The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11


more hnsrity was INDUCED IN by the
usually siaid and dignincd lawmakers
than for many a day before The cause
was sharp set-to between Senators
Flanagan. Of pOvhatan and NcCune. OF
Shenandoah. both members C the mi
nonty OF Fair Elections party, over
resolution introduced by The former for
the appointment Of Il special commit
tee TO ascertain whether William Wilson.
The jsniior OF the Senate. was the same
william Wilson arrested for fraud. as
one OF the juices Of election at Smith
ers' precinct. I'm case this should prove
10 be the case. the committee were 80
be empowered 10 recommend the proper
means TO secure his discharge.
MI Flanagan made lengthy and i'm
passiOncd speech in favor of his rcsolu-
ton. and handled Mr.. Wilson without
gloves.
Upon the conclusion of his remarks.
Senator McCune. Of Shenandoah. 10 Sem
ator Flanagan great surprise replied.
In a speech Astounding in personal aliu-
sions. I'm which me warmly defended Mr..
wilson saving that n ne were guilty
OF frauds in the election al Smithers pre-
cinct De had been punished. and.
10 thought. should Doe forgiven
This resolution of Senator Flanagan's
was the outcome Of the secret confer
ence held Monday night by the minority
members OF The Senate. of which moth
ing was given out for publication.
Another special feature of the morn
ines work was the splendid speech Of
Senator Henry r. Wickham. OF Han
over in which no advocated strongly
resolution presented by Senator Barnes.
81 New Kent. I'm regard 20 the contract
FOR building ono Of the new battle
ships having been awarded TO the New
port News company.
AFTER UNCLE BILLY"
The Senate was called to order al the
usual hour by Lieutensnt-GovefnorK Kent.
and prayer was offered by Or. Cooper.
Immediately after the opening ceremo-
mics. Senator Flanagan. Of Powhatan,
presented tho following resolution:
Whereas II has been suggested that
one William J.. Wilson is now i'm the
public service and is paid "A salary from
tho treasury Of the Commonwealth as
iauifor Of the state Senate having the
handling 81 the mail and per diem Of
senators. and "a partial superintendent
o. Tho Senate pages. and that ne IS the
Same William J.. Wilson who was re-
Gently convicted in the County Court
o. Hcnrico of completely in election
frauds. and sentenced ~ confinement In
tho county ian Of that county there
fore. he if
Resolved That ID ho referred 10 q spe-
cial committee OF three. To De appoint od
by tho President OF the Senate, TO in
oLire whether the said William T.. VII
SON. now employed as ianitor of the SEN
ate ia the same William l.. Wilson who
was $50 convicted Of completely in election
frauds at Smithcrs' precinct. in the said
county of Henrico. and sentenced TO he
ftt fnfI therefor and
ga whose case the Judgment OF convic-
fty1l and sentence were approved hy the
Circuit Court Of the county of hcnfico.
ana later 10y the supreme Court Of Ap-
pells Of Virginia,
Resolved. second. That should The said
committee find that tho said wilson
now serving as aforesaid. and in the ON
plov OF the Commonwealth Us the same
William J.. Wilson who was convicted
of tho frauds aforesaid. at Smithers' pre-
cinct aforesaid. they bee required TO re-
ror, such measure as, m their Judgment
Is proper 10 secure his removal or dis
chnrce from the service of the tom-
monwealth of Virginia.
To presenting this resolution, senator
Flanagan said;
SENATOR FLANAGAN's SPEECH
Nr President. ] move "a suspension OF
ff. rules that the resolution may come
h.for. This body az once. I'm dong inns,
H. pre-iaant hav. to- say TO YOU and
10 senators that that rcSplhuoh Sua-
eests a most hCmi!iaung state oil aiiali >
touching thc integrity OF the leolh' "a
Afrpiria / dcsir, 10 say. ana thdl VIM
orf nartisau and political feeling IN TINS
matter that We owe TO thc toilliliv ,
wealth of Virginia dn'N' n,"'a Wv
preservation. not only OF our liiNd'' Si"l
actrr but OF our public uctllll- men
Therefore / say. MI President Ihat III u
known go the world that we are sl'lus
here without complaint ana without l"o,
test. QLiciy continuing in me einpl", il' ~
OF the Commonwealth or Nlitilld d il''
who has stood before Virginia couft
before Democratic Iuds', pro7,vn',u ny
"a Democratic commonwealth 50 ,oIh,s
and conVicted-sentenced 10 confinement
i'm iau and is herewith the JAN aust upon
him I say 81 is a Illuminating state OF
affairs for us 10 continue TO submit 10
here without protest
SOILED BN CONTACT
have. MI President I'm the county
Of pOWhafan seven bright-cycd boys, ana
10 would De humiiafing indeed 10 me II
one OF them. or one of these pages, VINO
carry our messages upon this hcor. 10
have 10 submit 70 the touch OF the pollut-
ing fingers of criminal
one oil these little boys Is, ] am told, the
son of dead Virginia soldier, another
the son Of deceased member OF ms
honorable body. ana another the Efdilu-
son and bearing the name of one OF the
most DISTINGUISHED diNincs that tins STATE
has ever produced. II is due 10 these
little bows. HN We'll. as 10 llfI Sii'N'i"
parcntage. that we should act ana act
now ,, "A.
silently and allow one or these cnnufrn
Of Virginia 70 submit 40 his touch IN any
sense ] do not want any man IKE inns
10 handle my literature, ! 90 not Maht
any such man to handle nay letters sent
10 me by my wife and children and othefs
al home. I say that ] take IL for grant
ed that there is 80 senator who sits upon
This floor who would hesitate for a mo-
rnert 10 vote for a suspension OF the
rules in order that this matter may ne
brought before this body an dealt Win
quickly ] belong 10 the minority, ana
have called attention 81 senators 10 the
fact that this BIZ The true state OF AFFAIRS.
Having discharged duty mat owe 70
my constituents and Ia the people OF
this Conn onwcalth. { leave this matter
to tho Majority piedging them that wnen
they take the lea0 / Viii follow I'D thciI
footsteps. ] will TOW Withdraw my mo-
tion Tor a suspension a the rules.
MR. McCt MES REPLY.
when Mr. Flanagan concluded his re-
marks, Senator NcCune Nep). or Shen-
me Senator from roNhatnn tMr fiana-
RAM. said. after prcfacirg his remarks
with Mr. President. 81 remember haN-
inr read q long time ago iu that good
Rock these words. Let him who IS With
out sin cast the first stone ]. as a
member OF The minority party upon ans
floor, have only 20 say that when man
has sinncd ana paid tho penalty ne u
entitled TO forgiveness. I am surprised
that The Senator from POwhntan should
make this eight. The same lines. the
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