The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-21
tagonism between the department and the

tagonIsm between the department and the
underwriters.
SRecent occurrences have proven that such
a sentiment prevailed with our members TO
but limited extent, and then under the
| influence Of misunderstanding. 1t does
appear, however, that from objections to our
manner Of working, or through DIES ire to
secure their own better protection by assum-
ing the functions now performed by the Fire
Department, some members of the Insurers
hold aught but friendly sentiments toward
our perpetuity.
1t is even claimed that, when told that
this department would throw up the con-
tract with the city if not paid, one under
writer remarked: "All right, then. We
utterance of one man, but exhibited a SEN
timent which. the sooner abandoned, the
better for our mutual interests.
| understand the sentiments of the mem.
bers of this department to represent desire
for the harmonious advanceme' of our
mutual interests. We have no desire to i'm
pose upon them any improper burden of
taxation, but will most cheertnlly aid, in
our capacities as citizens, in equaliZing the
same.
l would be pleased to see a spirit of frank
ness exhibited by the underwriters, and if
there IS any cause for complaint, we will
are so closely allied that, in my opinion,
constant interchange Of views should OBJ
tain We will cheertnlly receive their sug-
Sestlons, and give them every proper atten-
ton; but when it comes to slpplanting the
department in its duties, it must be remem-
bered that III passing from the stage AS fire
men, we assume our rights as citiZeus, and
it is scarcely probably that the one. the I'M
insured half OF the residents of this city,
would entrnst the protection OF their sew
enty-tve millions of property to the entire
control of the insured interest.
l love the department. and will do as
much as any man upon this floor to perpetu-
ate it, but had rather break the contract
than rob the widows and orphans OF our
Fire Department. Cheers ard enthusiastic
applause.
The following preamble and resolutions
were passed:
Whereas, The financial condition of this
association precludes the possibility of the
Fire Department being enabled to continue
its efficient existence, unless financial relief
is speedily obtained
BE IL resOlred. That the Board of Commits
sioners and Finance Committee conformity
be authorized and instructed to confer with
the Mayor and Administrators Of the city of
New Orleans and with such other parties as
they may deem proper, with a view to
adopting measures of relief
Reso1red, That said board and Finance
Committee be authorized and instructed to
procure such advance upon the contract
price now payable to the association as will
cover the loss to the association from the
failure TO realize the amount now contract
ed to be paid.
BE it Resolred. That the Board of Commits
s,oners and Finance Committee be All thor
lied and instructed to secure legal advice
and full information as to all of the rights
of the Firemens Charitable Association,
under the bill passed by the last Legisla-
ture, and be authorized to pursue said rights
by such legal measures as they may deem
proper.
The meeting then went into other bust
ness.