Clarion Ledger, January 17, 1890

Clarion Ledger, January 17, 1890

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Below is published other expressions from members regarding a Constitutional Convention.

One hundred and eighteen members of the House were interviewed. Of the number 48 favored calling the Convention by the Legislature; 13 favored submitting the call to the people; 47 opposed the Convention; 10 were non-committal; 2 were absent:

Hon. T. A. Oliphant, of Monroe: “With present lights before me I am opposed to a Convention, but open to conviction on this as on other questions.”

Hon. S. H. Pitts, of Pontotoc: “I am disposed to favor a Convention.”

Hon. H. M. Street, of Lauderdale: “I am favorable to a Constitutional Convention, but not unconditionally so.”

Hon. L. C. Moore, of Bolivar: “I am opposed to it.”

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