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§ 154 no. .. . The ayes have it. The amended resolution is adopted.

154. The resolution, Resolved, That intemperance is the chief cause of hard times, is before the assembly.

Mr. Colvin (obtaining the floor): I move to amend by striking out the word intemperance and inserting the word speculation.

Mr. Briggs (rising): I second the motion.

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the resolution by striking out the word intemperance and inserting the word speculation, so that the resolution, if amended, will be “Resolved, That speculation is the chief cause of hard time.” Are you ready for the question? (Amendment debatable).

Mr. Peters: I rise to a point of order.

The Chairman: The member will state his point of order.