The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-02
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Mr. Holden spoke in defence OF his
resolution and said that It was introduced
because OF the result OF long experience.
II there was any stigma attached to the
measure IL should be charged TO him.
The oratory that had been heard was
about what might be expected during the
session. The resolution was for the pur-
pose OF expediting the business OF the
house and IL was not intended TO suppress
the regular procedure OF the house.
TIME FOR DISCUSSION.
Mr.. o'Brien OF Pawtucket believed that
the passage OF the resolution was not
well advised The house ought TO have
at all times the right to soberly discuss
matters and there was no reason to be-
neve that the house should not have that
privilege. To throttle the speech OF the
members was an imposition on the people
OF the state whom they represented.
Mr. Holden said there was evidently a
mistake on the part OF those who opposed
the resolution. There was no desire to
muzzle the members but to give all who
wished opportunity TO be heard.
DIR. Garvin stated that the session
should never be held. There was no
doubt of the opinion OF the majority of
the people OF tue state Measures snoufu
go to the committees. be given hearing
and then the house should have oppor-
runity to pass on them with due refiec-
ton.
BY VOTE OF ~ TO II.
The resolution was then placed on its
passage and was passed by q roll call
vote by vote OF 40 to IL.
DR.. Garvin's resolution that when the
house adjourned on Dec. that II adjourn
according TO law was taken up. and on
motion of Mr.. Holden was referred to the
COMMITTEES on the judiciary.
Speaking before the motion was put
DIR. Garvin said that the house had ceased
to represent the people Of the state. Now
for the general assembly to go on and
pass laws was something that had never
been heard of and It was unreasonable,
ill-advised and without precedent In any
other state.
An act to amend the charter of the e.
Jenckss Manufacturing company of Paw
tucket was referred to the committee on
corporations.
Mr. Greene presented the petition OF the
state board OF agriculture for a special
appropriation OF 5000 for the suppress
sion OF the hoof and mouth disease IN this
state was referred to the committee on
finance.
An act was presented by Mr. Brown au-
thorfzing the placing OF William Z. Bar
ton on the retired list of the Rhode ISL
dioiary. -.
Mr.. Bowen presented an act In amend
ment OF the act relating To the fees OF
courts of probate: also an act regulating
fixing fees for the same: also an act in
amendment OF chapter s23. relating to
town and city councils Issuing certain
an act In amendment OF chapter s46, all
OF which were referred to the committee
on the judiciary.
FOR NEUTACoNKANUT PARK.
Mr.. Roberts presented an act author
ling the city OF Providence to appro-
pirate 1000 for the Improvement of Neu-
taconkanut park: committee on the ju-
Mr.. Andrews presented an act charter
ing the Albion Light and Power com
Charter c of OF the he Union Wadd.ns Works of of
Pawtucket; committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Palmer presented an act in amend
ment of chapter 1o25 OF the General Laws:
committee on judiciary.
DIR. Garvin presented an act in amend
ment OF chapter II of the General Laws.
This In effect was that when a corpora
tion commits an act in violation Of
state law, IL shall be the duty Of the at
torney general to make Investigation OF
the violations. and probable cause for
such action be found then he shall pro-
ceed with all the resources OF his Office
such violation. separate suits TO be
brought for each violation. II is specified
that II Is the purpose Of the law to cause
a large number OF suits in order TO com
pei compliance with the laws; committee
on the judiciary.
Mr.. Shepard of BRISTOL presented the
petition OF Babbitt post, @. A. r.. OF that
town. with draft OF an act which au-
thorized the removal OF the Burnside
monument, when Ii shall be removed. 70
that town. Committee on state property.
The petition OF Mary f. Powers for
change OF name. with an act providing
for such change. was presented and re-
ferred to the committee on the judiciary.
An act authorizing the amendment Of
the charter OF the Providence w ashing-
ton Insurance company, was presented
by Mr.. Durfee. Committee on corpora
tions.
wEYBoSSET BRIDGE
Mr.. Durfee also presented an act au-
thorizing the city council OF Providence
TO hire 1924. 900 I'm the form OF notes or
bonds for the Improvement of Weybosset
bridge and the rebuilding OF the river
walls from Market square 10 Crawford
street. Committee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Curtis presented an act comforting
additional duties on the Providence ar
mory commission. Committee on finance
Also an act In amendment OF Chapter $50
OF the General Laws. relsting to manu-
featuring corporation. Committee on the
judiciary.
From the Senate came certain measures
which were taken up and considered.
Mr. Curtis presented by request the pc
Sition OF Albert II. Sayles and others and
OF Gilbert r. whipple and others for the
appointment OF q police commission for
Burrillville, together with q draft or an
act creating SuSh commission as desired
by the petitioners. Committee on the Ju-
dietary.
Mr. Green presented an act In amend =
ment OF Rhe charter OF the Crompton fire
district. Committee on corporations.
TIME OF MEETING
Mr.. Holden presented an act in amend
ment OF Section 4. Chapter 10. OF the Gem
eral Laws, nxinx the time OF assembling
OF tho general assembly at u O'Clock noon
instead OF II O'Clock a. m. lie asked
for the immed ate consideration of the
act but DIR. Garvin believed a. should he
referred and IL went TO the committee on
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