The sun., 1898-02-15
70 CAUSE STRIFE
J Tax Bill Amended Amid
Much Agitation.
liant SEAT TO BE FILLED
nkcr Harrington Issues Writ
For Special Election to Name
the Late Senator Hanby's
isE Successor.
ltoTHE ST y.

fAs Ito THE 81 y.
o,ER, Feb. l4.--The Adams tax bill
sz337 my shape or at any time seems lated
ause dissension and strife.
T. Dissatisfaction seems to be an lncOr-
rate part of the famous Delaware tax
h.
1t was the same old story therefore,
lat when Mr.. Donaldson, as chairman
the committee on revenue and tax
ion, reported the bill favorably with
amendment in the House this morn
&. 8 there should at once begin Il strife
yhicll lasted several hours and called
brth some vigorous language Oh both
des.
Mr.. Donaldson explained the amend
hent of the committee to be OF such
Z haracter as to make the law operative
Ie sat down and Mr. Mccullough Rep
esentative from New Castle county rose
10 offer an amendment thereto.
Mr.. Donaldson evidenced quite a
little anxiety to have the bill hurried
through, explaining his desire by saying
that every day that the tax law was not
in operation was go much ! So to the
county and state.
He objected to motion to adjourn
until afternoon on that grounds, but the
motion prevailed, the bill being made a
special order for discussion at 2 o'clock.
In the afternoon the merry war began,
Mccullough presented his amendment
which was read and declared out of or
der by Speaker Riggin. as it materially
changed the provisions Of the bill, which,
Is not allowable under the rules govern
Ing the third reading and final passage
pf bill.
Mr.. Dempsey then took the floor and
made vigorous protest against the rail-
oading OF bill in any such manner,
md of drawing the rules SO tightly in
X bne instance and relaxing so much in
knother. 1t savored of discrimination.
For his part he knew nothing whatever
III the provisions Of the bill as it now
tands and he doubted if more than four
br five members were any better in
Ormed.
Mr.. Adams resented the insinuation
hat those who had the matter in charge
Intended anything unfair in hastenug
he bill to its final passage.
He gave resume of the bill as it stood
but this did not seem to meet the wants
i the opposition nor did Mr.. Donald.
pms explanation seem to meet with any
etter reception.
Mr.. Mccullough voiced his objections,
which were practically the same from
ifferent stand point as those Of other
opponents of the measure.
He went further, however. He went in
10 the meaning Of the bill with a reckless
disregard for the feelings of those who
avored it and in conclusion remarked
HAT. "rhe bill was rotten from the core
but"
This brought the gigantic Adams to
bis feet once more in defense of the bill
which bears his name. He wanted to
know, "Would the gentleman from New
Castle county please specify wherein the
81 |ottenness lay "
II 81 will later" was the reply.
Frequent calls from Mr.. Donaldson
pr action on the bill were in one way or
bother downed, but finally Representa-
a3 ye HAZEL arose and wished to know
l&s4 hat the question was that was being
ass a batcd so hotly. This caused II ripple
z laughter. as everybody realized how
|ssslAey had been straining from the Ques-
tibn in the heat OF the argument
! lysxEHSAMr. ysES llazlFs opening sentence was
favorable to those who backed the
as in it he declared that from its
th at which time he fought it, he had
ii clared it to be an abortion and All
sS pminaton, and he saw no reason to
hnge his opinion. However as they
lid not repeal it, any measure tending
relieve the situation in any way
klld receive his vote. Therefore he
IN pld vote for the amendment
Sst his began to look promising, but Mr..
ell's reason, which he proceeded to
modified the ilattery considerably.
!. remarked that he had found that tn,
est way to kill vicious bill was tC
ke it operative, when it was tolerably
e to be repealed After a great deal
discussion the bill was finally put on
passage and carried by vote Of II to
Dempsey, Eliason, Chcairs, Taylor
johnson voting against it.
pring the discussion, John +. Saus.
y y who is credited with the author.
4 bH OF the bill, was an interested spec.
and listened in the lobby, and
the bill finally won out he de-
4 I'd with triumphant smile.
4 ~ little else of any vital Importance
y vM lone in either house. The bill in re.
to the appointment of a steward
MAIL hrnhurst was introduced by Mr..
ID psey, WI no also introduced bill in
lel1 lon to the passage and publication OF
kw Mr. Donaldson gave notice Of
s&illAo amendment the charter Of the
xhr16 Industrial School and Mr.. Cheairs
Av6notice Of q bill in relation to licens,
SIng syelators and peddlers.
x During the afternoon Mr.. Hazel gave
: npti( oof bill in relation to the fees for
t6e Commissions Of justices of the peace.
III the Senate in the morning session
i q TIE puse bill regulating the terms Of the
9lsxoouly superintendent of schools was
and the bill reenacting the law.
~ u tion to notaries public and com.
jdfe ncrs Of deeds was read and re-
sNd ce was given by Senator Pyle OF
8abtJ 10 provide for special election in
JSVW Castle county to fiji the vacancy
5Sno by the death of Senator Rober
9sH hby.
en the afternoon session met, thi
be introduced, read and, under ,
hsion Of rules, passed and referred