Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-03

sasci ior some hve minutes, charging that hs
naa pecu unlus'iy treated by the presiding OIL
AT 1910 another rush was made for the clcak
room, ana the roll showed that there was ns
quorum.
Tho doors werc closed. Mr.. Blackstone do
nsnocd call OF the Senate, and the Sergeant
st-Arms and Door-Keepers we're ordered 20 make
arrests.
ADJOURNED AT MIDNIGHT.
At l2 O'Clock, no arrests having been reported
mr. blackstoso, who had lod the eight for ths
friends OF the hin, moved that further proceed.
ings under tie call be suspended. This killed
inc bill, ~ under the joint resolution fixing the
time Tor Adjournment no business can be trans
acted to-day.
The Senate then adjourned.
House Of Delegates.
The proceedings OF the House we're scon.
inenced at 10 O'Clock. and almost the entire ses-
sion WAS spent In the consideration OF the appro-
prgtion bill
Mr.. wiihrow offered tho following, which was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas. few n any Of the States Of this Union
have In the Same capacity a moro faithful and
ecicient oniccr than Colonel John Bell Bigger,
Clork OF tho House OF Delegates and Keeper OF
the Rolls, who IN the discharge OF his important
ONCE he's shown himself capable, impartial, and
oblig ng: therefore be IL
Hssotrsd, 1, That the members of this House
OF Delegates hereby tender 10 Colonel Bigger
their earnest and undivided thanks for the very
efficient and faithful manner in which he has
discharged the multIfarious and onerous duties
Of his Office.
.. That 10 Is the sincere wish Of this body that
his valuable services may be long spared 70 the
old Commonwealth, and that bis stentorian
tones may ring through the halls Of legislation
for years to come.
B. That IN rendering this vote Of thanks the
House OF Delegates regrets It's lack OF reiuye-
mating powers that II might weave around his
devoted head garands Of inmorteles and
sprinkle his brow with sparkling waters fresh
from tho tabled fountain Of immortal youth
COLONEL BIGGER's RESPONSE.
Deafening applause followed the reading Of
the resolution, after which Colonel Bigger arose
and said
Mr.. Speaker: II Is earlier than usual to sing
the doxology, but as the delegate from bllegha-
ny, &c, has raised the tune, / will Join In the
chorus. appreciate this complimentary reso-
luton, aud thinking that the delegates believe
that deserve ~, II ~ the more acceptable, On
clal OBLIGATION should DO paramount 10 indi-
vidual interest. and shall observe IT, You have
been eyewitness Of my industry, 90 when you
get 20 your homes let the visions Of your eyes Of
laith be strong enough % see me In harness.
Wecame here az brothers In the great Democratic
family We 80 away with souls with but single
thought and hearts that beat as one. We are
about 70 enter upon the sea OF politica, agita-
tion. Some will seek that isle called Carlisle,
while others will Cleveland and search tor a
Flower that nostles close 20 Iil.'
Lot us pursue the even tenor Of our way.
aud whoever tho National Democratic Conven-
ton will nominate shall be our Moses 10 bring US
out OF the wilderness have heard speeches on
railroads. butter and cheese, pharmacy, hog
law. and Campagnie franchise, ETC., but / felt
more interest in the settlement Of tho public
debt OF Virginia. ! enlisted under the McCu!-
lOch bill and fought, bled, and died az my Official
head paid the penalty OF my loyalty To the regu-
lar Democratic organization, but am gratlned
that We have come 70 a conclusion which Will let
old virginia proudly hold up her head as in days
Of yOrc. / wish you all safe return 10 your
homes, and there With your families live long
and prosper"
FOR THE WORLDS FAIR.
The debate In reference 10 the appropriation
for the Worlds Fair was resumed. Mr.. Munford
nrst took the floor and made an earnest appeal
on behalf Of the passage OF the bill lie said II
was "a business proposition, aud that Virginia
could not afford not % be represented ~ THIS
great exposition. where the triumphs OF the
United States would be exhibited 70 the world.
u would be a disgrace TO Virginia II, when all
the other States we're represented, there was
nothing 20 indicate what our people had accom-.
pllshed during the two hundred or more years Of
our existence. He urged the Governor, the
United states senators, president OF the Farm
erB' Alliance, and leaders OF the Democratic
party % advocate the passage Of this measure.
Mr. MunfOrd stated that our senators we're
now seeking To secure through Congress an
appropriation for the great naval rendezvous
Ia Ham ptOn Roads. which was % open this eI-
position. lie appealed 20 tho House to know
with what prOpriety We could ask for this p
Precipitation, when we refused by cur vote here
to-day even TO take any part In the Exposition
Itself Mr. nunford spoke with great earnest
ness and force, and when he resumed his seat
was nDerally Gpplauded.
