The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

more made a strong speech about the fill
| clustering of the opponents of the bill,
| declaring that il threate TO consume
the rema inder Of the session with nothing
| accomplished. Mr. Howard of Chatta hoo
! chez, in consideration of The shortness Of
time. the Importance of the measure and
| the fact that olher important measures
We're up for consideration, moved to table
| the depot bill. The motion was lost by
vote of "a to Ct.
Filibustering Of a stubborn and spite
lfully personal nature on the depot bill
| lasted until about $50, at which time the
| House adjourned until o'clock this even,
ing, on motion of Mr., Hardwick Of Wash
| ington.
West Resolution Passed.
The closing hours of the present sess' on
OF the House wi messed a warm contest
| over he Atlanta DEPOT matter. The facJ
| that the session was to end tonight at u
o'clock, ard that the members were 10
separate perhaps forever did not bring
| about any joyous spirit of harmony.
Despite the opposition, Senator Vests
| resolution revokiug the interest of the
| raircais in he union depot passed by a
| vote OF 101 to 26. There were 10 vo IS more
| than a constitutional majority. TIE reso-
/ luton is closely linked 10 the West depot
Bill. and the pas age of the resolution gave
the friends of the bill new hope that it
might pass.
| Messrs. Brandon and Slatoh of Fulton
are making a strong fight for the bill, as
| the success of the resolution this MORN
| ing attests. Mr. Hall said the West reso-
| luton would involve the state in a need
| less law suit. HI objected TO the appoint
ment of a commission to bring suit against
the railroads. Mr.. Hall spoke indignant
| ~ of the charge that he was preiudiced,
| calling God to witness that during his
term of Office he had not allowed preju-
dice to sway him in a single vote
DIR Slaton of Fulton was granted leave
10 explain his vote on motion of Mr..
Holder of jackson. Mr.. Saton stated
that when tenant put an Improvement
| on property ne could be removed as soon
as the value of the rental equaled the
| value of the Improvement. The question
in the present case was when the state
should declare that the rental of the depot
| amounted to as much as the difference
| spent in erecting the depot. The state
claimed Hle roads had been fully repaid
for the amount expended, and the resolu-
ton II erely asserted that proposition
Tie motion to table was lost by vote
of IS to 120. On the resolution itself the
vote was 101 to %, and the resolution
| was adopted. The depot bill had not been
reached uD to $50 this evening. There
was much flibustering in the afternoon
session over Mr.. Halls resolution, calling
70, unlimited debate, but only routine mat
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A resolution by Mr. Calvin of Richmond
10 extend thanks TO the Hon. ]. K. Walk
err chairman of the Committee on Enrol
ment, was adopted unanimously. Thanks
were also extended to Mrs. w. c. Glenn
unanimously for her efficient service as
postmistress.
Mr.. Morris of Cobb moved to reconsider
the action of the House in refusing to con-
cur in a Senate amendment to the oil in
spectorsbip bill. Mr.. Morris said that the
amendment was immaterial He wanted
merely to get the bill before the House
again in order that he might move TO in
definitely postpone it. The motion to re-
consider was lost by a vote of So to II.
school Book Bill Again.
Mr.. Mitchell of Thomas spoke in favor
of reconsidering the indefinite postpone
ment of the text book bill. He said that,
although members might differ as to the
ACCESSIBILITY of passing the bill, they ought
not to dodge the issue, but meet it square,
ly. Mr.. Denny of Floyd said:
1.-THE school book publishing concerns
are arragned against the bill. There nave
been kilograms of fifty to sixty words to
members of the House in the name of citi-
zens of this state. 1 have also noticed
high official of this state in educational
circles circulating around this House
against the interests of this bill. At the
very moment when this motion passed II
was my misfortune to see a high official
in educe tional circles go out chuckling
and rubbing his hand in his glee. 1t is
ridiculous to allow yourselves to be led
like sheep by the halter by one man and
a set of publishers. At the conclusion of
his remarks, Mr.. Denny was asked 20
whom he referred, and he relied: School
Commissioner Glenn"
Mr.. Chappell of Muscogee spoke against
reconsideration. He said Mr. Denny's talk
l<Nf lolt r,ofs Int .l,I
members into supporting the bill. Such
a speech was admitted evidence of weak
ness, and was aimed to bolster up hope
less cause. He thought and hoped there
would be no consideration.
Mr.. Chappell said that If he wanted to
speak of lobbying he would make a
stronger argument against the bill than
Mr.. Denny he'd made for It,
Mr.. SDeer of Sumter said it was on his
motion that the bill had teen indefinitely
postponed. So far as the high official in
educational circles was concerned Mr.
Speer said he was standing on his record
Who was better abe to unders and The
needs of the people, he asked Mr. Speer
said the officials record would be passed
on by the voters of the state when he went
befoe them for reelection.
Mr.. Slaton of Fulton cal cd the previous
question, which was sustained. The ayes
and nays were ordered and the motion to
reconsider was lost by vote of Go to go
Military Bill Passed.
The bill by Mr.. Hardw ok, providing that
all commissions held by the officers of the
volunteer forces of the state expire on the
first day of February. 1900, and providing
for their future election and pay, was
), passed.
The House bill of Mr.. Reynolds of Rich.
mond providing for a labor bureau was
after some debate, again tabled.
The Rarrpn house Hill 10 an1apa a.,
which relates to the stopping of prose-
cutions for seduction by marriage of the
parties only when there is bona fide and
continuing offer of marriage before ar
raignment and pleading. was passed.
The House hog bill by Messrs. Yates
and Copeland, TO prevent hogs from run
ming at large beyond the limits of the state
was tabled.
A bill by Mr.. Steed of the Twenty-third
TO REQUIRE Sleeping car companies to sepa.