The times., 1901-06-23
VIRGINIANS SNUB BRYAN
Refuse 10 Consider a Resolution TO
Have Him Address Them.
Delegates 20 the constitutional Con-
ventfon Bring Up Questions of the
Lawful Use OF Money in Elections
and the Rights TO Franchise.

RICHMOND Va, June 22-D, c,
oFlahe1ty. Of Front Royal. who was
candidate for Congress on the Gold Demo-
cratic platform in 1926 from his district
and who was defeated by only a small
majority. introduced today in the Con-
stitutiouaI Convention a resolution invi-
ing William J. Bryan to address the con-
vontion when he comes TO Virginia on
ASKING that the resolution be given i'm
mediate consideration. the convention by
a large majority declined 10 consider it.
DELEGATE Pollard introduced a far-reach-
ing resolution, providing that the conVen-
tion should declare what uses may be
lawfully made of money to secure political
nominations and elections in Virginia and
prohibiting corporations from using
money IN elections on penalty of forfeit
ing their charters. The resolution pro
vides that no person D excused from Civ
ing testimony in such cases on the ground
of self-ircrimination. and that such testl-
1nony shall be -Ised against such witness
es only in case of perjury.
Delegate Naddill. of HenTico. intro
duced a resolution providing that every
male citizen of the State shall be granted
the right OF franchise except idiots. luna
tics. criminals, and dueiists. This reso-
luton Is intended to protect the negro
aeains; disfranchisement- Delegate sum
nlers. who is Republican, also intro
duced a resolution providing for negro
suffrage in the State. and deploring the
resolutions of Yirgiuians TO rob their fel-
low-men of the right of franchise Dele
gate Keezell. Of Rockingham, introduced
a resolution providing for a better sys-
tenn of collecting the State taxes Dele
r.F -T-aDtC1fr introduced a
resolution declaring that it is tyranny TO
tax any citizen without allowing him to
vote. He also introduced a resolution
that the vote of the convention be sub
mitted for ratihcaticn.
The refusal of the convention TO invite
Bryan TO address the body when he visits
Virginia within the next few days is
causing a great deal of talk here tonight
Many OF the best-knovn Democrats seem
TO think that the body erred, and are
hoping thar the resolution inviting the
free silver champion to speak will be re
considered
MANY members of the convention, some
of whom were III, left for their homes last
night. it being understood that when the
convention adjourned il would not meet
again until e-aesday Such was the in
tention yesterday. but when the resolu-
tions and memorials began to pour in the
members were swept of their feet. The
president waited for few minutes for
some one TO make the expected motion,
but instead the usual motion was made,
simply to adjourn Under the rules TINS
meant a session again at noon today.
Senator Daniel left last night for his
home in Campbell County, and Senator
Glass a o went home, 10 remain until
M-r rGlnll NJ
Craig. who las been indisposed for several
DAYS. hope, to recuperate at his home.
Senator Eu.-e-e Withers, another member
of the cony ,ltion who is not in robust
health. left Or his home last evening, to
remain fora ieS days.
The attendance Of members was small
er than at an.- time since the convention
assembled, and there was a marked fall
ing of in the attendance of visitors. The
atmosphere was close and hot
Some months ago the members OF the
State Bar Association, the State Med
ical Association, the State Dental AS
sociation. and the State Pharmaceutical
Association appointed a committee TO
take the necessary steps to have q
clause inserted III the new constitution
providing that wheu a law is enacted
providing for an examination Of persons
70 follow either OF the professions named
above no special legislation or private
bills shall be enacted Tor me fe2lSA %
anyone TO whom the general law should
be auniicabie The committee met re-
Gently and agreed upon resolution Tor
presentation 10 the convention which was
presented today by Mr.. Anderson, of AL
leghany. Bath. and Highland. The reso-
luton. which was referred, has the ap-
proval of The State boards which CON
Cuct the examinations
Should the Constitutional Convention so
determine, IL can adopt a new consutu-
ton take a recess, submit II 10 the voters,
and il II fails Of ratification before the
IeoDIe the convention can reassembie,
amend the constitution IL has adopted,
and promulgate IL as the constitution, ana
no law in the land VIII decide otherwise
That IS the opinion OF several OF the
leading men in the body. who quote the
decision in Kentucky. which state adopt-
ed a new constitution. submitted II 10 the
voters il was approved, and the con-
yeuIion reassembied and then amended
the constitution which the voters had
approved. a railroad company appealed
the case and took the matter before the
Suprerne Court, which unanimously held
that the convention was the people and
could do whatever il liked and either sub
nit il 10 the voters or promulsate the
instrument as the constitution Of the
State.
1t is not unlikely that the convention
viii keep the pledge made by the Dem
ocratic convention at Norfolk and sub
nit the question to the voters, though
some Of the members think il would be
better to adopt the constitution and then
proclaim 1t as the organic law OF the
State, thus removing IL entirely from
politics
Several years ago ]. Hoge Tyler offered
in the Senate Of Virginia bill providing
for the exemption from taxation for ten
years Of all foreign capital invested in new
mining and manufacturing Industries in
the Commonwealth The bill was defeat
ed on the ground that il was uncOnstitu-
tlonaL The assembling of a constitution
al convention has brought the project
again TO the front, and Mr. Tyler. now
Governor Of Virginia. made a recOmmen-
dation Of il the burden Of an address be
fore that BODY.
The convention originated largely in d
consideration of what are generally re-
garded as basic political principles, or OF
problems growing from their application.
While these VIII naturally engage much
of the attentions Of the convention. and
while that body is discussing and settling
them. il is hoped, 10 the honor and wei
fare OF Virginia. il should not lose the
opportunity, suggested in the address Of
the Governor, TO complete the revision of
its constitution by making II possible for
the State 10 advance rapidly in population
and wealth in enjoyment Of IT.
Carter Glass, member Of the convention
from Lynchburg. viii likely leave July 6
Tor trip TO Europe - company with a
party Of friends from the Hil city. He
has been in bad health for the past year.
and goes at the advice of his physician,
who thinks an ocean voyage Will be ben
enciai.
Mr.. Glass expects to return in time To
participate In the actual work Of the con-
vention. Possibly Mr.. GLASS; purpose 10
take the European trip accounts for his
not receiving a chairmanskip.
The chances are against the convention
taking any part In matters pertaining to
religious sects. The subject was being
discussed AS an outcome Of the trouble
growing out Of the death OF Miriam Jarvis
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