The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
WATTS Bill
in THEHOUSE.
Earnest Argument for and
Against Yesterday.
LONDON BILL OFFERED
The Justice Whistle Bill, After a Long
Argument, In Which an Attack Is
Made on Railroad Attorneys, Is
Voted Down In the Senate.
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RALEIGH, N. c., February 1s.-In the
House OF Representatives this morning
there was d continuation OF argument on
the Watts whiskey bill and substitutes.
Mr.. Morphew offered the London bill, now
pending In the Senate. as substitute.
speaking at length IN Its favor. Mr.. Self
offered a substitute for Mr.. Morpheus
substitute, providing that prohibition snail
not be condition IN any county until
the people vote on the subject. Mr.. Watts
spoke in support Of his bill. and called the
previous question on all substitutes and
amendments. saying that It might be nee
cssary to go into committee, Of the
whole before disposition OF the bill was
finally made Two-thirds OF the members
explained their votes, the ballot result
ing-ayes, Al: noes, u. Further action
was deferred until O'clock tonight.
In the Senate Mr.. London introduced
bill for the relief Of the Soldiers Home
by approprlaung 1920 annually for re-
pairs and maintenance. Many others
were introduced, all local in charnc-
tier.
Mr.. Justices whistle bill, which had
been on the calendar twice before was
put on readings for final action. It Is
the bill requiring engineers to give
timely warning to persons walking OF.
the track OF the approach OF trains >
Mr.. MCMILLAN and Mr. Justice argued
In support OF the bill. and Messrs Hen
derson, Glenn, Travis. Gillian in oppo-
sition. Opposition was on the ground
principally that 1t would impede fast
travel, and BIO unjust to the railroads.
There was sharp tilt between Messrs
Justice and Glenn. regarding railroad
lawyers" Mr.. Glenn scoring Mr.. Justice
ton on the honor Of that class OF law
yers; his tribute to whom called forth
enthusiastic applause on the floor and in
Hobbies and galleries The bill was voted
down-2s to is. Mr.. Justice charged that
railroad attorneys would resort to any
NIGHT SESSION.
The House OF Representatives devoted
three hours to discussion Of the Watts
bill tonight, but did not come to a vote
On the bill itself. The Murphy bill. which
came UP as substitute, was voted
down-29 to 76. Tho London bill. which
Nj. Morphew had introduced as sub
stitute, was also voted down-40 to 6e.
The Morton amendment. for each county
to raufy the Watts bill before the act
becomes effective therein, vas first car
ried by three majority. then before the
ballot was announced four changed their
votes, so that the amendment was lost.
Mr. Douhton's amendment, allowing the
manufacture of brandy and wine in the
country, to be sold only In packages OF not
less than five gallons, was adopted. The
Watts amendments. providing for cleo
uons In towns on the question OF manu-
faoture Of liquors. establishment OF
saloons or dispensaries came UP. Mr..
Sxvnl& 10 HA4a m poH a ~ nj npit ,nvSt
that the same privilege Of voting on
these questions be extended to country
people. and in the midst Of a speech by
Mr.. Smith a recess was taken until 10
o'clock tomorrow.
Governor Aycoek received a request to-
day from the Secretary Of War to select
the location for the 5000 monuments to
General Francis Nash and General VIII
liam Lee Davidson. There is no lntima-
ton yet as to the probable location. Gull
ford battle-ground has been most promi-
nently mentioned.