The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-14


discussion followed in which the merits
It was opposed by Messrs. Hill, Gray,
Bentley, Slocum, stanton and Kenyon.
and the principal reason OF ther oppo-
sition was in the fact that IA towns in
the State have the town system
of schools, while % still adhere to the
district system and that the greater num-
Der should not be forced by the lesser to
adopt any law.
Mr.. Wilson took all the strength out OF
that opposition in stating that iths lpeo-
pie in 22 OF those % towns wanted to
abolish the district system themselves.
He then continued in support OF tho
bill, and contrasted the advantages,
financial and educational, of the proposed
legislation, with the weakness OF the
antiqusted district system.
Mr.. Hill was not satisfied and prolonged
the discussion in attempting TO show that
Mr.. Wilson's statements relative TO the
school tax were not correct. Befero
taking his seat he did admit that the su-
perintsndont of schools in Hopkinton 10
desirous for the adoption OF the town sys-
tenn.
Mr.. Fish Of Lincoln said that his town
had recently abolished the district sys-
tenn and that the results had been so good
that he felt justified in advocating the
Same thing for the whole State.
Mr.. Blodgett said that 1t was not
q question of arrsigning u fowls
against %, bat question of securing the
best education for the entire State. The
| prosperity of one section of the State de-
ponds upon tine prosperity Of every
other section. The opposition Of the
bill, he continued, savers OF the
| old fashioned and very weak argument
that the rich man without children
should not be taxed for the education Of
his poor neighbor's children.
The question was called for and upon
roll call the bill was lost bya vote OF 30
to %.
Mr.. Wilson, for the judiciary commit
tee, presented the bill for an act compris-
ing the general laws of the State Is re-
vised by the commissioners, and 1t was
laid on the table. Mr.. Wilson also pre-
sented a bill for an act In amendment 10
the judiciary act and it was reforred to
the judiciary committee.
Kingston School Bill.
Mr.. Barstow for the committee on
finance recommended the passage of the
resolution appropriating $4,000 for the
Agricultural College at Kingston in con-
currence with the Senate and asked that
it be made the special order for Friday of
this week at IL 80 o'clock. 1t was 90 or
dered.
Q For the judiciary committee Mr.. Stud
4 ley reported back the bill for sn act re-
quiring a uniform system of Gre insur-
ance policies with reco mmendation OF its
passage. 1t was made the special order
s for tomorrow.
Bills for acts authorizing the city OF
s Providence to hire slO0, 900 for park pur-
{ poses, to condemn certain lands for park
purposes, for an act relative to the asscss-
ment and collection OF taxes, and for an
: act providing when and where proper ~
o is taxable, were referred to the judiciary
/, committee.
II Mr.. Heydon presented the following
n report, and it was referred to the commit
3. tee on finance.
1t REPORT or THE JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
i AN ARMoRY IN PROVIDENCE
The joint special committee of the Genera
u Assembly appointed to confer with the Cit,
oi Council of the city of Providence with view
of obtaining from said city suitable location
er whereon to erect state armory, and submi
;c estimates of the probable cost of erecting suc
ca an armory, together with plans and elevation
for the same. respectfully beg leave to report
y That the city Of Providence has declined
10 donate to the State site for an armory.
That the sum authorized to be expende
a by your committee is sufficient to enable il 3
ty procure plans and elevations OF suitabl
n. armory and to submit estimates of the cost G
he erecting the same, but your committed
IN through the courtesy Of the armory comm
-, sioner OF Massachusetts,, has obtained plar
and estimates of armories erected In tai
'e; State. and has secured designs from lee
b. architects, together with approxinla
he statement of the probable cost Of erecting
ist building in accordance with such design
NJ From the information obtained, your commi
tee believe that site can be secured and
hof suitable armory erected thereon at min
mum cost OF S25O,00O.
Your committee is of the opinion that 9
General Assembly should make immedia
provision for the erection Of an armoSy tn
will not only accommodate all the militia
inc companies Of that city, but which Will col
Ing bine the essentials Of an aresnal.
der The State has arsenal, and except
ast new storehouse at the camp ground whe
emit the camp equipage will now DO kept
q | ouartermastsr- General is compelled to ste
his ammunition and other property ut va
Gus places hired OF private persons The to
'in' rental paid by the State for buildings used
at armory purposes in Providence amounts
put nearly 5000 year.
and The advantage, expediency. economy o
the necessityof an armory building in Providen
son under the roof Of which could be assemo
.,o. all the local organizations Of she act
.Sr militia. has been so often and fully DIV
upon in reports of commissions and expe
en- eneed officers, that your committee does
deem that they require reitsration In this
port. IL would, however, call attention
tho following statement from the last rep