The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

last day Of the first portion OF the May
session of the General Assembly was NO
more exciting than yesterday, and what
little business was done was transacted
In Q somewhat perfunctory manner, 1t
being generally understood that all the
other matters of real Importance would
be laid over until the session which is to
be held In this city on June IA next, and
which win, in all probability last four
days. Everybody is glad that this 10 the
last day for the present, for II has been,
without any exception, the dullest NJ ,
session, both from business and social
standpoint, ever held in Newport.
The session Of the House, held yestey-
day afternoon, was short one, the most
important matter passed being an act to
authorize the issuance of bonds, to bs
known a. the second State House con-
struction loan" This act gives power to
the general treasurer to issue scrip or
certificates of debt in the name and
behalf of the state, and under its seal,
and countersigned by the govern or. to an
amount not exceeding 100000. Provision
Is also made In the act that. this appro-
year of the state, but is to continue In
force during the existence of the Board
OF state House Commissioners.
Favorably Received.
Governor Dyer's message was very
favorably received by very large major
ity of the members of the legislature,
particularly that portion of 1t which pro-
vides that the several cities and towns of
the state be authorized to appropriate or
raise money for the purpose of rendering
assistance to the families and depen-
dents of those who may be mustered
into the army OF the United States
from this state to serve under any of
the calls which have been made or
which may be made upon this State
by the president, to an amount not
exceeding four dollars per week to the
family of any ono man. 1t Is generally
believed that this 10 a just course of action
TO pursue under existing conditions.
There is also q strong sentiment In
favor of the recommendation made pro-
viding that the soldiers and sailors In
the service of the United States ana ab-
sent from the state can participate In the
Congressional election to be held In No
vember next or at any election for gene
raj officers of the state and electors Of the
president and vice-presideht which may
be held In time Of war. The propositions
that the militia organizations be made to
conform as far as possible to similar or
ganixations In the United States army
and the Offices of adjutant general and
quartermaster general be consolidated,
also meet with favor by those who have
given the questions careful study.
Vacancies Filled.
Governor Dyer yesterday afternoon,
with the advice and consent OF the Senate,
appointed the following named state off,
cials, wherever vacancies existed:
On Board of State Charities and Cor
rections-R. H. !. Goddard, Providence;
Philip Boucher, Woonsocket.
Locke, Bristol; John @ Budlong. N. d. /,
Providence.
hoard of managers Of the Rhode Island
College OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Gardner y. Hims, Providence.
Board of control Of the State Home and
school-Jamss q. Vose and Maud ID.
State board OF Soldiers Relisf-Andrew
X. Mcmahon, Newport; Henry y. Luther,
Johnston.
"A resolution has been introduced bro.
vidine for AN appropriation for several
items Of construction az the state insane
asy ylum, amounting TO $225, 600, and IL 10
stated that the money Is sadly needed in
order that the Institution may be carried
build an additional cottage at the Re.
form SCHOOL
Yesterday afternoon. Brig. Gen. Walter
II. Stiness, Judge advocate general, sp-
pointed Charles f. Stearns to be assistant
Judge advocate general. with the rank of
lieutenant colonel. Col. Stiness. VINO Ia
the assistant attorney general OF the
state, was heartily congratulated upon his
appointment.
Committee Clerks.
The clerks OF the several Senate and
House committees are as follows: Sennte
judiciary, John w. Sweeney. Westerly;
corporations, Arthur w. joyce, Provi-
dence; special legislation. Robert 5.
Franklin, Newport; finance, Frederic A.
Greene, Providence; education, Clifford 3.
Tower, Providence.
House-Juoiciary, Arthur A. Rhodes.
Providence; corporations, Felix Herbert,
Providence; special legislation. Edward
q. Stiness, Providence; finance, Richard
Martin, Pawtuoket; Joint comwittee on
accounts and claims, Henry q. Cram.
The changes are Mr.. Fran kiln, who 10
an ex-mayor Of Newport for Edwin p.
Allen on the special committee Of the
senate and Felix Herbert for Nathan ID.
Pierce. Jr., on ths corporations commit
tee ,s,,sd Of the the House. House. nv Cram % takes , the
on accounts and claims by Mr.. Herbsrt.
In spite Of oil the tslK that has been
made concerning the indignation exist
ing against Gov. Dyer In Newport ow-
ing TO his order disbandinw Company
Il, Second Regiment, IL can be safely as
serted that there isno truth ct al In such
rumors. On the contrary on all sides csn
DO heard communication Of the governor
for having taken such prompt and effeo-
tive action In the case and there is no
doubt that Gov. Dyer enjoys more popu-
lsrity here today than he did one year ago
In the Senate.
The Senate was called to order at 10
o'clock by Governor Dyer.
Senator Fresman, from the commits
on judiciary, reported back the bill pro-
viding for the submission OF the revised
constitution to the people; passed.
Also the bill authorizing cities and
towns TO expend money for the support
Of tho families of soldiers and sailors In
the service OF the Unitsd States In the
present war: passed.
senator Bsane from the Judiciary com
mittee. reported back the bill providing
for the reorganization of the militia, with
the rsco1msndssien thas 10 b referred 70