The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
A CHANGE FAVORED.
The Citizens Committee Approve
Mr., FeudalrS Plan,
SOME QUITE LIVELY SCENES.
A Ruling of the Chair That Dis
pleases a Number.

The meeting Of the Citizens Represen-
tative Committee was largely attended
last night, and there we're large number
of members present who only attend
when some measure of unusual import
anco is up for consideration.
The report of the select committee for a
new form of City Government was the
subject for discussion. This report advo.
Gates the appointment of one executive
and a council of fifteen, all to be appoint.
ed by the President.
The discussion was quite spirited, and
some lively scenes were enacted. The re-
suit was the adoption of the report by an
overwhelming majority.
Mr.. FendaIPs Report.
President Reginald Fendall who was
chairman of the Select Committee, retired
from the chair to present the report. He
chose Mr.. George w. Dyer to preside over
the meeting
Mr.. Fendall stated during his remarks
that If he thought the bill would lead to
universal suffrage in the District he
would not advocate it. He said it is
simply modification of the present form
of government.
He said the financial relations between
not be changed,
The opposition to the measure was
based principally ON the question of suf-
frage, and 1t was alleged that the adop-
ton of the bill by Congress would be the
opening wedge for universal suffrage.
Mr. Jesse b. Wilson said he had pre-
sented his views in the minority report.
Mr., j. N. Voorhees, made an eloquent
speech in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Robert Reyburn was strongly in
favor of the bill and for suffrage also.
He said the District Government was the
worst IN the world, worse even than the
Russian.
Jesse b. Wilson said that Senators Stew
art, Thurman, Allison, Judge Wilson and
Others were the origlnators OF tins form of
government, and bear testimony as to its
efficiency and effectiveness.
Mr.. A, b. Mullett agreed to this, but
said: Not one of those gentlemen, or any
other Representative or Senator, dare go
home and propose such form of govern
ment to his own constituents"
Mr.. j. o. Wilson spoke in favor of the
bill and suffrage.
General A. II. Browne was also in favor
of the bill.
Some Lively Tilts.
About this time there were some very
lively tilts going on between the mem
bers, and decorum was not observed to
any great extent
Mr.. Mullett referred to the remark of a
Senator to the effect that the District of
Columbia is a reservation and Congress
| can order us out on twenty-four hours
| notice. He said they would pay him for
| his property he would be glad to get out.
Mr.. ]. II. Dawson of East Washington
regretted that the digniied Committee of
One hundred had degenerated into beer
| garden scene. He said the committee
| had gone outside its power in making the
report. 1t was formed to advise aud as
sist the present form of Government.
| Mr.. Dawson had exhausted his five
minutes and the chair called him to
| order. The speaker made bitter remark
| to Chairman Dyer, and claimed that he
| was being Disseminated against Judge
] Charles Pelham declared himself for the
bill, and said he regretted to see gentle
man who was instructed TO vote for .!.e
bill vote against it.
Mr.. NJ. /. Weller said Shat Mr.. Dawson
does not represent. the sentiment of East
| Washington.
Messrs. r. w. Fenwick, A. c. Clarke
and DIR. Allen were for the bill.
Mr.. John t. Mitchell of Georgetown
was strongly opposed to the measure.
Mr.. Larner moved the previous ques-
ton.
Mr., George NJ. Oyster, of the opposition,
moved to adjourn.
The previous question was put and car
ried, objections TO the motion being over
ruled by the chair
The opposition withdrew to break the
| quorum, but the other side was too
strong and the vote was as follows;
Ayes-First District, Depue, Adams, Barker;
Second ,Cragin, Harbln, Herrell, McKim, Pei
ham, Weller, Edwards; Third, Clark, Atlee,
walker; Fourth, Cluss, Dean, Hovey, John
Fenwick, Fendall, Richards, Brown, Wilson,
Craighead, Atlee: Sixth, Gangwer, Luttrell
Morsell, Millett, Reyburn, Wormley, Brooks
Bettes; Ninth, Mnnix, Barker Golden
| Nays-First District, Parker; Third, Hill
Smith; Sixth Hay; Ninth, jenkins.
There were no amendments offered or sug
gested.
Those who left the hall on account OF
the ruling Of Chairman Dyer were Messrs
Jesse b. Wilson, ]. II. Dawson, p. N.
Dyer, Andrew Archer, o. I. Thompson,
@. Depew, 9. Wilmer, l.. Chappell, g. b.
Church, A. Gaddis, j.. w. Dom, George
NJ. Oyster and several others who got
down the stairs before THE Critic re
porter could get their names.
Mr.. Jesse II. Wilson was very much dis
pleased with the rulings of the chairman.
1--WE appealed from the decision anC
made a motion to adjourn and he would
not put the question, we, left because
we would not witness the indignity," sale
Mr.. Wilson.
Another thing" said Mr.. Wilson
"Mr Fendall put a friend of his and (
friend of the bill in the chair"