The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-27
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Continuance of the Discussion of the
Amendments in Both Houses.
An Adjournment Had Until Monday, WheI
Vote Is Expected to Be Reached.
pIscussroN OF THE AMENDMENrs.

DISCUSSION OF THE AMENDMENTS.
The discussion of the constitutional amend
ments occupied the attention of both houses
OF the Assembly yesterday, and will be con-
tinued and probably concluded Monday.
There was very large number of visitors
present yesterday, and the debates were
listened to with much interest. Prominent
among them were all the leading representa-
tives of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union and similar organizations in the State.
In the Senate the debate was begun by
Senator Smith, of Randolph, who
read a carefully prepared argument,
which made favorable impression. He
was followed by Senator May and Senator
Duncan, who spoke briefly in support of the
proposition that the amendments were not
properly recorded. One OF the best legal
arguments made during the entire debate
was that Of Senator Sayre, of Wabash, who
spoke for an hour at the beginning OF the
afternoon session. He was frequently inter
rupted by questions from the Democratic
side which he answered readily and forcioy.
Finally, Senator Bell asked: Twill the sem
ator from Wabash Mr.. Sayre) state whether
or not be is in favor of prohibitionT' Mr..
S.yre responded very emphatically in the
affirmative, and said that he. unlike some of
the senators on the other side of the cham
Der, was not ashamed to declare exactly how
he stood on the question. He was
followed by Senator Van Vorhis in
a lengthy address, which consumed
the remainder of the session. He
argued that the amendments were not pend
ing and although he regretted very much to
be alienated from his party associates on this
subject, he was compelled to the course he
had pursued by his convictions as to what
was legally right The discussion will be re-
stunned in the Senate Monday afternoon
when Senators Henry, Marvin and Bell will
speak the latter closing the debate.
In the House, Mr.. Stewart, of Ohio county,
began the discussion with good effect, and
was followed by Mr.. Moody, of Dekalb, who
spoke until the recess, and finished at the
afternoon session. Mr.. Wiley, of Benton,
who is one of the brightest members of the
House, followed at considerable length, his
argument being mainly devoted to the
legal aspects of the case. In sup
port of the position he assumed he
cited quite a number of authorities some of
which have not been before considered in
connection with the question. He received
many compliments on both sides of the
House. Probably the strongest speech yet
made in the House in support of the MAORI
" report was by Speaker Bynum, who con-
cluded the discussion yesterday, his discus
sion being based on constitutional law
The debate will be resumed Monday after
noon.
THE EXCURSION TO EVANSVILLE.
A number of the members of both houses,
together with a number of prominent citi-
zens. including representatives of the press
of course, will go to Evansville this MORN
ing by special invitation of the citizens
of that place, who are DESTROYS
that the proposed asylum for the incurable
insane should be located there. The train
will leave at 7:S0 o'clock this morning, MAX
ing the run in five hours, and will return to-
morrow evening. 'Lamasco" has made ex-
siIsf5 ee--ssa5ss parations tor the reception and
antnrtai Of the di slnod