The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-23
NICKHAM'S PLAN
ADOPTEDBY SENATE
( Will Co to the House This.
Morning for Concurrence.
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A COMMISSION OF FIFTEEN E. !
Thew Are TO Be Appointed from Senate
and House by Presiding Officer of
Each-Senate's Two Sessions.
House Proceedings.

the State laws and adaptation of them
to the new fundamental law.
The plan adopted was that OF Mr..
Wtckham, Of Hanover, amended in one
particular by Colonel Anderson, of Rich
mond This scheme provides for COM
mittee of six from the Senate and nine
from the House, who shall sit during the
recess of the General Assembly and shaii
receive a per diem of 81. Colonel Ander-
sons amendment has the effect OF en-
abling the members of the committee 10
be paid while at work. though the com
rnittee be not in session.
At the morning session Dill oiieleu
by Judge Mann was passed. pro'lolils
who shall be jurors in Nlrsiil.a
The object Of the measure was Simply ~
clear ,lp the doubt existing as 10 "iethEl
pending the new registration OF voters
there are any qualified jurors III 'l'e
State =,
The House passed two bills oileren ps
Mr. Mathews. of -Accomac, repeating GER
TAI, oyster legislation which had for ats
oh;ac+ The operating and reimbursement OF
,ha Ray1or survey on the eastern or ocean
side of Accomac and Northampton 81
yond this the House did nothing Oh IN
ferest. having passed by the consideration
of the codifying commission matter until
to-day.
In the Senate.
The Senate was called to order py
Lieutenant-Governor Willard NO MN
lister was present and no prayer was OIL
fered.
The first half hour was consumer IN
The considering local bills. One was to
authorize the supervisors of Fairfax to
lease to the Bank of Fairfax the old
clerks Office there. This was passed.
Mr.. Donahoe was the patron Inc blll
Of Judge Mann. regarding who snail con-
stitute the persons eligible to serve on
a fury was taken up. the rules were
suspended and the bill passed.
The bill is not intended to make any
material change in the present law, but
to prevent any MISUNDERSTANDING; one IN
toresting provision is that no longer is
man who has fought a duel debarred
from serving on a jury.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Mr. Wickham called the special orde.
which was the resolution of Mr.. Lyle
and the substitute of Mr.. Wickham re-
garding the means OF adapting the laws
O. the State to the new Constitution.
The original resolution of Mr.. Lyle was
reported. The substitute of Mr.. Wick
ham was also read.
Senator Gold offered a joint resolution
as substitute for the whole to the ef-
feet that when the General Assembly
adjourn Friday, July 25th. it adjourn to
rect November 49, 1902. and that the sew
cral committees of the two houses be
authorized to meet November 18th to pre-
pare such measures as are necessary to
put the Constitution into effect.
Five members constitute quorum. The
clerks of the committee are required to
be in attendance on the meetings Of the
committees.
GOLD PLAN DISCUSSED.
Mr.. Gold spoke in support of his sub.
stitute. He said that he thought many
Of the Senators had an exaggerated idea
IL of no )au TO 3J,a
Constitution The Constitution says
that all the laws of the State now in
force and not repugnant to the Consti-
tuition shall remain in force He thought
t1lhe the committee would have little
trouble in doing their work.
Mr. Chapman. of Greene favored the
substitute of Mr.. Gold. Colonel Andcr-
son. of Richmond. spoke earnestly in IA
for of the substitute Of Mr.. Wickham
Judge Mann spoke next He outlined
what he conceived to be the difference
between the substitute Of Mr.. Gold and
Mr. Wickham He thought that all the
laws would have to be more or less re-
vised.
Mr. Sale. Of Norfolk, spoke in support
of the proposition of the Senator from
Hanover.
Mr.. Tyler. Of Charles City favored the
appointment by the Governor of a COM
mission of five of the best lawyers of the
Mr.. McIwaine, of Petersburg, had a
resolution which was similar to that of
Mr. Tylers. except that the Senate elect
the commission.
The substitute of Mr.. Gold was voted
down.
The Senate took a recess at O'Clock
until o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
The Senate was called to order afte,
the recess at o'clock
Mr. Cogbill offered an amendment to
the proposition of Mr. Wickham to the
effect that the commission be named by
the Senate and not by the Lieutenant
Governor Mr. Keezell and Mr. Banks
dale thought the amendment implied
lack OF confidence in the president of The
Senate and was reflection on him.
Mr.. Cogbille replied at once with great
emphasis that he had no thought of
doing such thing and could not sea
how such a construction could be put
lpon his motion. But he thought the
appointment of the commission was not
responsibility that should be placed
on the Lieutenant-Governor
The Senate voted the resolution down,
though quite number were IN favor
of It
Mr. Cold offered an amendment to the
effect that the chairmen of the chief COM
E,t1teas Of the Senate and House con-
vsisute the commission: but this propo-
esIon was also voted down.
COL. ANDERSON'S AMENDMENT.
Colonel Anderson, of Richmond, Offered
an amendment to the effect that the
wcrk of the revision may be divided ana
allotted and that the per diem shall be
paid for the work done, whether the COM
mission is in session or not. This amend
ment was accepted by Mr.. Wickham ano
adopted by the Senate
Mr.. Tyler of Charles CITY. offered his
amendment that the Governor appoint
the commission of five of the best learn
ed men in the State in law to codify
the laws. He spoke at some length III
support of his proposition, but it follow
ed the course of all save that of Colonel
Anderson.
Mr.. Barksdale offered an amendment
that the number of members of the COM
mission from the Senate be ten. instead
of six. and fifteen from the House in
stead of nine. This was voted down after
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