The news & observer., 1901-02-14
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been drawn up by 4 committee appoint
ed by tho Democratic caucus. composed
of Judge Connor. Senator Woodland and
himself.
Mr.. Ebbs said the bill looked as If il
was intended to cover up things done
that ought not TO have been done. II
seemed to be not clearly known just what
the state OF the case was, and for thai
reason he thought the bill ought not to
pass.
Mr.. Rountree said it was sometimes
the custom to pass such amnesty bills,
for instance in the time of the Ku-KiuS
KIan.
Mr. EbDs went on to say he was not
in favor of passing any lTw to cover the
crimes of any man, of any party, De ne
black or white. He was in favor oil peace.
and opposed to political discussions, but II
seemed that every time he opened ms
head, he brought OH political de-
bate.
Mr.. Ebbs took occasion, however, TO make
some remarks that smacked somewhat OF
Republican campaign oratory.
GATTIs ELECTED SPEAKER PRO TEN.
Judge Connor obtained unanimous con-
sent to have put 10 the House for imme-
diate consideration q resolution that the
Huse proceed at IL o'clock TO the election
of a Speaker pro tenn, in the absence of
the Speaker. He said ii was deemed
wise to go through this formalty, in or
der to avoid any possible trouble. The
resolution was adopted.
When the hour arrived, Mr. Winston
nominated Samuel M. Gattis, of Orange
There was no other nomination, and Mr.
Gattis received 20 votes ard was declared
duly elected Speaker pro TEN. Applause
and calls of "speecn. speech followed
the announcement. Mr.. Gattis thanked
the House fer the honor conferred, and
proceeded directly to business
The special order of the day at II
o'clock was the consideration of Mr. Win
ston's bill providing permanent registra
tion Of all persons entitled TO vote under
section of article 6 of the Constitution
Several amendments We're offered, and
the whole matter was re-referred to the
Committee on Constitutional Amend
ments.
THE JOURNAL.
REPRESENTATIVE s. NJ Gattis. of Orange
9alled the House 70 order at 10 o'clock
and pev. G.. 7. Adams. of the Central
Methodist church. this city, made the
apening prayer.
The reading of the preceding days
Journal was dispensed with, on motion Of
Mr.. Curtis. of Buncombe.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
BY Mr. Bivens, from citizens of Goose
Creek township, Union county, asking for
he appointment of A. w. McManus and
BY Mr.. Gather, from citizens of Ca
awba TO allow ex-Confederate soldiers to
eddie without paying extra license tax.
BY Mr. Mastin, from citizens of Union
ownship, Wilkes cc.anty, for the appoint
nent Of David Poten a Justice of the
eace.
BY Mr. Graham. by request from II citi-
.ens of Granville to repeal the incorpora-
ion of Smyrna church, Oak Hill town
hip, Granville county.
BY Mr.. Blythe, by request, from citi-
zens of Henderson. asking that Moore's
Grove ". e. church and Reese school
louse be moi INCORPORATED.
By Mr.. BIalocl, from citizens of Stanly
or the appointment of J. II. Smatherly
justice of the peace for StanIy county.
BY Mr.. Ebbs, from certain citizens of
Randolph. Rowan. Robeson and Rocking
lam counties asking for notifications in
he,election law.
BY Mr.. Benbow, from citizens of Cleve-
and asking for notifications in the cleo
ion lew.
NEW BILLS
Carlton, Of Dupl1n, to incorporate the
ames Sprunt Institute, Duplin county
Spainhour of Burke, TO authorize James
= Battle to oeddle in Burke county with
ut paying tax.
Lawrence, of Hertford. TO amend The
harter tthc town of Winton. Hertford
cum
Baldwin. of FORSYTH. by request, 10 IN
orporate Christian church, Salem Chapel
'orsvth county
Baldwin, By request, to amend chapter
80. Frivate Laws of 1887, relative to the
government of the town of kernersville
'orsyth county.
Willard. Of New Hanover. to amend
hapter 81. laws of 1S99 regulating Fide!-
ty and other companies.
Page, of Montgomery for the relief ri
he clerk of the Superior court OF Mont
emery county.
Pearson. of Wake. to place the name of
3. Underwood and Boss Lewis disabled
x-Confedcrate soldiers, on the pension
oil.
Wright, of Rowan, 10 regulate crop
ear for lendlord AMI leuant. To apply
= Rowan and certain other counties
amed
Simms, of Wake, by REQUEST, 10 estab-
ish the North Carolina State Veterina-
y Medical Association. ani To regulate
he practice OF Veteriaa"g Medicine ana
surgery in the State of North Carolina.
Dees of Pamlico. to place Barney
Rose and Edward J. Daniel Gu the pen
lion roll.
Bivens, of Unio i. ID prevent he telling
# timber IN s.reams Of Jackson and
sandy Ridge townships inion cJcnty.
Pearson, OF Wake, to place the name
# Galloway Rich ,rl son on the pens .on
.olI.
Bla!ock. os Stanly. 20 appoint J. IL.
Smatherly a justice of the peace for Ala
nance township. Stanly county
Payne, of Cherokee. to prevent drunk
mess in Valleytown township. Cherokee
ounty.
Baasley. OF Currituck to protect GER
ain game birds in Currituck, Camden and
oasquotank counties.
Stewart. of Harnett, to incorporate the