Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-08

relieved to be As men, inc women and Isl
children. at an outlay of s536.s4.
Inc ball and banquet TO be given by Co
Iumbia typographical Union. No. 10I. at
Masonic Temple, on the anniversary of
franklin's birthday, Monday. January 18TH,
viii be grand affair. as the typos who
Know how TO manage these matters with
spirit and good judgment. mean to make this
celebration an event in the line of such an
niVeTsaTy entertainments.
Another Plan for the BETTER Govern
ment Of the District.
The following are the points Of a series of
amendments, proposed by Mr.. Sargent in
the Senate, i'm the way Of a substitute for the
elaborate bin Of the joint special committee
Dor the better government OF the District:
The District Of Columbia shall hereafter
constitute one municipality, and shall, So FAR
as practicable. be governed b. uniform laws
applicable TO all portions thereof
FROM and after the third Monday in April
1875, the affairs of the District shall be con
-dueted under the supervision and subject to
me general legislative powers OF Congress by
mayor and municipal council. 70 be elected
In part ard part appointed: the executive
power and authority to he vested in the
shall hold his ,Ndice for two years. The
mayor is closed 18th fun veto power. In
case Of DEATH removal or other disability of
Inc mayor, the presiding officer OF the COun-
ell shall act in his stead
Ihe Council shall consist ~ twelve MEM
5efS, who shall DE qualified voters IN the
DIStIiet, SIX TO be appointed by Ia PRESIDENT
and slX elected by the voters Of the District
years.
The legislative powers of the Council sh Al
De the establishment and enforcement q
health and sanitary regulations and the
abatement Of nuisances; the establishment
q Iree public school system, police depart
melt, IITe department: a sCsfarn OF street
road, bridge and sewer improvements And
repairs, militia organization; building regu-
latlOns. and the levying and collection OF
taxes and licenses in conformity with the
provisions of this act.
The officers necessary to carry into effect
The above duties shall be appointed by the
mayor, by and with the advice OF the COun-
The first election shall be held on the sec
ond Tuesday in April next, and shall be- con-
Quoted. as far as may be applicable. in the
manner last provided by the Legislative A.
sembly for elections in the District excppt
mat The proper officers TO conduct the regis
s .LatlOh anu election shall be appointed by
government 10 go into effect the third Mon
day in April, 1875. and on the third Monday
IL PLll e,lSI. e!'ernate year thereafter. the
49,. gOyeTnme... - 49, 4IlstrIct eOntinu-
ing until that day.
The Council shall be the Judge of the cleo
zion returns and qualifications of its mem j
beTs and choose subordinate officers and es-
tablish their compensation.
The regular meeting OF the Council shall be
held u public at least once in each month.
adjourned and special meetings may be held
when necessary, but no special meeting
called except upon the proclamation by the
mayor, and 10 business shall be transacted
at any special meeting other than such as
shall be specifically mentioned in the prOcla-
NATION.
Every ordinance shall be read at large on
two different days, and those making apprO-
priatiOnS shall be confined to that subject
alone. majority vote OF all the members
shall be required to pass bill
AL laws III force within the District enacted
by Congress. except as modified or repealed
hall in
ned or repealed by Congress. and other than
enactmentS of Congress shall remain in force
until repealed Or modified by the Council or
Congress.
The Council has no power 10 authorize any
increase Of the Indebtedness of the District,
nor has any officer of the District power 10
borrow money or issue bonds except by eX-
press authority and direction OF Congress.
The Council shall not have power 10 pro-
pride for the creation of corporations, or for
making subscriptions To the stock of any cor
pOratiOn. or for making any grant or loan of
money or credit 70 any corporation or in aid
thereof, nor shall the District ever pay, as
sumo, or become responsible for the de0t or
liabilities of. or in any manner give, loan,
or extend its credit TO, or in aid OF, any cor
pO-atiOn, association, or individual.
The Council shall not have power TO modify
the practice OF the judicial courts. or 10 con-
fer Jurisdiction thereon. or to limit the right
of suffrage. or to debar any citizens of the
United States from the exercise OF any right
or privilege enjoyed by the citizens of the
District; nor TO tax the property OF the
United States. nor to tax the lands or other
property OF nOn-reSidentS higher than the
lands or other property Of residents; nor To
impose per capita tax or tax upon persons;
NOR TO exempt any private or corporate prop
erty from its fair prOpOTtiOnate share of tax
alton; nor 10 grant To any corporation. aSSO-
citation. interest, or Individual any exclusive
privilege, exemption immunity or franchise
whatever.
The Council shall never grant or authorize
any extra compensation, allowance or gratu-
ity 10 any officer, agent or contractor after
fifrC q flrg lyrl Dol
The council shall provide for the support of
the poor and the relief of persons properly the
subject Of public charity. but shall make no
appropriation in aid OF any institution of a
SectaTian or exclusive character. A weekly
published statement of all the receipts and
expenditures of the District shall be provided
for by council; and also proceedings of the
District administration of public interest or
concern The rate OF taxation shall not ex-
actual cash value OF all property in The city
and One-half of the cash value in the county
Annual appropriations for general purposes
Of the District shall be made by Congress by
such sums would be produced by the rate
Of one and One-half per centum upon the as
sessed Valuation OF the property of the United
States within the District
Personal property exSeeding the sum OF
81 900 in value shall be liable to taxation for
all general purposes. and banks and bankers
mail pay the same license and other taxes as
may be imposed on any other business OF
property.
A Delegate to the House of Representatives
Of the United States. 10 serve two years. NAV
be elected, entitled IN the same rights and
Delegates from the several territories of the
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