New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-11-21

and an annual u. ~ >,
! Some items Of e3pens~ 90 estimate foo
! low, and il is regretted that :, ,,~o,;s;o,,
:or schools and for extension Q: :+ar
works IS Inadequate. The police ia.
~1Il fall shor: os its fo9mer amount. The
The Council is admonisheG ~ its law
officer that che appropriation for judg-
nsents is far short Of one recovery already
had against sLe city. The city debt falling
due il June next, amounts to. 1896, 900, Of
which but 1920 is provided for This
last Will require "a loan by the city
I government for that purpose" Pending
the consideration Of the estimate Of ex-
pense, Administrator Lewis cautiously
submitted q copy 70 Mr. Beauregard, and
asked an opinion as 70 the proper rule Of
estimate or a suggestion OF any items
which he might ;l.2l, iudicio1ls. That gene
tlenlan thought the average Of the past two
Years might form q safe rule This would
not comply with the requirements Of the
law, ana NJ. Lewis very properly explained
that the present City Council has no
right when about to leave office. to appear
to practice economy 81 the expense Of
their successors" and was willing 'tho
new administration may get al the credit
Of reduction"
The reform administration Will now have
an opportunity to correct evils perhaps,
inherent il corporate government, and
which have prevailed under all They
grow not 50 mucG from dishonest intent
Of those who administer the Law as from
the inezorable demands 81 partisans, who
claim very heavy salvage for having Sc.
cured possession Of power. It is perhaps
noe il party nature. It is certainly not
according to party usage 20 protest these
Claims. They result in increased numbers
ana expenditures chargeable upon any de-
partmens The police force must be full
and fully paid about the kalends Of March
and $oyember, AID all must have observed
that the streets are swept more cIeanIy at
that period shan usual
The incoming administration mas % ca4a
lid exposure Of she situation. Il has
tait opportunity Cox the exhibition Of that
financial wisdom! and stegn integrity of
which its friends nave made profession.
But it IS 70 be apprehendei that no sooner
IS this new authority installed than it will
BE- beset b the ordinary demands Of re-
cognItion and reward. The new incum- |
bents will be coa1ed. egged, buttonhoIed, |
badgeyed, caressei and threatened. They |
vii! lind friends wLo insist upon running
the department and di5posing Of its pat |
3onage. contracting individuals thgu5ting |
presents upon themselves. friends OF fam
lies. specioos plans Coz public service by |
private patents. II few words, all that
the needy and SUBSCRIPTIONS can claim OF
victorious leaders. In t1e 2ane 81 the |
public good We sTish then success in any
effort 81 economy and reform. They may
confidently rely upon che support OF the |!
REryB,1SAS wheneTeS any measure is
brought forward which promises public |
good. With administrator Lewis, we are
willing the new administration may have
ali The sne-j: y any reform it may accom-,
pIish. We ap2ge4eszd it will be sonnd
they ha@e fallen on no bed Of roses, and
can only hope shag when their terms shay
have expired 9Lay may not be compelled. :
with the retiring board, g sag - the
% Ease 5ha Numerous Items 9a.
CURED 70 sqsn :, city government Eos been
'egy 'i2:cnI:, al i can be 20 ground of J
.1.s, surprise i i shalt grove imperfect 10
.2a'1y galtiaaHars.