The Portland daily press., 1889-03-26
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Major William n. Green Appointed
Marshal.
The Mayor and Marshal Address the
Police.

Yesterday morning Mayor Melcher ap-
pointed Major William H. Green City Mar
snai' IN place of Marshal Hawkes., resigned.
a special meeting of the Board of Mayor
ana Aldermen was held at p. m yesterday.
All Tue members, except Alderman Shaw,
were present. Mayor Melcher read this
communication:
PORTLAND. March 25, 1889.
uenttemen o. the Board of Aldermen:
CnueT the provisions OF chapter 4S6 of the
nu3llc Laws Iof 1885 have appointed VIM.
q: Green to be City Marshal of the city of
81. S. MELcHRR, Mayor.
Inc bond of the Marshal amounting to
$500, was presented. bearing the names OF
Ezra N. Perry and E. P. Chase as bondsmen,
and was accepted by the Board
The new City Marshal is 50 years old and
a native of Portland. He is a mason by
trade and for 81 years he has been a contrac.
tor and builder. For II years he has been
the senior member of the firm of Green &
Jordan. He enlisted In the 18th Maine Reg.
iment as private and rose to the rank OF
brevet-major by special acts of bravery. He
was in every battle in which the 18th Maine
participated, 81 engagements in all. He was
wounded several times but was disabled only
once. being hit by portion of a she'll a,
Gettysburg and badly stunned and bruised
In 1928 Major Green was a member of the
common council. For the past IL years he
has been member of the board of oyerseers
of the poor, and for the past five years one
of the commissioners of immigration. &c
| haa
worth Post. Major Green represented Port.
land in the lower branch of the legislature
just closed He is a gentleman of sterling
qualities and excellent executive ability.
At 6p. M. Mayor Melcher and Marsha
Green inspected the police force. The mer
were drawn up in line .and Mayor Melchel
spoke as follows:
MAYOR MELCHER's ADDRESS.
Gentlemen Of the Police Force:
1t Is not necessary for me to give Won in
structions in regard to your duties you un
derStand them fully. But / wish to remind
YOU OF the Importance of your position as
regards the good order and good name of our
city. W.
There is nothing that more impresses .
person in visiting strange city than the ap
pearance Of the police. II neatly and uni
fornly dressed, soldierly and dignifed In
bearing, prompt and polite to answer all
proper inquiries OF citizens and strangers
and quick to render assistance at street cross
ings and break up blockades, remove loupg
ing against buildings or posts, or idling abon-
stores and street corners In light conyersa-
tion, the impression is given that there is {
competent power to enforce all laws and give
prompt assistance and protection to every
law abiding person, whether stranger OF
citizen. OF whatever age, sect or condition.
Such in its highest condition | desire this
police force of Portland to be.
The marshal having resigned, the position
has been filled by the appointment of gen.
tleman well known to you all, Major William
H. Green, who is well qualified In every re,
spect to NIL this responsible position.
Born, educated and living in the city, he
police department
A man Of affairs and public spirited, he
Will require OF the force what Is due from IL,
A. brilliant soldier, having served In the
ranks ana commanding in positions of great
responsibility in one of the finest regiments
OF any State that served in the war of the
rebellion, learning first to obey ana thus
htted 70 command, he knows what belongs
to good discipline and will enforce It in 4
proper manner.
This appointment comes to him unasked
ana unexpected by himself or his friends,
but by the unanimous desire of the police
committee, and he will receive their cor
dial support during the full term of his ap-
pointment f
Reposing full confidence in his integrity
and ability he will be left free to govern this
department according to his own Judgment
ana every officer doing his duty and prompt.
ly oDeying orders will be fully sustained. bu,
any one neglecting duty, or actively or posi-
from the authorities '0>
q, Gentlemen, l introduce to you Marshal
William III. Green.
At the close of Mayor Melcher's remark,
Marshal Green spoke as follows:
Mr.. Mayor, Members of the Police Commit
Department:
Gentlemen,-Having been appointed b,
HIS Honor the Mayor marshal of this city
without solicitation upon my part, and know
ing full well the grave responsibilities of tn
once upon which | am about to enter, il i
with good deal Of solicitude and anxiet,
that L assume the functions Of the office a
this time. Without experience in polio,
matters. and retiring as | do an officer o
long experience in this department at yari
GUS times. and for the past three years chief
makes 1t most difficult for me, under the cir
cumstances, to assume the duties of tn,
ONCE. But in doing so rely upon the effort
OF the ofncers and men to assist ME In thes,
most arduous duties.
II Is expected that officers and men alik,
VIII be prompt, efficient and ever ready t,
carry out in an intelligent manner all order
received by them, without any delay O
cause OF complaint from any source A firu
degree OF discipline will be exacted at al
times and under all circumstances' and al
rules governing the police department will
be promptly. enforced, Any violation of til,
rules or neglect of duty upon the part of an,
member Of the force will be promptly pun
lshed; and. on the other hand, merit will b,
recognized and rewarded. Finally, it is ex
pected and required that every officer ane
man perform his duty in such manner as K
rehect cred upon the force and the city, an(
execute to the letter all laws which exist up
on our statutes and the city ordinances re
lating to the police.
Let harmony prevail in all the departments
OF the police, and all strive to perform the
duties assigned them.
Mr.. Mayor, am ready to enter upon the
duties required of me as marshal
The force was then dismissed.