St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-14
WANT MONEY, AND AT ONCE.
The People of Johnstown De-
nounce Gov. Beaver and His
Methods

Methods.
JoHNsTowN. Pa, July 13.-The indig-
nation meeting this afternoon was
largely attended. Speeches were made
by Col. Linton, W. Il. Rose, G. L. Dick,
j. q. Rose, B. Horrell, Rev. D. j.
Beale, A. j. Hawes and others, all de-
nouncing the management of affairs
under Gov. Beavers commission. Capt.
Kuhn. of the cOmmisSary department.
stated that it cost more than % per cent
of the value of the goods to get them
distributed under the methods in vogue.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the citizens of Johnstown
respectfully vet earnestly, request that the
fund contributed for the relief of the food
sufferers in the Conemaugh valley be as
speedily as possible distributed IN money di-
rectly to the people, and that all purchases,
contracts and expenses to be paid out of this
fund Immediately cease.
Resolved. That any boarding up OF this
fund to meet problematical future wants
will materially diminish its usefulness, and
only result in delaying to more distant time
the restoration of homes, of business, of in
dustry and Of confidence. II will do more
good in the hands of the people now than at
any time hereafter.
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the manhood and intelligence of our citizens
{now that the avenues of trade are opened
up, the imputation that they cannot and
Will not wisely and economically disburse
any funds in their hands. and because of this
imputation the arrogant assumption that
guardians must supervise our expenditures
control our disbursements purchase our sup
plies and make our contracts.
Resolved. That II. the statement imputed
to his eXcellency, Gov. Beaver. that million
and half of dollars has already been eX-
pended in Johnstown and vicinity has any
foundation in fact, it is the strongest kind of
an argument that eXpendlng funds in con-
tracing Tor buildings, quartermasters and
commisSarY supplies, is not a wise or econ
omieal way of disbursing such funds when
the ordinary sources OF supply are opened
up. Only by gross extravaganza ana care
lessness could such sum have been used
here, and the people have received no ade-
quate return for the expenditure of so large
an amount.
Resolved. That the disbursement of the
fund subscribed for relief directly to the suf-
ferers will stimulate business, will provide
work for our builders and trade for our mer-
chants; will provide labor for our artisans,
and will tend to restore confidence in the
community. and will thus directly and indi-
rectly help those for whom the fund was in
teuded while any other course, at this day,
sayors of jobs, rebounds TO the benefit of
nonresident contractors and business men
having no interest IN this community, and
Zens.
Resolved, That it Is unfair and unjust to
exact an oath as to private income ana relief
before the bounteous charity Of our country
men can be distributed to its benefciaries.
Resolved. That we hereby appeal to the
eustodians of funds at Philadelphia, New
York, Pittsburg, and other localities TO trans
nit the funds in their hands intended for
Conemaugh valley sufferers directly to our
finance committe. to be distributed by their
committee lmmediateIyin cash upon requisi-
tons of the board of inquiry upon such fair
and equitable basis as may be adopted. and
we invite the cooperation of such custo-
dignS in making such distribution.
Resolved, That our citizens have entire
confidence IN the good faith, skill ana judg-
ment in the board of inquiry appointed at
citizens meeting, and the local board which
they called to their assistance. and this meet
ing cannot look with favor of any attempt Of
strangers to supervise their work, perhaps
reverse their finds, and by eXacting extra
judicial oaths, and ineuisitional inquiries as
toincome and other relief reflect on the pro-
ceedings OF the board, and as we fear delay
for indefinite period, the distribution of that
portion OF the fund gTaclouSly allowed for
present disbursement.
Resolved, That this meeting express it
profound gratitude to the many thousands OS
people IN our own and other lands who have
so spontaneously and generously contributed
to the relief OF our people, and only now
venture on this expression OF opinion be-
cause those nc91 assembled believe they are,
in this way. expressing the sentiments of the
generous donors of so bounteous a fund as
they express those of the intended bene-
fciaries.
THE two companies of military left
for home to-uight. Much satisfactory
progress with the work has been made
during the week.