The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-14

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son, William BlUdgett, Martin q. Parks,
William b. Nichols and George A. Hen
bricks, by virtue OF long terms OF service,
were allowed TO chose their own seats In
advance of the usual drawing, after
which the slips were taken from the box
and the general selections were made. A
peculiar coincidence was that after Sam
uel w. X Allen Of East Greenwich, had
secured his seat, Samuel r. Honey of
Newport was assigned seat next 20 and
on the same row with him. Hobson's
choice fell to Richard Hayward of Provi-
dence
For doorkeeper, Ellery H. Wilson nom-
mated Joseph w. Provende of Woon-
socket. and Mr.. Brown nominated Thos.
K. Cavanaugh, also of that city. The re-
suit of the ballot was: Provender, (Rep)
80: Cavanaugh, (Dem. 81.
For pages the following were elected
unanimously: Louis ID. Pierce, K. L.
Sprague, Daniel O'Connor, Joseph b.
Whittemore. L. Fred Patstone, Fred
Shelley and Townsend ID. Solomon.
Mr.. Mccarthy of Proyidence.moved that
the House rules Of the last political year
be adopted as the rules for this session.
that this would not be done; but that the
matter would be referred to the COM
mittee on rules. Being informed that
such committee had been appointed, he
suggested that that committee be in
structed to report to-day.
Mr.. Wilson said that the committee
could not discuss the rules in SO short a
time.
Mr. Mccarthy said that the rules of
last year had been the rules of the House
for many years. Why not readopt theme
Was the delay because Mr.. Wilson
desired to infict the cloture or gag
ruler Was there some trick TO be workedf
Mr.. Wilson said that he knew nothing
about any trick or gagging; but he did
hope that there would be some rule which
would prevent useless filibustering by the
minority.
Mr.. Mulholland of Providence insisted
upon report to-day.
Mr.. Wilson asked that IL the question
was to be put that it be decided. Some
who wished the matter referred to the
committee on rules, would not be In favor
of a report being made to-day.
The house then voted TO refer the mat
ter to that committee and against report
to-day.
Mr.. Wilson Of East Providence, moved
that the house now proceed to ballot for
United States Senator, and the Speaker SO
ordersl.
Mr.. Wilson of East Providence, nomi-
mated Hon. Helson w. Aldrich Of Provi-
dence, and Mr.. Brown of Woonsocket,
North Kingston. For both candidates
highly eulogistic Endorsements were
made.
For NELSON w. ALDRIcH-Mr. Speaker,
Aldrich, X. Allen, Anthony, Aylsworth,
Paul NJ. Barber, William 4. Barber, b.
Bliven. Blodgett, Brayton, Bullock,
wood, Elery.p Fslss S Fish. ony FSyarnisr, sss
Greene. Hague, Hall, Hanaford, Heydon,
Hoxsey, II. Z -Ienks, J. L. -Jeaks, Land
ers, Pierce, Ray, Robinson, Sanders, Sim
mons, Smith, Walker, c. A. Wilson, E.
II: Wilson. Wordell. Total, 80.
For DAVID S. BAKER, JR- Baker.
Colwell, Crosby, Daniels. Pagan, Gates.
Greene. Hayward, Hazard, Hendrick.
Honey, Horton, King Mccarthy, Nc
Osker, Mnlholland, Murray, Owen, Parks,
Perkins, Potter, RaJhbun, Smith, Sweet,
Sylvestre. Total o.
Baker, 20; absent and not voting William
Z. Clarke of Newport, aud George +.
Cottrell OF Tiverton-Total, 2.
Paired-William B. Nichols of Warren
and Henry G. Thresher of Lincoln
Total, 2
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson of East Prov
idence the two amendments to the consti-
referred TO the committee on special leg
islation. These are the amendments pro-
viding for biennial elections and provid-
ing that charters shall- be secured upon
application TO the Secretary or state in
stead Of from the General Assembly, as at
present.
A resolution providing for two bands
at the annual encampment of the brigade
of Rhode Island militia. of twenty men,
bers each. for each regiment of infantry
was referred to the committee on the
militia.
Mr.. Honey of Newport presented reso-
luton that the evidence, arguments aud
findings in the Newport Investigation be
printed. and that 900 copies be prepared
in pamphlet form Tor distribution among
members of the General Assembly. AT
ter some discussion the resolution was
amended so as to provide only for the
printing Of the evidence, and then was
passed.
Various matters were introduced and
referred to committees, including an act
to incorporate Westminster Lodge No.
240, q. u. o. F., of Providence, and the
Swedish Baptist Church of Providence.
An act in amendment of chapter 1875, Pub
lie Statutes, "Of Limited Partnership"
and an act amending chapter l5s. Public
Statutes. "Of Railroad Corporations"
At 1910 the House was adjourned until
IL o'clock tomorrow.