The age-herald., 1901-06-06

taken up. Mir. Pettus moved to recOmnit on rules. This motion was lost, and the committees report as to this resolution was concurred in. Mir. Pettus moved to amend his resolution so as to provide for the stenographers reporting resolutions in full, whether so read or not MT. Ma lone of Henry moved to table the amend ment which was done.
 The resolution of MT Vaughan of Dal- las which provided that no delegate should introduce a resolution except when his name was reached or roll call was then discussed. After another parlia- mentary wrangle, the resolution was lost;
 The. resolution of MT. Henderson of Pike. which prohibited any member giv- ing his call and which the committee re- ported back without recommendation, was then taken up. It was finally laidS on the table.
 The substitute ordinance reported by the committee to MT. Winn's resolution that each ordinance contain but one sub ject matter. was then adopted.
 The resolution of MT. Watts of Mont eomery, which the committee reported adversely. was then taken up. and the report of the committee adopted.
 The call of the roll for the introduction of ordinances was then begun.
 MT. Williams of Marengo offered res olution to commend the laws of the Uni versity of Virginia to the committee on education for their consideration Tn reI- erence to the University of Alabama
 MT. Banks of Russell introduced .suf- frage scheme. which provided that elect ors must be duly registered and have paid A 8 poll tax It prevents persons con victed of felony, or buying or selling votes, from voting. Also all persons who have abandoned their wives or children are prohibited from voting. It provioes for the Australian system of voting. All voters must after 1908 stand an exainina- ton to their ability to read and write They must also understand the geography of the State, and it's political organiza- tion This applies to those who come of age by that time.
 Mir. Barefield of Monroe offered a reso- lution to provide for paying for the con ventions stationery and printing. The rules were suspended and the resolution adopted.
 A Railroad Commission.
 Mir Beddow of Jefferson introduced an ordinance to create railroad commis- sion It is to consist of three members, one of, whom must be learned in the law and experienced in the railroad business The salary is to be fixed by the General Assembly, and the commissioners are to be elected as the Governor The com mission shall carry out all laws in refer ence to railroads and canals, and shall
  railroad rates, and rules and regulations to be carried out by the railroads. Mir. Blackwell of Morgan introduced an ordinance to prohibit the appropriation of any of the public school money In aid of sectarian schools. It also prohibits teachers from being interested in the sale of school books. ,- Mir Waddell of Russell introduced an ordinance to amend article so as 70 pro- vide for county courts. and to give circuit courts original jurisdiction in all cases. The county courts shall have Jurisdiction of misdemeanors and civil cases not ex- ceeding $200 in counties without city or other courts of record. It provides that county courts shall be open at all times and the salaries of the judge is to be fixed by the county commissioners at not less than 5000.
 MT. Bulger of Tallapoosa introduced an ordinance to provide for a suffrage scheme. Male citizens over 21 years can vote If they can write any section of the constitution or understand same. This includes the grandfather clause" and also provides for the payment of poll taxes It prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from voting, and provides for registration.
 MT. Burns of Dallas introduced an or dinance to amend section article 17 so as to provide that a two-thirds vote of each house of the General Assembly shall be necessary to approve and submit to the qualified electors any amendment to the constitution, who by majority vote may adopt 1t.
 Also a resolution reciting that steno- graphic report can be furnished in pam phlet form at saving of $20 day, and calling for the appointment of commit tee to investigate the matter.
 Mir Cofer of Cullman introduced an or dfnance to amend section of article f so as to provide that the General As sembly shall meet every four years, and remain in session not longer than sixty days.
 MT. Coleman of Walker introduced an ordinance to provide that in counties with a population of over 250O0 and 40O0,OOO of property the General Assembly may establish city courts and said counties shall not be included in any circuit
 MT. o'Neilps Debt Limit.
 MT. ONeill of Jefferson introduced an ordinance that no city shall hereafter in cur any debt exceeding 10 per cent of the assessed property valuation. It re- quires sinking fund to be established and allows the refunding of old debts.
 MT. Fitts of Tuscaloosa introduced an ordinance to provide that the trustees of the University of Alabama shall consist of nine members to be elected as justices of the Supreme Court.
 Also to declare the Governor ineligible for any office for ten years after the ex7 piration of his term of office.
 MT. Graham of Montgomery introduced an ordinance to prevent the General As- sembly from depriving the cities of their legitimate revenues.
 Also. to amend section ?, article 4, so as to provide form for the drafting of laws.
 Mir. Grayson of Madison offered reso- lution requiring all ordinances authoriz- ing the expending of money to be adopted by yea and nay vote
 MT. Long of Walker introduced a reso- lution to the same effect.
 Also, to amend section 12, article 5. re- lating to the executive department.
 MT. Miller of Wilcox offered suffrage scheme It provides that voters must be able to read and write or hold property of $500 and must have paid their poll taxes. This includes the soldier clause"
 Mir. Moody of Jackson introduced an ordinance to regulate primary elections.
 MT. Muleay of Geneva introduced an ordinance to amend section l. article 10, by adding taxes or costs incurred in said proceedings.'
 Also. to repeal section I, article 10, of the Constitution. iH
 MT. Murphree of Pike introduced an ordinance to provide for the speedy trial of prisoners.
 Also, to prohibit the. collecting of more than the legal rate of interest by means of commissions, etc
 MT. Pillans of Mobile introduced an ordinance to provide for suffrage. It prohibits any person voting unless he can read or speak English.
 Mir. Ferguson's Suffrage Idea.
 MT. Ferguson of Jefferson introduced