The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

nominated Hon. +. L. Smith. OF Alexan-
dria, to succeed him. On motion Of
Senator Donahoe. the Senate. went into
executive session and the nomination was
confirmed,
TIME AGAIN EXTENDED.
Senator McIlwaine offered 4 bill provid-
ing for the extension of the time in
which pensions can be paid from Janu,
airy list to February LIST. This bill re-
lates to pensioners under act Of 1900
Senator McIlwaine asked for q suspen-
sion Of the rules and an immediate pas,
sage of~the bill. This was done.
The Conference Committee on adjourn
ment for the holidays made Its report
that the General Assembly adjourn De-
cember Esd, next Tuesday. and reconvene
January 5th The Senate promptly
adopted the report without discussion.
Senator Claytor's motion to adjourn
was carried The session lasted more
than an hour.
House Procee dings.
. The House was called to order at
roon by Speaker Ryan and prayer was
offered by Rev. ]. J. Fix, of Manchester
Mr. Jennings OF Lynchburg offered the
following resolution. whc.. was referred
to the Committee on Rules:
Whereas the members OF the General
Assembly OF Virginia have voluntarily en-
tered INTO q compact Will tlttS SOoIliloi4
wealth to give faithful attention to the
duties devolving upon them for which
services they are promptly paid by the
State: and whereas from the attendance
unon the sessions Of the House and upon
committees. as shown by the records, 1t
seems many Of the members think they
must subordinate the public business tn
the calls of pleasure or to their private
affairs; and whereas, 1t is charltaole TO
suppose that such members have per-
verted view of their duty to the State
and to their constituents; therefore, that
the gentlemen may be duly enlightened.
ne it
Resolved, That on. and after the re-
assembling OF the House OF Delegates
after the Christmas recess, that lte
clerk OF this House be directed to can
.he roll of members at each session OF
the House and to note upon the 'ourliil
the names Of al! absentees, notinS III
Zach case whether absent with leave or
without.
OF this House be directed to consider
the expediency Of enforcing some pen
oltv against such members who may ap-
sent themselves without leave from the
sessions OF the House or from COM
STAND BY REPORT.
Mr.. Hunley presented the ma Jority re-
rcrt Of the Conference Committee on
Holiday Recess signed by himself Messrs-
Walker, Neyhouse and Wickham the
report provides for adjournment from
December 23d. to January 5th. Mr. Hun
lev spoke earnestly in favor OF the re-
port.
Mr.. Charles T. Bland desired to offer
a minority report signed by himself and
Senator McIlwaine. asking for adjourn
rnent from December 23d to December
Nth. bit the chair ruled it out of order
,&5nd Mr.. Bland proceeded to oppose the
n,aiority report. He dLscaimed that
members desired q short recess In order
70 draw continued pay, and then he
rointed out that a quorum could not be
kept here II the majority report should
be adopted.
report Of the majority OF the Conference
Committee. and In this he was ably sup
ported by Mr.. Cation. of Alexandra.
| At this point Mr. WiclSlanl. from che
senate. reported the passage BY that body
| Of a bill to defend certain suits against
the new Constitution. and the announce
ment was loudly cheered.
Mr.. Settle spoke for the Conference
Committees report, and he was asked
many questions by various members
The pending question was ordered on
motion Of Mr.. West and It required upon
| the adoption Of the jority report.
The report was ordered adopted by a
vote Of 60 to
The House agreed to the Senate joint
Eresolution asking tho exhibition of plar S
for Capitol repairs lin the rotunda and
B senate bill to provide for defending