The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-09

Nessrs Fulton and Foxes spoke for
~. bill and 1t was opposed by Mr.
Sine Republican,. Of Rock1ngha nam. re
only test vote occurred on an amend
rpent offered by Mr.. Green to weaken
the bill. and this was adopted by a
vote OF Ii 10 %.
rms iva houses elected Colonel Louis
c. Beverly TO succeed Hon j. L. Nj.
Norton as corporation Judge Of the city
of Alexandria. and many bills were OF
fered and referred.
Mr.. Stands offered a bill to sell James
town Island for a national park, ana
the resolution in regard TO ascel Ia !li4iis
the cost of removing the Lee monument
10 the Capitol Square was agreed TO-
TIE most interesting measure offered
in the Senate was that by MI harhs-
dale to license the carrying OF cchcea4eo
weapons 1t went to the Committee on
General Laws.
Gay in the Serate.
It is cutie evident now that the move
17ent started by Senator BarksGa!e for
the removal OF Lee monument to the
Capitol Square is going to assume tar
more serious proportions than at hrst
dreamed Of.
when the Halifax law-r.alzer offered
this resolution Saturday with a rizw
70 learning the cost Of the removal O.
the statue, many, probably all, Rich
naond people regarded the matter IN
the light OF a joke. It is highly likely
that fe7, expected even that harmless
resolution TO pass the Senate. The skies
ook differently now. Yesterday by
practically unanimous vote the senate
sGcpted the resolution. Colonel Arder-
son. Of Richmond. alone voting no.
Mr. Anderson was the onlv Senator that
epo,ze against the resolution. and Sena-
tor Eeeze,l. one OF the heavy weights.
Joined With Senator Barksda'e. y warm
zfsclesion is certainly ahead when tbs
f-clIre representing the cost CT renova!
IS brought in. and Senator Barksdale
follows with a resolution TO move the
monument.
REPORT IN DETAIL.
Tho session re-an Yesterday NTH
out prayer Lieutenant-Gover7or Willard
vas in the chair. The attendance of
members was quite good. and number
Of spectators were on hand, one lady
among them.
Mr.. Stands offered the following, which
VS. ado7te1:
Resolved by the Senate. the House Of
roI~~e,a= crrcurring TINT owr Se1ato's
be instructed ard our representatives in
Congress be requested 20 introduce
bill in the Congress OF the United States
FOR the purchase of Jamestown Island
which was the first permanent settle
-rent Of the English I2eoa'e in the United
states for the purpose Of establishing =
national park on said island.
BILLS we're offered as follows:
BY Mr. Bryant: To provide for the
extension Of tile corporate limits Of
cities and towns.
By Mr.. Anderson: TO regulate the ex-
ercize by courts of the right to punish
fur -ontarpt
Ry Mr.. cla-tor: To REQUIRE saw logs
floated in the river OF this State to be
nranded and prescribing penalties for en-
~-o--n47t o< $50.
BY Mr.. Barksdale: To regulate TIE car
rying Of pistols in this Commonwealth
ans pr"vi1i7g q license for the privilege
Ar. Shards presented the following
joint resolution:
Resolved by the Senate. the House Of
Delegates concu-ring. that the Auditor
- S-atr 81 Virginia h. r"a''es-"d T.
furnish the Senate a statement Of e--e
cost OF the BAYLOR survey.
a joint order for 1915 was agreed upon
by both houses for the election Of
-rccess1r Of Judge Norton. ~ AleEan-
dria. Mr.. Donal2oe non1rted Hon. Lewis
c. Barley. This was the only name put
n no-l'17tion. and NJ. Barley -
chosen by vote OF 81 members Of both
houses.
Mr. Lyle offered a BIZ providing that
the time allowed for the correction OF
erroneous assessments OF lands for the
wear 1890 under section 446 Of the Code,
he referred and extend for one year from
the date OF the approval Of this act.
LEE STATUE FIGHT
The real interest in the segsioo Cen.
ted about the resolution Of Senate
Baras1ale, calling for tie cost o.
~ernovi1g the statue OF General Lee
from its present site TO tie Capt.
ia Square TIE discussion. w"ic1
was entered into by MI Blrksdale. Colo
nel Anderson. OF Richmond, and sena-
for KrezeI. of Rockingham was preci-
2i-ated by a question asked Senator
Barkedela by Co!oral Anderson When
the clerk read the resolution Colonel
Anderson asked The Senator i he had
thought OF a site IN the Square where
.ha statue could be erected. Mr.. Banks
dale replied that he was not there Sc
ecting a ste for the monument. He
merely wanted to know now if it vera
practicable in the matter Of cost, not
likely to damage it. etc. When the time
came to deciding this point he would
DER a suitable resolution and wo1.d ass
that the Senator from Richmond be put
on a committee to consider it, as NJ
would like 10 have the heneNt or tne
gent enan's fine taste. good judgment OF
the fitness OF things and their relation
~ each other. Colonel Anderson replied
that if the gentleman would accept his
judgment. there was no place in the
Square for the monument. The pres
eft site was being built around with
nice residences ana he saw no reason
COR it, removal. Mr.. Barksdale an
sve-ed goo!-natrrcd but touched upon
some points that have always been re-
g7rGed as tender spots. He said the
statue was probably pat there becans"
he promoters knew that houses would
be built around Il. The monument did
not belong TO Richmond. It had been
gwen to the State and should be the
States property.
Senator keezell said he could see no
harm in passing the resolution. Upon
vote it was adooted by full vote, Colo
mel Anderson alone voting no
DEFArT TING TREAsTRFRS
Mr.. St. Clair presented the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Auditor OF Public
Accounts inform the Senate, early as pos
ny