The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-04
THE rINfEs-RICHMOND. VA, TUESDAY. MARCH A. 1880.

desired 10 do 70 could 20 home to-day anu
enough be left 10 finish up the Dug ~.
The resolution was, on motion OF MI n'""'
amended TO three days and adopted
MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED.
A resolution adopted by the senate, pao
vidjnr that during The time the present ses,
sion Is extended no measure OF Bcn0 IN, |
Legislation shall be considered except 'ne
tax. oyster and appropriation oiiis, anu ~
local and private measure 10 VIM" "'''0
ton Is made. =, a.. -.
ON motion Of Mr.. Cardwell, the latter
clause of the resolution was stricAen vu..
Mr. Kent moved TO include tne rAiirosu
bills. This was agreed to~ays9 80, nve1 =.
Mr. CardNell moved TO further amend by
INCLUDING all senate bills now on the House
calendar. This was agreed to, and the re-
| solution was cOncurred IN.
THE DEBT COMMITTEE.
Mr. Downing offered resolution, which
was agreed 10. providing that an additional
member from each house be added TO the
committee 10 treat with the bOndhOlders IN
reference 10 the debt settlement.
Mr.. Wickham communicated from the
senate that that body had agreed 10 the
above resolution Of the House, with the
amendment that the Acknowledgement
shall be the one on the part OF the senate,
which amendment was concurred IN by the
House.
DEBT FUNDING.
Mr.. TYLER moved 10 discharge the Com
mittee on Finance from the consideration OF
the bill 10 submit 10 the qualified voters OF
Virginia. at an election 90 be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday IN No
vember. 1890. the question Of limiting the
funding Of the public debt Of Virginia.
The motion was agreed 10.
At 2:3O O'Clock the tax BILL as passed by
the Senate with amendments, was cOnsid-
cred. The amendment, providing that ex-
press companies shall pay a tax OF $500
where their lines extend to a distance Of
one thousand in the state, and less than one
thousand miles $500, was rejected.
ELECTION OF THE COMMISSION.
When the morning hour expired the
Chair announced that nominations were IN
order for the committee on the part OF the
House 30 treat with the bOndhOlders with
view Of settling the public debt Mr..
Downing nominated Speaker X. III. Card |
we'll Of Hanover. The vote was called and
he received every vote cast.
Mr.. Arnold nominated Mr.. X. III. Tyler OF
Prince William; Messrs. Letcher Saun-
ders. J. +. Coleman and Maynard seconded
the nomination Of Mr.. Tyler and explained
the position they had taken in opposing the
resolution when il was offered.
Mr.. James Nominated Mr.. Samuel +.
Coleman.
Mr. yanmater nominated Mr.. J. W.
Crockett, of Tazewcll.
The vote was then taken, which resulted
as follows Tyler 30, Coleman 81, Crockett
@. Necessary 10 a choice 30. No election
resulted. and the vote was again taken with
the following result: Tyler ~, Coleman 80.
Necessary % choice 80. Total number Of
votes cast IT.
The Chair declared Mr.. Tyler elected.
HIS POSITION.
In seconding the nomination Of Mr..
Tyler. MIR Letcher made an elaborate
speech. in which he explained why he as
sisted i'm resorting 10 the tilibustering
method in opposing the resolution 70 APP
point this commission. He opposed it be-
cause he thought il detrimental TO the in
terest of the State. He disclaimed any 0p
position 10 the person whom the friends OF
the resolution proposed TO place upon the
commission.
Mr.. JAMES POSITION.
Mr. James said: | have no apology to
make 20 this house for my action with the
minority Saturday night. l am here 10
represent "a constituency 10 whom i am
responsible. ! have only supported my con-
vict.Ons and am willing 10 stand before my
constituency with the facts as they are.
MR.. SAUNDERS EXPLAINS.
Mr.. Saunders said that he had engaged in
| lnbustering on Saturday morning because
he believed that the parties opposed to the
resolution i'm relation TO the debt had had
no fair opportunity 10 present their views
on the measure or 10 offer material amend
ments; that he had taken an active part in
the hlibustering Of Saturday night because
i D a.. Itfu uI Iaafu
hour Of the night 10 precipitate upon a thin
house, barely having quorum, the selec-
tiOa Of the member for most important
committee: that he perseyered in iilibus-
tering until he gained his point. which was
TO have the election postponed until
Monday morning. Mr.. Saunders said that
he was opposed 10 the use Of the motion for
the pending question as gag law. That
on every important measure the representa-
tiyes of the people were entitled 10 rea-
sonable hearing. That he thought the con-
test had worked out very happy and har
mOnOus result, and one which he was
heartily in favor Of. This result. the speaker
said. was the appointment on the commits
sion Of funder Democrats and readjuster
Democrats. Now that we are a unit a
and harmonious Democracy, every COM
mittoe in relation 20 the public debt
should De composed Of these elements. |
~
as the Democratic party proposed 10 stand |
bV the Riddleberger bill in substance, and |
the subsequent legislation thereto, that it |
could do no harm. That the committee was /
composed Of men Of ability and experience |
in whose hauds the interests Of the State |
were safe.
senate Bills Passed: To regulate municipal /
elections in the city Of Winchester.
Relative 10 the sale Of the land 20 be con- /
la he BOARD ID Works
authorities Of Emory and Henry college.
To incorporate The Staunton Military AGA
deny.
, A. Of The Code Of Virginia IN relation to
jurors.
10 authorize the Board OF Supervisors Of /
the county OF HenricO, Virginia, 10 secure the |
right of way for roadway proposed u be con-
siructed the United states from some point |
east OF the city OF Richmond To seven Pines. /
and 10 convey said right Of way 10 the United |
10 authorize the Board OF Supervisors Of /
Highland county 10 redeem the outstanding /
bonds of the said county, used In payment OF /
its subscription to The capital stock or The i
Washington, Cincinnati and = {. Louis Rail-
road Company, and Tor that purpose either 10 |
borrow money and issue It's bonds therefor,
or 10 exchange new bonds for the outstand
TO Incorporate tho Virginia and Athletic
Club.
To provide for the payment Of a judgment
In favor OF Isaac Davenport, Jr., Thomas
Moore and Constance x. Moore against the
Central Lunatic Asylum. entered m the Cir
cult Court IN HenricO. December IA, 1883.
1Onuthorize the United states Government
10 acquire title and jurisdiction 10 lands al
the mouth Of Chesapeake bay for site for for
tihcatiOns for defense thereof.
10 regulate the time Of taking oysters in
the waters OF BrOadbay, in the cOunty,Of Prin-
cess Anne.
Authorizing deposits by life assurance
companies and associations chartered in the
state with the Treasurer.
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