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have a chance to speak on the question.
since he was a member OF the house In
1903 when this same question came up and
Mr.. Rathbun had argued against II, thus
showing his inconsistency.
Mr.. Allen was willing 10 accept the
rules OF the national house. but not spe-
cial sections. Such a plan would be con-
fusng. A question can always be voted
down.
Mr.. Murphy asked what the effect
would be on legislation in the present
session. IL the amendments were adopt
ed. the main question In any debate would
be safe. BY the other rule We are cut
OF from all debate"
Mr.. Lace spoke also In favor OF the
amendment, citing as an instance the po-
lice commission bill, when Just the same
question came up and the Republicans
got themselves into a box.
Mr.. Rattey spoke also on the rule Ia
voring the amendment; and Judge Har-
eis opposed Il.
Mr.. Hogan was still more strongly n
6avor OF the amendment otter the discus
Oions on II. and said both sides would
benefit He cited the good roads bill.
which could be killed by such procedure
as would be allowed by the rules The
amendment has been adopted by the
United States congress. and what is gooo
enough for that body ought 10 be good
enough for this II was good enough for
HIM though II might not be good
enough for the distinguished gentleman
from East Greenwich.
Mr.. Murphy said that they were going
against parliamentary law or else they
could adopt cushing's manual and stand
by that
Mr.. Allen said there was no possibility
OF the dire calamity predicted
The amendment was lost, the rule being
adopted.
Mr.. Mcdonald offered an amendment
relative TO members holding stock In a
corporation and voting on questions relat-
ing TO the same. Mr., Hogan asked for a
roll call. The amendment was lost Is
to IS. and the rule was adopted
Mr. Rattey moved that all rules not 10
be discussed and amended be passed upon
today and all those ia which objection
would be raised should be carried over 70
Tuesday next. This was out OF order and
Withdrawn.
The rules we're adopted unit. Rule 20 was
peached. Mr.. Hogan asked that this rule
Ne left 20 a later consideration. This was
objected 10. but Il was moved 10 post
pone the consideration Of the rules fur
ther until next Tuesday Mr. Allen
objected and the motion was lost
Mr.. Mcdonald offered several amend.
nlents 20 the rule and spoke on the pur-
pose OF the previous question VI,
argued that the amendments were rea'
sonable and fair.
Mr. Waterman dld not think that dis,
cuesion ought 10 choke OF discussion az
Is planned by the rule.
Mr.. Allen stated that he also was op-
posed 10 sitting debate. The majority Il
responsible Tor whatever is done IN this
body. ans he. for one. Is willing 20 shoul
der all acts here and he would advocate
the taking OF such matters back 90 tn,
people.
Mr.. Murphy spoke on the dilatory meth.
ods Of previous sessions. and the way leg
islation is jammed through during the
last weeks OF the session.
Mr.. Mcdonald cited instances where
discussion was throtted when he was In
the assembly previously.
Mr.. Harris challenged Mr. Mcdonald q
cite one instance where In the last three
full discussion. He hoped 90 ha/ n pre-
vious question else the minority could
hold up legislation.
Mr.. Carroll opposed Judge Harris
calling TO mind what obstructive tactic,
are. During the sessions OF 1902 and
1903 all obstructive tactics were IN the
service OF the people IN preventing
vicious legislation. The gentleman
from East Greenwich made n mistake
when he said that the majority repre-,
sented the majority % the people The
Representatives from the towns do not
stand for the majority. while the MI.
oe<lty does, and the minority is will