The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-21
MISSISSIPPI LAWMAKERS.
Running Notes-Gubernatori and Con-
greesional Contests.


greesional Contests.
Correspondence Of the Appeal.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 1S.-The passage
Of the Senate bill providing for the submis-
sion to the people, on the Sd day OF July
next, Of the question of constitutional
convention, created quite a stir in the
House today. The morning was consumed
by all sorts OF dilatory motions, made by
the opponents OF the convention, led by
Magruder, of Warren; but Carter, OF Perry,
aided by Burkett, Roberts and Jones, OF
Wilkinson, made gallant fight and at
o'clock pm. succeeded in passing the bill
by vote OF SO yeas to 80 nays. The bill
had previously passed the Senate by an al
most unanimous vote, there having been
but four votes cast against 1t, three OF
whom today asked and obtained unani-
nous consent TO change their vote from
nay 10 yea, thus leaving one vote only in
the Senate against the bill. II the vote, to
be had on the Sd OF July, is in f;fvor OF the
calling Of the convention, the delegates,
who will be elected ut the same time, will
convene in the city OF Jackson on Tuesday,
the 18th day Of September following for the
purpose OF making new constitution. The
very large majority in the present Legisla-
ture in favor Of constitution indicates that
the people OF Mississippi will favor 1t, as 1t
il fair presumption that the members
represent the sentiment OF the people.
The election held tonight 1.-THE two houses
being In joint SESSION. for keeper OF 1.-The
capitol and State librarian, and for railroad
commissioners, resulted in the reelection
Of Mrs. Mary Morancy, the present eff.
cicnt incumbent, 10 the first position, and
Of Messss. Sessions and Kyle, two OF the
present incumbents, and Walter McLaurin
rs railroad commissioners. In the latter
election the spectacle was presented OF a
Legislature, composed OF a large majority
Of farmers, electing three lawyers to this
very important position.
II is believed that Gov. Lowry will ap-
prove the constitutional convention bill,
in view OF the large majority in It's favor,
= Notwithstanding II Is shown that the Gov
ernor il opposed to conve ntion. II is
also probable that the present session will
be short, as the Legislature will doubtless
assemble in special session after the new
constitution IL ratified in order that the
necessary changes may be made TO con-
form TO the new constitution.
There is already much speculation MS 10
who will be candidates for Governor next
year. Cen. w. =. Featherston IL most
prominently mentioned Just at this time
He is man OF great ability and well known
purity OF character, and IL is universally
conceded that lac viii make model Gov
ernor.
Congressional aspirants are not numer-
Gus. as yet, except in the Second district
Judge Morgan, OF DeSoto, the present
excellent member; the Hon. W. A. Boyd,
Of 1ippah, former member Of the State
Senate, an educated farmer, and Y. NJ.
Stephens, q prominent LAWYER, are already
in the field There Is, however, q very
strong sentiment throughout the district
in favor Of Gen. A. NJ. West, Of Marshall,
for this position, and should the general
consent 10 become candidate he will
be n formidable competitor. II is con.
ceded that Gen. West, il elected, would
ut once take high rank in Congress, and
he is very popular with the people. lie
would receive the support Of the farmers.
being himself farmer once, having al
ways sought 10 advance the agricultural
interests Of the country. Gen. West Is a
man Of imposing appearance and an ac-
conplished orator, there being few, II any,
in the State who can excel him.
jackson always puts her best foot fore
most during the session OF the Legislature.
Quito number Of people from various
portions Of the State ara attracted 20 the
capital, psoine OF whom have "axes TO
grinii" and others who como for mere
pleasure. The absence OF liquor saloons
renders II very quiet and orderly, and
= were il not for the miserable weather that
VIC have hal until today, soiourn in
Mississippi's capital during the winter
would DO exceedingly pleasant. Since ]
havn bcen here have missed the familiar
face Of the old APPEst, the newsboys not
seeming 10 handle u as they do the New
Orleans dailies. NoRTm MISSISSIPPI.