The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-26
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resolution.

CURED in the House resolution.
The Chair appointed as the committee
on the part OF the Senate, Messrs. Glass,
Lupton and Claytor. The Senate ad-.
jolrned at 2:1b O'Clock.
Proceedings n1' tho House.
The House held q long and somewhat
SPIRITED. session yesterday, refused to re-
ce<le from the position taken Thursday
on the question OF general legislation,
and appointed a committee on conference
in conformity with a Senate joint resolu-
ton representing such acton.
The House was called to order
AT noon by Speaker Saunders. Prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. w. V. Tudor.
sIr. Jennings. of Lynchbnrs, WHO has
been detained at his home by illness in
his family, was in his seat for the first
time and was warmly greeted by his
colleagues.
Mr.. Madison presented a kill providing
for the election of a new Electoral Board
for the city Of Newport News. He de-
sired it placed on the calendar but Mr..
Whitehead, of Norfolk, objected, and it
was referred TO the Committee on Priv
ileges and Elections.
TWO CONVENTION BILLS.
Ar. Parks, OF Page, offered a bin pro-
yidlng for the election, and holding OF TIE
The bill provides for senatorial basis of
apportionment and for the election OF
TWO delegates from each senatorial dis
trict. The election Of delegates is pro-
y1ded for on the fourth Thursday in May
and the meeting OF the body on July lst
The works of the convention is TO be rat
iGed at the November election, 1901. Inc
bill was properly referred.
Mr.. Anderson, OF Richmond city, also
presented a bill on the same subject
identical with that introduced by MI
Flood in the Senate. except .as to the ap-
portionment of delegates.
Mr. Anderson's bill provides for 7G9
delegates. appointed as follows: two from
each Senatorial District, two from each
Congressional District and nine to De
chosen by the convention itself, provided
the people in electing the delegates shall
vote to give the convention this power
provision being made on the ballot for
an EXPRESSION Of opinion on this subject
The bill was referred.
PENITENTLART REPAIRS.
Mr.. PriGdy offered a resolution which
was referred, d copy OF which was passed
in the Senate Wednesday. providing for
the appointment of a committee to look in
to the question OF building a new penlten-
tiary or repairing the present one
Mr.. i'okes offered d resolution of respect
to the memories of the late DR.. Harrison,
surgeon. and Captain White, assistant
Superintendent OF the penitenttary 1t was
adopted.
Mr. Glass reported from the Senate that
his body ha.' refused to concur in the
House 10 !. resolution in regard to the
taking up OF general legislation.
Mr. Todd, Of Augusta. offered fo a
kiClnappers. 1t was referred.
lyaf
pension bill be printed. 1t was so Or
dered.
TO yENTILATE THE HALL.
Mr.. Baker, of Chesterfield, offered the
Whereas. in view.Tof the early Assem-
bling of the Constitutional Convention,
and the probable use. OF this hall for
their meetings, and its present imperfect
md dangerous ventilation:
Resolved, That the speaker be author
lied 10 appoint a committee of three TO
jnuu;re into the expediency Of securing a
better system Of ventilation for the nan
of The House of Delegates. and report as
early as practicable TO this body
Mr.. Baker spoke in favor of his resoiu-
lion. while it was opposed by Mr.. Boaz
Nlr. Baker said lie had 4 better system on
ventilation in his lanyard than EXISTED
in the House. The resolution was re-
ferred.
ADJOURNED TILL MONDAY.
Mr.. Hubbard moved that when the
House adjourned yesterday 1t should De
until Monday at noon.
MIR. Todd objected. and Mr.. Hubbard eS-
1,lained that the resolution was in the IN
Ierest OF speeding the work of the Con-
stitutional Convention bills. The motion
Of Mr. HUBBARD prevailed by vote OF
% to IS.
AIR. Todd called up his resolution. offer
ed on Monday, providing that all matters
relating TO the Constitutional Convention
be considered daily in coInnll Tee
of whole. and thnt the committee rise
at . O'Clock p NJ. each day and report
To the House.
Nr. Todd advocated his resolution and
Mir. Parks opposed it. 1t was lost
Mr.. Epps, of Richmond, offered
his bin providing for separate street-carS
for the races. and it was referred
The following was offered by NJ.
Parks and agreed to:
resolved. THAT the Committee on
Courts Of Justice be and they are hereby
instructed TO inquire, ascertain ana re-
port whether or not the present lncum-
bent in The office of Secon.: Audltor Is
entitled TO continue to hold said office
until the expiration OF the term for which
his predecessor was elected.
AS To GENERAL LEGISLATION.
The action of the Senate in refus-
ing TO adopt the I1oasc resolution in re-
gard TO general legislation and ask
ing for the appointment Of a conference
committee. was called UP by Mr.. Ryan,
who moved that the House recede from
its position.
Mr. Whitehead. of Norfolk, moved that
the House adhere TO its position
Mr. Todd moved as a substitute that the
House agree TO the Senate resolution and
appoint a committee Of conference.
The old fight of Thursday was renewed
III earnest. many OF the leaders taking
part in the debate.
Mr. Ryan made a strong speech, in
which he said if the Legislature was not
going To provide better pension bill for
the old soldiers. he was opposed to taking
up even the penitentiary matter at the
extra session.