Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin, voicing the sentiment of the people of Wisconsin, hereby extends its heartfelt sympathy to President Wilson and expresses its entire confidence in his integrity, his patriotism, his singleness of purpose, and his zeal. Be it further Resolved, That the chief clerk of the senate forward a copy of this resolution to the president of the United States. By senator Bray. Senator Bosshard moved that the resolution be referred to committee on Education and Public Welfare. The ayes and noes were requested, and the vote was: Ayes, 21; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 10; as follows: Ayes-Senators Ackley, Albers, Arnold, Barwig, Bennett, Bichler, Bosshard, Culbertson, Cunningham, Everett, Glenn, Hanson, Huber, Kellogg, Monk, Potts. Rollmann, Skogmo, Staudenmayer, Stevens and Tomkins-21. Noes-Senators Bray and Whitman-2. Absent or not voting-Senators Baxter, Burke, Fairchild, Jennings, Martin, Mulberger, Perry, Richards, Scott and Weissleder-10. The resolution was referred to committee on Education and Public Welfare. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS. Pet. No. 86, S. By Senator Arnold. To committee on Education and Public Welfare. COMMITTEE REPORT The committee on State Affairs report and recommend. No. 98 S., Adoption of substitute amendment No. 1, S., and passage. W. T. STEVENS, Chairman. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS The confirmation of Dr. J. M. Furstman to be a member of the state board of health and vital statistics was taken up at this time. The question was: Shall the nomination by the governor of Dr. J. M. Furstman, of La Crosse, to be a member of the state board of health and vital statistics of Wisconsin for the term ending on the first Monday in February, 1922, be confirmed? The ayes and noes were required, and the vote was: Ayes, 23; noes, none; absent or not voting, 10; as follows: Ayes-Senators Ackley, Albers, Arnold, Barwig, Bennett, Bichler, Bosshard, Bray, Culbertson, Cunningham, Everett, Glenn, Hanson, Huber, Kellogg, Monk, Potts, Rollmann, Skogmo, Staudenmayer, Stevens, Tomkins and Whitman23. Absent or not voting-Senators Baxter, Burke, Fairchild, Jennings, Martin, Mulberger, Perry, Richards, Scott and Weissleder-10. So the nomination was confirmed. 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: Jt. Res. No. 7, S. MOTIONS Upon motion of Senator Bosshard, No. 14, S. was rereferred to committee on Corporations. Upon motion of Senator Bennett, the senate adjourned. M The senate met. WEDNESDAY, February 24, 1915. The president in the chair. 10:00 O'Clock, A. M. Prayer was offered by Rev. Thomas B. Johnson. The roll was called and the following senators answered to their names: Senators Ackley, Albers, Arnold, Barwig, Baxter, Bennett, Bichler, Bosshard, Bray, Burke, Culbertson, Cunningham, Everett, Fairchild, Glenn, Hanson, Huber, Jennings, Kellogg, Martin, Monk, Mulberger, Perry, Potts, Rollmann, Skogmo, Staudenmayer, Stevens, Tomkins, Weissleder and Whitman-31. Absent-Senator Richards-1. Absent with leave-Senator Scott-1. The journal of yesterday was approved. MOTIONS Upon motion of Senator Fairchild the time allowed for reporting bills from revision under Rule 38 was extended one week with unanimous consent. Senator Bosshard asked unanimous consent that all resolutions relating to the war in Europe be made a special order tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock, a. m. Senator Perry objected. Senator Bosshard withdrew the request. BILLS INTRODUCED (Revision No. 252). By Senator Martin. To committee on Judiciary. Read first No. 301, S. time and referred. No. 302, S. No. 303, S. No. 304, S. (Revision No. 260). By Senator Fairchild. To committee on Corporations. (Revision No. 267). By Senator Fairchild. To committee on Corporations. (Revision No. 271). By Senator Fairchild. To committee on Corporations. No. 305, S. (Revision No. 286). By Senator Baxter (by request). To committee on Corporations. (Revision No. 287). By Senator Baxter. committee on State Affairs. No. 306, S. To No. 307, S. (Revision No. 292). By Senator Baxter (by request). To committee on Education and Public Welfare. No. 308, S. No. 309, S. No. 310, S. (Revision No. 353). By Senator Baxter. To (Revision No. 301). By Senator Baxter (by (Revision No. 320). By Senator Martin. To No. 311, S. No. 312, S. (Revision No. 351). By Senator Bray. To committee on State Affairs. No. 313, S. (Revision No. 352). By Senator Bray. To committee on State Affairs. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Pet. No. 87, S. By Senator Fairchild (by request). To committee on Education and Public Welfare. Introduced with unanimous consent. Upon motion of Senator Whitman, all rules interfering were suspended with unanimous consent and the joint resolution was placed upon its adoption at this time. Jt. Res. No. 25, S., Read third time and adopted. Upon motion of Senator Whitman, all rules interfering were suspended with unanimous consent and Jt. Res. No. 25, S. was ordered messaged to the assembly at once. BILLS READY FOR ENGROSSMENT Read second time. No. 64, S., Substitute amendment No. 1, S., adopted. Leave of absence was granted to Senators Albers and Rollman while absent on the visiting committee. Upon motion of Senator Perry, the senate adjourned. |