The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-13

DEPOT BILL
IT Passed the Senate Yester.
day After Amendment.
THE WATTS WHIsKEY BILL
lie Discussion the Principal Feature Of
tho Dayln the Aouse-Proposl,ion
to Enlarge the Capitol Build
Ing .. Raleigh.
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(Speclal 70 3no EXTRAORDINARILY
RALEIGH. N. a., February 1.-THE
Senate to-day passed tho Durham depot
bill, empowering the Corporation Com
mission to compel the erection OF union
depots III towns, into which two o.. more
roads enter. The most important amend
n,ent was by Mr.. Mann, that union de-
potsn cannot be ordered where present
separate depots are adequate. The bill
was ordered sent to the House for con-
currence in amendments before ratifica-
ton. The argument on this bill con-
surned over two hours.
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to revise
the navigation and pilotage laws OF the
port OF Wilmington and Cape Fear Riv-
er. He asked Its reference to the Com
mittee on Propositions and Grievances.
Mr.. Bellany. OF New Hanover, insist
ed that 1t go to the Judiciary Commit
ION. representing the people Interested,
were opposed to the bill. The Judiciary
Committee reference whs ordered. This
II the beginning OF q big fight, invarl-
ably up at each session OF the Leglsla-
ture. This time, though, there seems to
be a determination to fight to fin
ish. The effort Is to reduce pilot and
towage fees on the Cape Fear.
~ Other notable bills introduced were:
1!y Mr.. Baldwin: To amend the char
ter OF Salem. ~
Ely Nj. London: To appropriate $4,000
for State exhibit at the st. Louis E1-
POSITION,
IN THE HOUSE.
The principal feature tn the House was
a lengthy discussion OF the Watts wtis-
key bill. which carne up as special or
der.
Air. Morton. Of New Hanover. spoke
form. and offered an amendment that
the law apply to no county until rati-
fiCd by vote OF It's people. The bill,
1t will be remembered. confines the man
ufacture and sale OF whiskey to incorpo-
rated towns and imposes State tax
on d,stilleries according to capacity. The
lrbbies and galleries were crowded most.
" with ladies'.
Mr. Morton's argument elected q con-
siderable cross-flre OF questions, 30 much
so that he appealed to tho Speaker to see
ltaat ne was not further interrupted
Lengthy arguments for the bin were
made by Mr. Cowan, OF Jackson, and
Mr.. Lucas. OF Hyde.
Tho House adjourned in the midst Of
argument, which will be resumed to-
morrow.
The House argued early IN to-day's ses-
sion the bill to allow one corporation to
cwr stock In another, finally re-referring
It to be reported back FOR special order
Friday OF next week
Notable bills introduced in the House
were:
g BY Mr. Graham: Joint resolution to OBJ
tain estimates OF the cost OF enlarging
the Capitol.
Joint resolution on the election OF SEN
ators by the people.
BY Mr.. Newland: To amend the charter
OF the Carolina and Northern Railroad.
CAPITOL ENLARGEMENT.
Mr.. Graham's resolution. introduced In
tho House to enlarge the State Capitol,
provides for investigation as to the cost
Of additions contemplated In the original
plans. which are north and south wings,
as In the National Capitol. It sets forth
that the Judiciary Department. State Ii
brary. Acknowledgement and superintend-
cnt Of Public Instruction have been crowd
ed out Of the building, and the libraries are
In great danger Of destruction by fire.
Mr.. Grahan's resolution in regard to the
election OF United States Senators by the
people applys to Congress to call forth
with a Constitutional Convention for the
am endment OF the Federal Constitution
for the election OF Senators BY the direct
vote Of the people.
/ Both resolutions are now In the hands
OF committees.
The Senate Committee on Propositions
and Grievances this afternoon voted six
to four for a favorable report Of the Lon
don nnd-saloon bill Chairman vann will
Join the min GRITTY In an adverse report, so
the committee really stands six to Ave
for the London bill. which puts manufao-
trre and sale OF LIQUOR out Of the State.
except in counties where the people vote
to allow stills and saloons Then they
are allowed only in Incorporated towns.