directly or indirectly interested in defeating or promoting any pending legislation, whether registered as a lobbyist or not, shall have the privilege of the floor of the Senate at any time. All editors of newspapers within the state and reporters for the press, who confine themselves to their professional duties, and such other persons as the presiding officer upon the order of the house may invite. shall have the privilege of the floor of the Senate, except |