The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-01
MIR. ANDERSON SPEAKS.

MIR. ANDERSON SPEAKS.
Mr.. Anderson then took the floor ana
delivered ii very able argument upon the
questions under discussion. He had suS-
eested as a substitute for the whole u
section of his bill providing for 100 mem
bers but not being in order, the chair
suggested that he might discuss the mer-
its of his substitute, which he proceeded
to do ina very able manner. He said
he thought about 100 members should
compose the body, a few of which ar
least should he chosen at large He con-
tended that the delegates at large should
be chosen by the convention itself, and
provision was made in his bill for an
expression of the people on the ticket
when the delegates were chosen. as to
whether or not they favored the conven
ton choosing the delegates at large. He
thought an invitation from the conven
ton would bring to the body some Of the
ablest men in the State. who otherwise
would not run for the convention. Mr..
Bland spoke in favor of 100 members and
dwelt upon the fact that some sections OF
the State had largely increased in poDu-
lation. and that they We're entitled to an
increased representation over other sec
tons that had not so increased.
Mr.. Whitehead, of Norfolk. spoke along
the same line and produced figures to
show that his section had largely in
creased in population and should be re-
nembered accordingly in the apportion-
ment.
Mr. Parks then took the floor and said
the question OF members should be settled
first and when the matter of apportton-
ment was reached he was willing to meet
the gentlemen from Norfolk and Ports
mouth and concede them what they
asked.
WANTED IT REFERRED
Mr.. Whitehead wanted the matter re-
ferred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections with instructions that they
report a plan redistricting the Statesac-
cordlng to the changes IN population.
Mr. Parks Ntlid not yield for that pur-
pose and proceeded with his speech. He
pointed out the danger of getting politi-
clans instead OF statesmen in the Con-
tackled on said the speaker, it would in
as Il basis. II another county were
tackled on, said the Speaker. it would in
sure the getting of better men in the
body. Mr.. Bland offered a resolution
providing that the number of delegates
be 1O9. apportioned according to the
changes in population in the various sec
tons
Mr. Anderson again emphasized his po-
sit:on in a strong speech. and Mr.. Petit
spoke strongly in favor OF ore hundred
and twenty members. giving three to each
senatorial district.
MR.. EYAN'S VIEWS
Mr. Ryan spoke in favor OF eighty dele
gates and drew a distinction between his
senatorial district and others. stating that
in point of wealth. Itch meant the pay
ment of more taxes than others, his peo-
pie has a right to ask more delegates than
some others.
Mr. Duke inquired if the delegates
should represent dollars instead Of men?
and the member from Loudoun disclail1-
ed any such intention.
Mr.. Price of Bristol. offered a reson-
ton, calling for one hundred members.
apportioned according to the house dis
tricts and additional delegates to be elect
ed for such districts as show a sufficient
increase of population.
After a brief speech by Mr.. McAllister.
in which he favored one hundred mem
berS, the House adjourned on motion OF
MI Petit. without voting on many OF
the various propositions before them.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Madison (by request)-To amend
and re-enact section 2949 of the Code.
By same (by requesD-To amend and
re-enact section 2940 of the Code.
By Mr.. Hutcheson-To establish a dis
pensary for the sale of intoxicating liq-
uors in the town of Boydton.
BY Mr.. Dupuy-To allow c. w. Thomas.
of Roanoke. further time in which to col
lect certain taxes.
BY Mr.. Cowan-To incorporate the
Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live
Stock Association.
BY Mr.. Folkes-To amend the law in re-
lation to the garn.shment of the salaries
Of State officers, clerks and employees.
BY Mr. Overby-For the relief Of A. Q.