Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-29

4ueStAoh INTO politics. He made q further
pOlhC that IN many Of the local bills now
~ t operaI'on gentlemen had provided for
themselves III some counties by proyidin.,
for an election either way IN two wears
ana Others authorizing the manufeeture
OF liquor, while this bill seeks where n
| county votes "dry" to fasten tha result
LOT all time. He charged further that
there was more demagogy and deception
IN this measure than any that could be
Drought up. Nearly all the advocates OF
the bill drink behind the door and have no
ldea mat the law shall prohibit them.
fendlhg the argument MIR. Davidson
moved to suspend the special order for
| Inc purpose OF reading message from
tue Governor, which prevailed. The mes
sage was notice from the Capitol Com
mission that the new capitol mad reached
the point when the cOrner-stone can be
laid and asking such direction to be given
as the Legislature may see lit.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day the special order
was consideration of the school of tech
nology bill. Mr.. Harrell concluded his
constitutional argument against the bill.
MIR. Turner, of TrOup county, advocated
the bill on the ground that it was the best
financial investment to aid our young
men in obtaining a mechanical education
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attention.
Mr.. Wilson, of Camden, offered an
amendment that it be made also a branch
of the Atlanta University. and supported
his amendment with few pertinent re-
marks. He was friend of the bill. and
thought that it ought to pass, and large
appropriation be made. He thought.
| however, that all classes should have
the benefit of this kind of training.
MIR. Russell, Of Clark county, favored
the bill.
IN THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.
Independent of his being resident of
Clark county, he favored 1t because it
was IN the spirit of progress and looked to
the development of the hidden resources
of the State.
Mr.. Arnheim made an earnest practical
speech in favor Of the bill as a cOnstitu-
tlOnal measure and pressing need. He
pertinently asked, "Who is boring your
artesian WellsY "Who designed YOUR
new capitol"' ''What stone is used in
the editiceW "The establishment of such
a school years ago would have developed
home talent and our own resources and
avoided the necessity of employing men
and using material from other sections"
His people, rich and poor, were unit in
favor of the bill.
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Mr.. Spinks opposed the bill because it
was putting the burdens upon our sue
! cessors and was living beyond our means.
The day had not come for the appropria-
ton. We need the money more than the
school.
Mr.. Brandt supported the bill in forci-
bic speech. Georgia was foremost in
manufactures. She has resources that if
developed would place her ahead of the
world. The people of the State demanded
the passage OF this bill. Georgia is rich
In resources, but poor in the knowledge
to develop them.
Mr.. Calvin presented fine argument
in advocacy of the bill.
Mr.. Johnson, Of Floyd county, urged
the passage of the bill.
MIR. Watkins, of Gilmer, would favor
the bill if it benefited all people alike.
What was needed was an education
among the masses and for the masses. We
are not able now to have the schools.
SELECTION OF STUDENTS.
MIR. Turner, of Troup, offered an amend
ment striking out section 10 and insert
ing u provision that the students be
limited to $50, and that 175 of these be
selected annually from each county by
the Board of Education, the State paying
all the expenses Of the board, tuition and
mileage; the rate of tuition to others not
to exceed $50 per annum, and appro-
prIating 100000 instead of$65, 600.
Mr.. Robbie presented, in a concise and
common-sense manner, strong reasons
for passing the bill. Augusta has the
largest number Of spindles south of Mas
sachusetts. With skillful labor we could
manufacture all grades Of goods. We are
too poor TO do without q chronological
school," At the conclusion OF Mr..
Robbe's remarks, the House adjourned.
The chances of the passage Of the bill in
crease in brightness.