The daily gazette., 1876-07-17
FIRST EDITION
The Governors Decision
HE DECLINES, FOR PRUDENTIAL REAs-
oNs, TO CONVENE AN EXTRA sEs-
SION oF THE IFGtaI ATTIRE


HE DECLINES, FOR PRUDENTIAL REAs-
oNs, TO CONVENE AN EXTRA sEs-
SION OF THE LEGlsLATURE.
Saturday afternoon Governor Coch.
ran held a conference, Ia the Mayors
office, with President Licbtenstein,
and Messrs. Pyle and Paynter, OF the
City Council, and Mayor Whiteley. in
relation to the proposed special session
OF the Legislature for the adoption of
measures for the relief of the Cool
Spring Reservoir.
The committee stated the difficulties
that exist-the unfinished condition of
reservoir, the necessity for its prompt
completion and the inability of Coun.
Gil TO raise the necessary money with
out the authority Of the Legislature.
The Governor, in response stated
that by the provisions of the State Con-
stItution, he could ION extraordinary
occasions. convene theGencral Assem-
bly," But while admitting the grave
local importance of the matter under
consideration he could not consider it
can extraordinary occasion" in its ap-
plIcation to the whole State las he con-
strued this portion of the Constitution
generally and not locally, in Its refer
ence to extraordinary occasions"
In addition, the Governor referred to
the danger of special session proving
detrimental TO the interests of the State,
as various other demands for State aid
or special legislation might prolong the
session two or three months and thus
incur great expense.
The committee, while somewhat
disappointed. could not fail to admit
the force, and cogeney of the Cover
nor's reasons. He promised, however,
to consider the matter further, and if
he could see any good reason for rever-
sing his judgment would so notify the
committee.
An instance may here be mentioned
of the correctness of the Governors
idea of the extra business which would
have to be considered by the Legisla-
ture in case the session should be
called. A member of the State Senate
called upon member of the commit
tee and inquired if the special session
would be ordered, ''For," said he, ''if
it is we shall want $1,000 for Centennial
purposes"
| w hut Will uOW NC uOuC III lClClCuCC
to the reservoir will be matter of
conjecture until the next meeting of
Council. Mr.. Pyle, chairman of the
Water Committee, is of the opinion
that if Council will, by unanimous
vote, authorize the Finance committee
to borrow the money necessary to
continue the work that th0next Coun.
Gil will countenance such action and
make the necessary appropriation for
the repayment of the borrowed funds
But. 1t the authority is granted simply
by the necessary two thirds vote, he
fears the result might be different, and
that the members voting in the affir-
native might be involved in difficult
ty.
| There is now in bank subject to the
reservoir fund about$1 900. and the city
owes the reservoir fund about $l9, ,00C
OF this amount $15, 900 will be requir
ed TO meet notes given to Jos. Hyde
In payment for the laying of water
mains across the Christiana a nc
Brandywine, and the balance will pro
badly be held in reserve, to meet any
contingencies, in connection with the
reservoir, which might suddenly
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