The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

xso~.re FgCleston and Boykin hotly de-
ried that any snap judgment had been
taken on the opponents of the bill.
A PARLIAMENTARY WAR.
The vote on the bin was great sur
xriso 10 the opponents OF the measure
and lively parliamentary war was
made. Mr.. Munford held the floor. He
welded 20 all sorts OF questions and re-
ceived and considered many propositions
IRON the advocates OF the measure. He
was willing 10 yield the floor II the other
side would agree 90 reconsider ana allow
the bill 60 be debated on its merits. But
/he could not speak for others. INC
friends OF the bill were willing to recon-
slider n the debate should be limited 10
two hours n side and upon promise
that no dilatory tactics would be pur-
sued.
Mr. Munford said ne could speak only
for himself and that he would not pur-
sue any dilatory tactics.
No agreement could be reached ana
Mr.. Munford held the floor and argued
against the bill.
At $50 Mr. Munford yielded TO motion
90 vacate the chair until =. NJ. which
was carried.
Afternoon Session.
The chair was resumed at O'Clock
and Mr.. Munford continued his speech IN
opposition 10 the bill. The attendance
was largo but number Of senators
stood In the cloakroom. on the watch,
however. for "a vote. one of the most
prominent members Of the Senate occu-
pied his seat during a large portion Of
the debate but ne was not close lis
tener TO say the least. his eyes being
closed the greater portion Of the time
and frequently his head went so low
down on his chest that II really looked
as II he might be fast asleep.
Mr.. Munfcrds speech was earnest and
forcihlc but Il seemed that the minds of
members were pretty well made up and
while many listened 10 his argument the
majority were busy reading the papers
or smoking in the CloakrOOm. telling
stories and discussing particularly the
prospects Of war with Spain.
Mr. MunfOrd discussed the entire sub
3ect. arguing that from any standpoint
viewed the bill was bad. lie concluded
his speech at 4.45 and Mr.. Morris followed
sn opposition TO the bin.
Mr. Morris said that he had never be-
fore known the previous question To be
called I'm the Senate during his service.
II was unfair and seemed 10 him TO In
dictate the weakness Of the argument for
Il. He then went into The subject. ar
cuing along the lines pursued by Mr..
Munford dwelling Upom the statement
that such q law would cause all the
Insurance Of Virginia 10 he written IN
large cities. lie spoke only about fifteen
minutes.
MIR. BOYKfN FOR THE BILL.
Mr.. Boykin followed Nj Morris in a
speech OF force and eloQuence AT times
growing quite hea.ed. His was the
frst speech for the bin.
Mr.. Barksdalc followed Mr. Boykin say
trtr 10. t,sfuH ..r.ft ,Itl Of
Mr.. Morris something about my being
an anarchist" He said:
II welcome the designation. % exclaimed
Mr. Barksdole. "ln the campaign OF 1876.
the Democratic platform declared against
trusts and combines. and whenever see
one IN my path want 10 night We
have declared We would DO our utmost 10
strike down these enemies Of The people
and as for myself | am going To q. do IT,
IL that be anarchy make the most Of it,
MIR EgglestOn followed i'm opposition TO
the motion to reconsider and in favor OF
the bill. He made a strong appeal TO the
Senate In favor OF the measure He
characterized the Southeastern Tariff As
ISOLATION as q monster Of iniquity. lie de-
MED that the effect OF the bin would be
20 drive tho insurance companies out Of
the State. Georgia had more stringent
law than this bill but no company had
left them.
HAS the law been enforced" asked
Mr.. Maynard.
THE insurance companies may h0ve
dctled the law. replied Mr. Eggleston.
Il resume they will defy this act if it
IS passed. That is the way with monop-
oles."
Doesn't the gentleman represent the
district In which Is located Kevsvlle de-
stroyed by fire brakes Branch. once
burnt and Clsrksvillc. once destroyed.
and doesn't no. think IT, about time for
rates to be put up down iu that section
asked Mr. Mushback
II do represent the towns referred TO-
hut in my district there are other towns
where no fires have occurred yet rates
have been put mp. replied Mr.. Eggles-
ton.
Mr. Keeze.l opposed the bin because the
advocates Of the measure would not allow
an amendment TO bee adopted to make IL
lawful for local. insurance boards to ex-
list
Mr. Sands opposed the bill and appealed
20 tho Senate TO reconsider the vote by
which the bill was passed Tie criticised
the Norfolk Cotton Exchange. which ne
contended was a trust Of the most pro-
nOunced character FOR asking the pas
sage OF the bill on the ground that tho
Southeastern Tariff Association was q
monopoly.
AIR. Foster denied that the Norfolk Ex-
change was trust. but NJ Sands read
from the bylaws and centeuded that Nj
Foster was wrong.
AT $50 O'Clock Mr. Sands yielded TO a
motion to vacaie the chair until O'Clock.
WHARTON BILL PASSED
The Chair was resumed az O'Clock. and
Mr.. Sands concluded his remarks in op-
position 20 the bill. He was followed by
Mr.. Foster in favor of the measure
MIR, Flood started out to oppose the bill
but was ruled out OF order. As he was
proceeding 20 read. and discuss an amend
ment he wished 10 Oner.
The vote was then taken on Mr. Mum
lords motion TO reconsider tho vote by
which the bill was passed. and e. was de-
1eated The vote was recorded as fol-
lows:
Ayes-Messrs. Fairfax. Flanagan.
Flood, keezeil. Mcllwaine Morris. Mush-
bech. Opie Sands. steele Tumbun and
Wickham--l2.
Noes-Messrs. Earksdait. Hoydton.
Clayton. Clement. Egelestou. Foster.
jackson, Kane, Lowry. Mussic PHrr. 81.
Clair and Withers-4l3.
The following pairs were announced.
the first-named party being in favor OF
the motion: Siessrs. MunfOrd and Hale.
Maynard and Tate. Letcher aud Jeltries.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONTENTION.