Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-27
MEMBERS MADE TO
ANSWER FOR
EXPENSES
BILL BY Mr.. DAVIS OF -MERI-
WETHER, WILL II ADOPTED
MAKE LEGISLATORS Ac.
COUNT EXPENSES.

The morning session of the legislature
was brief. but resulted in some very spir-
tied debates. The motion of Mr.. Davis, of
Meriwether, to provide that only three
members Of a subcommittee shall be APP
pointed to visit the different state institu-
tions. and that only seven members he
appointed to visit the state sanitarium at
Milledgeville. was passed by large vote,
but IL brought on some of the hottest kind
Of lighting. and much filibustering, being
passed only a few seconds before the in
augural procession entered the house.
The resolution Of Mr.. Davis also provid-
ed that every member of one of these sub
committees. in rendering his bill of ex-
penses, be required to render an item
lied account and not send in the bill for
$50 actual expenses allowed by the state.
This resolution of the house, when it
goes into effect, will have the effect of
saving several thousand dollars annually
to the state.
Just before the close of the session
Speaker Morris announced the commit
tee provided for by the resolution Of Mr..
Hall, of Bibb, to whom will be referred the
part of the governors message referring
to the Atlanta depot and the condition of
the state road. This committee is as fol-
lows: Hall. Of Bib. chairman; Rainey,
Stovall, McHenry and Blackburn
Morning Session.
Mr.. Davis of Meriwether, introduced the
following resolution:
he IL resolved by the house of repre-
sentatives of the general assembly of the
state of Georgia.
That subcommittee sent out from the
standing committees to visit the state in
stitutions shall not consist of more than
three members. except the subcommittee
to be sent to examine the state sanitari-
UNI, and this committee shall not exceed
seven members.
That the auditing committee be instruct
ed not to audit any accounts for the eX-
penses of the members OF the committees
sent to visit the state institutions unless
same accounts are accompa MED by vouch-
ers showing actual expenditures Of
amounts stated
This resolution brought on spirited de-
bate between Walter Steed, Of Taylor;
Emerson George. OF Morgan. and Joe H.
Hall. Of Bib. Mr.. Stced contended that
the resolution was a reflection on the
members Of the house. Mr.. George said
such was not the intention, as did Mr..
Davis.
Mr.. Franklin, of washington. moved
that tho resolution be tabled. Mr.. Davis
called for the ayes and hayes. The call
was sustained and the vote was as fol-
lowsi Ayes. 81; noes, Ga. The motion to
table was lost Mr.. George secured floor
and made a lengthy speech on the tact
that the integrity of the members were not
attacked by the resolution.
He was followed by Mr. Kelley, Of Glas-
cock. who fought the bill, calling it a
one-man power.
Murphy Gambler. Of DeKalb followed
and asked the passage of the resolution.
on the grounds that no member Of the
house would take money that was not due
him. but he said the business Of the house
should be carried out IN q business like
manner. and he wanted 10 save the state
money.
J. Ferris Cam, of Chatham. also argued
for the passage of the bill. stating that
many members drew the $50 allowed for
actual expenses and to brea.1 up this
practice he desired the passage Of the
resolution.
The resolution was adopted, by a vote
of l0l TO 20, amid much cheering.
Mr. Hill. OF Bibb. introduced a resolu-
ton to create a finance committee. instead
of having a ways and means committee
and appropriations committee. The reso-
luton will be referred to the proper COM
mittees next week.
The house and senate then went into
Joint session for the inaugural ceremonies.