tions of county school superintendent, in line 12, by striking out the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "two." Moved by Senator Drachman, duly seconded and carried, to amend Senate Bill No. 113, line 14, by striking out the word "county" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "state." Moved by Senator St. Charles, duly seconded, that Senate Bill No. 113, line 10, be amended by striking out the word "resident" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "qualified elector". Motion lost. Moved by Senator Claypool, duly seconded and carried, to amend Senate Bill No. 113, line 10, by striking out the word "county" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "state." Senate Bill No. 113, by Senator Kimball, relating to qualifications of county school superintendent, was, under suspension of the rules, read second time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 113 was ordered to be engrossed and have a third reading. Senate Bill No. 113 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. Senate Memorial No. 2 was read the second time in full. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, Senate Memorial No. 2 was ordered to be engrossed and have a third reading. Senate Memorial No. 2 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. Senate Bill No. 114, by Senator Moore, relating to Elk State Game Refuge, was, under suspension of the rules, read second time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 114 was ordered to be engrossed and have a third reading. Senate Bill No. 114 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. Senate Bill No. 79, by Senator Elliott, relating to corporations, was, under suspension of the rules, read second time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 79 was ordered to be engrossed and have a third reading. Senate Bill No. 79 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. Senate Bill No. 115, by Senator Kimball, relating to duties of county school superintendent, was, under suspension of the rules, read second time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 115 was ordered to be engrossed and have a third reading. Senate Bill No. 115 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. House Bill No. 69, by Mr. Murphy, relating to general traffic, was, under suspension of the rules, read second time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, House Bill No. 69 was ordered to have a third reading. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, House Bill No. 69 was referred to Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing for the preparation of a clean copy. THIRD READING OF BILLS. Senate Bill No. 101, by Senator Campbell, entitled "An Act, amending Section 1 of Chapter 59, Session Laws of Arizona, 1917, relating to the normal and high school commission, providing for the organization of cadet companies and instructors, etc.; and repealing all Acts and parts of Acts in conflict with the provisions of this Act.", was read third time in full, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Pierce, Sims, and St. Charles and Mr. President-14. Nays: Senators Colter, Hayhurst, Phillips and Roberts-4. Absent: Senator Rutherford-1. Excused: 0. Senate Bill No. 106, by Senator Moore, (by request), entitled "An Act, to amend Paragraph 2882 of the Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code, as amended by Chapter 48, Session Laws of Arizona, 1915, Regular Session, pertaining to political party registrations and requiring all persons, who register for the purpose of voting to make and subscribe to an oath, specifying the political party with which such persons are affiliated.", was read the third time in full, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Senator Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles and Mr. President-19. Nays: 0. Excused: At 12 o'clock noon, moved by Senator Rutherford, duly seconded and carried, that the Senate stand at recess until 2:00 o'clock P. M. The Senate reconvened at 2:05 o'clock P. M., President Winsor in the chair. BUSINESS LYING ON THE PRESIDENT'S DESK. Communication from the Governor advising of the approval and signing of Senate Bill No. 14, by Senator Claypool, relating to countersigning of State warrants, was read and filed. Moved by Senator Elliott, duly seconded, that the House be requested to return House Bill No. 12, by Mr. Ludwig, relating to wills. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims and Mr. President-18. Nays: 0. Absent: Senator St. Charles-1. Excused: 0. Senate Bill No. 26, by Senator Elliott, relating to improvement bonds, was signed in open session and ordered transmitted to the House. Senate Bill No. 101, by Senator Campbell, relating to normal and high school commission, was signed in open session and ordered transmitted to the House. Senate Bill No. 106, by Senator Moore, relating to political party registration, was signed in open session and ordered transmitted to the House. The following message from the House was received: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that 36 ayes, 5 nays, 3 absent. 2 excused. MAY BELLE CRAIG, Chief Clerk. House Bill No. 2 was signed in open session and ordered transmitted to the House. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS. The following message was received from the House: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that MAY BELLE CRAIG, Chief Clerk." The following message was received from the House: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that MAY BELLE CRAIG, Chief Clerk." The following message was received from the House: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that MAY BELLE CRAIG, The following message was received from the House: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that 33 ayes, 9 nays, 3 absent, 1 excused. MAY BELLE CRAIG, Chief Clerk." House Bill No. 152, by Mrs. Bush, entitled "An Act, to amend Section 3671, Chapter 4. Title 29, Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code, concerning lien of landlord.", was, under suspension of the rules, read first time by number and title only. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the rules were suspended, and House Bill No. 152 was referred to Committee on Judiciary. Senate Joint Memorial No. 2, by Senator St. Charles, was read in full, as follows: SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 2. By Senator St. Charles. WHEREAS, there has been appointed by the Sixtyseventh Congress, Fourth Session, of the United States, under the provisions of J. H. Res. 441, a joint commission known as the JOINT COMMISSION OF GOLD AND SILVER INQUIRY, which said Commission in its report to the Congress, under date of February 17, 1923, accompanying said H. J. Res. 441, has set forth the facts pertaining to the reduced production of gold and silver within the United States during recent years; has defined the causes and power controlling the market value of silver; has advanced the belief that the present strain upon world credit can best be relieved by an increased metallic reserve for monetary purposes, and recommends the creation by Congress of a Fact Finding Commission to thoroughly investigate the many complex questions relating to the cost of production, reduction, refining, transportation, marketing and uses of gold and silver; and WHEREAS, the State of Arizona has today within its confines, mines of both gold and silver, long idle on account of most unfavorable conditions pertaining to price, the cost of production, etc., and WHEREAS, the general prosperity of Arizona will be greatly increased by the resumption of its activities in gold and silver mining, it is therefore RESOLVED, that. the Senate of the Sixth Legislature of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring, to hereby endorse and approve the action of the Congress of the United States, as outlined in H. J. Res. 441, and does heartily approve the recommendations of the said Joint Commission of Gold and Silver Inquiry for the further investigation by a Fact Finding Commission, as set forth in its report to the National House of Representatives. It is further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Memorial and these Resolutions be forwarded to the Joint Commission of Gold and Silver Inquiry of the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., and a copy to Congressman Carl Hayden and Senators, Henry F. Ashurst and Ralph Cameron, requesting their support for the furtherance of any National Legislative action tending to the resumption of the gold and silver mining within the State. Moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded, that the rules be suspended, and that Senate Joint Memorial No. 2 be placed on final passage. Motion to suspend the rules was carried, and Senate Joint Memorial No. 2 was placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles and Mr. President-19. Nays: 0. Excused: 0. At 2:20 o'clock P. M., without objection, the Senate resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole, Senator Pierce in the chair. At 5:40 o'clock P. M., President Winsor resumed the chair and declared the Senate in session. Senator Pierce, as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, reported progress, and asked leave to file written report later. At 5:45 o'clock, moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded and carried, that the Senate stand adjourned until 10 o'clock A. M., March 1, 1923. L. S. WILLIAMS, Secretary of the Senate. MULFORD WINSOR, MARCH FIRST The Senate convened at 10:15 o'clock A. M., President Winsor in the chair. Roll call showed the following: Present: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, St. Charles and Mr. President-17. Senators Elliott and Sims-2. Absent: Prayer was offered by the Rev. Eugene E. Williams. Moved by Senator MacMillin, duly seconded and carried, that the reading of the Journal of February 28 be dispensed with. The President announced that the Journal would stand approved. |