Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-24
told him he would not accept the pO.

told him he would not accept the po-
sition.
Mr.. Bilderrain said that he seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Burns, who he
knew was thoroughly fitted for the po-
sition.
Nominations were then closed.
MIR. Lindley moved that the election
be postponed until Monday. Lost by
the same vote as before.
Mr.. Bilderrain moved that the Board
proceed to the election OF a Chief.
Carried.
The roll was called with the following
result:
J.F. Burns-Bilderrain, Furrey and
Hazard.
TIL. Ward-Knox and Lindley.
Mayor Hazard then declared ]. F.
Burns elected Chief of Police.
Mr.. Lindley said he desired to explain
his vote and read the following document :
Los ANGELES, Cal. March 81, 1889.
| To the Honorable Police Commission OF the city
| of Los Angeles:
| this Commission, duly appointed by the honor
able City Council of this city under the pro-
visions of the new city Charter, which Com
missioners the trainers OF the new Charter in-
tended should be non-partisan, and which
Commission WIS provided for, to take from the
| City Council and the Mayor of this city the
contest and contention caused by the appoint
ment of the Police department OF this city; and
believing that said Commission was intended
| to be composed of citizens unpledged except as
| to serving said city to the best ends, and for
the benefit of the community, and in the inter
ests of good government; now, therefore in vot-
ing on the appointment of Chief of Police
for the city, we desire to explain our votes in
this manner, viz: That we most emphatically
condemn the manner and means used In the
interest of Mr.. Burns for Chief OF Police as not
in the interest of good government, contrary to
the spirit and intent of the trainers Of the City
Charter; in this: that it has forced the Com
mission, or portion at least thereof, TO enter
upon the discharge of their duties, not ssa de-
Lucrative body as 1t should be, not as citizens
employed seeking to serve the best interests of
this great and growing city, but on the con-
trary merely as machine to carry
to the time of taking their seats, and
we most emphatically protest against such
methods as tending toward a corrupt govern
the personal interests of the few; we desire to
place ourselves in direct opposition to the ap-
pointment of Mr. Burns, as, in our opinion, his
appointment is not the wish of the people we
that would be nearer to their liking, and DO no
one any injury. And again, we condemn SAID
appointment on the ground that his occupancy
is at the expense and barter of several other
offices under the city government. and we de-
sire to specifically state that some of the ap-
pointive offices have been, or are about being
efficiency. but on account of trades made for
support u Mr.. Burns as Chief OF Police.
HBRvEY LINDLEY.
GEORGE G. KNOX.
When Mr.. Lindley had finished read
ing the document, considerable excite
ment manifested itself. Major Furrey
jumped from his seat and paced up and
down the floor, and Mayor Hazard said
s'I'll ask the gentleman who he means
when he says that barter was made p
Mr.. Lindley said that he had made no
specific charges against any one.
Major Furrey said that he considered
the statement direct, dirty insult.
Mr.. Lindley said he was prepared to
stand by his statements and his position.
Major Furrey said that the charge was
outrageous.
Mr.. Knox rose to his feet, and all the
Commissioners talked at once.
Mayor Hazard called for order, and
said that he considered that the reading
of the document was an ungentlemanly
thing to do.
Mr.. Knox wanted to make statement
but Secretary Robinson had a petition
in his hand and Mayor Hazard insisted
on having it read, and Mr.. Knox could
take the floor afterward.
Secretary Robinson read a petition
from Rose and Bilderman, asking per-
mission to open saloon under the St.
Elmo under transferred license.
On motion of Mr.. Knox the rules we're
suspended and the change of license was
granted.
Mr.. Knox moved that hereafter ap-
plications for licenses lay over for one
week. Carried.
The Board then adjourned until Mon
day at 2 so clock.