The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-03
CAUCUS NAMES
CODE Commission
N. Y. GuIley, T. 8. Womack,
w. B. Rodman.
WERE q NOMINATIONS
Librarian N. O. Sheriff. Rt-Aomina.ed by tc-
dramatically Took Five Ballots 10
Choose the Commss-
lonerS.

This was done in accordance with he
bin now pending.
There We're - gentlemen voted for.
and it took FIVE ballots to determine =
choice.
The caucus also re-nominated by ac-
clamation State Librarian, Vi. O. Sher-
rilI.
Chairman Geo. L. Morton. of Whining
ton, presided. The galleries were filled
with ladies and the lobties were crowd
Ell, while almost the entire caucus rnem-
bershlp was present. The scene on the
moor was a reminder OF the Senatorial!
struggle, though there was jollity ana
hlrth last night, in marked contrast with
the last night OF the previous long rawn
out contest.
Governor Doughton offered a resolution
lhat the Governor OF the State appoint
the three Commissioners to revise the
Code
Senator Travis said the Governor lid
not want this responsibility. The bill
had been almost passed by the General
Assembly, for the Legislature to choose
the commissioners. 1t was part of tho
duties Of the Legislature, and he saw
no reason why the responsibility should
be avoided.
MIR. Lucas favored the resolution. He
SAID he did not shirk any responsibility.
But he considered that it was to the
pest interests of the State for the Gov
ernor to appoint these Commissioners.
We wanted wise and discreet men, and
surely the Governor in his office would
be more apt to get such men than this
caucus by its ballots.
Peculiar talents We're required for this
work, and the Governor in the quiet of
his office could better select such men,
Senator Baldwin said all he could get
out OF that interesting speech was that the
Representatives. and Senators were in
competent to select the Commissioners.
Ii that were so, they were not competent
to choose a United States Senator.
He favored having the Legislature
choose the Commissioners, and assume
the responsibility. No matter who is
selected, the Democratic caucus will be
satisfied, and the party will be satisfied.
General Davidson regretted that the
resolution was introduced so late in the
proceedings. 1t would have better
had it been introduced when the bill
was considered in the House. The reso-
luton met his own personal preference;
but the committee, after thoroughly dis
oussing this question:, had found that in
all but two instances the previous Code
| Commissioners had been chosen by the
Legislature. In this way the Commits
sioners We're chosen in 1888, one Of them
being Senator Henderson,. applause
One Of the principal reasons that infu-
cnced the committee was that the Gov
ernor did not wish to undertake the re-
sponsibility.
He reminded the caucus that in the
last three General Assemblies q bill to
revise the Code had about reached this
stage and failed on this very point, the
method Of choosing the Commissioners.
Governor Doughton said he did not
think it was the purpose Of any one in
this General Assembly to defeat the bill.
His only desire in introducing his reso-
luton was for the good Of the State. 1t
was with any wish to shirk responsible
ity. OF one thing he felt sure, if it were
left to the Governor, we would get three
excellent and able Commissioners.
Senator Gillian said he would hate to
see anything at this late moment that
would endanger the passage of the bill
and he feared that his controversy
sprung upon us at this time did endanger
the bill.
In nine of the eleven revisions the
AOIliitlIooIOItIo udd ocS11 tIiOoSu Wy lis
General Assembly. This body created
the Office, and should also fill it.
If this work fell upon the Governor,
there would be criticisms upon him
There is a spirit Of criticism among the
people toward the taking away of any
Of the prerogatives of the General AS
sembly.
Senator Travis denied the reports that
he was a candidate. He had no personal
interest in the matter. But he would
say that the caucus could not make any
mistake. If it were to shut it's eyes and
name any three, we should get an ex-
cellent Commission.
Senator White spoke of the criticism
that would be made upon the Legislature
if it should nane any Of it's own mem
bers.
Mr.. Britain said that we could defend
cur action individually better than we
could the action of our Governor. He
hoped the resolution would be defeated
and hat no member OF either body OF
this Assembly woul be elected.
The amendment was lost by a vote OF
81 to "A.
Senator spence submitted a resolution
that no member of the General Assem-
bly, should be elected on the commits
sion.
Senator Webb offered a resolution that
not more than three members OF tn
LEGISLATURE be chosen on the Commits
sion.
Mr.. Gattis moved to lay the resolution
CT Senator Spence on the table. He an
rounced that he was not a candidate.
The motion was carried by a vote OF
65 to ~.
Mr.. Luther moved that there be n;
nominating speeches
Senator Hoey amended that the
speeches be limited to one minute.
DR.. Riddick offered a substitute to linn
to five minutes, but this was lost. an6
Hoev's amendment to limit nominating
sreeches to one minute was carried.
Then came the nominating speeches
short and to the noint, and man.
~seconding speeches, all at a one minlt'
gait, were made
AS the nominations increased Repro
sentative Lucas announced that the whol
, legal fraternity might as we'll be nom1
mated at once.