The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-18
of suggesting proper measures of re-

mittac on retrenchment and reform.
The resolution offered by MT. camp
| bell. of Amherst provides that the Gov
ernor be empowered 10 appoint an IN
| term constitutional commission consist
| ing Of ten members who are 10 receive
a compensation OF $50 dollars each for
| their services and the necessary eN-
| penses. This commission shall put the
proposed amendments TO the constitution
in the shape Of bills. which are TO be re-
| ported 10 the next regular session OF the
| Legislature or to an extra session. III
I there should b. one.
The commission shall meet at the cali
| of the Governor and az SUCH time ana
place as he may designate. They snail
, employ a clerk who Is 20 receive the same
compensation as The members OF the
commission
Or. Quescnberry. Of Caroline. presented
a joint resolution providing that COM
| mission be appointed by the Governor
| It's number and compensation 10 be de-
| cidcd on later. The members OF the COM
, mission shall be selected as far as posi-
BILE from the five grand divisions Of the
| State and shall be composed OF not over
two-thirds from any one political party.
They shall meet at the call OF the Gov
ernOr 10 revise the constitution.
Mr.. Early. or Greene and Madison, Of
fered the following.
]. BE it resolved by the House OF Dele
gates Che Senate concurring), That the
Governor be- and is hereby. authorized
to appoint fifteen able and intelligent
citizens. one OF whom shall be from each
congressional district Of the state, ana
five from the State at large. not more
than two thirds Of said commission shall
be from any one OF the political parties
who shall constitute n Commission on
DcnafftfrffgwuI
OF the Constitution Of Virginia.
o That said commission shall meet IN
the city Of Richmond Va. within twenty
days after the publication OF their ap-
pointment and organize for the discharge
of their duties. which viii be 10 revise
and amend the Constitution u Virginia
I'm such respect as shall seem TO them
wise and proper.
g. That said commission shall complete
its work within q reasonable time ana
when completed shall report the same 10
the Governor. who shall thereupon con-
vene the General Assembly Of Virginia
10 consider and act upon the said report
and amendments therein suggested and
adopt or amend them as shall appear 10
them proper.
4 Said commission may employ one
clerk at a salary not exceeding 800 per
month.
3. Tha THE Governor shall cause n suit
able room 10 be provided FOR said COM
mission and all necessary stationery.
&. That the members Of said commits
sion shall receive $50 for their salary ana
mileage as q member Of the General As
sembly.
These resolutions shall be in force from
their passage.
FITZ LEE AND CUBA.
Mr.. Murphy. OF this city. offered the
following resolution which was agreed
10.
BE It Resolved. I. That the Legisla-
ture Of Virginia recognizes win pressure
the wise courage with which Fitzhugh
Lee IS guarding the Interests OF American
citizens amid the difficulties or the re-
volution In Cuba.
.. That IL feels a Just pride in the
brave conservatism. which he has shown
I'm maintaining the dignity and the riPhts
n the United States amid the perplexi-
ties Of that conflict.
2. That I'm the name OF Virginia they
extend 10 him as one Of her sons their
recognition Of a duty well done for the
benefit Of our whole country.
THE MAINE CATASTROPHE.
Mr.. Bland. Of Portsmouth, offered the
following resolution:
virginia has learned with profound re-
eret of the disaster to the United States
battleship Maine in the harbor Of Haba-
ma. Cuba. and whereas among the VIC
tins OF that appalling explosion were ~
Owenty) or more Vrginians. and mas
much as the United States has ordered
the National flag 20 be placed AZ hali-
mast as a mark OF grief and respect 40
the dead. therefore be II
Resolved by the House of Delegates Of
Virginia dhe Senate concurring). That
the National and State flags over the
state Capitol be lowered 10 half-mast
for twenty-four hours as mark OF
respect 20 the Americans who persisted
at their post of duty and especially to the
Virginia victims Of the catastrophe.
When the resolution had been read 20
the House. IL was loudly applauded and
at once agreed 20.
JUDGE BLACKSTONE ELECTED.
Senator lie Cato informed the House
that the Senate had agreed TO a JOINT
resolution providing that the two Houses
On ot l2.g5 T.. VI. into the election Of
Judge for the Eighth Judicial circuit.
Mr.. MATHEWS Of AccOmac. was appoint
cd ia inform the Senate that the House
had concurred in the joint resolution and
after the usual prelimnaries had been
gone through with, Judge j. W. g.
BLACKSTONE was nominated for the Of
fec bv Mr.. Matthews. Of Accomac ana
his nomination seconded by Mr.. Powell
of Newport News. He was subsequently
elected by the two Houses, receiving
their entire vote, IL votes
on motion Of Mr.. Campbell OF Am
herst. House bill No. 500 was taken up
ONT Of lbs order. II provides for an
amendment TO the Code in regard TO
making the Meherrin river lawful
fence between southampton and Green's
vile counties. Mr.. Parker, of Southainp-
ton county. advocated the measure,
which was opposed by Mr.. Chaplin OK
| Greensville.
After a good deal OF discussion as 70
fence or no fence. the House declined 10
send the bill TO it's engrossment ana thlId
reading. on motion Of Mr.. Campbell the
vote was reconsidcred and Mr.. Chaphn
then moved TO strike out the amendment
originally offered 10y Mr.. Parker IN re-
gard 10 the Meherrin river as a renee pc
tween southampton and Greensyille
counties.
This was agreed to and the bill was
than ordered 10 its ensrossment ana
third reading. II now provides only that
the James river shall be lawful renee
between Amherst, Bedford counties
THE BOUNDARY Question.
A message from Governor Tyler was
| presented by Mr. Ben. T. owen, his phi
vate SECRETARY. relating 10 the Maryland
| and Virginia boundary line. The mes
sage provides for an appropriation OF $500
| 20 dcfray the expenses OF replacing GER
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