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sentatives and to The Forester of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Adopted by the Senate June 4, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives June 5, 1919.

MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS-EXTRA PAY FOR SOLDIERS.
(Senate Joint Resolution No. 6.)

WHEREAS, The most important problem of reconstruction is the individual readjustment in the lives of the men who willingly went forth to heroically serve our Nation and our Allies in the time when free institutions and the rights of free men everywhere were threatened, and

WHEREAS, NO adequate provision is being made by the Federal government for these returning soldiers, sailors and marines, who have made tre mendous sacrifices for our country, and

WHEREAS, There is a movement to secure national legislation guaranteeing to every soldier, sailor and marine his pay for some sufficient period after his return to civil life, until he can obtain remunerative employment, and

WHEREAS, Other countries which have suffered more and which have expended far greater sums of money that [than] has the United States of America, are making more ample and more just provisions for their soldiers, Be it Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Repre sentatives concurring therein, That a memorial be sent to Congress requesting the Federal government to pay at least six months salary to every soldier, sailor and marine upon his return to civil life, and

Be it Resolved, That the Secretary of State be, and hereby is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the United States Senate and to the House of Representatives and to the several members of both bodies representing the State of Illinois, and to Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, and to Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy.

Adopted by the Senate January 28, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, January 29, 1919.

MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS-NATIONAL SOLDIER SETTLEMENT ACT.
(House Joint Resolution No. 32.)

WHEREAS, There is now pending before the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, H. R. 487, "A Bill to provide employment and rural homes for those who have served with the military and naval forces through the reclamation of lands to be known as the 'National Soldier Settlement Act;'" and

WHEREAS, This bill appropriates the sum of five hundred millions of dollars for the reclamation and improvement of lands, to be sold to memhers of the military and naval forces of the United States and of her Allies in the World War, at cost, as farms, and for the employment of these soldiers and sailors in that work; and

WHEREAS, The provisions of this bill possess great merit as a part of a program of readjustment and reconstruction; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That the members of the Fifty-first General Assembly of the State of Illinois request the members of the Congress from the State of Illinois to endeavor to bring about the passage of H. R. 487 or of similar legislation at as early a date as possible; and, be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to each member of the Congress from the State of Illinois.

Passed the House, June 17, 1919.

Concurred in by the Senate, June 20, 1919.

MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS-RAIL ROAD RATES.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 14.)

WHEREAS, Many public improvements for which there is an imperative need have been postponed on account of the existence of a state of war between the United States of America and the Imperial German government; and

WHEREAS, The necessity for the resumption of the construction of public works is fully recognized and is being urged upon all people in authority representing the various political units and subdivisions of the United States; and

WHEREAS, One of the greatest problems confronting the State and the nation at the present time is the furnishing of immediate employment to a large amount of idle labor released from other activities by the victorious termination of the war; and

WHEREAS, The embarking upon the construction of the much-needed public improvements will furnish immediate and profitable employment to idle labor; and

WHEREAS, The increase in freight rates on the heavy materials, entering largely into the construction of public works, which went into effect on June 25, 1918, was approximately one hundred per cent greater than the increase on other commodities; and

WHEREAS, In the judgment of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, freight rates on materials designed for use in the construction of public works are excessive and tend unmistakably to discourage the resumption of the construction of such enterprises, thus defeating the effort to give employment to idle labor; therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States and the United States Railroad Administration be and they hereby are memorialized and respectfully but most urgently requested to take such action as will bring about a reduction in the freight tariffs governing the shipment of the materials entering largely into the construction of public works, said reduction to be not less than the advance which went into effect June 25, 1918, and to be effective at an early date; and

That upon the passage of this resolution, certified copies thereof be forthwith forwarded by the Secretary of State of Illinois to the President of the United States, the presiding officers of both Houses of Congress and members from Illinois of both branches of the Congress of the United States, and the Director General of Railroads.

Adopted by the Senate, February 12, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, February 13, 1919.

MEMORIAL EXERCISES ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 15.)

