The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

with words which burned their way
into the minds and consciences of his
hearers Hugh y. White OF Rockbridge,
made his second speech vest .rday
against the Jordan prohibition en-
abling bill. The silence which broodcd
over the hall of the House OF Dele
gates, crowded as II was. showed tina
close attention with which he was
heard. The frequent Interruptions
demonstrated the inroads he was
making upon the Judgment If not
upon the votes, Of his hearers.
Many man in the House now says
freely to his friends; Il am satisfied
that the bill is unconstitutional anI
dangerous. ] wish could vote against
it, but am afraid to do So Mr..
White. lifelong temperance man, who
has always voted against the saloon,
and who has record In this respect
OF which he challenged criticism. en-
deavored to induce them TO vote as
their Judgment would dictate, regard
less OF the possible effect on their
own political fortunes
May Amend Measure
The outcome is doubtful There Is
still strong possibility OF the adop-
tion of the White amendments. which
would make the election on the subject
of prohibition. IL called and acid mere
~ advisory To the next General As
semhlv. But the organization of the
Anti-Saloon League Is compact and
We'll guarded, ana has invoked ;elc-
grams ana letters from the peopl,
hack home" who, while nou il seems.
understanding the bill. urge its pas
sage.
u had been expected that debate
would close Yesterday afternoon. and
That vote would he taken But SO
many persons desired to speak that
argument WAS rot nearly concluded.
In view Of the caucus which had beer
called for "'rlock. Adjournment was
had nj G:lj, but this vas not desired
by the lsaders OF either SIDE. Mr. Jor-
dan and Nj. Oliver united in voting
NO. bat there was clear majority
In sound FOR those WHO desired to al
j"nrn. ana Acting SPEAKER lIarwood
50 r,lei
Throughout Tie entire legislative
dny tho dcoa;c was wayed. There
were many speakers. ana passion ana
argument was mingled The galleries
ware packed.
Hearing Ia senate.
In the Senatt tie same matter will
como MP nest Monday nl.;a;. when liz
Committee on Privileges ana Election.
viii hay" public hearing on replica
OF the Jordan bili.
A
resolution offered ny senator ItoJkcs. s
70 tlc cfert ,hat It's clerk shall col,
l%ci md have printed dat portion oe
the debates Of the Constitutional Con-
vention in reference 10 referring 10
the people the vote on liquor aues-
tons.
Hut during the Ilouye discussion. 4
larsc part ot Senator Foliess thunder
was stolen, Copious extracts from ;ha
debates were road ana commented up
on. 10 show that bony decided not 70
SiNc the Legislat urc tha right To- ndopt
q liquor referendum AZ applied TO tho
entire state, upon this representation
of Judge Walter i. Watson that it
would destroy The right Of the com.
mnnitics 10 regulate their own affairs.
Evidently the purpose OF the Foxes
resolutions was foreseen by some Scm-
ators, tov there Was opposition to tho
proposition. ldd by sen ltcr WALKER To
was adopted by 4 vote Il =! to 10. ana
j. Is claimed that ih'a Is Indicative 81
tho result shoui'l the "n1biinS Nil
come TO vote III that hods. H.
Debate IN the House II ssepts. viii
hardly emu untn some time during tTS
afternoon session OF to-day, E,dwin Ps &