The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
WATTS BILL
N The HOUSE
lP|plonged Discussion for and
Against the Liquor Law.
HE LONDON SALOON BILL
sComes Up'n the Senate and There Is
q Prolonged Fight Over Its Prov1s.
lons-several Bills Introduced
in the House and Senate.

Il Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, N. c., February 19.-The
House this afternoon passed the bill pro-
jNdng for a Code Commission OF three
members who are to receive $1,000 per
year, $3.50 being also appropriated for
expenses, their work TO be the codiflca-
ticn OF tho laws OF the State. The bill
was ordered sent to the Senate without
i engrossment
The House devoted two hours to the
Watts bill. Mr.. Smith closed his argu-
mont for his amendment. continued from
last night. Mr.. LUCAS advocated the
Watts bill. Mr.. Graham spoke for the
Smith amendment, pleading that country
people be allowed to vote on the ques-
ton. just Us town people are. Mr.. stubbs
supported sup, the Smith amendment. and Mr..
Billiard advocated prohibition. saying.
though. no would support the Watts bill
In the absence Of stronger bills.
Mr. Watts called the previous ques-
ton on his bill. but withdrew the call at
the request OF Mr.. Doughton 30 the mat
ter could go over until the night scs-
zion, in the hope that advocates Of tenn
pN'N@ASS AS6aSAhlOl lusSIll bet ucdTeEE IT,
gether on the point at Issue In the Smith
amendment, allowing county people to
vote on the question OF manufa cture, sa-
looms and dispensary, just as provided for
towns.
The only notable bills introduced were:
BY hlr. Harrington: To foster intelh-
gence In agricultural pursuits.
BY Mr.. McItae; Providing for working
prisoners In jail before trial for crime.
IN THE SENATE.
The London saloon bill came up In the
Senate. Mr.. Warren. spoke at length in
support OF his substitute. Mr.. London fol-
lowed, advocating his bill and against the
Warren substitute. Mr. vann opposed
the London bill unless 1t was provided
that It be submitted to vote OF the
Ieople. Mr.. Crisp Republican. opposed
the London bill, but denounced thesstate-
rnent by Mr.. London that the Republican
caucus had agreed to oppose aaptemper-
ance legislation He said every Republic
can was left to vote as he pleased. He
reminded ME-. London that but for the
vote OF Marshall (Republican) for his
BILL In committee 1t would have received
an unfayorable report.
Among bills introduced in the Senate
we're:
BY Mr.. Hoey: To provide for nominating
candidates for office by compelling poIit-
ical parties TO follow plan OF organization
Gho p1SNCilFa phIly cAcCuUV04 committees
from putting up and taking down candi-
dates.
BY Mr. Bellamy: To provide all teach
ers In public schools with revolving desk
chairs.
BY Mr.. Glenn: To allow railroads to
ira nsport insane. deaf, dumb and blind
patients free.
OF swamp lands in Jones and onsIow
counties by providing clear title
BY Air. Justice: To punish the use Of
whisky to Influence votes In elections.
NIGHT SESSION.
Both the Senate and House wrestled
with the whiskey problem tonight, the
London bill being up In the Senate and
the Watts bill in the House. The House
passed the Watts bill on the second read.
Ing by a vote Of Il to IS without amend
ment to allow country people in counties
to vote under same conditions provided
for towns and cities. Objection. d was
made to the third reading of the bin
Mr.. Watts moved to suspend the rules
and pass It whether or no. Motion de-
manded aye and no vote, so Mr.. Watts
withdrew his motion, allowing the bill
to go over until Tomorrow. Notice was
given that a number OF amendments will
be offered on the third reading.
When the House met announcement
was made that no agreement had been |
reached as to differences between tenn
perance forces and Mr.. Watts declared
that mana gers Of the bill insisted that
1t must stand or fall in its present form.
There was two hours argument before |
the vote on second reading was reached
In the Senate the London bill and the |
substitute offered by the minority Of the
committee were debated, Senators Hoey,
Brown and Beasey speaking at length |
for the London bill and Mr.. Morris for
the substitutes The debate will be con.
hnued tomorrow.
Early In the evening the Senate passed
The committee substitute child labor bill |
On second reading, but on objection by
Mr.. Brown 1t went over until tomorrow
Tor third reading. It only provides that
after 1901 no child under twelve years
shall be allowed in factories, and that
sixty-six hours constitute weeks work
3 The Senate also passed the bill to es-
tablsh q historical commission to be ap-
pointed by the Governor and be author
lied to spend $500 annually in gathering
Ind preserving data OF value.
insurance Commissioner J. r, Young |
returned this afternoon from Keysville,
va. having brought back as far as Ok
tord y. "A. Massey, arrested yesterday at
heysVllle for insurance Irregularities in
Iar1ous counties in this State. At OK
!oEa THIS morning preliminary hearing
nas gwen Massey, resulting in commttal
20 jan IN default Of $1,000 to stand trial
IoF numerous offenses. He acknowle edged
% commissioner Young that he worked
Insurance s's IN the manner charged, but in
''s.s tllaI no did not intend any wrong,
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