The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-21


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 Jenkins. Williams of Bar King, bour kirk: Williams. of El- Kirkland. more. Kyle, Wilson. of Clarke, Leigh.
 So the Article was adopted.
 The President-The Article will be printed and referred to the Committee on Order, Consistency and Harmony of the whole Constitution.
 Mir. Sanford CPike)-I desire to make a report from the Committee on En- grossment.
 The President-The Chair will inquire of the Chairman of the Committee on Order, Consistency and Harmony if it is desired that the ordinance just passed be referred without printing.
 MT. White-We have not expressed any such desire; but on the contrary there are a number of other articles that have not yet been printed. that have to be printed. and 1 don't think it will delay anything to have that print ed.
 The President-The Chair will direct that it be printed.
 The Presdent-Before the reading of the Article the Chair will announce the special committee to consider the ques- llOH Ol duJOuTHHlenL. The COmmltte6 will consist of Messrs. Howze of Jef- ferson, Watts of Montgomery, deGraf- fenreid of Hale, ana Sanders of Lime stone. The Committee will meet at 2 o'clock at the exchange Hotel, Room POS.
 Leaves of absence were granted as follows: To MT. Smith for Wednesday and Thursday; indefinite leave to Mr. Coleman of Greene.
 The President-The Secretary will read the Article reported by the Com mttee on Engrossment.
 The Article was read as follows:
 ARTICLE -.
 Section 1. The Legislature shall have the power to declare who shall consti- ute the militia of the State, and to ciplining the same; and the Legislature may provide for the organization of d State Naval Militia.
 Sec. ?. The Leg stature in providing for the organization, equipment and discipline of the militia shall conform as nearly as practicable to the regula- tions for the government of the armies of the United States.
 Sec. 8. Each company and regiment shall elect its own company and regi- mental officers; but if any company or IeSlltlCHl SIldll ltSitCl to eltCL SuCH or ticers within the time prescribed by law, they may be appointed by the Governo:. .-.:
 Sec. 4. Volunteer organizations of infantry, cavalry and artillery and na- val militia may be formed in such man ner and under such restrictions and with such privileges as may be provided by law.
 Sec. 5. The militia and volunteer forces shall, in all cases except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their at tendance at musters, parades and cleo tions and in going to and returning from the same.
 Sec. 6. The Governor shall, except a otherwise provided therein. be com mander-in-chief of the militia and vol unteer forces of the State, except when In the serv.Ce of the United States, and shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate. appoint all general off cers whose terms of office shall be for four years. The Governor, the generals and reg mental battalion commanders shall appoint their own staffs, as may be provided by law.
 Sec. [. The Legislature shall provide ammunition and accutrements, mili- tary records, banners and relics of the State,
 Sec. g. The off CTS and men of the militia and volunteer forces shall not be entitled To or receive any pay, ra- tons, or emoluments when not in act i've service.
 The President-The question is on the final passage of the Article as read. As many as favor the passage of the Article will say aye and those opposed no as your names are called.
 Upon d call of the roll the vote re- suited as follows: