The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

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Mr. Crafts OF Westerly and Mr. Murphy
Of Central Falls advised looking into the
legal question raised by Mr.. Brown ana
not make haste too RAPIDLY, but Mr..
Harris the majority leader, saw no fear
from such construction OF the wording
Of the original act and a vote was ordered
on the original resolution making the $So'-
600 appropriation. II was defeated by a |
viva voce vote and the Bliss amendment,
salilng for $4,000, was next in order
$4,000 VOTED.
Mr. Allen of East Greenwich then arose |
and earnestly urged the $4,000 appropra-
ton as sum not too much. 1udlclousIy |
expended, TO make credtable showing /
for Rhode Island, as arrayed side 10y
aide with other states OF the union ana
with countries OF the world.
The $4,000 amendment was then APP
oroved. and OF course. there was no
further use for the Fitzgerald amend
ment OF $500 the larger sum always
taking precedence
The following measures were tnen
passed without opposition; Resolution
making an appropriation or S,Sv lor the
use Of the commissioners on inland hsh-
cries: resolution making an appropria-
t,on OF $500 TO the state board OF health
for the purpose OF making Investigations
into the causes and prevention OF dlph-
liberia: resolution making Appropriation
OF $500 20 the state board OF heaith lo'
the purpose OF making investigations into
the causes and prevention OF tuberculosis
IN man.
STATE HIGHWAYS.
The second discussion OF the oay tnsn
followed for nearly an hour. when the
next number on the calendar was taken
pn n was a resolution appropriatlns
s1os oO0 for the construction, maintenance
and Improvement OF the state highways.
the committee on finance recomfnehueu
indefinite postponement OF the orisHia'
resolution, and passage OF sunstitu'o ~
making the appropriation slVo'vU
Mr. Gauyin OF Lincoln onered an
amendment providing that $4,000 or the
,otaI ~ 300 900 be expended on the
new river road from Manville In the Town
M Lincoln 20 the woonsocket line Mr'
Ca,yin made his first speech OF TINS ses
sion. but Il was forceful and he pointed
ort the necessity OF such Improvement
ne was warmly seconded in his efforts
by Mr.. Rattey and other members OF the
minority.
ON the other hand. Messrs. Wilbour,
Maronev Harris Holden. Bliss. Rich-
mond and Allen OF the majority opposed
the amendment. urged that the recon-
mendation OF the committee remain IN
tact and be adopted. Mr.. Gauvin could
resolution later and. II so, they would be
willing TO make such resolution general
For such general resolution they could
consistently vote In It's favor and nave
such resolution include not only Lincoln
but Smithheld, North Smithfeld and
other towns where highway improve
ments are imperatively needed.
AMENDMENT PREVAILED.
Mr.. Gauvin thereupon offered to with
draw his amendment II given open assur-
ance today on the floor OF the house
that the me ority would keep faith and
support such resolution II presented by
him here in the early future.
Not receiving any reply. Mr.. Gauvln
remarked well. l will not withdraw
my motion and ask for a roll CALL
And much 10 the surprise OF the ma
3ority the amendment did prevail. "a ayes
20 80 nays The resolution as amended
was then adopted.
An act In amendment Of the charter OF
the Crompton FIRE district met with no
opposition, but when the next number
on the calendar was called. motion to
indefinitely postpone was made by Mr..
Rattey OF Central Falls and seconded by
Mr.. Lyon OF Providence.
II was an act amending the charter OF
the Ostby and Barton company OF Prov-
dence, and Mr.. Rathbun OF West Green
wich asked for the reading OF affdavits
accompanying the amending act and the
petition calling for the same. These
affidavits were made by the present half
dozen stockholders who hold less than
800 shares each and who wished the com
pany as a corporation 10 have precedence
and preference I'm the purchase OF any
shares OF stock now outstanding or that
might be outstanding at any time IN the
future.
Messrs. O'Connor OF Providence Rattey
Of Central Falls. Lyon OF Providence
Murphy Of Central Falls, denounced q
as legislation In the line OF protecting
close corporation. IL would not affort
protection for small stockholders nor &,
any persons into whose possession migs
come IN the future any shares held a.
collateral.
Mr. Rathbun could see no hardship. 10
a similar clause was IN the charters o
other close corporations granted by thi
and preceding houses. II simply give
the present stockholders the right 20 con
duct their own business and I'm their ow
way. Purchasers of stock IN the futur
viii do 80 with fun knowledge OF exist
ing conditions.
WICKED AND VICIOUS.
Mr.. Williams OF Bristol broke ava
from the Republican majority and en-
phaticaily declared that II was a piece g
wicked. vicious legisintiOn, ana ought nc
20 receive the sanction OF the house.
Mr. Palmer OF Canston thought
would not be well TO Indefinitely postnon
but rather rccommit 70 the commlttc
and he offered motion 90 that effect
Speaker Burlingame ruled the motto
90 recommit out OF order the motion I
indefinitely postpone taking precedence
Messrs. Fitzgerald OF the minority an
Crafts of the majority Joined hands .
opposition 10 n motion 90 recommit o
any action other than indefinite post
ponement. Mr. Crafts even going 80 IA
90 10 ass ert that he thought the act wa
unconstitutional
SECOND VICTORY.
An aye and nay vote was then takei
and the motion 90 indefinitely postnon
prevailed, scoring number two OF the day
proceedings for the minority
Mr.. Fitzgerald by unanimous consen
offered the following measures handed :,