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February 14, 1905
Daily Capital Journal
Salem, Marion County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In the state legislature, a bill granting exclusive rights to riparian landowners to prevent traps in front of properties failed due to veto, amid debate on fairness and local laws. Mr. Mayger defended it as justice for fishermen; Smith opposed unequal application. Vote: 30 ayes, 25 noes.
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LANDS
VETO
Bill to Give Exclusive Rights
Failed to Pass.
Mr. Mayger said, as there had been
misrepresentations in the Portland pa-
pers about this bill, he asked to have
it read to show that there was no 'nig-
ger in the woodpile.' It was a bill in
justice to the fishermen and property
owners. Unless this bill passed a trap
could be built in front of any man's
property.
Smith said the objection was that the
bill gave rights to owners of riparian
lands in one part of the state that did
not exist in other parts of the state.
It made that a crime on one stream
that was not a crime on other streams.
It was not the province of the legisla-
ture to make local laws to protect one
or two land owners. Ayes 30, noes 25,
absent 4, excused 1. So the veto was
sustained.
VETO
Bill to Give Exclusive Rights
Failed to Pass.
Mr. Mayger said, as there had been
misrepresentations in the Portland pa-
pers about this bill, he asked to have
it read to show that there was no 'nig-
ger in the woodpile.' It was a bill in
justice to the fishermen and property
owners. Unless this bill passed a trap
could be built in front of any man's
property.
Smith said the objection was that the
bill gave rights to owners of riparian
lands in one part of the state that did
not exist in other parts of the state.
It made that a crime on one stream
that was not a crime on other streams.
It was not the province of the legisla-
ture to make local laws to protect one
or two land owners. Ayes 30, noes 25,
absent 4, excused 1. So the veto was
sustained.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Bill Veto
Riparian Rights
Legislative Debate
Fishermen Protection
Local Laws
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Mayger
Smith
Where did it happen?
State Legislature
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Mayger
Smith
Location
State Legislature
Story Details
Debate on bill for exclusive riparian rights to protect against traps; Mayger supports for fishermen justice, Smith opposes for unequal laws; veto sustained 30-25.