Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-28
Houston and Evans Exchange ROI
Shot Over Appropriation Bill
for Fisheries.
BVALvEs AND CRABS DEFENDED
Dispute Arose When Gentleman From
middlesex Spoke Against Appropr.
alton for Board oli Flshcres-GOv-
ernOr Sends jamestown Exposition
Message to Legislature.
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RICHMOND. VA. Feb. 27-Whon
the appropriation of $4,000 for the
board Of fisheries was reached In the
appropriation bill in the House today
Il rather sharp discussion was precip-
ilatoi incident TO objection by Dele
gate Evans OF Mlddlescx and lIath-
ews. MIR. Evans stated that while at
home numbr of his constituents had
asked that he vote against this APP
preparation 10 the oyster industry.
Delegate Houston of Hampton. was
recognized when Mr.. Evans took his
scat. Mr.. Houston stated the speech
of the gentleman from Middlesex was
one that could he conjured with. That
he was greatly surprised aud he
thought the matter worthy of scru-
tiny that this gentleman should rise
TO block an appropriation for the pro-
motion and advancement OF the oys-
ter industry. when 1t had been unan-
inonsiy reported by the committee
on the Chesapeake and its tributaries,
had been unanimously reported by
The finance committee, was thrcshed
ont By and accepted by the up-coun-
try people and was demanded by the
people of Tidewater with few dis
senting voices.
The speaker continued by asking
what would be thought of the gentle
man from Rockbridge opposing an
appropriation to the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. or the gentleman from
AlbemaIle opposing an appropriation
10 the University OF Virginia. That
there seemed to be but one conclu-
sion and he wished to ask the gen
tleman of Middlesex whether or not
he was not actuatcd by personal
feeling.
Evans sIaps Back.
The gentleman from Mlddlesex
quickly rose 10 personal privilege,
and stated such charge was errone-
GUS and he did not think It emana,ed
from the fair mind of the gentleman
from Hampton and suggested that his
constituents We're not in favor of the
appropriation.
Subsequently Mr.. Houston was rec
ognized on n point OF personal priv
ilege. He said he was glad To say
that the citizens of Hampton and Ell
izabeth City county were anxious that
this appropriation be made for the
advancement OF the oyster industry
and that he represented them.
He inquired of the gentleman from
Middlesex if in private conversation
he had denied that he was not actu-
ated by personal feeling. The mat
ter then closed upon the gentleman
from Gloucester, Delegate Stubbs be-
ing recognized.
Governor Swanson Sends in MESSAGE,
The following was laid before the
two houses OF the general assembly
today:
February &c. 1908.
| To the General Assembly of Virginia.
herewith transmit To you for con-
sideration AMI examination the te-
port of the Virginia commission for
the jamestown Exposition. with a
statement of their expenditures and
vouchers for the same. This report
presents in a most satisfactory man
ner the work accomplished SO well
by the commission.
The exhibits made b. Virginia In
all directions We're of the first class
AMI received special commentator
and gold medals.
The commission had at its dispose
Tor construction of the building and
furnishing the same, for exhibits and
all other expenses $67,5OO. The re
suits achieved with so small a sum
was indeed wonderful aud gives testi
mony TO the faithfuiness and eff
cheney of the members of the com
mission. to whom wish to extend
my thanks and appreciation for the
splendid work done by chem.
The report shows that the state
las at ita disposal a very valuable
Ian dwell improved lot. consisting OF
enc acre. and a permanent building
constructed of the best material nnt
tbest workmanship. costing with tht
Z furniture, more than 100000. The
building, furniture and lot should sci
for as much as the state paid for 1t.
construction.
There is q balance in the hards o