The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-25
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=. The standing committees are hereby
instructed not to consider any bill OF q
local or general character that provokes
extended discussion or any considerable
controversy.
Mr.. Parks made a strong speech in
which he pointed out That The duoptlul
of the Senate resolution would cut OFT
everything but the consideration OF the
Constitutional Convention matter, while
his would place all matters that would
provoke no opposition on the same loot
Ing. and he thought the legislators be-
ing paid should obey the wishes of the
people to take up general rs we'll as To-
cal matters.
He was interrupted by Mr.. White
head. of Norfolk and Mr.. Pitcher,
with questions which he answered to
their satisfaction. as well as that of the
House.
Mr.. Saunders wanted the resolution so
amended as TO provide that a committee
should not report any bill that had pro
voked any protracted fight.
Mr. Whitehead spoke against the Parks
substitute, and said he had bills Of in
terest to his people which would meet
with opposition, and Yet they should be
passed.
Mr. Saunders did not think the resolu-
ton of Mr.. Parks amended as he had
Whitehead's bills. The gentleman from
Norfolk thought it would.
ANOTHER AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Anderson offered an amendment
providing for the consideration of all
measures which appeared to be to the in
terests of the people of the State and that
should be SO reported by the committees.
Mr.. Parks accepted Mr.. -Anderson's
amendment.
Mr.. Powell made a warm speech in IA
vor of taking up nothing but the Consti-
tutlonal Convention matter.
Mr.. Bland said Mr.. Whitehead would
have very substantial opposition to the
measures referred to and he thought the
resolution of Mr.. Parks should prevail
He and Mr. Whitehead drew into the
discussion the old fight over the Norfolk
bridge bill. which created SO much of a
contest last session.
Mir. Bland warmed up and said MI
Whitehead's bill, if considered. would
ruin the people of Portsmouth, and he
owed it to his people to oppose the con-
sideraton OF anything which would pro-
woke discussion. He served notice that
he would speak against them if they
were taken up.
Mr.. Whitehead said his bills were not
aimed at Portsmouth, and that Mr..
Bland was the representative Of corpo-
rate interests.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick created much laughter
by moving the appointment OF a commit
tee to adjust the differences between the
gentleman from Norfolk and the gentle
man from Portsmouth, and report back
to the House.
Mr.. Whitehead spoke with much vigor,
and wanted the bars thrown down.
CAUSE OF OPPOSITION
Mr. Saunders said all this opposition
had originated out Of the fear that the
House WOULD again take up the Commits
sioner's OF Valuations Act. He assured
the House that while he favored the
Hill, he had it from the lips of its patron
Mr. Parks-that it would not be introduce
eG at the special session. He pointed
out that some matters of great interest
to the State should be considered, and
placing the matter in the hands of the
committees which We're wise and con-
sentative would give due protection, DIS
provided by Mr.. Parks amended reSolu
ton.
Mr. Pitcher thought the merits OF the
resolution would be the subject of dis
cussion before the committees, and that
the resolution did not either enlarge or
restrict the powers of the House, and
that its adoption would amount to moth
ing. Mr.. Saunders replied, and Mr.. FL
cher moved TO dismiss the resolution.
L
ed the resolution in conformity with eX-
pressons he had heard among the mem
bers, and thought it proper that there
should be some fixed rule at once regard
ing the policy OF the body He said the
Senate resolution would cut o"t all out
side matters. whether general or local.
while his substitute as amended by MI
Andersen would expedite matters ana
cut of nothing which was meritordous
Mr. Parks said he came here to do his
duty and was willing 10 remain after Tue
session was over and pay his own idfs
home before he would leave without dis
charging that duty.
Mr. Anderson again spoke earnestly III
behalf o fthe resolution.
Mr.. HUBBARD made j vigorous speech,
against the resolution. and said that ne
would not vote TO tie his hands or those
of the House on such an important mat
ter when the people demanded much leg
is.ation.
HUNLEY TO THE RESCUE.
Mr. Hunley offered as a substitute for
the whole a resolution providing that the
Constitution Convention matter should
take precedence over all other questions.
He thought that was as far as the House
should go in the matter.
The substitute was Overwhelmingly
carried. and Mr. Featherstop moved u
reconsideration of the vote by which the
substitute was adopted. This motion was
lost by practically The same vote, and the
House adjourned.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Ely Mr. B.and-To incorporate the Ports
mouth Dime Savings Bank.
BY Same-To amend section 3179. of the
Code. in relation to closing clerks Offices
of County Courts.
BY Mr. Murrell-To amend section 1885
of the Code.
BY Mr.. McAllister-To authorize the
paymaster and cashier of the Low Moor
Iron Company of Virginia, to carry con-
cealed weapons.
BY Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING Harold S.
Bioomberg, of this city. to appear and
take examination before the Court OF APP
peais for license to practice law. Mr..
Bloomherg is under twerty-one years @:
age and Is Bachelor of Law.
BY Mr.. Lyon. of Norfolk-To authorize
the Council of Norfolk to increase the