Evening journal., 1889-06-22

a full hearing or all Lne parties interested
had refused to pass. What is the exact
legal form of the measure, which will
appear in the printed laws as legally en-
acted statute of the Stateof Delaware, your
committee think can only be determined by
adjudication in the courts. But we feel
justified in declaring that in our opinion
the entire transaction was an outrageous
violation of the confidence which mem
bers of the General Assembly had right
to expect from those asking legislation,
and despicable attempt to secure by
unfair means that which could not have
been obtained through the regular chan
nels of legislation. II was dangerous
scheme Of tampering with the law-mak-
ing power of the people, which should
receive the condemnation of all citizens
who feel a concern in proper and honora
BILE legislation and the welfare of the
state.
The failure OF your committee to place
absolutely and beyond question the re-
sponsibility of the obnoxious rider" thus
clothed with a legislative sanction of
such doubtful legality, is due TO its in
ability to compel the attendance of wit
nesses whose testimony would have un-
mistakably located to certainty the
person or persons guilty; and here your
committee would most respectfully re-
commend that such amendments be made
to our city charter as will give to Conn
Gil and its committee the power and
authority to compel the attendance OF
witnesses in all matters touching the in
terests of the city.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL A. FORREST,
AARON s. BEALE,
WILLIAM II. QUINN,
SAMUEL CHAMBERS,
ISAAC DLLIN,
Committee.
Mr.. Forrest moved the adoption of the
report, which motion was carried by the
following vote Ayes-Messrs. Ayars
Baugh, Beale, Chambers, Coley, Dillin
Forrest, Hawkins, Johnson, Mcbride,
Mccall McMenamin, McGonigal Nc
Kenney, Moore. Quinn, Roberts, Ryan
Sawdon, Shea, Sharkey, White Farra-
| %. Nays-0; absent, Bowers and Davis
The Law Committee reported favorably
on the bill of Merris Taylor for $50 foi
services as clerk. Mr.. Sharkey objected
/ but the bill was passed unanimously
Mr.. Quinn moved that an order of S15i
be drawn in favor of Mr.. Forrest for ex
penses. Mr.. Sharkey again objected
Mr. Quinn thought the bill was reason
able, as the witnesses should receive
fair compensation for their services Mr.
Sharkey thought the committees shoul,
be less extravagant and attempt to b
the great Il Ans of the city Mr.
Roberts said the committee should re
ceive the money, as it is very bad polio
to hook with suspicion on Councils mem
bers.
Mr.. Quinn then spoke concerning tn
rider to the G street bill. He said
"There is no doubt that the @ stree
rider was introduced fraudulently an
if such legislation can be executed with
out Investigation, scme persons might, /
like manner, pass bill to disfranchis
half the people of Wilmington, and ther
would be no redress. The indignation q
the people will bring the culprit to jus
tice. The persons who had that bi
passed imposed on the members of th
General Assembly, and If eve
they attempt to have othe
bills passed they viii be locke
upon with searching suspicion" d
spoke of the manner in which the bi
was passed and attributed much of th
blame to Charles H Maull Of SUISSE
county, as stated in the report.
Mr.. Forrest then presented bill fl
$159 for witnesses and other expense
and it was referred to the Committee q
Accounts.
The assessments for curbing sidewalk
as confirmed by the Law Committee, wei
confirmed and returned to the City Aud
tor.
Adjourned to meet at Council chamb,
at T. 80 o'clock this1 afternoon to procee
to Riddles avenue and Scott streets
inspect grounds that may be purchase
for mark purposes.