Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-02

| late this afternoon defeated the en-
ployers liability and workingman n s
| compensation bill which had passed
the senate. The vote was 140 to 46.
A test vote had come earlier on the
amendment to the bill offered by Rep
resentative Thoms of Waterbury,
wherein the vote was 1913 to IS against.
Every amendment offered was defeat
ed.
Final Roll Call at S o'clock.
The final roll call was taken at five
o'clock, members waiting until their
names were called and then grabbing
their coats and streaming out across
the lawns TO catch trains for home.
1t was an exciting finish of a day
which had been full of intense NOM
ents.
Debate Lasted Five Hours.
The debate opened at 11.45 in the
morning and with only short break
for lunch had kept up until 4.i5. The
defeat of the bill was early foreeasted
Member after member rose to object
to the bill, most of them showing that
its provisions were being looked upon
from the personal standpoint.
Arguing From Mistaken Ideas.
Those members who had given the
measure close study both from the
and again pointed out to members
from the towns that they were argu-
ing from mistaken ideas. But it was
apparent that the members from the
small towns would not pass the bill
because they did not want it.
Both State Chairmen Present.
The debate attracted a great deal of
attention. Chairman Michael Ken
ealy of the republican state central
committee, and Chairman c. w. Com
stock of the democratic state central
committee, were present together with
many lawyers who were present and
active during the debate on the public
utilities bill.
Dunn Ashamed Of His Party.
At times members of the house
woyAed themselves in a high pitch of
excitement. Three senate amendments
were rejected in rapid succession and
also one offered by Representative
Banks. Members spoke of pledges in
party platforms and charges were
hurled back and forth which has most
ly to do with political pledges In the
closing minutes of the debate Repre-
sentative Dunn said he was not proud
of members of his own party (demo-
crats). There vas some kissing.
Thom's Amendment Swept Away.
The amendment which Mr.. Thoms
offered and which was swept away
sought to classify hazardous occupa-
tions. At times the house had to be
SET dIlSlll dS " the StdlAS VI lu0 qucS-
ton. At the opening of the session
after luncheon the exact position OF
the bill was stated. Representative
Meltzer said it was incumbent upon
the house to pass bill in the interest
of the workingman.
Objected To Smoking.
While he was talking Mr.. Landor
objected to members smoking. Sew
eral members spoke and then came re-
lection of amendments. That of Mr.
Banks sought to include farmers.
ChandIers Hands Clean.
Then up rose Mr.. Chandler and said:
God knows and you know that have
done my best For the good of my
party l urge you to adopt the Thoms
amendment. 1t cuts out a lot of small
fry. the occupations you have crieo
against. My hands are clean. George
r. Chandler has no axe to grind
Wilton Offers Amendment.
For Two hours member after mem
ber rose either for or against the bill
Mr.. Chandler urged consideration o.
Mr.. Thoms' amendment. The house
| consented to the latter's explanation
of it. Mr.. Wilton offered an amend
ment to strike out all sections after
| number so that only a liability bill
| was left.