The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-23
Union Depot Bill Passed
Second Reading.
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declaring that the bill certainly dele !
gated legislative powers to the com
mission.
Mr.. Murphey, of Rowan, said the bill
sbould amply to Durham alone; that a !
General law like the one proposed was a
comnlete surrender of legislative control
ovor such matters which was contrary to
nnbIic policy. and the growing of Demo-
crotic institutions The relief sought
was all right and proper, and the
remedy was wrong
SMITHS LEGAL ARGUMENT.
7. I. Smith. of Gates, made a strong
legal argument in support OF the DILL
contending that it was entirely IN con-
sonance with the spirit of the act Great
ing the CORPORATION Commission, nelther
enlarging or increasing its powers, puL
simply defining certain duties, in addl-
ton to those already commanded.
Mr. White, of Halifax, spoke in favor
of the bill.
Mr.. Parker, of Wayne, spoke earnestly
in support of the measure, while MI.
Britain, of Randolph, as strongly OPP
posed it, saying the Corporation COM
mission had power enough now in such
cases to require the building of neces-
sary passenger depot facilities.
The question was called, and the roll
call demanded. In voting no, the fol-
lowing explained why they did so, as
their names were called: Messrs. Abel,
of Johnston; Dockery, of Richmond;
Luther, of Montgomery; Britain, OF
Randolph; Mccall, of Davidson, ana
Morphew, of Graham.
Messrs. Gay, of Northampton; Self, OF
Catawba, and Riddick, of Franklin, ex-
| planned why they voted aye.
70 TO 50.
The bill passed it's second reading by
a vote of 70 to 80.
Mr. Watts, of IredelI Directing to
further consideration, the third reading
of the bill was deferred until today.
BILLS PASSED.
To prevent hogs with infectious dis
| case in Wake and Currituck counties
from running at large. To incorporate
the Savings and Trust Company of Wash
| ington.
A joint resolution from the Senate,
cordially approving of the proposed re-
union of nonresident North Carolinians,
ONIObSl5
was unanimously adopted.
BILLS FROM THE SENATE.
For relief of Peoples Benevolent Asso-
| citation. Referred to Committee on In
surance.
To appoint Rufus Peeler a Justice of
the Peace in Rowan county. On Calen-
dar.
To repeal charter of town of Buena
Vista. To Committee on Cities, Counties
and Towns
To provide that a tax be paid on acts
amending charters of corporations To
Committee on Corporations.
To incorporate Lodge of Elks of Ashe-
Vile. To Committee on Corporations.
GREENSBORO REUNION.
Governor Aycock sent in a message
strongly approving the proposed re-
union of all North Carolinians residing
in other States, to be held at Greensboro
next October.
Mr.. Parker, of Wayne made a few
eloquent remarks, approving the idea,
and suggested that a formal resolution
endorsing the movement be drawn. 1t
was stated that one would come over
from the Senate
BILLS RATIFIED.
To amend charter of Mutual Insurance
Company.
To protect crops grown under common
fence.
Requiring pleadings to be unified in
proceedings of land
To enable the Commissioners of Onslow
to use surplus tax for county purposes.
To prohibit sale and manufacture OF
liquor in portions of Watauga county.
To validate certain acts of Commits
sioners of Yancey county.
To change time of holding courts in
Hartford county.
To prevent hunting and fishing in Pitt
county.
At two o'clock the House adjourned
| until ten o'clock this morning.