Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-12
LEES FRIENDS ACTIVE,
Rigid Investigation to Be Made at
Richmond.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 1.-THE Martin
senatorial caucus nomination is reaching
interesting proportions and a rigid investi-
CATION will be made. Letters are coming in
from many sections of the state demanding
an inquiry by the legislature now in ses-
sion. and that body will have to succumb.
The dissatisfaction at the action Of Rep
resentative Aston Csbell of this city in
voting for Martin Is increasing. A number
OF the residents of his ward have come
forward with the statement that they SUD-
ported Mr.. Cable for the legislature in the
primary election with the distinct under
standing that he would support Gen. Lee
for the senatorship
RESOLUTIONS are being adopted in a num-
Der OF strong Lee counties demanding an
investigation.
vile would introduce a resolution in the
Rouse this morning demanding an inyesti-
cation OF the senatorial caucus nomination
put that gentleman informed The Star
correspondent that he would not Introduce
the resolution today.
Governors Special Message.
GOV. Mckinney submitted to the legisla-
ture today his special message on taxation
IL provides for more general income tax
IN the state, as forecasted in The Star last
w wednesday, and is prefaced by the follow
ing; The constitution Of Virginia REQUIRES
that all property within the state shall be
taxed according to Its value. 1t Is concealed
tnat some Is taxed above its value and some
below II, and much Is not taxed at ALI /"
Inc governor advocates a graduated in
come tax, and urges that great care be given
10 PROVIDE means for an honest return to
the state officers
In concluding the governor SAYS: "Manv
OF the states are now moving in this irnpor-
tant matter of a special tax Commission
we should secure the services OF our best
and ablest men to investigate these cues
tons In all of their phases and to rcport to
the assembly the result of their ,abors. and
Dill should be prepared relieving the state
OF the difnculties. II possible, which the
present system OF tax laws has produced
With this action in view, would advise the
seIectlon or committee comprised of five
taken from the different parts of the STATE
10 De called special tax commission"
They should be instructed specially to
inquire into the systems adopted by the
other states to raise revenue for the state
county and municipal expenses, and to pro-
woe Tor a more just equal and equitable
system OF taxation CT all kinds Of property
and TO provide for more effectuai system
Oh assessments and collection of taxes"
The Road to Falls Church.
bill was introduced in the House today
by Mr.. willard of Fairfax, and after much
discussion. was allowed to go on the cal
endar to incorporate the Potomac and
Great Falls Railroad Company, which is to
connect Washington with Falls Church,
Fairfax Court House and other points in
Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.
After introducing the bill, Mr.. Willard
stated the provisions of the bill, and moved
the House to suspend its rules and place the
bill on the calendar This motion was on
posed by Mr.. Withrow of Bath Mr.. vii
lards motion was advocated by Messrs
Nicol OF Prince William and Ryan of Lon
doun.
were suspended and the bill placed on the
calendar.