The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-22

Old. Jr.. opposed the amendments, and
their patrons spoke forsthem briefly. The
remarks OF Mr.. Lane were applauded,
and Mr. Bowman defended the original
bill amid much handclapping. Messrs.
ACnton, Byrd, James l.. Taliaferro, Gaines.
Haley, Withers and Bland all made
strong speeches against any reduction.
Mr.. Jennings spoke for his amendment,
and said lie had suggested 1t In fairness
and equity to all the institutions to be
cared for.
Mr.. Early spoke cioouently against the
amendments. and pnid splendid tribute
to the University.
The amendments were rejected and the
vote in opposition was almost unanimous.
Mr. Jennings moved to amend the Dill
so as to give the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute 10000. instead Of $4,000.
Mr.. Bland spoke earnestly against the
amendment, as did Mr.. Johnston. OF
Montgomery the latter having praised
the institution warmly Mr.. jennings
withdrew the amendment.
The bill contains clause providing that
the milk and butter produced at the coll
lcge shall not be sold in competition with
private dairies and this feature was dis
cussed at some length. i a
Mr. Gwathmey moved to strike out
the language and 1t was adopted The
chairman moved to amend by increasing
the amount for the College of William
and Mary from 100000 to $4,000, but
pending final action upon 1t, the chair
at 2:3o p. M. was vacated until 4 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
The chair was resumed at a clock, and
the general appropriation bill was again
taken up. Before 1t was reached. how
ever Mr.. Rev. chairman of the Commit
tee on the chesapeake and It's Tributa-
ries. asked that his body be permitted
to sit during tho session OF the House,
and the motion was opposed by Mr.. Lane
and favored by Messrs Rev and Mason.
Mr.. Booker tried to get in a resolution
for recess until tomorrow in honor
of George Washington, but tho House
declined to postpone the calendar for this
purpose.
The body adopted the amendment In
creasing the sum allotted William and
Mary College from $50. 900 to $4,000.
Mr.. Lane wished to reduce the sum for
the State Library, and the move was
strongly opposed by Mr.. Withers. Mr..
Powers spoke earnestly against the
amendment, and he praised tho work OF
the new library system and Of tho libra
rian. Mr.. Lane followed in support OF
the amendment. and 1t was opposed by
Mr.. Bland. The amendment was rejected.
Fruitless Battle.
Mr. Petit moved to strike out s350.ooo
and insert in lieu thereof 100000, for
pensions.
The member from Fluvanna made an
earnest appeal In favor OF his amend
ment, paying an eloquent tribute to the
old Confederate soldiers. Mr.. Cation said
the amendment was unconstitutional. and
this view was taken by Messrs.
Gwathmey and Peyton.
Mr.. Lane moved q further amendment
that the amount be made $4,000, and he
made very pretty speech in support
thereof.
Mr.. Guld moved that the amount be
made ssG5.OoO. and Mr.. spessard thought
1t should be $4,000
Mr.. Byrd opposed all the amendments.
on the ground that the State could not
afford the increase. and that the law
might be unconstitutional. ,
Mr.. Bowman said the auditor had In
formed him that the $4,000 increase made
in the bill was all the State could stand
at this time.
All the amendments were rejected,
good many members voting mo- because
they feared the bill If amended so as to
make the amount heavier would be un-
constitutional
The bill was engrossed, and upon roll
call it was passed at o'clock sharp.
ayes, "a; noes. g.