Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-15
House Passes Amended Highway Commits
sionerS Bill Amid Excitement
DERIVES THE GOVERNOR OF POWER
Democrats Lave Their Seats When Vote is Taken to
Prevent Ouorum-Republicans Rounded Up, All
in Sight Being Counted-Democrats Expect Cover
nor to Veto Observation-Disclosures Next Week

Hartford. Conn, Sept. i4.-Members
o. 10TH branches OF the general assem-
bly, TODAY had all the excitment they
needed 10 keep them interested in leg
isiaticn in the closing hours. Usually
interest Wanes but after this after
MONS fiery incidents in both chambers
IT II expected members will he ready
. s-trCnd every day next week. which
will be required 30 finish business The
end of the session seems in sight for
next Thursday.
Two Veto Messages from Governor
Governor Baldwin sent in two veto
messages on the Connecticut River
company measure which a few days
aeo gave rise 10 & filibuster in the SEN
ale Other veto messages are expect
ed. the democrats feeling certain that
the governor VIII not sign the amend
cd highway commissioners appropria-
tion bill IS hiCh the house passed. and
funOr being busy with the attitude
of tire executive towards the bread bin
ana that esta Jlishing a bureau OF
weights and measures with its 2t SAL
arlrd offices. In the midst of the lively
session rose The ghost OF the New Ha-
ven jldEeshir matter. and more than
any one thing else this created lively
speculation.
Governor Cancels Lecture Dates.
Governor Baldwin has sent word to
The west that il is not likely he will be
able 10 fulhll his enga cement to de-
liver laN lectures owing TO the pro-
lonsed session of the Legislature.
Highway Commissioners Bill.
The house had very little before it
today. and when minor matters were
disposed Of the highway commission
~ dill was called up and the amend
ment put on by the senate debated.
AMI finally passed los to 81. which was
Practically q division on party lines
on the question Of passage the dem
'crats stampeded, leaving in their seats
I."rresentative Tingier. Representa- tive
Dunn and couple of others to carry
on the fight
Republicans Rounded Up.
8 doubt Of the vote of passage show
- no quorum. A short recess was or
dered- On reassemtiug. Mr. Banks
insisted on vote being Ia ken. whether
or not quorum vsts shown. and he
demanded thar all members in sight
b. counted. Republicans who were in
The corridor were called TO and the
1artT members were rounded mp in
lrsIt fashion. Representative Tingier
Cud Two or three other democrats were
~ their seats. hut none others.
Bill Passed as Amended.
Speaker Scott declared the bill as
tuieudca pa sed on q voice vote On q
'nu5- 81 raised count was ordered, and
TIL Bin declared carried fS3 to IA The
r@ruhlicans cheered and tossed their
files and books into ihe air. Reconsid-
la,iuu was refused and this started
the bill tor ards c1grossnent. whence
y VIII Eo 10 the governor.
Democrats Expect Veto.
Ns IL takes away the governors pow
- ut removal of Highway Commission
G. Macdonald. the democrats do not
cNF q II will be signed. In debate
1'rpresentative Mcitzer Of Bridgeport
I'D claimed that the legislature can
nnt delegate tn The judiciary an ad-
tlirls alive ninctiCn. and when it is
u'Hdc sueh legislation is void. The
t~Io,rdts claim the governor will view
thr 1911 IN this light. IN the much
un"ted Norwail- ease this point was
maintained by majority of the su-
freme court. but Judge Baldwin now
The governor. was with the minority.
covernor's Secretary Accuse Of Lob
byins.
During the debate Executive Secre-
tary Thomas was IN the house. and
representative Ranks called attention
- lim BY saving that he was lobby
3RE"
Mr.. Chandler spoke up: Does he
curry a message from the GOVERNOR -
Air Thomas showed his surprise at
having the attention Of the members
directed his way. II was not many
minutes laterr before he came into the
e1sn1her again with a. messa ge from
tfe executive.
Newspaper Man Also Lobbying.
once wiiiic a count of the house was
being made. Mr. Banks called atten
ton TO James T. McGovern of Bridge
port. a newspaper man. who had gone
IN the aisle. saving that he was lobby
RS 4 democratic member called out:
what Lobby ing fer Macdonald after
the vote hes been taken -
Democrats Flee to Galleries
After the bill had been declared car