The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-24
ubicb WAS the consideration OF the codi-

which was the consideration of the codi-
flying commission matter and all the
pending propositions, together with the
Senate resolution on the subject were
laid before the body.
Mr.. Davis was the first speaker He
pointed out the necessity for commits
sion and said the work to be, done ne
cessary to put the new Constitution into
effect was something enormous to think
Of.
He favored the resolution presented by
himself and contended that the commit
tee should be large one He created
great laughter by saying that August
was no time for work and that IT was
TT for nothing save to eat Watermeions
and hold protracted meetings. his
speech was quite q, strong one ana was
listened to attenuvely.
MIR. BLAND IN OPPOSITION.
NO COMMISSION
Mr.. Bland. Of Portsmouth, spoke
against the appointment OF any commas
sion and was asked a number OF ques-
lions by his colleagues.
He said the appointment OF a COM
mission would entail a loss rather IMAM
a saving of time or money
Mr. Cardwel offered some amendments
TO the Senate resolution. but they were
not material, and he took the LOOT "
speak for that document which pre-
yides for the appointment OF JOINT
committee to be named by the presiding
officers of the two bodies and to be COM
posed of nine members from the house
and six from the Senate
Mr.. Cardwell made strong speech Tor
the Senate resolution. and was asked
number of questions. which he an
swered with characteristic courtesy and
ability.
Mr.. Folkes spoke at some length along
the same line. He saw no necessity Tor
a commission, and was utterly opposed
to the appointment of any.
Mr.. Folkes' remarks were often loudly
cheered. He said: while we are not
afraid to trust any one, we want to De
on hand and have a look for ourselves
every now and then to see what they
are DOING
AFTER THE SLATE.
He raped the alleged slate" and
created great amusement by referring 70
..the ambitious young gentlemen WhS
want to be appointed" He said after
all. the milk in the cocoanut was the
corporation commission and intimated
that the great danger of the appoint
ment of commission lay in fear that
there might be too much leaning to these
powerful factors in Che affairs OF state
Mr.. Folkes' speech was loudly cheered
and Mr. Cardwell's amendments vera
voted down as fast as they were put.
Great confusion ensued and NUMBER OF
motions to adjourn We're rejected.
Mr.. Whitehead spoke next on the sub
iect. He was ready to vote for what
aver scheme would bring the best results,
hut ne was opposed to a large commits
sion.
He favored a small commission. chosen
entirely from the outside. Mr. Whlte-
heads speech was strong one. but IT
WIS evident that even MS posltlon was
no. popular one.
ALL DEFEATED.
The pending question was ordered and
1t required upon the adoption Of the
Senate resolution, which was rejected
ayes; 10: noes. Ga
The House agreed to a Senate joint
resolution fixing to-day at 1890 as
the time for electing judges for Cum
berland and Powhatan and the cities of
Bristol and Radford
Mr.. Lee offered a substitute for the
pending propositions on the codifying
commission providing for COM
mission of three or five from the out
side. whose compensation should be $40
per day All these were Immediately
dismissed on motion of Mr.. Davis, and
the House at 2:35 P. M. adjourned.
PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
Rv AR. Powers: To amend the char
Tor Of the town of Bowling Green.
Rv Mr.. Edwards: To allow A. T. Jen-
n,nrs to erect a wharf on the Pamun-
kew river in King William county.
nv Mr.. Heermans: To amend the law
in ,e,otton to the age of consent to mar
riaga. making it sixteen for males and
fourteen for females.