The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-26
purely matter of sentiment. The nassar,


Mr. WithrOw said no was onnnsad o. ,ha
bill for several reasons. In the first uIace the
chairman of the Finance Commi,teo had la
him after tho settlement was made NIL, tbe
bondholders that we would have NO snrulus
money TO apply TO increased apnronr;o,'ons
for the insane asylums Of the State IL We
did not have funds for such purpose as this
where would We have money 20 mako dona.
tons with Mr. Withrow wanted 10 know
how It was that If this s35 900 could not be
taken out Of the treasury and given 10 the in
sane 1t could 10 used for the Worlds Fair ap-
preparation.
Mr.. Munford replied to this interrogation
by saying that the Finance COMMITTEES had
already recommended appropriations for the
asylums which would be sufficient 10 provide
for all the insane now in tho State
Mr.. Withrow said he would waive this
point He then argued that 90 per cent. OF
the mineral lands Of Virginia were owned by
spectators who were paying very low taxes
on their property or lands. These are the
people we are asked 10 advertise II their
lands were taxed in the same proportion "a
the farmers he would favor the appropra-
ton. Moreover. 10 per cent. Of the States
revenue was derived from the agriculturi-ts
AZ for advertising Nirginia's resources. Mr.
NithrOw thought o barren lot at Chicago
would be sufficient inasmuch as II would
show 70 the W RID that We had discharged our
obligations 20 the bondholders without regard
TO the fact that we were inconvenience by
our honesty.
Mr.. Brown. Of Bedford. favored the passage
Of the bill and thought that the farmers Of
this State would suher greatly If the state
was not properly represented. He thought
that the only proper way 10 invite immigra-
ton into this State would be by properly adj
vertslng the resources THE State during the
World Fair.
AsTArEMFNT
Mr.. Wray. Of Henry, moved the ning
question, but II was voted down Mr. Philip
r. Brown. of BOtetOurt. then obtained the
floor and made the following statement:
1T was not my intention 10 make any re-
marks on this occasion for little thought
that the proposed appropriation would meet
with the opposition that has been shown, but.
Mr. Speaker ] feel il my duty 10 do 30. and 1
wish 10 call the attention OF this House 10 the
singular attitude OF the gentleman from High
land Withrow. lie thinks that vacant
lot at Chicago would be the Lest advertise
ment and proof % the foreign b0ndholders,
with whom we have Just made a settlement,
that we have exhausted our means and have
no money 10 go there.
Now. Mr.. Speaker this shows he Is a poor
financier, for IL would say 10 tho world that
Virginia had gone into BANKRUPTCY aud pro-
posed 20 remain there. Such would not be
my action under similar circumstances, ana
misfortune to be embarrassed. and while under
these troubles ] made the most strenuous
efforts by advertising my business and
showed more pluck and vim than NJ any
former time. My success proves the correct
ness OF my view. / Will say IN addition that
| have paid a hundred cents on the dollar IN
every case SO much for that point.
Now. sir, in regard TO inducing the farming
element OF the Northwest 10 come 90 our I'M
occupied lands an heartily IN favor OF their
coming. ! wish no sectional feeling 20 enter
this proposition. ] was a Confederate soldier
and did my duty TO this Commonwealth as
much so as any member Of this House and was
shot down in battle for it but / will freely
and fraternally welcome any one who comes
here to develop our re- ources. hope, Mr.
Speaker. it will be the pleasure Of this house
10 give the appropriation asked for.
Nj Mcllwaine. of Petersburg. also spoke
in favor Of the passage of the bill and was fol-
lowed by Mr. Kent, of Wythe, who spoke at
some length in the same line. He thought It
was the duty of the State TO he represented
at the Worlds Fair aud every section OF the
State would be benefited by a proper repre-
sentatiOn. The exhibit of this state would
not he very attractive 10 the eve OF the gen
eral sght-seer, but II would be highly inter
esting 10 the scientists and those who IN
tended to invest capital. This State.
for instance produced every mineral
that was found on TINS globe,
with the exception of gold and silver, IL large
quantities. Whatever appropriation would
be made by this State would be largely sup
pemented hy people who are interested IN II
While he had voted for the r3j.lO0 IN the
committee he would be willing 10 vote Tor
less sum Il the General Assembly should de-
eide 10 cut IL down. but he wanted 70 see
reasonable amount appropriated. so that the
State might be properly represented.
The bill then went over Tor tomorrow
THE RAILROAD BILL.
The Kent Railroad bill next came mp as q
special order. and the discussion OF the meas
ure was resumed by Mr. Gibson. who deiiy-
cred q lengthy argument in opposition 10 the
bill Tie speaker said me would do ans thing
he could 10 help the Democratic party. but
he was not going 20 enter into a crusade
against railroads. Referring 10 tho great
benefits derived from transportation lines
Mr. Gibson said: The railroad horse Is the
herald of civilization and has been ever since
he brought civilization 20 man. II be was
introduced into Africa now the slave trade
would stop. her mOrasses would be drained.
her forests cleared. her valleys made golden
with cereals and her hills made green with
grass. Railroads have done as much for Nlr-
ginian The speaker then described the pres
eut condition Of Mythe county, the home OF
Mr. Kent as compared with what i was in
former days before railroads trayersed 10. lie
said that before the iron horse wentth the
streams abOunded in the Legislative muskrat.'
while the grounding and opOssum held high
carnival The railroad men. when they first
went there. had 10 climb trees at night TO
keep from being eaten by wild beasts. Now
the county was rich and prosperous. and rep
rented by an elegant gentleman MI Kent
in the Legislature.
Mr.. Gibsons speech was one of the most
humorous he has delivered this session, and
that signifies n good deal. No v0te was
taken on the bill. as the hour for adjournment
followed almost Immediately after the speaker
had resumed his seat.
Second House Session.
The following House bills were passed dur
inc the afternoon session
TO establish market day for cattle in
Richmond. To compensate school trustees
other than clerks in the counties OF Campbell,
Appomattox and buckingham. 10 lncor-
porate the Radforl Street Railway Company.
10 amend and re-enact section 1910.
chapter 49, OF the Code OF loS1. ii relation 10
working the public rOads.--Io incorporate
the Virginia Central abroad and Navigation
Comlauy.-T To incorporate the Bristol and
Northern Railroad Company. To IN
corporate Hamilton Institute IN the
county of Washington authorize
the United States Government 10 ac-
ouire title and jurisdiction b land
on Fishermon's Island IN the county ~
Northampt0n for the establishment of
cuorautiue station. y provide for the
printing and distribution of the school laws
and regulations of the school board Of tie
State of flrgi MA