WHEREAS, Wednesday, February 12, 1919, is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, our martyred President. Therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Ilinois, the House of Repre sentatives concurring herein, That a joint session of the two Houses be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 12, 1919, at eleven o'clock a. m. for the purpose of memorial exercises in commemoration of the life and character of Abraham Lincoln. Be it further

Resolved, That when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, February 6, 1919, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 11, 1919, at ten o'clock a. m.

Adopted by the Senate, February 6, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, February 6, 1919.

METROPOLITAN COURT COMMISSION.

(House Joint Resolution No. 30.)

Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That the Metropolitan Court Commission is hereby created. Said com. mission shall be composed of 15 members all to be appointed by the Governor. One member of said commission shall be a representative of the sheriff and clerks of the Circuit, Superior and Criminal Courts of Cook County, one a representative of the clerk and bailiff of the Municipal Court of the city of Chicago, two shall be representatives of the judges of the Municipal Court of the city of Chicago, two shall be representatives of the judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County, two shall be representatives of the judges of the Superior Court of Cook County, and seven shall be practicing attorneys in Cook County. The duties and functions of the commission shall cease and the terms of office of the members thereof shall terminate upon the convening of the Fifty-second General Assembly. And be it further

Resolved, That it shall be the duty of said commission to investigate the organization and operation of the courts of Cook County and the City of Chicago, and the administration of justice in said county and city, and in particular to examine and report upon the draft of the Metropolitan Court Bills, annexed as Exhibits A and B to the report of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives of the 51st General Assembly, on House bills numbered 642 and 643, and to make such redraft of such bills as it, in its discretion may determine. The commission shall report the results of its investigation, together with any recommendations it may see fit to make to the Governor not later than December 1, 1920, for transmission to the Fifty-second General Assembly. And be it further

Resolved, That the commission shall have power to call upon the judges and clerks of the Circuit, Superior and Criminal Courts of Cook County, the sheriff of Cook County, and the judges, clerks and bailiff of the Municipal Court of the city of Chicago for such information and assistance as it may require. It may compel the production of all relevant books and papers, summon witnesses and administer oaths, and take the testimony of all the witnesses necessary for the purposes of this resolution.

Passed the House June 11, 1919.

Concurred in by the Senate June 12, 1919.

NORTHWEST TERRITORY-MEMORIAL TO SETTLERS.

(House Joint Resolution No. 16.)

WHEREAS, The Governor of Ohio has transmitted to the Governor and the General Assembly of this State a copy of a joint resolution passed by the 83rd General Assembly of Ohio, requesting the appointment of a committee to act with a like committee of the states comprising the original Northwest Territory, looking to the building of a memorial to the memory of the early settlers of such Northwest Territory; therefore, be it

Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That there be appointed a committee of two persons from this State by the Governor thereof, such committee to act without pay, which committee shall meet a like committee from each of the states comprising the original Northwest Territory for the purpose of carrying out the foregoing plan; that such joint committee shall file a report of their recommendations with the legislatures and governors of the several states comprising the original Northwest Territory for further action by the legislatures of such states. Adopted by the House, April 8, 1919.

Concurred in by the Senate, April 9, 1919.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS-KEPT AND PRESERVED INTACT.
(Senate Joint Resolution No. 36.)

WHEREAS, The Committee rooms have been appropriately furnished and remodeled for the exclusive use of the officers and committees of the House and Senate; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that the Secretary of State be, and he is hereby directed to keep and preserve intact and undisturbed in every respect after the adjournment of the Fifty-first General Assembly and until the convening of the Fifty-second General Assembly, the offices of the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate and the rooms occupied by the respective committees of the House and Senate; and that the use and occupancy of the said offices and rooms shall not be permitted by any persons, except, if necessity arises for temporary use of any of the committee rooms of either the House or Senate, the Secretary of State shall first obtain permission of the respective presiding officer of the House or Senate for the temporary use of such room or rooms. Adopted by the Senate June 10, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives June 10, 1919.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS-WORK ON SAME URGED.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 12.)

