The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09

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SIR Burchard attempted TO call Mr..
Greene to order for using an illustraton
OF Holsters In committee. Mr. Greene
contended that he was trying 60 show
the simplicity OF the rule and the lack
OF necessity for referring II TO a COM
mittee
Mr.. O'Connell opposed commitment and
the attitude Of the majority toward every
measure proposed by the minority
Mr. Rattey voiced the sentiments OF tho
minority as already expressed.
Mr. Hogan reported the statement of
the majority as 10 the rights OF individ-
nals 10 have speeches and sentiments
printed. Mr. Hogan asked IF. when tho
rules are In working order. the gentleman
from smithneld viii make the same sort
or promise that he did yesterday relative
10 defining the duties OF the committee
on labor.
Mr. Gauvin spoke with Mr. Hogan and
the minority
Mr.. Allen argued the subtlety OF the
rule and opposed II again. II was com
mltted, - 10 So
Mr.. Mcdonald wanted to amend rule
81. IL did not prevail and the rule was
adopted
All the rules were adopted until rule
IS was reached. when that was ameni-
ed so that all Judges and ex-judges OF
the moor OF the house
Mr.. Greene presented another amend
ment as TO lobbyists and the right of
the speaker 10 exclude them. Lobby
Ing. he said, us recognized In othe~
states and Is not necessarily bad II
u proper for a person or persons hav-
Ing large interests I'm measure 10 have
representatives work for them I'm the
form OF lobbying; but no protection is
altered TO the legislators here and 20
the members OF committees hence
there is need for such n rule Lobby
lists are sometimes most corrupt. .nl
the members owe Il 20 themselves 10
protect themselves. This is not n mat
Ter or personal interest. but of public
concern. This rule is not aimed at
legitimate lobbyists, but against those
who camp out here. against the publir
interest public morals and public
peace"
Mr.. Allen opposed the rule as useless.
and spared for time, but hoped the rule
would be committed
Mr.. Carroll said that members ought TO
have some place where they may be free
from such lobbyists as have served TO
Disgrace the state. lie was surprised 10
hear the eulOgy delivered by Mr.. Allen
on lobbyists. The speaker would not have
20 enforce the rule since the formation OF
the rule would be sufficient warning
Mr.. Harris stated that u would be
~ Is being made state law This amend
ment Is premature. 10 must be n state
law for the effect Intended
Mr.. Hogan said he had been here as n
lobbyist. and this rule would have been
welcomed by him. Tho rule is directed
against the kind OF lobbying such az the
state revolted against ~ the polls such
ss furnished campaign material last fall
and has made tho state notorious
roll call Was asked and the amend
ncnt DID not prevail. 10 s. Mr.. Goblin
voting with the Democrats.
Mr.. Kearney offered an amendment q
prevent smoking during sessions
Mr. Mcdonald objected 10 rule % and
its reading as 10 compulsory attendance
Mr.. Hogan voiced tho same objection
Mr.. Burchard relinqnished thu. chair ~
Mr.. Bliss. IN order 90 confer with Messrs
Allen and Harris. Mr. Allen then replied
followed by Nr Lace. who spoke on tho
powers % The constitution
Mr.. Burchard admitted that N was
rash 20 make construction of the con
sutution or-haud. and then attempted
20 construe the constitution IN the
present case The constitution ~
Phode Island is the best - any I'm the
whole United States and 7 see no
immediate Improvement Nearly an tho
Justices % the supreme court have
worked under this rule and mono ha 10
over objected 10 a.
br. Lace disputed the points made
As