Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-08

Nfy rtz. of Madison. asked that all the
members be supplied with copies OF the
bill which had been read.
Mn. wrrHRow THoUaHr III DIDN'T 90 FAR
ESoUdB.
Mr. withrow. OF Bath county. said the
nronosed bill was good as far as II went,
but il didn't go quite far enough. lie
stated that in his county the railroads
made fair promises, which were never re-
allied. The rights of The people ought TO be
protected, added he. The people are too
poor 20 single out any one man to bring
suit. Whom the railroads Kill COW they
send their own. man TO value the anli AMIN :.
n vou don't take their terms you have TO
sue them. | like the bill, concluded the
sneaker. but, az / stated, II don't 90 quite
Major Kent said that some Of the causes
not covered IN the bill we're embraced III
the statutes,
Mr. John +. Jackson. though not mem
Der of the House. expressed his desire 10
saw n few words concerning the measure.
Before left England" said he, we
were subjected TO the same discrlmlna-
tions. They operated adversely TO certain
counties. We have had tho same
thing to contend with before relief
could be fully obtained. 1t was
gotten 10 some extent by commissions
one a Judge of the Supreme Court, one
railwaY-man. and the other trader. Ihey
get $4,000 per annum,. The act OF
Parliament required railroad companies 10
file with the commissioners schedule or
rates [ merely throw this out as a sug-
eestion. IL is hard for instance. to find
three men in any State who are so we'll
posted as always to fix Just rates. The
commissioners should sit and hear both
sides, and this was embodied IN the act.
They hear any objection raised. as they
NAV not have full snowledge Of all the
circumstances on all the lines."
The commission would have subslst-
ing rates from all the railroads" inter
posed Major Kent at this iuneture. Rates
must necessarily be shifting and lines
going through new countries must, or
course, charge higher.
THERE SHOULD BIZ MORE THAN THREE COM
,iIssIoNERs.
We haven't had time 10 study tho bill,
said Mr.. ID. Frank White, but 1t seems TO
me this commission should be composed
of more than three members. They man.
age a huge concern-a business OF ire
mendous proportion. We are putting the
business of many millions OF peo-
ple on them, aud there are
very few persons who can get at all the
facts and 50 far as we can we ought TO be
able to saw. Thou shall and thou shalt
not" The bill may cover many more
points than any OF Us except the Chairman
knows. The cities are being built no and
the country Is growing poorer. We should
In drawing this bill see THAI the farmers
are not 20 be Disseminated against in ia
yor OF the cities.
Il approve OF the bill )" said Mr.. Hoge,
land ] think its provisions are good.
half loaf IS better than none, and think 1t
will accomplish everything needed"
Colonel Williams. Of tho Valley OF Viz
ginia, then mentioned instances of unjust
determinations IN hrs county to the disad-
vantage OF the farmers. They virtually
take our markets from us" he said.
There is no Justice in 1t. This question
is of more importance than any we have to
handle. The eyes Of the whole State are
upon this Legislature.
The speaker then referred TO the enor-
nous salaries given to some railroad oth-
Gals He SAID the farmers were paying
these.
They get it," said he, because we
have been so stupid as not 20 remedy these
things. We had lawyer in the House last
session whom my people sent here to
remedy these evils. He said nothing would
ever be accomplished until farmers were
in the House-men who couldn't be
bought"
If we fail" continued the speaker, it
won't be wholesome for any OF US when
we 90 home. We must take the bull by
the horns. told my people | came here
to fight, and | intend to do it." Applause
SEPARATE CARS FOR BLACKS AND WHITES.
Gentlemen, approve of the bill. Put
the right men there and they are enough.
That bill pleases me as well as any l have
seen, and have studied the question care
fully.
Zone thing ought tob be added" said the
sneaker. Every railroad in Virginia
soould be compelled 20 furnish separate
cars for black and white folks" Jap
plausel.
The main thing is TO get bill in which
the commissioners should have power,
said Major Venable. Gentlemen who be-
tore took no interest IN the matter are
now heartily in accord with you. The
Chamber OF Commerce endorses It, though
they think That in some points it don't go
far enough. Lynchburg and Petersburg
merchants are in sympathy with Us and
these are good signs. When things come
10 this we Gre going TO have bill. l say
these things 10 encourage you.
Major Kent stated to the meeting that
Colonel John b. Purcell, president of the
Chamber OF Commerce, had asked for a
conference to-day between a committee of
his organization and one from the meeting.
Upon motion the following gentlemen
were appointed 10 confer with the COM
mittee OF the Chamber: Major Kent, Mr.
Williams, OF Augusta, and Mr. Tyler, OF
Charles City. The hour for the conference
has not yet been named.
Major Kent said he was anxious for the
bill to 90 before the Committee on Roads
as soon as possible.
The meeting adjourned 10 meet again at
A l.. Walnaolatv
Major Kent, as the meeting was break
ing up, thanked those present for their
interest and good attendance.
Just before the adjournment Dir. GoOde,
the representative of Mecklenburg IN the
House, asked the privilege of reading TO
the meeting paper which, he said, con-
tanned q truthful expression OF his politl-
cal views. He added that he had been
grossly mlsrepresented and wronged, and
that he desired TO set himself right IN the
eyes of the Alliance men.
The Chairman consented TO grant the re-
quest, but stated that the paper was not
to be considered part of the bill.
Il am no Republican, but an Alliance
man and a Democrat said Mr.. Goode.
Il am sorry the party passed upon me
without allowing me 10 say q word in my
defence. | ask no favor. The day of
reckoning, fear, will come to the Demo-
cratic party when 1t will see the folly of
its present course"
Mr.. Goode was asked if he had ever ap-
piled TO enter the caucus. He said he had
not been asked, and being put on his
pride he didn't intend 20 apply for en-
trance. Several gentlemen suggested that
he should read the resolution adopted at
the meeting Of that body. he having ad-
united that he had not done this.
ACTIVITY IN REAL ESTATE.