The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-06


lie did not think the argument n ade by
the advocates of the House basis, on the
ground that it would put the convention
members in closer toncn with the people,
was worth considering, for there was no
difference in fact, as he had attempted to
show.
! DEMOCRATS IN. CHARGE.
He said his proposition would meet the
demand for coming close to the people,
and that being true, he proceeded to
show WHY the senatorial basis had should
be adopted.
He said he wanted the convention con-
,roI1ed nv Democrats. and the vote Oh the
question of calling, the convention by
House and Senate districts he showed tia,
the latter had sunc very much more
largely in favor OF INC pruLositioi III LIZ
the former.
He then pointed cut that his i'd a you'll
he the means in ,nany instances, OF Sc
curing abIcr representatives, IS 1t was
reasonable to SUPPOSE That she wider the
held the better the opportunity to get
men Of abiAty.
men who should be in convention, paid a
sn,endid tribute to the farmers OF the
J State whom he said constituted he very
hone and sinew of the prosperity OF the
Commonwealth and said they as we'll as
LAWYERS and other business men should
be represented.
Mr.. Parks speech was very able one
and was often interrupted by applause.
When he had concluded his remarks he
was loudly cheered by his colleagues.
GLANDS STRONG SPEECH.
Ny BLAND of Portsmouth, next took
the floor and made a convincing a. gument
in favor of the proposition Of Mr.. Price.
of Bristol, that the convention be COM
posed of one hundred and nine delegates,
one hundred apportioned according to The
House basis and the other nine apportiou-
ed among the sections of the State where
the population has materially increased
since the present House apportionment
was fixed
Mr.. Bland took occasion to reply to the
statement said to have been made by
Senator Keezell, of Rockingham, that the
increase of population in T:dewater was
due to cherry pickers'' employed tempo
rarily to gather crops. He said the same
thing was no doubt true Of the Senator's
section and that he should know he was
himself without sin before he cast the
first stone at Tidewater.
SUBMITS STATISTICS.
He incorporated into his remarks the
following statistics designed to show that
his section of the State had so increased
in population and taxable values as to
be entitled to an increased representation
over some other sections:
Observation-Disclosures 1864; assessed
taxes, S3,350.612 Danville-Population 49,
$40; assessed taxes, 5000, 200; total popu-
lation, 63,3S4: total assessed taxes, So
56S. S12-Four Delegates and two Senators.
Norfolk County-Population 80, $50; as
sessed taxes, $10,659S3i. Portsmouth
Population, 1l429; assessed taxes, $5,327,-
S25 total population. 6S,207; total assessed
taxes. s15, ,659-Two Delegates and one
Senator.
Halifax-Population 37,197; assessed
taxes, S2,9S7, 366-Two Delegates and one
Senator.
Rockingham-Pop 1881 Harri-
sonburg-Population, 3,521; .otat~'bopula-
ton, 37.O4S; assessed taxes, $3.50, 769-Two
Delegates and one Senator
Augusta-Population, $3.50; assessed
taxes, sS,176462. Observation-Disclosures
1883; assessed taxes, s., 212. 76O; total popu-
lation. 1868; total assessed taxes, $i0,-
$50, 222-Two Delegates and one Senator.
Observation-Disclosures 1864; assessed
taxes, S25,9t6.19. Danville-Population
1880; assessed taxes, ~ ,946.72; total popu-
lation, 63,3Si; total assessed taxes. $685.
$50. SI4-Four Delegates and two Senator's.
Norfolk County-POpulation 507S0; as
sessed taxes. s51,445.47 Portsmouth-Pop-
ulation, 1922; assessed taxes, SIC, 13S. Il;
total population, 6S,207; total assessed
taxes. S1,5S40S-Two Delegates and one
Sena tor.
Halifax-Population 37,191; assessed
taxes, S26, 11303-TWo Delegates and one
Senator.
Observation-Disclosures, S33,527. Harri-
sonburg-Population, 3,521; total popula-
ton, 37,0lS; assessed taxes, &7,t1 459-Two
Delegates and one Senator.
Augusta-Population, 323370 assessed
taxes, S54 103.S6. Staunton-Population
1883; assessed taxes, $15,209.12; total popu-
lation, 1859; total assessed taxes, $685.
2:29S-Two Delegates and one Senator.
Mr.. Bland drew Mr.. Folkes into Il sharp
colloquy with him over the representation
of the Third District and after several
good-natured whacks at each other the
former proceeded with his speech.
The member from Portsmouth made a
very strong speech and advocated the
Price resolution, he said, in the interest
of the entire State. and of local represen-
tation, opposing delegates at large in a
most vigorous manner AT the conclusion
OF Mr.. BANDS speech, there was much
discussion as to whether there should be
an Immediate vote or whether the time
should be fixed for some hour tomorrow
PRICE PLAN ADOPTED.
A motion to adjourn offered by Mr.
Petit was lost, and leaders crowded in
the aisle in anticipation of the vote.
Mr. Pitcher led the fight for the House
basis and succeeded in having a number
! of amendments laid on the table.
Mr.. Parks moved to lay the resolution
| of Mr. Price on the table and the House
refused to do so by a large majority.
The resolution provides for one hundred
delegates, apportioned on the House basis,
and such number of additional delegate
as any districts may be entitled to by rea-
son Of increased population
Mr.. Churchman wanted to strike out the
| latter clause, in relation to additional De-
| egateS.
The amendment was lost by % to 40 and
the resolution was adopted by an over
| v:helming majority.
When the committee of the whole rose
and reported to the House the adoption
| Of the Price resolution, Mr.. Anderson NOV
| ed that it be so amended as to provide
| for the election of such other delegates al
| large as may be hereafter determined
upon.
The Senate joint resolution. providing
| for the appointment of PenitentiarE
| Commission to look into the question OF
| relieving the crowded condition in thai
| institution. was placed on the calendar
! and passed by for the day.
Mr.. Anderson then took the floor and
| argued ably in favor OF his amendment in
| favor Of delegates at large to the conven-
|