The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-12
TO INCREASE The
GOVERNOR S SALARY
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time to raise salaries, and the best tai
ent could TOW be obtoined for $4,000
He believed no man would decline the
place on the present salary.
Sen. Woodland said no one knew bet
ter than man who had tried ii what
is costs to live in the Governors Man
sion. The Democrats could make nc
mistake in adopting the recommends
tton of Republican Governor who
was speaking from no political motive
here, but in a sense of fairness and JUS
tice, and giving the Governor salary
he can live on properly.
Senator Ward supported 1t as no ia
vor to Gov. Aycock, but because he con-
sidered it just A Republican Gov
ernor recommends it, and the Republi-
can Senator on the committee favors
the bill, and there is no politics in the
measure. 1t is really in defence of poor
men who aspire to office, for adequate
salaries place these positions in their
reach.
Senator Marshall (Rep), opposed the
bill at this time on account of the condi-
ton of the State Treasury.
Senator Travis said that he had been
told that the last three Governors went
out of office, having spent from 81 600
to $4,000 more than their salary. He
strongly favored the bill.
Senator Pinnix (Rep.), said the Re-
publicans could have increased Gov
ernor Russells salary when he went in
four years ago and discussed the mat
ter, but decided against it. The salary
ought to. be increased but the State was
unable in his opinion at present.
COMPLIMENT TO GOV. AYCOCK.
Senator Gambler (Rep), was greeted
said Il believe Mr.. Aycock is going
to make one of the best Governors
North Carolina ever had He thought
that this money had better be given
the schools, the Soldiers Home or char
liable institutions, however. If the
State had more money he would vote
for it.
Senator Alexander said his only OBJ
lection to the bill was that the salary
was not made high enough. Nothing
is more Objectionable to North Caro-
linians than an official living niggardly,
even If he is compelled to. With this
magnificent and expensive Mansion and
the entertaining required, Senator AL
exander thought $4,000 would be hard
ly sufficient. The State cannot COM
mand talent unless it pays for it. The
Supreme Court Judges and some other
officials do not get Enough.
GAMBLER CRUSHED.
Senator Erown replied to Gambler
(Rep.) with telling effect: You claim
there is no politics in your opposition
and plead for the Confederate soldier
when your party turned down an old
soldier for q negro Two years ago" He
showed that Republican opposition was
political and he was ready to meet the
issue with them anywhere. North
Carolina is great State and the in
crease of expenses may be taken to i'm
dictate the progress of the commono-
wealth. The white people elected this
Senate and they pay IS per cent. of the
taxes and expect the Senate to do their
duty If Republicans put the increase
on the grounds of official competency
then there was hardly reason for rails
ing salaries four years ago.
Senator Morrison explained the bill
showing that it was necessary for it to
be passed Immediately If it would be-
come operative so that the new gov
ernor could draw this compensation
However he would vote aye even if the
bill could not become effective until
1905. The Republican Governor is pref
ty good authority on this subject and
this is one good thing Russell has done,
bad as he is. Democrats are not afraid
OF little Radical howl now Now that
the niger IS out of politics there is no
Radical party left, only few postmas-
ters, revenue officers and some white
Radicals in the West Don't pay any
attention to Radical threats; that party
is done for for thirty years in North
Carolina. They squandered enough mon
ey in Scotland county alone to pay the
Governors salary for two years.
Senator Dulla (Rep.), said he had sup
ported the bill in committee and still
favored it, but though now it had best
go to the judiciary committee for their
examination.
Senator Justice thought Governor Rus
sell had done a graceful and magnani-
NOUS thing and he respected his judg
ment. The bill was not political
Senator Mcneil wanted the salary
$1,000
RUSSELL EXTRAVAGANT( %
Senator Crisp (Rep) said Democrats
years ago cut down salaries claiming
Republicans had made them too high.
Senator Mcintyre asked Mr.. Crisp:
Doesn't the Senator think Governor
Russell has lived economically?"
Senator Crisp replied: Judging from
his appearance think he has been very
extravagant in his living" tGreat
laughter and applause)
Senator Dullas motion to refer it to
the Judiciary Committee was lost and
the bill passed ayes, S5; noes. IL. The
following voted in the negative: Blu
chanan, Gambler. Crisp, Marshall Mich
ael, Miller of Caldwell, Pinnix, Robson,
Stikeleather, (Republicans): and Lind
say, Scott and Thomas Democrats
Aycock was excused from voting.