Helena weekly herald., 1885-04-16
THE INAUGURATION.
Proceedings of the City Council.
Address Of Mayor Suiiiyan.-.E. ID.
Edgerton Appointed City Attorney.

Address Of Mayor Suiiiyan...E. u.
Fdgerton Appointed City Attorney.
The Council met last evening at the
City Hall, for the purpose of transacting
regular businass and installing the newly
elected officers.
Nayor-elect Sullivan rendered his resig
nation as Alderman of the Fifth Ward,
which was on motion accepted, and an
election was ordered for the 18th inst to
I'LL the vacancy.
Cole introduced the following resolu
ton, which was unanimously adopted by
rising vote.
Resolred. That the thanks of the council
be and the same are hereby extended To
the Hon, VIM. B. Hundley, the outgoing
Mayor, for the uniformly kind courteous
and impartial manner in which he has dis
charged the delicate and onerous duties
devolving upon the presiding officer of this
body.
Mayor Hundley kindley thanked the
council for the appreciation expressed. A
committe of three was appointed to pre-
sent the Mayor and Aldermen-elect.
Upon being introduced to the Council
Mayor-elect Sullivan addressed them as
follows:
Gentlemen Of the City CouRcil:-The citi-
zens of Helena have decreed that We now
assume the reins of its government for the
coming year with all its cares and respon-
sibilities Whether their choice has been
a wise one or not. depends upon us to dem
onstrate Let Us. therefore, do fearlessly
what we conceive to be for the best inter-
csts of our city, regardless of criticisms
| for the time being, tempering all our
! actions with prudence and justice, conf.
| dent that such record will be justified by
| those whose interests have been confided
| to our keeping.
The duties of our positions will require
considerable of our time. This we antici-
pated when submitting our names 10 the
suffrages Of our people. Let no consider
! ations. therefore swerve us from our obi
| cations TO transact the business of this fair
| city in manner that will not fail 10 CON-
mand the respect OF our fellow citizens
| Realizing the work that is before us, let
/ each resolve TO vote and act for the best
| interests of our city, for such measures
/ rs Will DIOiuOlt It's SlON Aud plOcpCsiN -
/ Zealously protecting our treasury from
unnecessary--and, so far as our judgment
dictates es-unproftable investments and ex-
penditures.
THE VETO.
For the first time in ,he history of our
city, the Mayor has placed within his con-
troll at Inauguration the veto power.
/ trust it will not be called into requisition
this year, for believe we can labor in
harmony But should il be required,
assure you, gentlemen, ii will only be used
| in sharing with YOU the responsibilities Of
our positions and after mature reflection,
and in the interest of Helena.
OUR CITY.
/ 1t is with no ordinary degree of pride
/ that make the statement that | believe
1 Helena, for its years and the amount of
money expended for public Improvements,
| stands out as a model city. The improve
ments made have been such that in great
/ degree have met the immediate wants of
] our city, and while there may be frequent
/ calls upon US for additional expenditures,
/ yet am Of the opinion that we can with
reasonable assurance predict decrease Ia
the requirements of this year, and con-
/ sequent reduction in the rate of taxation.
HORSE RAILROAD.
Among the public improvements neces-
I sary, and perhaps of most importance TO
/ our city, is the early grading Of portion
/ Of Helena avenue in order that we may
/ expect and reasonably deman4 the con-
struction OF the long promised horse rail-
/ road 10 connect the suburban districts
| with our business centre.
ENGINE HOUSE AND POLICE STATION.
The last City Council purchased land
and laid the foundation for q new engine
house and police station on Main street,
in the first ward. The site | consider q
good and most desirable one for the pur-
poses suggested. Plans have been sub
mitted for building thereon. but as yet
no contrct has been awarded for its con-
struction. l call your special attention TO
this matter and recommend that the build
| ing may be erected as soon as circum-
stances will permit
SEWERAGE.
This Is one of the most important sub
| jects upon which you will be called upon
TO act The health of our people. as well
as other vital interests, demand that q
system Of proper sewerage shall be main
tanned. Our natural location rs a city af-
| fords us most excellent facilities for q
sewerage system. Therefore, let no short
/ sighted policy control your actions on this
matter. The records of all large Eastern
cities develop the fact that those munich
palities which from mistaken economy or
poor judgment neglected this very impor-
tant subject, when the work could have
been done at a nominal cost, have paid
dearly for il in subsequent years. trust
that you will give this matter of sewerage
all the attention its magnitude demands.
CITY ORDINANCES.
Itis g. fact unfortunate in itself that the re
is not systematic compilation Of our city
ordinances extant save the official records
and a scrap-book of newspaper clippings
| We are without means of reference to our
| local laws and regulations; l would there
| fore recommend that the charter as
amended, together with the ordinances
and standing regulations of the city, be
published in pamphlet form for the use Of
this Council. 1t is absolutely necessary
that this be done at once, so that we may
be able to legislate intelligently upon mat.
tiers that may come before us.
| OUR FINANCES.
The short time allotted me to prepare
this brief paper precludes the possibility of
my expressing to you in suitable terms my
ideas as to general financial policy for
| your consideration. With more time for
mature deliberation and the collation. of
facts for your guidance, shall at an early
day present some sllrpeStions upon this