Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-17
A Lively Few Minutes.

M SulllLdih VI -NtfNdih presented
a resolution to the effect that all com
mittees should report on matters be-
fore them by May l. He argued that
If this was done the assembly would
be able to finish its business and ad-
journ by the last of May or the first
Of June. He moved its passage un-
der suspension Of the rules.
Mr.. Burnes of Greenwich did not
favor the resolution, saying that as the
cay for reception of new business was
only last Thursday the several com
mittees had not been able to plan
ahead at all. He wanted the resolu-
ton tabled.
Mr.. Ogden of Wilton, Mr. Clark of
Bridgeport and Mr.. Mack of Portland
favored the resolution.
The motion to table showed so much
disagreement that a rising vote was
called for. 1t was lost, 90 to SO. On
rising vote for passage under sus-
pension Of the rules, the motion was
lost, 101 to S4 and the resolution was
referred to the joint committee on
rules.
interstate Legislative Commission.
The resolution proposing the raising
Of an interstate legislative commits
sion, introduced by Mr. Chandler Of
Rocky Hill, which was tabled last
Tuesday for printing in the journal.
was taken from the table. Mr. Chan
dler offered two amendments, one pro
viding for an appropriation of $3.50
for the expenses of the commissioners
and the other providing for minority
representation upon the commission,
and asked for the passage Of the resc-
tuition under suspension of the rules
Mr.. Hall of wellington differed with
him. He said a similar commi ssion
appointed in 1893, is still in existence
4 h. A.-sa
be referred to il or left in its hands
Contrary action would not be fair to
the present commission
Mr.. Bishop Of New Haven spoke
along similar lines and referred TO
meeting Of legislative committees
called by Governor Hughes of New
York to meet in that state within
the New England states and New York
and New Jersey. He said the state
already has commissions which are
competent TO deal with the very uues-
lions which Mr.. Chambers resolution
provides for and that there is no ne
cessity for the creation of the Chan
dler commission. He said he did not
wish 10 see this state put in a ridicu-
Icus position. (Applause.)
Mr.. finger OF Vernon said he was
glad to agree with the member from
New Haven-whlch he didn't often So.
He saw no necessity for the appoint
ment of such commission. IT has
got to- the point now where nearly
every other man is a member Of
commission and no more are needed.
(Applause.)
Mr. Higgins OF Winchester favored
the passage of the resolution. He
said only a paltry $3.50 is involved i
is not the creation of q commission bus
only a committee of the house. God
forbid there should be any more COM
sions in this state" said Mr.. Hig-
gins.
Lir.. Hayes of Waterbury said the
commission already in existence is
composed of eminent and able men and
the appointment of another is an in
novation and unnecessary. He was
r1t in favor Of the res iuti.n.
Mr.. Dormitzer OF Woodbury. at
tempted to offer an amendment. but
was declared to be out of order
Mr.. Chandler again spoke in favor
of his resolution. claiming that the
existing commission has done little or
nothing. He said the members Of the
commission attended the recent con
ference of governors in Boston, and