The news & observer., 1901-01-15

VIII 80 IlSnl on TINS matter. nave nOtn-
ing against the lawyers, but just look
out for them. They are just as slick as
grease. My friend from Buncombe got
up and said they had been giving the
Governor pepper and salt and all sorts
of things | don't thing it's fair to
charge the Governor with all the fixing
OF grounds and repairs TO the mansion.
| am in favor of giving the Governor
enough TO support him in keeping up with
his position.
Mr.. Zachary, of Pennsylvania, said he
did not know whether the measure was
Constitutional or not, and furthermore
did not care. He proceeded in moving
language to show the desttutiOn existing
in certain parts of the State. and said
he felt it his duty. while so many needy
objects were calling for attention, to
oppose the measure.
Mr. Britain, of Randolph, said he
came from a county OF 5000 people. mostly
poor people, and he had promised his
constituents to take care Of their money.
"The policy of this State has been econ
omy. 1t seems TO me that going back to
10000 is going back to the extravaganza
of reconstruction days.
The gentlemen who have been Cover
nors have drawn their salary from jan
uary 1st"
WINSTON CONTRADICTS.
Mr.. Winston, of BERTHE, said the gen.
uleman's information was incorrect, as
he had examined the records. The sala-
ries were drawn from the date of install
laton.
Mr.. Britain went on to quote his au-
thcrity for considering the bill unconsti-
tut.onal. He said further that the people
OF the western part of the State were
unwilling (that money should be spent for
this purpose.
Mr.. McSethan, 70 Cumberland: | was
in favor of this measure on Saturday,
but since hearing the arguments and the
minority report, | am convinced that
there is difference between the term
Of service and the ''itme for which he
shall have been elected
DR.. McNeill of Brunswick: | contend
our Governor was elected in August, AND
the declaration of the Legislature is only
a form. l don't think this can apply to
| the incoming Governor, and l don't think
| this Legislature should anticipate the ac-
| tion of the next Legislature.
Mr. Sheets of Davie: There are 200
| ragged and destitute children in North
| Carolina. l would like to see the Cover
nor's salary increased, but do not think
| we can afford it at this time After
| 1908 we viii have to disfranchise all
males not able to read and write. There
are too many institutions that must be
supported
HOUSE JOURNAL.
Speaker Moore's gavel fell promptly at
0;30, and DR.. A A. Marshall, of this city,
| opened the House with prayer
On motion of Mr.. Curtis, of Buncombe
| the reading of the journal was dispensed
| with.
The following memorials and petitions
were submitted:
| Mann, of Hyde, petition of 165 citi-
| zens of Carteret county, asking that
| dredging for oysters be permitted in GER
tain waters of said county, and that GER
tain other waters be exempted in lieu
thereof. Referred to the Committee on
| Oysters and oyster Interests.
A petition from the ministers and pas
tors of Winston Salem in favor of a
State Reformatory. Referred to Commit
tee on Penal Institutions.
Alexander. of Rutherford petition for
the relief of B. F. Hicks, a Confederate
SOAOlSF OF huIneFLOfQ county. KeterreQ
| to Committee en- Pensions.
| Nash, of Pasquotank petition of s. L.
| Shook and others of Pasquotank county,
| for the continuation of the Normal School
at Elizabeth City Referred to Commit
tee on Education.
Long, of Alamance, memorial from the
/ North Carolina and Virginia Christian
| Conference, held at Apples Chapel, Gull
tory
Robson, of Guiford. petition and me-
mortal from Deep River Society of
| Friends TO make better provision for the
| insane Referred TO the Committee on
the Insane
| The Committee on Rules reported that
they recommended the adoption of the
| rules that governed the session of 1899
also the appointment OF the following ad-
ditional committees: On Election Laws.
Courts and Court Districts Congressional
| Districts. Senatorial Districts. Appoint
ment of Members of the House of Repre-
| sentatives.
The committee further recommended
that eco copies of the rules be printed
for distribution among the members.
NEW BILLS.
Williams, of Dare, directing the keeper
of the capitol to unfurl the national Aag
at the home of the capitol.
Placed on calendar.
Carson Of Alexander, to amend chapte,
Il. section "a, Public Laws of 1899. so as
to allow manufacturers of spirits to sell
in quantities of one quart.
Stewart, of Harnett, to repeal part Of
chapter s. volume l. of the Code of North
Carolina.
Stewart, of Rarnett, to make the Of
fense Of bastardy misdemeanor punish
able ~ the discretion of the court
Whitaker, of Gulford. to appoint r.
Williams justice of the peace for Oak
Ridge township Guilford county
Mcfarland, of Polk, for relief of ]. NJ