The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-02

very aDleSt and best men of the State.
Mr.. Pollock, of Pulaski advocated the
House basis Of representation in q very
able manner, and thought that would af-
as to who should represent them, and
what they should do in the body.
Mr.. SKELETONS FINE SPEECH
Mr.. Shelton, in stating ms views, laid
great stress upon the Importance of the
occasion, and said Virginia was now
passing through a crucial period. He adj
vocated one hundred me nters based on
the House plan, allowing additional dele
gates where the population had increased.
Mr.. Shelton, in speaking Of the sugges-
lions that a smaller body would guaran-
tee a higher class of men for the con-
vent.on, paid a glowing tribute to the pa
.triotism and devotion to duty on the part
Of Virginians. and said there was no
danger of not having good men under his
plan.
the Senate apportionment idea. and that
If adopted, the convention would be filled
with political dema gosues. Mr.. Shelton's
speech was we'll delivered. and ne was
loudly applauded by the House.
SPEAKER SAUNDERS.
Mr.. Saunders took the floor and gave
the committee the benefit of his views in
a, very able speech. He thought the sew
erai propositions relating to the conven-
ton should be taken up one by one, and
when determined upon should be re-
ferred to the Elections Committee with
instructions to bring in a bill along the
line indicated. He favored one hundred
members elected as follows: Two from
each of forty convention districts, to be
formed ut the eytraSellon, and nomlnat-
ed from each congressional district, but
alaoto5 from the State at large.
He offered his suggestion in the form
of y resolution 10 get the matter before
the committee. Mr.. Saunders argued
ably in favor of his plan: He said to
have twenty delegates at large would not
only insure IL better class OF men, but
that it would afford twenty strong men
to advocate the election Of the nominees
the hustings
Mr.. Pitcher spoke at some length against
Mr. saunders resolution, and contended
that the basis should be that of the House
of Delegates.
Mr.. Pitcher was interrupted by the hour
of 2 O'Clock and the committee rose until
4 o'clock P. NJ.
PLACED ON TIE CALENDAR
By Mr.. Whitehead, of Norfo!k-Io rat
ify and confirm the charter OF the ocean
View Pleasure Pier Company
By Mr. PriGdy-To give Justices OF the
neace in Incorporated towns of Charlotte
count, concurrent jurisdiction with May
ors of said towns in trying offences against
the Commonwealth.
Hv Mr. ParkS-To amend and re-cnact
section 1919 OF. the Code OF virginia as
amended and re- eracted, so as I" give
Rappa,annock county lfe co1ii''iLssio
in clancery-
nv Mr. Hcraker-Tc enable the Council
of the TOWN OF Marion TO borro" money
and issue bonds therefor.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Bv MI. Whitehead, of Norfolk-To reg
ulate the catching of fish in the eastern
branch of Elizabeth river
Rv Mr. Saunders-In relation to divorce
proceediIecs in Virginia
Bv Mr.. Eaugtl-To pay DR.. w. M. sew
ard the sum of $25 for medical SER
vices rendered.
Rv Mr.. Cowan-To refund to Archer y.
Phlegar taxes enormously palo pE KIN
AIt"iuOon Session.
The House reconvened at o'clock.
Mr.. P.lcter re umed his spe CHI. and
argued for apporti -nment by lesi lattVe
districts He opposed the senatorial dp-
portionment plan, and also believed that
no added worth or dignity of representa-
ton would be s .ined by del gates at
large from the whole State or from the
larger areas of the congressional s.
tricts Mr.. Pitcher was of opinion that
the dignity of the member of the c9nFen-
ton would not be because of his possibly
representing a large area but because Oh
the fact that to him had been entrusted
the framing OF a new Cons 1t t on lie
favored the plan of Mr.. Price, calling Ter
some nine additional men in oil t.
where the population has tely increased,
but opposed the senatorial plan of Cap
tain Parks He also reg Ided JOY as Il
peculiarly happy number for the conTea-
ton.
Captain Parks bro" ght up the hl 10
incorporatc the Pen rs la Water-PoWer
Company. and this was passed.
Mr. Anderson c7llel attention to me
Importance OF the question, and the .acs
that the apportionm Mt fe"tu-c was tHH
main question to be decided He a so
called attention to the fact that proceed n
was on the SIDE of a se~ator al app +
tionment He beloved III the sem
torial basis of app 2rtionment W I'D re-
suit in getting out the b 81 ran mora
successfully than an anportionment Or Il
division along the lines of smaller dis
trcts.
MR.. WHITEHEAD SPEAKS.
Mr. Whitehead "A gu d for the legislative
onnortionment, and stated that Nofinik
was Planning to send Judge Qua ana
Colonel Starke to the conven lon-
Ar. Jennings told of the plans nd p
poses of Lynchburs- lie faVo ed NJ
Prices resolution, bccafse the Consllsh-
lion in its making should j c near ne
noople. as afterwards 1t Will b3 re efteo
TO them for fin i cisio? Ey 1ot>. af
otherwise it will fat OF their acce@ tfh2f;.
Mr.. Price argued for his resolution ana
a CAUSE or HEADACHE.