Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22
The BILL ENGR0SSED
MIR. REDny's EMPLOYERS LA
BrLYvy AGA WINS IN HOUSE.
HAVE A SObOr Oh FISHERIES.
Measure Looking 20 This End Passed
nv the senntc-Mcssrs. Rcddy and
Victory-Jujgc Tnrnbun Elected.

Inc house yesterday by the decisive
vote OF IS TO q. ordered to It's enercss-
ment the employers liability bill. OF
which Hon. William +. Reddy who MADE
me closing speech. is the patron.
This IS probably the most important
measure adopted by either house thus far
this session, and It's consideration has
attracted widespread attention through
ont the State and elsewhere. The ionr.
continued cheering from the crowded gal
l.rcs and on the floor of the House
when the vote by which the bin was or
Csrod TO its engrossment was announced
evidenced the public interest taken in
the contest. and the fact that the popu-
lar sympathy was with those who had
made a victorious fight for the bill
Messrs Reddy and Saunders.
The bin effects a radical change of the
present law o. fellow-servants, and the
responsibility Of employers cor injuries
90 employees in the discharge of their
regular duties.
The feature of the day in the Senate
was the passage of the bin creating a
miftcd all matters pertaining to the ovs-
ter industry in the State The debate
preceding the passage Of the bin was
prolonged and interesting.
The Day i'm the senate.
The proceedings in the Senate were or
on interesting routine nature for some
time. until Mr.. McCune. arising TO a ques-
ton OF personal privilege. said that his
DID, senate bin sS. had been killed by the
term "anti-firtation." which the news
paper reporters had applied to the bill.
he hoped that hereafter the bill would
he known by its title. He asked that the
bin Doe made the special continuing order
for ] o'clock Friday. the 18th instant,
which was agreed TO.
THE BOARD OF FISHERIES.
Air. LeCatO's bill establishing Board
of Fisheries. which had been made the
special order for l2:45 O'Clock was the
subjecr Of lengthy speech by its patron
The speaker went into an exhaustive dis
Clssion OF the entire oyster question, elu-
cidating its intricacies and laying down
principles upon which legislation regu-
latinc 10 should be based. He thought the
establishment Of the Board of Fisheries.
composed OF two men from the Tidewater |
section and three from different sections of
the state. was a decided step towards the |
settlement Of the VeXed oyster question.
The BIN did not propose to change great |
N tho present law; IL was designed chiefly |
20 aid in executing the present statute. |
He believed the bill would increase three |
fed the revenue from the oyster indus |
try. Therefore. he thought the $1,000 asked |
10 carry out the provisions Of the bill |
would be well invested not only preserv- |
ing what a celebrated French scientist |
had termed 'the finest oyster-beds in the |
world, but increasing revenue as well.
Mr. LcCato's speech was listened 10 with |
closest attention, and the opinion was eX-
pressed that his argument was a remark
ABLY me one, evincing the most painstak-
lng study OF the entire question.
MAKE THE SALARY LARGER.
Mr.. Boykin followed Mr.. LeCato in sup
port or the bill. He made a careful and
earnest speech in advocating the BILL de-
elaring II was the great hope of those
Who wanted TO see the oyster question !
settled. His only fear was that the salary
proposed 10 pay the head Of the board
was not adequate 10 securing a competent |
man. and he offered an amendment in
creasing this TO 1850 per annum, and the
total appropriation 10 5000 Mr. BOykin's
speech was earnest and eloquent.
OYSTER MEMBERS UNITED.
Mr.. Mason called attention to the fact
mat Tor the nrst time in 100 years the
senator's from IideWater were agreed on
q OH anecting the oyster industry. He
supported the bill heartily, favOring the
amendment offered by MIR. BovlSin
though he feared this increase of appro-
nriauon would endanger its passage in
The House.
Mr.. McCune said 1t was time the Iegis-
AZURE was beginning TO redeem the
pledges upon which IL was elected. to re-
iuce the States expenditures. He thought
hat the revenue from Oyster-beds should !
Bee greatly increased: he was opposed 10
Increasing appropriations to protect them
RATHER than vote for the bill under con- |
Iteration he would vote TO repeal all
y ster laws, and throw open the oyster
leds 10 the world.
Mr.. Keezell advocated the bill saying
Pc was IN favor or the amendment Of
cred by Mr.. Boykin. increasing the APP
reputation from $1,000 TO 5000 He
bought the fact that the bill provided
liked, responsible head 10 look after the
ADMINISTRATION of the oyster laws, in
lIed larger returns TO the State.
OPPOSED THE BILL.
Mr.. Letcher said he was opposed on
rnciple 10 creating offices paying good
alaries. He had made up his mind to
lppOrt the bill when 1t carried an APP
ropria.!on of 5000. but he opposed it if
MS was 10 be increased TO 5000.
Mr.. Boykin replied 10 insinuations by
lr keezel, which he thought had been
made, rejecting upon the devotion 10 the
tate of legislators from Tdewater. but
r. keezel disclaimed all such intention.
ie regretted the opposition OF the Sena-
of from ROckbridge (Air. Letcher), but
newed his plea for the increased appro-
ration
Mr.. Blakey said he would vote against
Increasing the appropriation, for fear of
lqaneering its passage in the House.
Mr. Kane offered an amendment TO the
iu requiring inspectors TO give bond, ac- | ,
Ofding 10 the amount annually collected,
lsiead Of in the uniform sum of 5000. 9
81 m present. but this was defeated. The !
mendment Increasing the appropriation !
% 5000 was defeated by a vote Of y TO ! /
and the bill was ordered 10 its en- d
i0ssment
ON motion Of Mr. Morris. the rules were :
lspended. and the bill passed
THE BRUNSWICK JUDGE. q
At 1890 o'clock the Senate proceeded to
le execution of the joint Order-the cleo {
on OF a judge Of the County Court OF a
Judge Needham 5. Turnbull, I
le incumbent, was nominated by Mr.. r
lOod, and received all the votes cast. O
BILLS INTRODUCED. c
BY Nj Sands (No. 275): To protect cleo r
lc-hghtlng and power companies from
By the same (No. 270: TO incorporate (
le Richmond Trust and Safe-Deposit I
ompany. The company is composed OF
)sepn T.. Willard. W. Josiah Leake, John T.
selton Williams, James w. Allison, \.
BOwe. John W. Rothert. william X.
rgg William Writ Henry, Henry L.
abel. Frank a. Davenport Fred W.
~, j. William Middendorf. William 4. 4:
1chran. Robert G. Davidson, w. NJ.
abiston. and James Lewis Anderson.
he capital stock Is 10 be not more than
.0l't0p. nor less than 100000, divided into
ares OF 800 each. The charter grants the 90
,Wers necessary 10 carrying on the usual :"
seness Of a banking, safe-deposit, ana {,
.ardnty company. OF
By Mr Parr ono 27S): TO amend section il
4 IN relation 20 the pay OF officers and II
embers Of the General Assembly. The al
ii provides that the President Of the "a