the discharge of his duties as an officer of the Territory of Montana, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved, the House concurring, that the said Thomas Francis Meagher Memorial Association be, and it hereby is authorized to erect such monument within the grounds of the State Capitol at Helena, Montana, at such place as has been or may be selected by such association with the approval of the Governor of the State of Montana. Approved March 3, 1905. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1. Resolution requesting Congress to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which amendment shall provide for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people: WHEREAS, a large number of the State Legislatures have at various times adopted memorials and resolutions in favor of the election of United States Senators by popular vote; AND, WHEREAS, the National House of Representatives has, on several occasions, within recent years, adopted resolutions in favor of this proposed change in the method of electing United States Senators, which were not adopted by the Senate; AND, WHEREAS, Article V of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress, on the application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposed amendments; AND BELIEVING there is a general desire upon the part of the citizens of the State of Montana that the United States Senators should be elected by a direct vote of the people; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED (if the Senate Concur), That the Legislature of the State of Montana favors the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution which shall provide for the election. of United States Senators by popular vote, and joins with other states of the Union in respectfully requesting that a convention be called for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, as provided for in Article V of the said Constitution, which amendment shall provide for a change in the present method of electing United States Senators, so that they can be chosen in each state by direct vote of the people. RESOLVED, That a copy of this Joint Resolution and application to Congress for the calling of the convention be sent to the Secretary of State of each of the United States, and that a similar copy be sent to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and also to each of the United States Senators from Montana and our Representative in Congress. Approved January 31, 1905. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2. Be it resolved, by the House of the Ninth Legislative Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the State Board of Examiners be, and they are hereby empowered and directed to appoint a Commission of three suitable and competent persons, within thirty days from the passage and approval of this Resolution, and that said Commission so appointed shall have power to examine into and report upon the advisability and feasibility of acquiring a permanent water supply for the use of the State Capitol and Grounds, as recommended in the Governor's message. And be it further, RESOLVED, That said Commission shall have power to investigate any plans that may be submitted, to secure estimates upon the cost of construction and maintenance of an adequate water system, to gather all requisite information, and present their findings and recommendations to the next Legislative Assembly on or before the first day of the session thereof, and that the State Engineer be, and is hereby directed to co-operate with said Commission, and to perform all the professional services required for the furtherance of the plan outlined by this Resolution. Approved February 2, 1905. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4. Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Montana that the action of the government of the United States in extending aid and co-operation in the reclamation of the arid lands of the state is cordially approved, and all officers and agents of the state. are instructed to facilitate the operation of the government in reclaiming arid lands of the state in all respects not inconsistent with law. Approved February 15, 1905. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7. RESOLVED, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Montana, That the President of the United States is entitled to our zealous support, and merits our earnest endorsement in his heroic struggle and untiring efforts to suppress trusts and monoplies, to prevent unlawful combinations of great corporate interests detrimental to public good, to enlarge the scope of the Inter-state Commerce Law for the welfare of the people, and to maintain the power and control by the general government of the gigantic corporations of the country. RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be hereby directed to transmit a copy of these Resolutions to the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, to the President of the Senate of the United States, and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States. Approved March 2, 1905. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10. Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Ninth Legislative Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Attorney General of the State of Montana be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to forthwith institute and diligently prosecute an official inquiry and investigation into the business, affairs and operatons of any and all person or persons, companies, corporations, combinations or trusts doing business in the State of Montana in violation or contravention of the Constitution and laws thereof. In the event that the said investigation shall disclose the violation of the Constitution or any law of this State, the said Attorney General is hereby required and directed to take such appropriate action, either civilly or criminally, or both, as may be deemed necessary or expedient to compel the observance by any and all such person or persons, companies, corporations, combinations or trusts of the provisions of the said Constitution and laws, and to punish the violation thereof. Approved February 28, 1905. ACTION- See limitation of Actions.. Against bank to recover for payment of forged check.. To enforce provisions of Section 20, Article 15, Constitution of Proceeds of sale of refunding bonds to be placed in fund.. See State Board of Land Commissioners. APPROPRIATION- To carry out provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, Section 7, Chapter ... To carry cut provisions of Chapter 107. .107 To pay expenses of Carey Land Act Board for 1905 and 1906....105 Executive Department.-For fiscal year ending Nov. 30th, 1905. For Salary of Governor's Secretary. For Salary of Governor's Stenographer. For the Governor's Office Expense.. For Requisitions... For Salary of Secretary of State... For Salary of Deputy Secretary of State.. For Salary of Stenographer of Secretary of State. For Extra Clerical hire, Secretary of State... For Indexing laws, extra clerical hire.. 306* 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 306 For Salary of Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction.... 307 307 307 |