Laws, Resolutions, and Memorials of the State of Montana

Senators by a direct vote of the people; and we urge our Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their best endeavors to secure such amendments.

It is further resolved that the Secretary of State be and he is hereby instructed to furnish a copy of this Memorial to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress

Approved February 19, 1897.

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 3.

To the Honorable-The Senate and House of Representatives, of the United States, in Congress Assembled:

Whereas, in the interest of good government; for the welfare of our people; in the cause of general reform, and on behalf of justice and equity, to us as a people and as a nation, collectively and individually.

Be it resolved we, your memorialists, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana, respectfully represent that we ask Congress to provide by proper legislation to place said Union Pacific Railroad System and its allied lines in the hands or control of the United States government.

It is further resolved that the Secretary of State is hereby instructed to furnish a copy of this Memorial to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress.

Approved February 19, 1897.

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4.

To the Honorable-The Senate and House of Representatives in Congress

Assembled:

Whereas, the present financial condition of thousands of able and energetic business men throughout the United States is deplorable in consequence of the financial condition of the country.

And, Whereas, there ought to be some measure of relief afforded these people, so that their energies can be devoted to recuperating their fortunes again, and incidentally aid with up building of the State.

And, Whereas, The Torry Bankruptcy bill is considered an equitable measure presenting a uniform system of bankruptcy for the people of the United States.

And, Whereas, The said bankruptcy bill has already passed the House of Representatives, and only awaits the action of the Senate to become a law.

Therefore, Be it resolved, that we, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana, memorialize the Senate of the United States respectfully requesting that body to promptly pass the Torry Bankruptcy Bill aforesaid.

Resolved, That the Secretary of State be, and is hereby instructed to furnish a copy this Memorial to our Senators and Representatives in Congress.

Approved March 2nd, 1897.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3.

House Joint Resolution Authorizing the Board of State Prison Commissioners to remove certain Building Material at the Eastern State Prison, at Billings, Montana, to the Western State Prison, at Deer Lodge, and making an appropriation therefor.

Be it Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana:

Section 1. That the Board of State Prison Commissioners of the State of Montana, are hereby authorized and directed to remove from the Eastern State Prison at Billings, Montana, any or all wood-work, doors, hardware, iron work and other personal property that are not in place, such as can be utilized in furnishing the new prison building at Deer Lodge, belonging to the State of Montana, to the Western State Prison at Deer Lodge, Montana, and use the same for the completion and construction of prison buildings at the Western State Prison at Deer Lodge, Montana.

Section 2. That the sum of five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to defray the expenses of removal and freight charges from Billings to Deer Lodge.

Approved March 4th, 1897.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6.

Be it Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Montanu, the Senate Concurring:

That the Secretary of State shall and he is hereby directed to furnish or mail each Senator and Member of the Fifth Legislative Assembly one copy each of the journals of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, and one bound copy of the laws enacted by the Fifth Legislative Assembly, as soon as the same have been printed. Approved March 6th, 1897.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3.

Be it resolved by the Senate of the Fifth Legislative Assembly of Montana, the House concurring, that in view of the report of the joint committee of this legislature appointed to investigate the State Reform School at Miles City, disclosing a condition of affairs in the administration thereof, that is a disgrace to the officers charged with such administration, and a blot upon the fair name of the State of Montana; that the result of said investigation be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor of Montana; that His Excellency, the Governor be and is hereby requested to further investigate as to the responsibility for the existence of such a condition of administration as is shown in the report of said joint committee, and if he shall find that the trustees of said Reform School are responsible either through a knowledge of said administration, or if they did not have such knowledge, through a neglect of functions devolving upon them as trustees; and if he shall find said trustees so responsible, that he then exercise the power conferred upon him in Section 3065, of the Penal Code of Montana by the removal from office of said trustees. Approved February 25th, 1897.

SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 6.

Helena, Montana, February 27, 1897.

Hon. Thos. H. Carter and Hon. Lee Mantle:

We, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana, do earnestly protest against the recent order of the President setting aside large timber reserves in this State, knowing that its enforcement would seriously cripple and retard its development. For these and other reasons we respectfully request that this order be at once revoked.

Approved March 1st 1897.