The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

PROMPT ACTION URGED.
The report was accompanied by map
showing the sections with DRAWINGS of the
different sections, surveys, etc. Mayor
Lester IN lengthy address to the council
urged prompt action, and stated that of the
4 $50 privies in the city, 600 of them are in
Yamacraw from River to New street and
from West Broad to the canal and 400 in
the Old Fort from River TO Liberty street,
and from East Broad to McAllister street,
suggesting that those localities needed at
tentien first. The special committee had
recommended the plan, as it being divided
into sections, the work need not be deferred
by the cost, but could be carried out by the
city from year TO year as it can afford the
expense.
Alderman Thomas favored carrying out
the plans Immediately, as far as sections z
and are concerned, and he showed the
necessity OF the work.
Alderman Nell did not think that sections
No Z or No. were the best to begin with
He favored No. 4. II carried out, it might
lead to the defeat Of the Timber Landing
creek plan. He argued that it was not sure
that the artesian wells are inexhaustible. but
that they, like the oil and gas wells, may go
dry, and resort to river water might fol-
low. In that event the health of the city
required that the sewage should be further
removed from the city.
IN FAVOR OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
DR.. Duncan favored adopting the general
plan as whole, with the understanding that
council should first try sections Nos and
9. The Timber Landing creek sewer can
wait two or three years, he argued, and he
didn't want the general plan adopted with
out it is understood that it may be subject
to amendment from time to time.
Alderman Nell opposed emptying any
more sewage into Bilbo canal. What is
wanted, he said, is to first get an outlet for
the entire system, and then run the west
and easl sections into it too. He Thought it
important that the city should have an out
let for its sewage so far removed from the
city that it would not endanger the health
of the citizens. He favored advertising for
brick and cement, TO see if it would not cost
less than the estimate. The mayor said that
he would favor the city constructing its
sewers and not letting to contract, as it
could be done cheaper by the city.
DR.. Duncan said that ultimately he
favored the outlet to Timber Landing creek
when the city can get there reasonably.
Now the east and west sections can be
drained into the river temporarily-for a
year or two-and the health of the city will
be improved and not endangered
CAN BE DONE IN 211 MONTHS.
The Mayor said that the work can be
done in "a months from Jan. /.
Alderman Thomas said it was necessary
to put on plenty of men and do the work
as quickly as possible
After remarks by other members, the re-
port and recommendations of the special
committee were adopted, and the following
resolution by Alderman Thomas was also
adopted:
Resolved That the committee on water be
requested to inform council at the earliest posi-
BILE date the cost Of water supply pipes neces.
aud 0, as recommended by the special commit
tee on house drainage.
1t is understood that the council at its
regular meeting tomorrow night will pas:
upon the matter, and the indications point
to the carly drainage of Yamacraw and
the Old Fort.