The news & observer., 1901-03-16
THE NIGHT SESSION.
House Will Adjourn Today. Robinson's Anti
Trust Bill Passed.

Trust Bill Passed.
AT the session of the House last night,
Mr.. Parker, for the committee on FL
nance, reported unfavorably Judge
Connor's bill authorizing the spending
of the permanent school fund for the
public schools, in case the revenue
should not be sufficient to cover the
appropriation of 5000 900.
Mr.. Gattis said that. after eXamin-
ing the Constitution on the subject, he
did not see that the passage of this bill
could do any harm, and it might do
great deal of good. The Constitution
expressly stated that this fund was to
be used for the schools of the State. We
all knew that if the revenues should
fail, it was going to be in the schools,
and not the institutions for which spe-
cial appropriations had peen made.
Judge Connor gave his reasons for in
Producing the bill saying that it was
merely a measure of prudence in case
the amount for the schools might fall
short. The insane must be cared for,
since the party was absolutely pleged
to that, and there was q chance that
the schools might suffer, if this provis-
ion were not made. lie was perfectly
content, however, to abide by the decis-
ion of the House.
COLORED A. &. VI. COLLEGE.
A message was received from the Sem
ate containing an amendment to the
appropriation bill, providing for an APP
preparation of $4,000 fer each of the
years 1901 and 1902 to the Colored A.
and M. College at Greensboro.
The House cOncurred in the amend
ment
ADJOURN UNTIL. APRIL 8.
Mr.. Smith submitted a joint resolu-
tion that the General Assembly adjourn
on March 18th, 1901, at 10:30 a. M, until
April 3rd 1901, at u O'Clock.
Also a House resolution that the con-
sent of the House be given for the
Court of Impeachment to continue in
session after the adjournment of the
House.
Both of these amendments were
adopted Immediately.
Mr.. Watts introduced a resolution of
thanks to the employees of the House
for their faithful service, and to the
press representatives for their accurate
and impartial reports, and unfailing
courtesy to the members. Adopted by
rising vote.
TEXT BOOK QUESTION.
When the supplemental bill came up
exempting the graded schools of certain
cities from the operations of the uniform
text book bill, quite a discussion arose.
Mr.. Robertson, of Guilford, who want
ed High Point exempted, made Wig
orous speecho reminding the House CT
it's promise that these cities should be
exempted, if they wished it.
Mr.. Carraway made a characteristic
speech for the exemption of the Kin
ston graded schools.
Mr.. White, Of Jones, spoke against
the exemptions. He believed that all
the schools should fare alike, whether
in city or country
Mr.. Zachary spoke along similar lines.
The graded schools should not be put
beyond the reach of the poor country
children.
Mr. Watts said that he now wished
Statesville included in the law, because
he had heard from his constituents and
that they wished it.
Mr.. Carraway fought hard for Kinston
Mr.. Wilson, of Caswell, moved to table.
Mr. Beddingf1eld said it was true that
some members did say they would vote
for supplemental bill to exempt certain
schools This did not bind the Legisla-
| ture
Mr.. Craig claimed that it was the dis
| tinct understanding without dissenting
! voice that this House would pass a sup
| Elementary bill.
Mr.. Mann said he heard the gentleman
from Buncombe say at the time that he
would vote for the supplemental BILL and
at the time he did not agree with him.
Mr.. Nicholson said he, for his part, had
stated at the time that he would not
vote for the supplemental bill
i Mr.. Rountree said that he had distinctly
stated at the time that he thought the
bill should apply to all alike.
Mr.. Whitaker of Guilford, said he had
not yet heard any gentleman give reasons
why any school should be exempted.
Mr. Carraway said he believed in local
self government. Kinston should not be
forced to have thing she did not want.
Mr.. Robinson considered that the gen
tlemen wishing certain towns exempted
are unduly alarmed. He feared they were
influenced by the school directors who
wanted to further serve their employers.
Mr. Gather said he had believed and
still believed that the law should apply
to the city and country aEe, but he
considered that when promises werG
made they should be lived up to.
Mr. Nicholson moved to table. Motion
prevailed by a big majority
Mr.. Carraway: 81 am the Lost Lenore. .
(Laughter)