The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-07


If they were shut out, they might go to
work to control the convention through
men whom they would attempt to have
elected in their interest.
The committee rose at this point, and
the House proceeded to the election OF q
judge for the County Court OF Essex. MI.
Embrey nominated Nr. E ~, Ware che
nominee of the Democratic caucus, and he
was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Saunders, rising to a question OF
personal privilege, stated that one OF the
morning. papers had quoted him incorrect
ly in regard to high men getting into the
scramble for membership in the conven-
ton. He stated what he did say, and
asked that the correction be made.
The House went again into committee
of the whole, and Mr.. Parks concluded
his remarks in favor of the Embrey SUBJ
stituta
Mr. WHITEHEAD EXPLAINS.
Mr.. Whitehead said he wanted it we'll
understood, as 1T was a fact, that he had
not introduced the name of Senator Dan
iel into this discussion; that he tad known
the senior Senator from Virginia since
he was a small boy, and he did not think
it was fair to the distinguished Senator
to have his name lugged into every con-
trove-sy touching the matter under con-
sideration.
He said he was firmly convinced Of
the wisdom Of his resolution. He corld
not have been afflicted with a delUslon
wren he heard at the Norfolk convention
that there was a conspiracy to defeat the
call for the convention at the election
last spring. He could not nave been ms
taken in coming to the conclusion that
this resolution would be wise when he
heard after the election from all parts OF
the State that an effort would De made
to pack the convention with men opposed
TO making any reduction in the State
expenses. He believed his opinions on this
SUBJECT were based upon reason when he
heard the speaker of the House warn
the delegates that there were men in
Virginia antaSonizing the convention, and
say there would be men sent to the con-
vention to look after the interests OF
certain officials in the cities and counties.
Mr.. Whitehead withdrew his resolution.
The substitute Of Mr.. Embrey was unan-
imousy adopted.
DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
Mr.. Anderson offered a resolution pro-
viding that the Electoral Boards OF the
several counties and cities furnish the
tickets for the convention. and that they
be like those ussi in other elections, eN-
cept as should be hereafter provided.
Nlr. Southall moved that the names of
candidates for the convention be placed
on the tickets with the district officers
of the several counties ana that both elec-
tons be held under the Parker law.
On motion OF Mr.. Todd. the resolutions
were passed by until to-day, and that
gentlsman moved that the convention
meet IN the city OF Richmond on Wednes-
day June 18th, at Il o'clock NJ.
Mr.. Parks thought the time was rather
short as provided by Mr.. rodds motion,
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wanted the resolution so amended as to
provide for the nesting of the body on
June 10Th. The House, however, adopted
Mr. Todds resolution without amend
ment.
Mr.. Anderson offered a resolution fix
ing the per diem bf the members at sloo
and allowing them the same mileage al
lowed members Of the Legislature.
The resolution also provides that the
convention shall be the judges OF the
qualification and election OF its own mem
bers: that they shall have all the priv
ieges of members of the General As
semby, and is an exact copy OF the law
! governing otllsr Virginia conventions In
these matters.
1t also provides for the election of such
officers as may be necessary to carry Oh
the work Of the convention.
Mr.. Price wanted the per diem liked at
So CO. but the amendment was lost.
! Mr. Willard did not think $500 was SUI
ncent, but he did not press the point.
The resolution of Mr.. Anderson was
adopted. and the committee rose and re-
ported to the House.
On motion of Mr.. Boaz, the report OF
the committee TO all matters dlsposeu
of Yesterday was adopted:
Mr. Anderson offered 4 resolution. "nitu
was adopted, thanking Rev. W. l. ROO
ertS for the portrait OF Chief Justice War
shall. and providing that it be huns on
the walls of the House
VIRGNA-TENNESSE LINE.
A message from Governor Tyler, IN re-
card TO the Virginia Tennessee line ask
ing that the Legislature appropriate So
G6O To defrav one-half of the expense Tor
re-ruuning the line of 1868 between the
two States, was taken up. and MI Price
of Bristol. offered two companion bAls
designed to carry out the recommend
atoms of the message
The Tennessee Legislature has already
taken action approprlating her half of
the money, and when the Virginia AS
sambly does likewise the work will be
I commenced.
The bills were placed on the calendar.
Two days leave of absence was asked
for Mr. Epps on account OF sickness
Indefinite leave was asked for Mr.. Set
tie for the same reason and both requests
7 We're granted.
Mr.. Bowles moved that all bills and
resolutions that had been acted upon by
the House in regard to the Constitutional
Convention be committed to the Com
mittee Courts of Justice, Will
instructions to perfect bill and report
to the House.
PEOPLE TO VOTE.
Mr.. Todd moved that the committee be
| instructed to provide in the bill that the
work of the convention be submitted to
the people for ratification or rejection.
Mr.. Pitcher opposed the motion. and
! Mr.. Whitehead, of Norfolk. and Mr. An
| derson made strong speeches in it's ia
vor. 1t was adopted and the resolution
offered by Mr. Bowles was adopted with
J out division.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
| Ely Mr.. Baugh-To ratify and confirm
| the charter of the Peoples Telephone
| Company, and to grant it additional pow
ers.
BY Mr.. LyOns-AuthOriZing the coun-
| ellis of the city of Norfolk to issue bonds
| no.. exceeding 100000 TO redeem and re-
| tire $v0DGU0 of bonds maturing May list,
| 1901, and providing for water tax.
BY Mr.. Nottingham-To dissolve the
Board of Trustees of Cape Charles Gem
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