Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-02-27


STAFFORD and Mr.. Miner Of Sherburne
opposed recommitment. In the midst OF
tho discussion. Mr.. Taylor Of Hardwick
moved for adjournment, and the House
at II: 81 voted to adjourn by a rising vote
Of 1O7 TO 81.
At the opening Of the afternoon session
Of the House. the motion for recommit-
tai was lost, and a yea and nay vote.
called for by Mr.. Ingalls, OF Windham.
resulted in tho rejection OF the report
Of the committee on suffrage and cleo
tions by the vote Of 143 to 36. During the
course Of this vote. Mr.. slayton Of Nor
ristown asked to be excused from vot-
ing. but the House refused.
Following the vote, Mr.. Webster Of
Swanton Immediately offered a resolution
providing that the House declare the
e'O ton Of Mr.. Aver Of st. George to be
valid. and that the gentleman be duly
seated In tho House. The motion was
adopted almost unanimously. Mr.. Aver
was given a rousing cheer when he ap-
peared to take his seat.
STATE EXPENSE RESOLUTION
When J. r. s. II. the Senate resolution
providing for an investigation Of State
expenses, came up. II was the cue for
another burst Of oratory. Mr.. Hopkins
OF Burlington offered an amendment
providing that the investigation to be
conducted be finished before the other
business Of the session was completed.
so IL would not hold up legislation. Mr..
Hopkins spoke in favor OF the resolution.
Mr.. Buxton OF Middletown Springs
moved to amend the amendment by
combining the investigation to methods
and possible improvements in the hand
ling of affairs.
Mr. Goss Of Danville opposed the
amendment. as did Mr.. Hopkins. who
said that II would limit the action Of
the investigating committee.
Mr.. Alexander of st. Adams city
opposed both resolution and amend
ments because he thought that an in
vestigation which would accomplish
anything would keep the Legislature
In session much longer than 1t ought
to be.
Mr.. Estee Of Montpelier launched
into an Grafton in favor of the resolu-
ton. lie declared that It was under
stood. when the present Legislature
assembled. that the session would be
one based upon economy in State ex-
penses. He maintained that thus far.
nothing had been done toward this end
Mr.. Belknap OF Rockingham insisted
that II was too late to begin such an
investigation. for. If It amounted to
anything. 1t would necessarily mean
several months work and a longer
session. Suppose. said Mr.. Belknap.
that the committee should bring In
report recommending the abolition Of
the State Normal School at Johnson.
and the Capitalization of the normal
school work at Castleton. would La
mobile county stand for that without
a fight?
or" continued Mr.. Belknap, Sup
pose the committee should propose to
abolish that white elephant up at
Lyndon. known as the Vail Agricul-
tural School, would that get through
without a fght?" 1t was Mr.. Relk-
maps opinion that the thing could not
be done, and done right. in the time
left at the disposal OF the Legislature.
Mr.. Aiken of Putney hoped that the
resolution would not go through. but.
If it did. he wanted another committee
appointed to investigate the investi-
gators.
Mr.. Cudworth Of Londonderry spoke
at some length in opposition to the
resolution. He said that nobody could
tell what this committee would do. that
II nine good men were chosen for the
committee they would at once look to
see what the resolution said they were
to do, and they would ind that they
had full power to investigate all State
Offices. which they would be in honor
bound to do as men worthy of the
mission entrusted to them.
Mr.. Cudworth referred to the statement
made by Mr.. Estee to the effect that
nothing had yet been done this session
to investigate State expenses. and de-
c!ared that this sounded to him almost
like criticism of the administration.
This brought forth an answer from
Mr. Estee In which that gentleman stated
that he had no intention of criticising the
administration.
AMENDMENT LOST
The Buxton amendment was put to a
vote and lost.
A yea and nay vote was called for on
the resolution. but Mr.. Tracy of john
son obtained the floor and opposed the
measure. Mr.. Cudworth got started
again. Mr.. Williams Of Proctor then
interposed with the resolution to lie.
BILLS PASSED BY HOUSE
S. 81, to pay the Free Press Printing
company the sum named therein.
S. IS, to pay the Barre and Montpelier
Traction & Power company the sun,
, therein named
8. 81, relating to burials in Elmwood
, cemetery, In the city Of Barre.
II. Is, to regulate the practice of chiro'
!, practic.
. II. III. to provide for uniform provisions
in policies covering against loss or dam.
, age resulting from accidents to or inju.
rles suffered by employees or other per-
sons.
: H. 157, to amend section 1905 of the Gen
eral Laws, relating to employment OF
teachers providing that the approval OF
, the superintendent shall not be necessary
: therefor.
r H. 1853. relating to the charter Of tn
village of Waterbury and to amend ant
, to repeal certain sections of No. 202 Of
, the Acts Of 1882, relating thereto.
! II. liz. relating to parties and wit
nesses attending court and trial.
q II. 1856. relating to payment OF annua
, license taxes and registration under thu
, publicity OF partnerships act, by person.
!, and corporations subject to the provi
. sions Of chapter 22s Of the General Laws
relating to investment companies.
!, II. 30 in amendment Of the charte
OF the village of Jacksonville.
H. 2cs. to amend section 800 of thu
General Laws, relating to the qualifica
lions of practitioners Of osteopathy.
On motion Of Mr.. Holden of Troy
u action on H. 100. relating to the classified
ton Of forest lands for State tax pur
noses, the bill which passed the Hous
mitted to the committee on conserva