The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-03

!" uuIihg the two hundred
or more years OF our existence. If. urved ,he
Governor. the United States sana,oss -
dent OF the Farmers Alliance and Loo ~
the Democratic party 10 advocate tho nassaoe
of this measure.
Mr.. Munford stated that our senator's were
now seeking to secure through Congress- an an
preparation for the great naval rendelvons in
Hampton Roads which was TO open this ~
position. He appealed TO the House a. know
with what propriety we could ask for this A.
preparation when we refused by our vote here
to-day even TO take anypart IN the Exposition
itself.
MIR. Munford spoke with great earnestuess
and force. and when lie resumed his seat was
literally applaudeJ.
Mr.. Saunders opposed the Appropriation in
vigorous terms ana protested against the ey-
pendituIe of the money on the part Of the
State. Mr.. Gibson deliyereda lengthy speech
against the measure. as did also Mr.. Wrav.
The latter III HIS remarks slyly alluded 10 the
day when he would have the pleasure of
voting iur Mr.. Gibson as Governor and Mr..
Seunders rs congressman. Speaker Card
well Mr.. Ryan in the chair advocated tho
appropriation IN "A stirring address. Abiding
10 hr. VI rays remarks he said that he was
pleased to know that a Governor AMI con-
gresham would be selected from this House.
Mr.. Chambers also favored the approprla-
ton: What Is the Worlds Fair" said he.
1t IL n great effort TO commemorate an event
that took place four hundred years ago.
"JOcOmmemOrate the discovery OF the west
ern half of the world by the Caucasian race.
IL is TO show % the whole world the magni-
hcent progress made 10y tie people of this
government The speaker then pointed out.
III eloquent language. the necessity tor Viz
glnia. the mother State. being represented at
the great Exposition. Even though her daugh-
ter States had Outstripped her. It was all the
more necessary that the appropriation should
be made.
In regard to the bloody shirt" which had
been alluded 10 from the fact that Libby
Prison was now at Chicago, Mr.. Chambers
sad. 60 across the ocean. look into the
Tower Of London. look into the British Nu-
scum, you will see the block and the axe that
severed the crowned heads Of England. but
they do not stir up strife Mr.. Chambers
argued that the fact of the prisons being
there was no reason why the appropriation
should not be made.
Mr.. ShGckelford stated he had opposed the
appropriation for what he then considered a
dictatorial policy Of the promoters Of the
scheme, but true TO the fact that wise men
change their mind sometimes. but fools
never would. he had changed his mind and
voted for the appropriated on.
Mr.. Kent briefly advocated the measure.
and stated that he would be willing to reduce
the appropriation to 525. 900 if that should be
IN accord with the wishes Of a majority OF the
House.
Mr.. James. of Goochland. then moved the
pending question. which was ordered. and
Mr.. GibsOn's motion 10 strike out the apprO-
prlatiOn was lost.
Mr.. Pitcher moved to reduce the appropria-
tiOn TO S25. eco. and his motion was carried.
thereby settling the much vexed question IN
regard 10 the proper representation OF VIZ
ginia at the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Gibson was instrumental IN having his
amendment of the previous day reconsldered.
.as 800. Al tAnN 81 la
Board Of Public Works from $3.50 10 @2jO.
Mr.. Saunders did likewise IN the regard TO
the Appropriation 30 the Commonwealth At
torney OF Richmond. which had been cut
down from $3.50 to $50.
FISH COMMISSIONER.
Mr.. wilkins moved TO insert a clause in the
Appropriation bill to provide a sum of $1,000
TO be used by the Fish Commissioner for
the protection and preservation Of fish.
Mr.. Chambers offered an amendment pro-
viding that this money should should also be
used TO pay Tor receiving and transmitting
reports of oyster inspectors as provided by
law. The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Thomas, of Fiuvanna. offered an addi-
tional amendment providing that the sum ap-
prOpriated should likewise be used 10 enable
the commissioner to carry out the provisions
of the law by compelling railroad companies
and private individuals owning or haylnglcOn-
troll OF dams aud other Instructions 10 pIO-
TX - A4t r. AA0"AAR - A-A ~ AAR NNRA"
of the Commonwealth above tidewater.
This also was adopted. The original clause
was vigorously opposed by several members,
but Mr.. Wilkins, by torclble persuasion and
considerable talking. advocated the appropri-
alton ana finally secured It's adoption. alter
being amended as above stated.
When the item was reached which appro-
PIRATES the sum of $4,000 10 pensions of
manned Confederate soldiers Mr.. Withrow
insisted that the amount be increased 70
$1,000 and Mr.. Cardwell subsequently
offered the following amendment to the ap-
proprintion Of $50. 900:
And the additional sum Of $4,000, OF
which those soldiers. sailors or marines. who
have lost two limbs. or one limb and total
vision. shah receive the sum of go in add
ton TO the amount to which they are emit
tied under the act of Assembly, entitled AN
act TO give aid TO soldiers. sailors and marines
of Virginia. manned or disabled in the war
between the states and TO the widows OF Nir-
ginia soldiers. sailors and marines. who lost
their lives in the said war in the military ser
vice. approved March 3. 1883. and those who
lost one limb entitled 10 the benefits OF SAID
act the additional sum of so. and the widows
entitled to the Dement'S OF SAID act the aCdl-
tiOnal sum of sc.
The amendment was adopted without a
dissenting vote: and If the Senate concurs.
hereafter the cid soldiers who have lost two
limls or one limb and total vision. Will re-
celve VIZ anhuhllyi tuOHe VINO nave lO7b oAS
limb $50. and the widows &c.
When the appropriation toTlunatlcs asylum
was reached Mr.. Is DINER moved TO increase
the appropriation for the Western Lunatic
Asylum for the next year from Sl0i 600 10
$4,000. Mr.. Munford offered as an amend
ment 10 appropriate SOS, 900 for the main
tenance of that institution, and the amend
ment was carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Campbell. Of Essex, the
salary of the fireman IN the Capitol building
mas increased from $40 % 5000 per year.
The Appropriation bill was finally ordered
10 its third reading and Immediately passed.
The House took "A recess at $40 j. NJ.
Second House Session.
At the beginning OF the afternoon session
Mr.. Ryan offered the following, which was
adopted:
Reso we'd. That the thanks OF this House are
hered rendered 10 the Hon. Il. ii. Card
well tor the impartial and efficient manner in
which he mas faithfully performed the Tespon-
sible duties of the chair.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Sneaker Cardwell being called upon made q
very neat speech IN reply stating that the action
cf the House had touched Dlm very deeply. and
ne APPRECIATED most sincerely the thanks or
the members. IL had always been his desire
70 discharge his duties without fear and favor.
and IL an impartial manner. lie had never
met a legislative body which had been more
courteous 10 It's presiding officer as wei as
the members. and he had never seen Il more
faithful. honest and upright body OF men
MIR. RYAN ais offered the following resolu-
ton. which was adopted.
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