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September 3, 1890
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
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Mississippi constitutional convention in Jackson on Sept. 2 discusses franchise report, tables ratification vote, debates ending convict leasing, and education funding changes; anticipates judiciary debate.
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MISSISSIPPI'S CONSTITUTION.
The Committee on Franchise Makes its Report.
Jackson, Miss., Sept. 2.—The long expected report of the committee on elective franchise was formally presented to the constitutional convention to-day by Chairman Patty, and, at his request, its consideration was made the special order for Friday. The features of the report have already been given in these dispatches. In order to secure unanimity it was agreed by a vote of 17 to 11 not to make a report at present upon the woman suffrage question, but the matter will inevitably come up in the shape of a supplemental report.
THE QUESTION OF RATIFICATION.
The question of submitting the constitution for ratification came up to-day on a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to prepare an ordinance calling for an election by the people to ratify or reject the new constitution. The resolution was tabled by a vote of 44 to 31. Senator George therefore submitted a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the judiciary committee to inquire into the constitutional power of the convention to adopt finally the constitution which may be framed by them without submitting the same to the public for ratification.
ABOLITION OF CONVICT LEASES.
The report of the penitentiary committee forever abolishing the convict leasing system was debated to-day at some length, but not disposed of before adjournment. It will doubtless be adopted to-morrow by a significant majority. The minority report of the committee on education was presented, and will doubtless supplant the majority report. It differs from the latter in allowing the poll tax and district school taxes to be applied in the counties where the money is collected instead of going into the general state fund, as recommended by the previous report.
FEELING OF THE CONVENTION.
The sentiment of the convention is favorable to the report of the committee on elective franchise, and there is no probability that it will encounter any serious opposition from any quarter. The real fight of the convention will take place over the judiciary problem, a large number of delegates favoring a change from the appointive to the elective system. The bar of the state, backed by a strong force of delegates, will oppose any change, and a struggle is anticipated.
The Committee on Franchise Makes its Report.
Jackson, Miss., Sept. 2.—The long expected report of the committee on elective franchise was formally presented to the constitutional convention to-day by Chairman Patty, and, at his request, its consideration was made the special order for Friday. The features of the report have already been given in these dispatches. In order to secure unanimity it was agreed by a vote of 17 to 11 not to make a report at present upon the woman suffrage question, but the matter will inevitably come up in the shape of a supplemental report.
THE QUESTION OF RATIFICATION.
The question of submitting the constitution for ratification came up to-day on a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to prepare an ordinance calling for an election by the people to ratify or reject the new constitution. The resolution was tabled by a vote of 44 to 31. Senator George therefore submitted a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the judiciary committee to inquire into the constitutional power of the convention to adopt finally the constitution which may be framed by them without submitting the same to the public for ratification.
ABOLITION OF CONVICT LEASES.
The report of the penitentiary committee forever abolishing the convict leasing system was debated to-day at some length, but not disposed of before adjournment. It will doubtless be adopted to-morrow by a significant majority. The minority report of the committee on education was presented, and will doubtless supplant the majority report. It differs from the latter in allowing the poll tax and district school taxes to be applied in the counties where the money is collected instead of going into the general state fund, as recommended by the previous report.
FEELING OF THE CONVENTION.
The sentiment of the convention is favorable to the report of the committee on elective franchise, and there is no probability that it will encounter any serious opposition from any quarter. The real fight of the convention will take place over the judiciary problem, a large number of delegates favoring a change from the appointive to the elective system. The bar of the state, backed by a strong force of delegates, will oppose any change, and a struggle is anticipated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Convention
Elective Franchise
Ratification
Convict Leases
Judiciary System
What entities or persons were involved?
Chairman Patty
Senator George
Where did it happen?
Jackson, Miss.
Story Details
Key Persons
Chairman Patty
Senator George
Location
Jackson, Miss.
Event Date
Sept. 2
Story Details
The constitutional convention in Jackson receives the elective franchise committee report, tables ratification resolution, debates abolishing convict leases, and anticipates fights over judiciary system.