Sir. Saunders opposed the appropriation IN
vigorous terms, and protested against the eA-
uenditure OF the money on the part OF the State.
Sir. Gibson delivered a lengthy speech against
the measure, as did also Mr. Nrny. The latter,
IN bis remarks, slyly alluded 10 the day when he
would have the pleasure OF voting Tor Nr. Gibson
as Governor and Mr.. saunders as congressman.
Speaker CRrdWell (Mr. Ryan In the CHAIR i'd
v0catei the appropriation IN "a stirring address
Abiding 10 SIR. Wray's remarks. be SAID he was
pleased 20 know TINT a Governor and congress
man would be selected from this House.
WHAT THE PAIR WILL RE.
Mr. Chambers also favored the appropriation.
"What IA the Worlds Fair! said he. cit IA a
great effort 70 commemorate an event that took
place 400 years ago. To commemorate tue dis
cOVery Of the western hall Of the world by the
Caucasisu race. Ii is TO show 10 the whole world
tho magnificent progress made by tho people OF
this government The speaker then pointed
out. IA eloquent language, the necessity Tor Viz
ginis-the mother Stete-being repreren cd nj
tho great Exposition. Even though her uaugh-
ters md outstrpped her. II was al the more ne
ccs.ary that the appropriation should be made.
In regard 20 the "blOody Shirt" which had
been alluded 10 from tho fact mat LIBBY Prison
WAS now at Chicago, Mr.. Chambers said: &c
across the ocean. look into tho Tower Of London,
look into the British Museum, you will see the
block ana the axe that severed tie crowned
heads Of England but they do not stir up strife
Mr.. Chambers argued that the fact OF the
Trlsons being there was no reason why the aIe
Precipitation should not DO made.
Mr. Shackoord stated that he had opposed
the appropriation for what he then considered q
dictat0 rial policy OF the promoters OF thoscGeme
but true TO the fact that wise men change theu
minds sometimes, but fools never would, he mad
changed his mind aud would vote for the apprO-
prlatiOn.
Mr.. Kent briefly advocated the measured and
stated that he would be wilkins toreduce the ap-
preparation to $4,000 II that should be IN nc
cord with the wishes Of a majority Of the House
SIR. James, OF ochaud, then moved the
pending question, which was ordered ana MI
Gibson's motion to strike out the Appropriation
was lost.
Mr. Pitcher moved 10 reduce the appropriation
20 $4,000 and his motion vas carried, thereby
settling the much-vexed question Ia regard TO
the proper representation OF Virginia at the
Words Fair.
Mr.. Gibson was instrumental in having his
amendment Of the previous day reconsidered,
cutting down the contingency fund OF the Board
Of Pubic Works from 500 10 500. Mr. Saun-
dcrs did likewise IN regard 70 the appropriation
10 the Commonwealth Attorney OF Richmond,
which had been cut down from 500 TO 500.
PoR THIS FISH COMMISSION.
Mr. Wilkins moved TO insert clause in the
appropriation bill 10 provide sum OF $4,000 70
DO used by the Fish Commissioner for the pro-
lection and preservation OF fish.
Mr. Chambers offered an amendment pro
vldiug that this money should also be used u
pay for receiving and transmitting reports oil
oyster inspectors as provided by law. The
amendment Was adopted.
Mr.. Thomas. Of fluyEuna, offered an add
tlonsl amendment providing that the fund ai-
propriated should likewise be used 10 enable the
commissioner 70 carry out tho provisions OF the
law by compelling railroad companies and pri-
Vate individuals owning or having control ol
dams and other Instructions 10 provide Tor the
free passage Of hsn in the waters of the Com
monwealth above tdewater. This also was
adopted.
The original clause was vigorously opposed by
seversl members but Mr.. Wilkins, by forciDlt
persuasion and 'consiterate talking, advocated
the appropriation, and hnally secured its adop
ton, after being amended as above stated.
TO HgLP THE NEEDY.
When the item was reached which appro
nrlates the sum Of $50, 900 to pensions o.
fnaimed Confederate soldiers Mr.. Nithrow IN
slated that the amount be increased 70 SlOO,OUl
aud Mr.. Cardwel subsequently, offered the fol
lowing amendment 10 the appropriation o
$4,000: . 80,
And the additional sum OF $4,000, Of which
those soldiers, sailors, or marines who have Ios'
two limbs or one lllab and total vision, snail 70
celye the sum OF ESQ in ADDITION 10 the amount
10 which they are entitled under the act oi hs