Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

There were ever so many amendments r.
the ship canal bill that after being enSrossed
| IL was considered advisable to have il SrinteJ
before bringing it TO its third reading II hss
pee psen Patehed up and altered very considera
Oily, ana Il Is so much changed from the origi-
nal that Ben Butler and Billy Malone Wolild
scarcely recognize their bantliDg
After long and tedious debate, which oc
cupled almost the entire day, the Senate re-
considered the amendment to the bin enlargino
the corporate limits of Jacksonville permit
ting the voters of the suburbs to determine the
question by two-thirds vote, and also that
granting them the right to vote on the meas
ure. A motion to place the bill again on its
second reading was carried by only one ma
Jorlty. Every Republican in the Senate voted
against the amendments.
There will probably be another discussion
when the bill comes up for its third reading,
anu another strong effort will be made to de-
feat its passage.
III II becomes a law there will probably be
protraeted, costly and vexatious litigation
before the matter is finally settled
, Two aDle reports have been presented bv
the committee on Railroads in the Senate, the
one signed by five and the other bv one Of the
committee. The majority report adversely TO
the appointment of commission 10 provide
Ior the regulation of freight and passenger
tarins on railroads and Steamboats, in this
state. while the minority report advocates
such board.
The minority report by Mr.. McKinne is a
wen written document, and presents many
consideration this morning.
notwithstanding the fact that only about
fourteen working days remain Of the session,
bills are introduced about rs numerousIv as
if the session had just commenced. MANY of
these OF course will be quietly shelyed while
many VIII be reported too late to 90 through
the legislative mill. Under the usual process
IT requires about two weeks for a bill to Dass
the scrutiny of the committees, pass through
three readings in each house, and emerge a full
nedged statute. ON the last day of the session
lhe desks OF the Clerks are loaded with piles of
manuscripts, silent monuments of patience
ana labor, upon which have been eXpended
much time and effort, and which will be stored
away with other archives in the crypts of the
oInce OF the Secretary of State.
The Legislature will leave for jacksonville
at $50 tomorrow afternoon, reaching their
destination about II the same night. Thurs
day VIII be the gala day of the fair, and
military contest, tournament and other at
fractions Will be among the amusements.
1t Is reported that all places of accOmmoda-
tlon Ior strangers are already OveriOwmg, but
an effort must be made to squeeze in the So
Ions somewhere. Returning, thev will leave
Jacksonville some time Thursday night and
they VIII be an exhausted set when they reach
the capltol, as sleepers are scarce on the road.
This morning MIR. McKinne made a good ar
gument on his minority report in favor of the
establishment of a railroad commission SINH
lar To- the Georgia system. In this he was sec
0nded by Mr.. Mallory.
Mr.. DelanO, Chairman of the Railroad Com
mittee, defended the majority report After
considerable discussion, it was ordered that
the entire matter be postponed until to-mOr-
row morning.
Another bill has been presented for the ap-
preparation of funds for the benefit of
the blind, deaf and dumb of this State
in the way of locating a school and en-
ploylng teachers to aid in the education of
these unfortunate classes. 1t is such chart
ties as these that indicate not only the benevo-
lence, but the civilization of communities. 1t
is sincerely to be hoped that favorable action
VIII be taken on this subject before adjourn
ment.
The Assembly having concurred in the reso-
lutlon recommending the publication of 25. 900
copies OF the Governors message, that adj
mlrable document will be given a wide eircu-
latlon throughout the country and will
doubtless have great influence in attracting
immigration.
The telegraph companies have rendered the
use OF their wires to the members of the Legis-
lature while in Jacksonville. A vote of thanks
was returned for the courtesy
Routine work was transacted by both
houses. w II r