Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
years, feel gratified with what has been
accomplished, notwithstanding the strin-
gency of the times and the many obstacles
encountered.


accomplished, notwithstanding the strln-
gency OF the times and the many obstacles
encountered.
wHACKs THE POLICE SYSTEM.
very much regret that during the early
days of my administration was deprived
OF an element necessary to success IN
losing authority over the police depart
ment; and while believe in the enforce
! ment of the law, which my actions while
exercising police control will verify, feel
that by the introduction of the metropoll-
tan police system, my administration was
not only hampered, but the very law con-
templated by the creation of said system
has been less rigidly enforced, and l thInh
the facts justify the assertion that the
police. under my direction, came nearer
enforcing the law than has at any time
been accomplished by the metropolitan
system. prolonged cheersl.
In retiring desire to return my thanks
to the following officers: To Marshal
| Cairns, for his faithfulness in Office and
promptness in executing every order OF
the mayor To City Clerk Schattner, for
his gentlemanly manner and courteous
treatment, not only OF myself but
of all with whom he had business.
70 City Treasurer Adams, for the
able and systematic manner in which he
has discharged the duties of his Office. TO
Engineer Mulvey, for his untiring energy
and ability during the many complications
with which his Office has been connected.
To City Attorney Dyer, for his caution,
care, ability and promptness displayed IN
the discharge of the duties of this very I'M
portant Office To Fire Marshal Walden,
for the high state of efficiency which our
fire department has attained under his
management. To Street Commissioner
| Stone, for the vast amount of work so sat
isfactoriiy accomplished. Enthusiastic
cheers.
And in conclusion I desire to return to
] you gentlemen of the council, individually
and collectively, my profound thanks for
your assistance and cooperation; for your
courteous treatment of myself, for the
lied you all, and trust the labors OF the
last two years will prove of lasting benefit
to our city. [Cheers and cheers.
And now, gentlemen of the council, per-
NIT me to introduce to you the Hon. Geo.
w. Clement, mayor Of the city OF VICE
ita."
The incoming mayor being introduced
by Mayor Allen and after taking the oath
of Office administered by City CLERK
fSchattner, read paper as follows:
Gentlemen OF the Council:
In assuming the duties of chief magis-
trate of the largest and most hourishlng
city in the state of Kansas, 1t is proper for
me on this occasion to express my appreci-
alton Of the high honor the political people,
Irrespective of political parties have seen
| fit to confer upon me. This action is all
the more significant and important when
! it Is truthfully stated, that it has been &C
] complished without the purchase of sim
| gle vote in the improper expenditure of a
single dollar of money. The honest ex-
| preston of the will of the people is always
more patent than political intrigue. In
| 70 oy,1 liz FIJI hof ina
honored maxim, honesty is the best poll
cy" holds as true as it does in private
business Having taken the oath
Of office. l am fully aware
of the grand responsibilities l have as
sumed and the important duties I have
engaged to perform. l realize the vast
scope of the great interests, the care for
and direction of which have been
placed in my hands, and the strict ac-
countability to which l shall be held for
| the results that will follow the work of
this administration.
To assist in the accomplishment of the
results for which we hope, it is especially
gratifying to me to know that the people
| have selected as my cOunsellors and adj
visers ten gentlemen. whose well known
character and reputation for business in
| tegrity, public spirit and patriotic devo-
! ton to the welfare of the city, not only
commands my respect and confidence,
commands the confidence OF the
people, and are a sufficient guar
antee that all public questions
will receive the most careful consideration
and deliberate action. Upon your wisdom
and good Judgment, gentlemen, shall at
all times rely, and l trust that l may in
return have your fullest confidence. |
| have no other purpose or aim than to best
serve the interests of this people, and
assist in placing this city where it belongs
at the head of all the great cities of the
great southwest. To this end ! shall de-
vote my entire time, and the best talent /
! may have to the work before me. l shall
not at this time outline any special policy
to be pursued beyond what | have indl-
Gated, but shall first familiarize myself
the city, and make such sug-
| gestions from time to time for your
consideration, as I may think the needs Of
| the city demand. / wish, however, to call
! your attention to few things upon which
! you may reflect while the routine work
! goes on. The growth of our city for the
| past few years has been so rapid, that pub
not kept pace with private enterprises.
! The latter have given us the best system
! of water works in the west, large and
complete system of electric lights which
! is being largely extended, good gas at
reasonable rates, system of street car
service, with electric and motor lines,
more complete and extensive than any
other city in the state, and
now the people look for public
works and improvements, that
shall meet the demands of metropolitan
city. The work of sewering the city, now
successfully going on, settles very i'm
porUant question, that the city can be eff
| fectually drained. and will add to the rep
utation OF our city and increase the value
of property.
The past winter and spring has shown
the necessity and value of pavements in
the central business part of the city.
| While this improvement is much needed,
it should not be pushed so rapidly as to
become burden to the property holder or
! a hindrance to the investment OF capital.
All companies holding franchises for lay
ing pipes, for any purpose, in the business
street should be notified that their work
must be completed as soon as pos
sibe and before paving is begun
While you guard the interest of the tax
payer you should also have a care for the
laboring man, and Ii would be wise
thought for his interest to see that some
public work is carried on in the winter
time when he most needs aid, and so far
as possible the city should be its own con-
tractor, that the work ingman may himself
be able to receive the full value of his
labor Present indications clearly point
10 al early ADVANCE III Ine price OF real
estate, and suggest that a proper central
location should soon be secured for city
building. As the city now has authority
to issue bonds for the purchase of grounds
for public parks, l advise the early secur-
ing of such lands for the reasons above
named. Also, the parks we now have
should be improved.
The symmetry and harmony of proper
tons of the different parts of our city
should be maintained. and no part ad-
ynppai a aynanSa IF apr