Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-03-23
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Morning session.

Prayer by Hon. John W. Sydenstricker
Of Greenbrier.
Several House bills were returned from
the Senate with sundry amendments, which
were agreed to and the bills passed
Mr. Ferguson offered the following reso-
luton:
House Joint Resolution w. i3, relating
10 tariff on imports:
WHEREAS, Tire question nf Il tariff on i'm
ports is one of great importance to the
people Of the whole United States, and cs-
pecially to West Nirgi mia. therefore.
Rcsoircd 6y hc LeyisLaturc II West rnyi"in:
|. That all the revenue necessary
for the support :of the government OF
The United States: economically admins
tered, and TO pay tho just demands against
the same. should be raised by a tariff on
imports and 4 Just system Of internal reve-
nue. as now provided for by law, subject to
all just and proper notifications.
.. That no reduction should he made in
the taxes imposed Oh distilled apd fcrmcnt-
ed liquors, whether manufactured at home
or imported from abroad.
). That REIMBURSEMENT OF the present
tariff is impcratively demanded, 80 as To
: distribute its burdens and benefits alike
over the whole country, instead Of as now
conferring its benefits principally upon
New England and its burdens upon the
balance Of the country.
4. That coffee, sugar and tea and all the
other articles of prime necessity, not pro
duced in this country. should lie admitted
therein free Of duty.
5. That in the adjustment Of Larill on
imports the same should be 50 imposed rs
to give all proper, fair. Just and necessary
protection to all the great branches OF in
dustry, including agriculture. commerce:
manufactures, mining mechanics, arts ana
labor OF any description, and at the same
time 10 produce. with the internal revenue
taxes. q sufficient amount OF revenue TO sup
ply all the legitimate wants of the govern
ment.
6. That our Senators lie instructed and
Representatives TO Congress be requested
TO so vote - t0 carry out the principles
herein contained.
!. That his ExcelIency the Governor he
requested to furnish copy OF these resolu-
tions to each of our said Senators and Rep
| resentatives.
Mr.. Riley objected 10 present considera-
ton of the resolution, and il went over un-
der the rule,
Mr.. Morrow offered the following, which,
at his own request. was laid on the table:
Resolred. That the use of the ball OF the
| House be rendered to the several aspirant' T.
| for Congress for a period Of thirty days al
ter adjournment in which u express their
views on the tariff question.
Mr.. Riley moved TO take up Senate Joint
resolution liking time for adjournment 'n'e
| die.
Mr.. Ferguson moved to lay that motion
| on the table.
Mr.. Riley demanded the ayes and noes.
| which were ordered and taken and the mo,
| ton agreed TO.
| On motion of Mr.. Ferguson the vote by
| which the House refused 70 order House
| Bill No. 4O3, relating TO offences against
public policy. to a third reading was re-
| considered, the railroad pass sections
| stricken out and the bill referred 10 the
| Judiciary Committee.
| Senate Bill No 217, relating to persons
| convicted of felony, reported hack from tns
| Judiciary Committee with amendments
was read second time.
! Mr.. Leonard moved to strike out the pro
vision allowing the court to fx the Term
innrisopment in felony cases. and sup
norted his motion with speech.
Mr.. Ferguson opposed the amendment
and the ayes and noes being taken IL wa
Senate Bill No. l92, known as the Phar
macy bill. was read a second time.
M. Hubbard moved TO amend @ A.
nreyent druggists from selling adultsfate'
Mr. Sesbrisht moved to smend th
smendmcat % IS 70 Include liquors, ap'