The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-17
FLORIDA'S LIVELY FIGHT.
CLARK ALLUDEs TO THE CLNCH
IN The CAUCUS.

He Invites a Reporter to Test His
to Expel the Reporter From the
House-The Account of the Fight
Cut Out of Clark's Copy OF the
Paper.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, May Ia Both
houses rushed business through quite
rapidly to-day. All realize that the end of
the session is drawing near. and the sena-
tors and representatives are anxious to get
matters in good business shape in order TO
facilitate legislation during the remaining
DAYS of the session. The following
bills passed: :
Appropriating So, 900 to the East Florida
Seminary.
Requiring applicants for liquor licenses to
furnish a certificate Of good moral character
under seal to the county commissioners.
Providing for board of phosphate COM
missioners and phosphate inspector.
In the House Mr.. Clark arose to q ques-
ton OF personal privilege. He said be dep
recsted the occurrences in the caucus
Thursday night, but however much he re-
gretted Them he had no apologies to offer
except to the members of the legislature.
CHALLENGE TO FIGHT.
He referred to publication in the Pensa-
cola Nstns relating to the scene in the eau
Gus and characterizing his act as thai of a
coward. While he did not boast of his
bravery the author Of that statement was
at liberty to test the matter on the
street. A motion was made to expel
the reporter. He was departing on the
midday train for home and action was
postponed until Monday. One member
wanted the reporter brought in to be elected
by the sergeant-at-arms. In seems that the
worst feature OF the whole affair Is that
the Objectionable language as Go Mr.. Clark
had been cut out Of his copy of the NetOs
before he received it, though no one could
account for this act. Many of the mem bers
were incensed at 1t. The reporter left
letter with Representative Richbrough
which will be read on Monday. when the
resolution is called up for final action.
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.
All the indications are that the lines are
now more closely drawn In the senatorial
contest than ever, and that the deadlock
will con inue to the end of the session, un~
less both sides can agree on third man.
1t is predicted that next week will be quite
lively and exciting in legislative circles.
The committee on retrenchment, it is
thought, will report early next week, and
for the relief of the tax burdened pc Jple,
who are snxiously looking to this legisla-
ture for legislation in that direction. If
this session closes with he demands of the
people and the necessities of the state for
rigid economy UNDECIDED, there will be
heard all over Florida voices of disapproval
which will not be soon silenced. The de-
mand for reform and retrenchment is one
that will not dawn until relief is secured.
NEW BILLS IN THE SENATE.
In the Senate bills have been introduced
as follows
By Senator Yancey-To extend time for
completion of the Alabama, Florida and
Atlantic railway FIVE years.
BY Senator Calhoun-1o amend act for
reorganization of city government of Pa
latka, and to extend the powers thereof.
The following appointments have been
confirmed by the Senate:
County Commissioners for Gadsden
County-D. M. Hinson, Mark NJ. Munroe,
A. j. Rice. L. S. Owens and b. s.. Gregory
County Commissioners for Alachua
County-LeRoy N. Pesrce. William J.
Matthews, W. w. Scott, J. W. Carter and
r. B. Weeks.
County Commissioners for LAFAYETTE
County,. T. Gates, ]. r. Wooten, L. j.
Bell. Brig. Gen. Stripping and T. 8. Good
bread.
The Senate has passed a resolution in
structing the attorney general TO institute
suits against railroad companies, to compel
settlement Of their indebtedness to the state.