COMMITTEE REPORTS The special committee on Committees, pursuant to, Providing for the appointment of a committee on Conservation, recommend the following as members of such committee, the names of such members being arranged alphabetically: Senators Ackley, Hanson, Kellogg, Stevens and Tomkins. W. W. ALBERS Special Committee on Committees. The special committee on Committees, pursuant to, Providing for the appointment of a committee on Highways, recommend the following as members of such committee, the names of such members being arranged alphabetically: Senators Bennett, Bichler, Cunningham, Everett and Staudenmayer. TIMOTHY BURKE W. W. ALBERS Special Committee on Committees. The special committee on Committees, pursuant to, Providing for the appointment of a committee to investigate state commissions and boards, recommend the appointment of the following as senate members of such committee, the names of such members being arranged alphabetically: Senators Fairchild and Whitman. TIMOTHY BURKE W. W. ALBERS Special Committee on Committees. The reports of the special committee on Committees were adopted by the senate. The special committee on Conservation desire to report to the senate that they have organized. EDW. F. ACKLEY, Chairman EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS Upon motion of Senator Culbertson, Action on the confirmation of the appointment by the governor of Walter Alexander to be railroad commissioner was laid over for one week. To the Honorable, the Senate: Pursuant to the statute governing, I hereby nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint: Hon. James O. Davidson, of Madison, Wisconsin, to be a member of the State Board of Control of Wisconsin for the term ending April 1st, 1919; and I do hereby designate the said James O. Davidson as President of the said Board. Respectfully submitted, EMANUEL L. PHILIPP, Dated, January 28, 1915. Upon motion of Senator Bennett, Governor. Laid over until 10:00 o'clock a. m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1915. MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY By C. E. Shaffer, chief clerk thereof: Mr. President: I am directed to inform you that the assembly has concurred in, Jt. Res. No. 3, S. Upon request of Senator Bray and with unanimous consent, Jt. Res. No. 4, S., Was recalled from the committee on Judiciary and withdrawn. By C. E. Shaffer, chief clerk thereof: Mr. President: I am directed to inform you that the assembly has ordered returned to the senate, No. 31, S., And has refused concurrence in Jt. Res. No. 9, S. ASSEMBLY MESSAGE CONSIDERED Upon motion of Senator Perry, The vote by which No. 31, S. was passed was reconsidered, and further action was postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon request, leave of absence was granted to Senator Culbertson until 2 p. m., Tuesday: to Senators Monk and Mulberger for the remainder of this week and to Senators Bennett, Cunningham and Jennings until Tuesday. BILLS FOR REVISION Bills were filed at the clerk's desk for revision, as follows: Senator Cunningham filed two bills; Senator Martin, two; Senator Ackley, three; Senator Burke, one and Senator Bennett, one. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Senator Kellogg, FRIDAY, January 29, 1915. 10:00 O'Clock, A. M. The senate met. The president in the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. J. McKay. The roll call was dispensed with. The journal of yesterday was approved. PETITIONS Pet. No. 9, S. By Senator Staudenmayer. To committee on Education and Public Welfare. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION To the Honorable, the Senate: Pursuant to the statute governing, I hereby nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint George J. Weigle of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to be Dairy and Food Commissioner, for the term ending on the first Monday of February, 1917. Respectfully submitted, EMANUEL L. PHILIPP, January 29, 1915. Referred to calendar. Governor. MESSAGE FROM THE ASSEMBLY By C. E. SHAFFER, chief clerk thereof: Mr. President: I am directed to inform you that the assembly has concurred in, Amdt. No. 1, S., to Jt. Res. No. 11, A., And has adopted and asks concurrence in, ASSEMBLY MESSAGE CONSIDERED Jt. Res. No. 17, A. Upon motion of Senator Skogmo, Was referred to the committee on Education and Public Welfare. RECESS Upon motion of Senator Perry, The senate took a recess until 10:30 o'clock a. m. 10:30 O'Clock A. M. The senate was called to order by the president. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED Jt. Res. No. 12, S., Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, that when the legislature adjourns today, it be until Tuesday, February 2, at 2:00 o'clock, p. m. By Senator Huber. Adopted. MESSAGE FROM THE ASSEMBLY By C. E. SHAFFER, chief clerk thereof: Mr. President: I am directed to inform you that the assembly has con curred in Jt. Res. No. 12, S. |