Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-16
PROSPECTS OF An EXTRA SESSION.
Eusiness Men in the Legislature Oppose
1t. While Farmers Favor It-LcEisia-

Eusiness Men in the Legislature Oppose
It,, While Farmers Favor It-LcSiSia-
tive Gossip.
Sreci1l Zs,scrlns TO ne Fs7isty.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, February Is
Tt is absolutely Impossible to finish the
important work before the Legislature
without an extension OF the session.
The discussion upon this point has be-
come quite general during the past few
DAYS. 1t has developed sentiment IN
favor OF lengthening the constitutional
limit OF A. days 10 60 days, as IL Is
aDDarent that the growth OF the State,
with the establishment OF new condi-
tionS. requires special legislation,
which it is impossible 10 enact
within the prescribed limit OF
time. The discussions have. so
far, not assumed partisan shape, the
proposition being generally opposed by
business men and others who cannot
well afford to remain longer at the cap
ital, aud supported by farmers. The
Ohio county delegation IS solid against
an extension Of the session.
Since the decision OF the Democratic
caucus 10 withdraw the election bill
now before the Senate, the Republicans
have dropped their fiii6uSterlng meth
DDS TO some extent, but IT is apparent
that they are much better organized on
the floor OF the House than the OppOSi-
ton. On any question which has par
tiSan coloring, the Republican members
invariable vote as auUit, while there
are alwOys scattering votes on the OPP
pOsite side.
There are enough bills upon the House
aud Senate calendars to keep those
bodies busy with thee sessions each
day, for the remaining days OF the SEES
sion, and the proposed extension OF fir
teen days, If the measures are properly
discussed and intelligently considered.
Mr.. BrOckunier's bill TO distribute the
irreducible school fund, has not yet
reached the Senate, and the apprOprla-
lions bill which is expected TO precpi-
tate q fight In the House, has not yet
been reported. There are numb Der
OF other measures OF more or less I'm
Dortancc 20 be taken up in addition to a
great many Of purely local interest,
and members are still Introducing bills.
III tho business Of the State is TO be dis
POSED OF properly and not In careless
aud Indifferent haste, IL will be found
necessary to extend the session.
Probably more than one half OF the
discussion 10 the House has been upon
school measures, the four or live peda-
gogues anon the floor being ably Sec
oaded in their efforts 10 secure every
thing possible for the free schools. by
20
the rural districts who exercise watch
ful and almost tender care over the
''pOOr children OF the State" These
delegates have directed all their ener-
GIGS toward securing votes for the in
crease in the levy for school purposes,
and are making propositions TO trade
votes. In the House, MeSSrs. Edwards,
Thomas and Hoff led in the debate in
favor OF the pending tax bill. The
Senate Is relied upon by the opponents
OF the measure 20 defeat il. Con-
Trajectory claims OF strength Sre
mado by both sides, but yOnr
CORRESPONDENT is of the opinion, judg-
ing from conversations with members
OF the Senate, that 1t will be defeated
by an overwhelming majority, in spite
House. Senators Cunningham, Dorsey,
Earl, Furber, Gall, Garrison, Haynes,
Henderson, Morcum, Parks, Sheppard,
Stewart, 81. Clair, Tarr, Whitaker and
President Wiley, 10, may be safely
counted In opposition TO the BILL Sem
ator Watts will also probably oppose the
measure on the ground that IL robS the
Weather counties 70 enrich the poorer
ones. Senators Hardman (of Calhoun,
Morris, Peck and Worley, will
support and vote for the bill, Senators
Farr, Finley, Hartman (of Roane), Ma
hood aud Scott, may be Classed as doubt
ful, but giving their votes 10 the bill,
the opposition will still have a large
majority,
Senator Gall has introduced a bill in
tn Senate, which was yesterday order
ed to It's second reading, which embod-
les the views of the members who are
OF posed 20 the pending bill to Increase
the school levy, aud which will meet
with their solid support. 1t does not
affect the rate for school purposes,
which is allow ed to remain as at pres
ent, but provides for a reduction in the
levy for general State purposes from %
cents to % cents on the 500 valuation.
The Finance Committee had another
meeting last night TO consider the APP
preparations for the different State in
situations, and accomplished great
deal, but il will require another meet
ing 10 complete the work. The apprO-
pristiOn bin viii be submitted one day
This week, and there will be an elaborate
display OF Oratory ia which the uniOr-
tunate youth OF the poorer counties
viii figure as a sOrely neglected crea-
ture whose education is ignored that