Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-13

others said they were unable to see
anything In Mr.. Powelrs allegations
justifying an intermina BILE inquiry, the
cost of which could not be estimated.
and the results of which were un-
certain.
DO both of the gentlemen involved
Judge Chichester and Mr.. Powell
ask for an investigation" queried
Delegate S. II. Love, OF Luncnburg.
Yes. sir; they do"
Then let them have II, provided that
provoking an outburst OF laughter.
WEAVER URGES HOUSE
TO DROP VAGUE CHARGES
Mr.. Oliver urged the adoption OF his
resolution. Mr.. Weaver sent TO the
clerks desk n resolution providing for
the dismissal OF the case by tho House
as unworthy OF consideration In view
OF the vague and indefinite character
OF Mr.. Powells charges
Mr.. Gordon argued for the adoption
OF the resolution calling for the invcs-
tigation.
II think the investigation should lie
made by a committee consisting OF
lawyers" he said.
Delegate IIcfin. OF King George, say
Ing that he was Judge Chichcstcrs
representative in this body" urged the
House to investigate the charges
Mr. Montague asked: lis this inquiry
YOU arc asking designed TO preccdc
Impeachment charEes?"
Il do not believe there will be any
Impeachment" replied Mr.. Heflin. "But
think that the appointment of com
mittee 10 investigate Is necessary in
order TO vindicate Judge Chichester"
Captain w. VI. Myers. Of Richmond
advocated thorough investigation OF
the Powell charges. Mr.. Jordan said
he was opposed to entering upon an
exhaustive inquiry into allegations that
he did not consider worthy of an in
vestigation by the House, and he did
not propose 10 be frightened into voting
for the House TO do something he re-
garded as ridiculous by the cry of
embarrassing" Mr. Jordan said he
was convinced that Mr.. Powell had been
taken too seriously.
TEXT OF RESOLUTION
PROPOSED ny WEAVER
Aubrey G.. Weaver sent to the clerks
desk the following substitute for the
resolution accompanying the report Of
the committees:
Whereas, in response to a request by
from Spotsylvania County has filed n
certain statement in writing. having for
it's object the preferment of charges
against the administration of the Hon
r. II. l.. Chichester as judge OF the
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia
And. whereas. from the statement as
filed. there appears to be nothing what
ever rejecting upon the moral per-
sonal or judicial integrity of the said
Judge; and
Whereas, tho member from Spotsyl-
vania County has stated i'm writing
filed with the records of this body, that
he had made no charge against Judge
Chchester's private character or iu-
dicial integrity
"Now, therefore. be it resolved. that
the House of Delegates of Virginia re-
attirms it's confidence in the integrity of
Hon. r. II. l.. Chichester, believing
az 1t does that the charges are solely
the result OF political differences and
should not be dignified by any investi-
cation.
"Be it further resolved. that the tsate-
ments made by the member from Spot
sylvania County on the floor of the
House. charging political corruption.
not being sustained by his own written
statement, are unworthy OF further con-
sidcration."
Mr.. Jordan concluded his speech at