The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

| Mr.. kStZeH stated tndt ne ulQ NOT caro-
| 10 make any speech. having twice ad-
| dressed the Senate on this subject lie
| wanted 10 hear from the opposition. and
| might have something to say in conciJo
ing the discussion
IL was suggested by Mr. Morris th@.
| under the Parker amendment TO the Wal
| ton election law. there might be some
complications In conducting the state
| and county elections on the same day.
Mr. Keezell replied that If the resolo-
ton were passed II would have 10 be
| adopted by the next Legislature. and
| then submitted to the people There
| would be plenty OF time in which to
| change the election law to meet the new
| condition of things
Mr.. Turnbull agreed with Mr.. KeeZell
that there were too many elections buu
he was not in favor Of combining spring
and fall elections. The plan he favored
| 'N4s 70 make the terms OF all county Of
nccrs six years.
The resolution received the hearty sup
! port of Mr.. Opie. lie said the people In.
| his section OF the State were practically
unanimous in favor OF the proposition 10
reduce the number Of elections.
Mr.. Wickham supported the resolution.
1t was but right and proper that this
question be submitted TO the people. and
they be permitted TO decide the question
In order 10 test the sense Of the Senate
Mr.. Turnbull moved that the resolution
be recommitted. If the Senate agreed
with his view Of this matter then the
committee could report a resolution to
amend the constitution so as 10 make thu
terms Of all county officers six years.
WOULD SAVE MONEY.
Mr.. Flood. though coming from a county
with population similar TO that IN
Brunswick. said he could not agree with
Mr.. Turnbull that the combining Of cleo
lions would work 10 the injury OF the
Democratic party in some counties. He
favored the KeezeIl resolution The peo-
pie were demanding retrcnchment and
reform and much money would be saved
by combining spring and fall elections.
Mr. Blakey started out 70 advocate the
recommital Of the resolution. but during
his remarks he asked some information
OF Mr. Keezell concerning the resolution
which. being given. caused the Essex
Senator to change his mind and he gave
bis support 10 the resolution. During his
remarks Mr.. Blakey said he was incor-
rectly reported in a newspaper the other
day in a statement made that he was OPP
posed to all amendments to the Constitu-
ton. He was opposed TO the holding Of a
constitutional convention, believing that
the Legislature could suggest proper
amenments 20 the Constitution and save
the expense Of holding a convention.
a LIVELY DEBATE.
Mr.. Flanagan said he surprised and
pleased to hear something said about an
election There was a belief among
some people that no elections were held
in Virginia
IF there are no elections how did
you get here?' asked Mr. Opie
Il was elected and Democratic election
officers certified the returns" replied Mr..
Flanagan.
do you mean 10 intimate that the
other Senator's on this floor were not
elected?" queried Mr. Ope
Not at all. sir have no information
concerning their elections But ! do as
sert that a great many people believe
there are some shady spots in our cleo
tions in Virginia" was Mr.. Flanagans re-
ply.
Mr.. Flanagan supported the resolution
on the ground that it would cut down
the expenses OF the State During his re-
marks, he said something about the great
Republican party.
rs this the great Republican party
that seated Rutherford y. Hayes?" ask
ed Mr.. Mushbach.
1T is replied Mr.. Flanagan, land
whether the seating of Hayes was a Just
or unjust act. l do not pretend 10 say,
but l do declare to you that even adj
hitting that Hayes was improperly seat
ed. | still would prefer TO cast my lot
with the party OF my choice TO casting II
from Alexandria belongs"
Mr.. Parr supported the resolution II
did not go far enough To suit him. He
would combine not only county and state
elections but ne would also combine State
and county elections win the Presidential
elections. thus saving the people the
expense OF two systems OF elections.
Mr. Keezell made an earnest appeal
TO the Senate 20 pass the resolution and
chi. tom.
FAVORED BY MR.. MUNFORD.
The resolution received the support OF
Mr.. Munford He was in favor of hav-
ing as few elections as possible, but was
opposed 10 combining state and Federal
elections.
The debate was closed by Mr. Flood.
who. replying 10 a statement made by Mr..
Parr. said he was primarily in favor OF
the resolution, because 10 would save
money 10 the State. but he was frank
TO admit that II would not receive his
support il he thought it would operate
10 the detriment Of the Dmocratic party.
Replvinc TO some things said by Mr..
FLANAGAN MIR. Flood defended the Demo-
cratic party from the charge that u did
not hold fair elections, and condemned
the Republican party for what he termed
outrageous and snameiul practlces III
Virginia in 1895.
Mr.. Turnbulrs motion TO recommit was
defeated by a vote Of 2S 10 g.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Eggles-
ton was voted down, and the resolution
was passed by a vote OF SO TO 2. The
negative votes were cast by NeSsrs.
Turnbull ard PsrneS
TIE LIE CATO RESOLUTION.
The LeCato resolution. processing 20
amend Sections ! and Of Article Of the
Constitution next came mp. Mr.. LeCato
stated that the resolution was designed
10 allow the people 10 say whether or not
the payment OF the poll tax should be
required as q qualification of voter.
1t was q plain business proposition.
The resolution was passed with few
dissenting votes.
THE OBJECTIONS MET.
The Governors veto was not taken
from the table but the bill disapproved
by him was amended so as 60 meet the
objections 10 II. This measure was intro
duced by Mr.. Mcllwaine and under a sus-
pension OF the rules was passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Kane (No. 1867: For the relief
OF Lindsay Eads an INDECENT Confederate
sailor OF Scott county.
BY Mr.. Wallace CNo. 427): For the relief
OF d. w. l.. knight wounded Confed-
erete soldier
BY Mr. Hartley CNo. 429: To amend the
Code in relation to the pay and mileage
OF Jurors.
BY Mr.. James Go. 42s): To incorporate
the Mutual Benefit Insurance Association.
BY Mr.. Barnes (No. 400: To authorize
the Town Council OF Hampton TO borrow