The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
LEADERS CROSS
SHARP SWORDS

power. Mr.. Hogan seconding II, as fol-
lows:
Resolved. A majority OF all members
elected 10 each house or the general as
sembly voting therefor, that the following
amendment 10 the constitution OF the
state be proposed TO the qualified clSctors
OF the state. in accordance with the pro-
Visions OF Article XIII OF the constitution.
for their adoption. 10 be denominated Ar
ticle -- OF amendments.
Every bill which shall have passed the
house OF representatives and the senate
shall. before IL become law. be pre-
scented 10 the governor OF the state, IN he
approve. he shall sign f.. but n not. he
shVl return H. with his objection, 10 that
house i'm which II shall have originated
who shall enter the objections at large ON
their journal. and proceed TO reconsiuer H.
II after such reconsideration two-thirds or
that house agree 10 pass the bill. II SHAH be
sent. together with the objections, 10 the
other house, by which 1t shall likewise be
reconsidered. and II approved by two
thirds OF that house 1t shall become a
law. But in all such cases the vote oi
both houses shall be determined by yeas
and nays. and the names OF the persons
voting for and against the bill shall DO
entered on the journal OF each house re
spectively. II any bill shall not be re-
turned by the governor within ten days
Sunday excepted). after IL shall have
been presented TO him. the same sha4i oe
It, unless the general assembly, oy their
adjournment, prevent its return, in which
case IL shall not be a law,
Every order, resolution, or vote 10
which the concurrence OF the senate and
house OF representatives may be neces-
sary except on question OF adjourn
menD shall be presented TO the governor
of the state; and before the same shall
take effect shall be approved by him. or,
being disapproved by him, shall be re-
passed by two-thirds OF the senate aud
house OF representatives, according 10 the
rules and limitations prescribed in the
case of BILL
Mr. Greene said that a large number oil
those present were I'm favor OF this ac-
cording 10 their previously expressed SEN
timents. He hoped that the measure
would pass, since it would show that all
were ready 10 substantiate their previous
assertions. III not those who voted against
the measure would have 10 answer TO
their constituents.
Judge Harris said II am not sure but
that | am i'm sympathy with the sentl-
ments expressed by Mr.. Greene. | am In
favor OF a proper veto power; but such
a measure should be left for a chance
to study before voting. There may be
people I'm the state who would like to have
a hearing on the measure: and therefore
| hope the measure will lie on the table
Mr.. Murphy favored passage, saying
that no serious amendments could be Of
fered.
Mr. Carroll said he was surprised that
such legal light as Judge Harris should
have failed TO understand the purport OF
the measure and should seek postpone
ment. The idea of a veto power was
thoroughly discussed during the cam
paign, and they were here to test the sim
cerfty OF those on the other side.
Mr.. Allen seconded Mr., Harris and Mr..
Mcdonald asked for roll call.
Speaker Burchard asked TO be shown
under what rule he had the right to grant
a roll call
Mr. Hogan was very accommodating
and pointed out the page and section. lie
also suggested that courtesy TO either
side Mr. Burchard finally consented; and
the motion was carried TO lay on table
80 to 33
Mr.. Allen introduced resolution to ad-
journ from day to day. Mr.. Rattey moved
TO make this a special order for next
Tuesday.
Mr.. Allen opposed postponement with
some acrimony; and Judge Harris backed
him.
Mr.. Greene held out the olive branch to
the Republicans, saying that i'm this mat
ter he hoped there would be no partisan
politics and the minority would meet
them half way.
Mr.. Allen also introduced resolution
for adjourning from Fridays to Tuesdays
Mr.. Waterman introduced an act re-
pealing sections 62 and 63 OF chapter 500
OF general laws on the appointing power
OF the governor and spoke In favor Of
immediate passage. He pleaded for fair
ness and respect for any man chosen by
the people to the position OF head OF the
state.
Mr.. Allen said that the Republicans had
been accused in the past of railroading
legislation, but he thought this mornirg's
demonstration beat all I'm the way of rail
roading and was entirely unfair 20 the
people.
The motion TO lay on the table was then
carried 30 10 33 and the house adjourned
at 1 o'clock.