WHEREAS, The cessation of hostilities in the World War has come upon us sooner than anticipated, and in advance of plans or preparation for readjustment from war to peace; and

WHEREAS, The soldiers and sailors and United States marines from the State of Illinois are daily returning in great numbers, and the return flow of soldiers from overseas has as yet scarcely begun; and

WHEREAS, There appears to be great difficulty in placing our soldiers and sailors and United States marines in suitable employment; and

WHEREAS, The re-absorbing powers of peace industries are at present insufficient to take care of discharged war workers and sailors and United States marines; and

WHEREAS, Ample provision should be made for the employment of our soldiers and sailors and United States marines, in order that they shall not be compelled to accept public charity; and

WHEREAS, The working people generally of this country, as American citizens, are entitled to living wages and good living conditions, commensurate with the vast wealth and enormous resources of this the richest country in the world; and

WHEREAS, Labor and Capital are united in urging that steps shall be taken to provide employment at once to tide over the dangerous transition from war to peace; and

WHEREAS, The people of the State of Illinois have voted for a bond issue of sixty million dollars to build good roads, to be paid for from the vehicle tax fund of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The people of the State of Illinois have voted a bond issue of twenty million dollars for a waterway to connect the Gerat Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature has authorized the building of a new penitentiary at Joliet; and

WHEREAS, There are many other public projects necessary for the betterment of the State of Illinois, that would give employment to thousands of people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That we urge upon the Department of Public Works and Buildings the desirability of giving consideration to an early resumption of work upon the above named public improvements.

Adopted by the Senate, February 26th, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, March 6th, 1919..

RECEIVING GOVERNOR-JOINT SESSION.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 1.)

Resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That the two Houses meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 4:00 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of receiving the Governor to deliver his official message in person to the Fifty-first General Assembly. Adopted by the Senate January 8, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, January 8, 1919.

REQUEST FOR PARADE OF 33RD DIVISION.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 22.)

WHEREAS, The Thirty-third or "Prairie" Division of the United States Army is composed exclusively of the Illinois National Guard, and WHEREAS, The 149th Field Artillery of the United States Army is composed of officers and men from Illinois, and

WHEREAS, These organizations have been from the time they reached Europe engaged in the heaviest fighting upon the Western battle-front, and have greatly distinguished themselves, fighting up to the very moment the armistice was signed, and

WHEREAS, The people of Illinois desire to honor in a fitting way these organizations, as units, when they return to Illinois, and

WHEREAS, This can be accomplished only if these organizations are permitted to parade as such in the City of Chicago, and

WHEREAS, It is now expected that these organizations will return to America in the near future, therefore be it

Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That the War Department be urgently requested to permit the Thirty-third Division and the 149th Field Artillery upon their respective arrivals, to parade as unbroken organizations in the City of Chicago, and, be it further

Resolved, That a copy of the resolutions, signed by the Presiding Officer of the Senate and the Presiding Officer of the House be transmitted by the Governor of Illinois, the Honorable Frank O. Lowden, to the Secretary of War and to the Chief of Staff.

Passed by the Senate March 18, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, March 18, 1919.

ROAD BUILDING MATERIAL-INVESTIGATION.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 18.)

WHEREAS: The matter of carrying out the program for the building of highways in this State is considerably hampered by the high cost of materials entering into their construction; and

WHEREAS: An offer has been made by a citizen of the State to furnish from his gravel mine a high grade material, suitable for road-building, free of cost for the material, to the State and inviting investigation of his offer; therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That a committee of six be appointed, three from the Senate and three from the House for the purpose of investigating this offer, by conferring with the party making same and by an inspection of the gravel deposits referred to and that the committee report its findings to this General Assembly at an early date.

Adopted by the Senate February 19, 1919.

Concurred in by the House of Representatives, February 27, 1919.

ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS-INVESTIGATION.

(Senate Joint Resolution No. 41.)

WHEREAS: The use of the improved highways of the State by heavy motor trucks necessitates the building of roads with materials of great

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