The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-15
The Southern Railroad

Yesterdays vote, Of nearly three to
sne, In favor Of the completion of the
Southern Road is one of the most en-
phatic expressions Of the public spirit
sf Cincinnati evei yet manifested. Had
such vote been cast in other times
lush with the full tide of prosperity,
when there was no depression in bust
sess, when capital was bold instead of
hmid, and when men were ardent and
confident instead Of doubtful and besi-
t&ting, such result would have been
quite in the course OF common events.
But that such a full and emphatic decla-
ration Of our city's determination
not 10 be outdone by her
commercial competitors, should be pro-.
slaimed under the present condition of
financial affairs, deserves the most
hearty congratulations Of every friend
ri Cincinnati. 1t demonstrates her con-
sciousness Of financial strength, as well
Ia her willingness to put forth that
strength for the completion Of an enter
prise that will forever hereafter COM
mend her name to the respect and conf
fence OF the nation and the world.
And having done this SO promptly and
10 generously, the people Of Cincinnati
will now demand OF those to whom they
have confided the trust of completing
Ehis great enterprise the utmost fidelity
md vigilance In the prosecution of the
work committed to their hands. And
such requirement is both meet and just.
IL will be required that the Trustees in
sharge shall be scrupulously watchful
ind exact in the expenditure Of the ad'
Htional six millions accorded to their
fse. Economy in construction, econo.
ny Of time, and economy In salaries, are
imperative obligations to which the peo
he will hold their Trustees strictly re-
Ponsible.
1t is well known that the public was
sot well pleased with the large allow
xnces heretofore made in the matter O
compensation to the Trustees in behal
If their services in that capacity. MOI
10 we think that this dissatisfaction was
without cause. Even the amount award
I'd for clerical services In making W
md computing the value of these servi
tes OF the Trustees was excessive. Il
must be considered that this is not {
speculative employment upon which the
Trustees embark us q matter Of money
making business. Nor is that work Il
he regarded in the light OF professions
,ervice done under general retainer
lt is O public trust, upon which it were
sroDg to speculate, and from which grea
gains must not be expected, nor al
owed.
The present vote has signified the pub
Hc confidence in the Board Of Trustees
sna we believe that that confidence i
iaily justified by all the antecedents 9
he gentlemen composing the Board. ]
Ihervfore remains with themselves t
preserve this deserved confidence by s
ordering and directing their way
ihat the 6Ral account Of thei
Stewardship shall bring credit :
themselves and honor to their consti
aents. That being done. the building q
ssis great railway, linking together th
North and the South in closer bonds
fraternity and fellowship BY means
ekeser and more intimate business an
commercial relations, will stand as
monument to the glory Of our Quee
City as everlasting as tho hills who's
ifowning resistance IL efrectually ovel
sames.