The daily gazette., 1879-10-07

which he denied annther man at that
tims. He (Mr. Taylor) had seen the case
Tar different from what 1t was to-day.
The Republicans used to be largely In
the majority and would shake their
fingers at US and say the minority had
no rights the majority was bound to
respect. III more precedents are wanted
they are easily found, there was the case
Of Mr.. Febiger's contest of Mr.. Rowe's
.eat. In regard to the ii.fei ence Mr.
Rodney had made TO caucus meetings,
Mr.. Tay lOr said he was at liberty to
vote as he pleased.
Mr.. Rodney admiIt,d d his inability to
respond to tine precedents that had be,
cited. In the case of Plunk-tt Us. Dillon
ne thought the contest arose from the
inspectors refusing to count certain
votes that WAS held should have been
counted. 1t was a simple question OF
iact. Perhaps no witnesses were to have
been summoned, and Council thouQhtT IT
was such an easy case that 1t decided
not not to admit counsel.
Mr.. McGlincbey argued that the city
charter gave counsel no right to thu
floor of the Council Cham b-r in snch
case. Council should conduct the case
add in the words Of the Charter serve
| SUBJ 1nas &c, and "do all other neces-
sary things" 1t was right to abide by
| the decision of the Republicans, who
had established precedents.
Mr.. Merrls Taylor reminded Mr..
Rodney that be was wrong in saying the
Piunkett-DlllOn case was IA plain. one.
Ii was almOst the same az the one now
before Council.
In the Case OF Summons us. Gill the
mater hinged upon the counting of
torn and mutilat+d ticket, which M ade
the case tic. In the other there were
charges of illegal voting similar to that
made here.
Mr.. Chandler arose and made face
'ious speech. He commenced with few
remarks about. how the democrats had
changed in their desire for counsel in
such cases. He thought Mr.. Evans
would he away fOm home in The exami-
naIl IN of his own witnesses; but Just let
his counsel in here, and we'll show you
If he Is away from home. He closed by
assuring the democratic members that
when The Republicans got iD power they
would give them every chow. laugh
ter)
M. McGlinchey asked Mr.. Chandler
what part of the charter gave counsel
right to be admitted?
Mr.. Chandler. - Tue words In the char
ter, "and do all other taiugs REQUISITE" )"
| IL what does IL.
Mr. McGliDcby argued that the gen.
tienan had not answered his quesIion
| clearly. and could not show where the
| charter allowed cOussel to conduct a
case here. Messrs. Evans and Carmi-
chael were able to look after their own
Interest; of the two, Mr.. Evans was the
more able. Some one of the Republican
members had said he did not want to
conduct Mr.. Evans case, The Democrats
would do SO, and conscieniiously, at
that, but counsel must stay away and
keep their mouths shut too
Mr.. II. h. Taylor again alluded to the
contest between Simmons and Gill and
said that Mr.. Gill, though humble
man, had the same right to be represent
ed by Council az had Mr. Evans. Mr..
Chandler sad he might do di ffe. ert next
time IN similar case. But we know
| him of old.
Mr.. ChanIler-How will You vot /?
Mr.. Taylor-Never mind, won't DO
discredlt TO NV record.
Mr.. Merris Taylor did not think the
presence of legal gentlemen would make
the case pass any more rapidly. With
legal wrangliDg and one hundred and
fifty witnesses under the cross fire of
two lawyers the case would be much
prolonged; and the cost would be great.
1t would not be right to do so now, when
the city needs money and the committee
Of "26' threatens to do various things.
Mr.. Rodney will waive all right to
my salary.
Mr.. Taylor thought all might not like
to do so. At lowest estimate the cost
of the case would not be less than So, 900.
Mr.. Rodney-The expanse will have
to be incurred any how, and a lawyer
might accelerate The case.
The question on Mr.. Merris Taylor's
amendment to Mr.. Rodney's resolution
about to be called, when Mr.. Evans ask
I'd permission to address the Council. 1t
was granted on Mr.. Taylor's motion.
Mr.. Evans then made an earnest ap-
peal for couns ell, in which be acknowl-
edged to be wrong, and thought he
should be represented as The case was
an Intricate one. ''
The anne ndment to Mr.. Rodney's reso-
luton, which struck eut the words "and
his COUNSEL" thus depriving Mr.. Evans
of legal representative, was then put
and adopted.
The resolution as amend was then put
and passed.
There was some laughter at Mr.. Chan
dler's expense while this was being done
as he neglected TO call for ayes and nays
upon the amendment. and wanred them
callaa upon the resolution AZ amended.
Mr.. Pay nter now asked if any wilt
nesses had been summoned.
President Sharpley explained that
several parties had called on him and
asked him to do 80, but he had thought
best to wait.
Mr.. Rodney asked that the cases of
both of Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Gawthrop
he conducted jointly.
MIR. r. ii. Taylor said this would only
comrlicate matters, and Mr.. Meg linchey
raised point of order that Council
could not take any action on any thl K
except Mr.. Evans case at the pre-, mt
meeting az 1t was an adjourned meeting
for special purpose.
Mr.. Rodney thought Council could
adjourn and tpke both cases up at once.
Mr.. r. II. Taylor moved that when
Council adjourn it do SO to meet on
Friday evening at 7.30 O'Clock to meet to
continue the trial of Mr.. Evans.
Mr. Rodney moved to amend to Mon
day evening, at 80, In order to take up
both cases at once.
After some discussion the amendment
was lost and the original motlon was
adopted.
MIR. Chandler offered the following
resolution:
Rcsolued, That the president and clerk
be and they are hereby authorized to is
sue supoenas for persons aud papers at
the request of parties Interested in the
Carmichael and of Gawthropo VS.. Allen.
Mr.. r. H. Taylor raised point of OF
der that council had no right to do any
thing except in reference to the Evans
Carmichael case, and moved the words
"Gawthrope Us. Allen be stricken out.
Tue char decided the point well taken
the resolution was amended and was
then adopted
C.,uncil han adiOurned