The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-01

the Legislature ought to be allowed to make provisions for lt hereafter. This would limit the Legislature. This Dnly requires the party challenged to swear that tho matters on account or which he is challenged IS untrue. The Legislature ought to go further and re- uuire him to swear to certain facts specifically as to his right to vote, and this should not become part of the Constitution. This is a matter that ought to be provided for in the elec- tion law. just as 1t is provided for in the election law now. Put this in the Constitution and the Legislature Is bound by 1t simple and alone. The election law providing for this Gn,s- tion of challenge ought tU require man to swear more than the broad fact that it is untrue. There Is no necessity for this In the Constitution. It cusnt not to be in the Constitution. anu ought to be stricken out.
 Mr. Kirkland-I move to lay the mo- ton of the gentleman from Chambers on the table. Upon a vote leirg taken a division was called for, and the motion to laV on the table prevailed by 49 ayes 'o 43 noes. and the amendment was ta- bled
 Mir. Coleman (Greene)--T move the adoption of Section 9.
 Upon vote being taken Section was adorted.
 Section 10 was read as follows:
 Sec To- The General Assembly shall provide by law for the registrat ation, after the first day of January. 1905. Of all qualified electors. Until the first day of January. 1903. all electors shall be registered under and in accordance nf section as follows:
 First-RegiStration shall he conduct ed. in each county by a board of three reputable and suitable persons resident in the county who shall not hold any elective office during their term. to be appointed within 60 days after the rati- fcation of this Constitution by the Governor. Auditor and Commissioner Of Agriculture and Industries. or tna- jority of them. acting as Boari of Appointment If one or more of the persons appointed on such Board of Registra ton shall refuse, neglec: or be unable to qualify or serve. or va c4ncy or vacancies occur in the mem bership of the Board of Registrars from any cause. the Governor. Auditor and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or majority of them. act- ing as a Board of Appointment. shall make other appointments to fin such board. Each Registrar shall receive g Der day. to be paid by the State and disbursed by the several Proba te Judges, for each entire days attend ancs upoE the sessions of the board
 Before entering upon the perform ance of the duties of his office. each Registrar shall take the same oath re- quired of the judicial officers of the State. which oath may be administered by any person authorized by law 10 administer oaths The oath shall he in writing and subscribed by the Regis trar, and filed in the office of the Probate Judge of the county.
 MT. Fitts-I move that we take this section up by subdivisions.
 Mir. Coleman Greene)-The section ought to be read first. I was going to make that motion myself fter 1t was read.
 MT. Fitts-It will not hurt for me to make it.
 The President pro tem-The chair understands that this is not the proper time. A suspension of the rules would be necessary. Proceed with the read ing of Section 10.
 The Clerk continued to read Section 10, as follows:
 Second-Prior to the first day of Au- gust, 1902, the Board of Registrars ir sach county shall visit each precinct at least once, and oftener if necessary to make a complete registration of al persons entitled to register. and re- main there at least one day from o'clock in the morning until sunset They shall give at least twenty days notice of the time when. and the place in the precinct where, they will attend to register applicants for registration by bills posted at five or more puollC places in each election precinct, anc by advertisement in d newspaper, Il there be one, published in the county once a week for three successive weeks Upon failure to give such notice, or tc attend any appointment made by then In any precinct, they shall, after like notice, fill new appointments therein hut the time consumed by the board 1T completing such registration shall no exceed sixty working days in any coun ty, except that in counties In Whicf there is any city of 5000 inhabitants ,r over, the board may remain In ses ,ion in addition to the session herein above prescribed, for not more thar fhree successive weeks in each of sait cities; and thereafter the board may sit from time to time in each of sucf cities not more than one week in eacf month, and except that in the county o Jefferson the board may hold additiona sessions, of not exceeding five consecu live days duration for each session In any town or city of 900 or more anC .ess than 5000 inhabitants. No persor shall be registered except at the county site or in the precinct at which he re sides The registrars shall issue tt each person registered certificate O. registra tion.
 The Presi lent pro tem-The Chair upon reflection. is inclined to rule tha the motion of the gentleman from Tus caloosa would be in order
 MT. Fitts-I renew my motion then
 The President pro tem-1t is moved by the gentleman from Tuscaloosa tha this section be taken up hy paragraphs
 Upon a vote being taken, the motioi was carried.
 MT. Coleman (Greene)-Mr. President we have done a good days work today and the Committee on Suffrage anC Elections have meeting tonight, ant I move that we do now adjourn.
 Upon vote being taken, the Con yention adjourned.
 Correction.
 In proceedings of Monday. 2ath. not following corrections:
 MT. deGrafenreid- desire to asl you if it is possible for any such fraut to be perpetrated. Does not the regis tration plan provide that there shal be list of persons registered. sWori