Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-07
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About forty ctzeus, dissatisfied with the action OF
the committee Of seventeen, met together at John
O'shaughuessy's shop, Thursday evening.
On motion Mr.. Jas. Wheeler was elected chairman
Of the meeting, and John F. Burke secretary.
The chairman stated that the object of the meeting
was the reduction Of taxation further than that
lnended by the committee OF seventeen whether the
muutcil al court has accomplished the Object for
which it established and il it not denial of
justice 10 compel to pay $l2.OU before he Can
have trial by JUICY.
Several gentlemen addressed the meeting. Mr..
JAS. ely gave u concise aud brief view Of the
municipal court, remarkiny that government
for the people, and by tho people, and that the meet
ing was called to look over what the committee Of
ssvsnlern had uoue. Some OF their lons We're
perhaps wise, others we're not. In regard to the
municipal court. great many believe that it is
ornamental than useful. The majority
OF the cases tried before it do not include
q sum not exceeding $780, etc. Mr.. Keney's remarks
throughout showed his disspproval OF maintaining
the court.
Mr.. Z. W. Durant. who had been sent after by
committee, arrived at the conclusion of Mr.. Keleys
remarks and asked for brief review of the
work of the committee, OF which he member,
with his opinlon on matters of importance. Mr..
Durant piled, stating that during his research
into matters he had become satisfied that there were
several st ri. US defects to be corrected.
Fust-We paying our indebtedness too fast, and
OF course increasing our taxes. It would be wiser
policy to issue bonds at a lower rate of interest.
SscoEd--Assessments were unequal.
Third-1n looking over the list of mortgages he
which he was satisfied had never been taxed.
Mr.. Durant thought that cutting down Of salaries
would not amount to great deal, but if paying Of
the bonds could be STAYED of it would save heavy
burden. When he had introduced q resolution before
the committee to abolish the municipal court, he was
Influenced Ivy serious reflections cast upon the ell
ceucy Of the court and thought that the resolution
would create discussion, but there We're not sufi-
cient members present TO act on it. II the court is
an advantage want it, if not we don't.
Mr.. Durant expressed himself as dissatisfied with
the recommendation of the seventeen to reduce the
number of aldermen to five, one from each ward
and two at large. This with the approval Of the
comm tee.
u. Khod-s delivered long address on the school
system, but advised no change.
number OF other gentlem spoke on the above
subjects, showing entire agreement with the first
speakers.
On motion, committee of nine, including the
chair, was appointed TO be present delegation
Thursday Qast evening" to meet with the city coun-
oil 10 represent the citizens at large and take part
In the general deliberations Of that body
Comlnittee-L. E. Thomson, DR.. B. G.. Merry,
DR.. J. G.. Rhodes, ]. O'Shaughnessy, J. F. Burke,
Wheeler.
The secretary was instructed to make out copy Of
the minutes Of the meeting, with resolution and
names Of delegates to be presented to the mayor by
the chairman of the committee, asking that the
be allowed to take part in the deliberations
of the body.
resolution passed to tho effect that all per-
sonal property assessed next spring shall be pub
lished III more newspapers, to see if there is
any not assessed or if assessment is equitable.
On motion, meeting adjourned.