The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-07-19
what .he People of Johnsto~n want.

What :he People OF JohnsfOwn Want.
A meeting Of the citizens Of Johnstown
was held on Saturday last, of which Bur-
CESS Irwin HoTTell was president and the
representatives Of the press were secretaries.
Aessrs. Scott Diber;, John Thomas, John Z.
Howe, L"ais Bzuner. Eoen James. Ffank
Devlin, Sr.. William McLaln, ". S O'Brien
ana A y. Wakefield were elected vice.
presidents.
Remarks we're made by Burgess Horrell.
W. Horace Rose Esq. ChaI L. Dick, Rev.
DR.. Bsale, A. J. Hsws and others. The
i following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved That the citizens Of Johnstown and
vicinity respectfully yet earnestly request that
:he fund contributed for the relief 81 the sufferers
/ by the disastrous food which devastated the
J Ccnemaugh Valley he a speedily possible
distributed in money direct 20 the people for
VII csc benefit it was donated, and that all pur-
cEAses, contrscts and expenses 10 DO paid FOR cut
. Of this fund shah immediately cease
/ Resolved. That any boarding up Of this iund 10
: meet prob blsEAtical future wants VIII materially
diminish It's usefulness and only in delaying
/ To a more distant time the restoration Of homes,
/ OF business OF industry. ard OF confidence. 1t
( will do more good in the hands Of the people
than at any time hereafter.
! Resolved, That repudiAte insulting 70 the
manhood and intelligence OF our citizens (now
that the avenues OF trade are opened up) the i'm
putatlOn that they cannot and will not wisely
and economically disburse any funds placed in
their hands. and, because of this imputAtiOn, the
arrogant assumption that guardians must super
wise our expenditures, purchase supplies, and
make our contracts.
I Resolved. That if the statement imputed to
His Exeeliency. Governor Beaver. that ''sI 500
90 has already been expended in Johnstosn and
{ vicinity has any foundation in fact. IL is the
strongest possible argumen. that expending re-
lief funds in contracting for building. quarter
master, and commissary supplies Is not wise
judicious. OF economical way OF disbursng such
: funds when the ordinary sources OF supply are
opened up Only by gross eItravigances and
caTel essness could such a sum be used here, and
the people have received adequate return FOL
the expenditure so large an amount.
Resolved, That the disbursement of the fsnC
subscriber for relief direct the sufferers by the
hood. will stimulate business, viii provide worl
for builders and trade for merchants. viii
provide labor for artisans and will tend to re
store confidence in the community, and will thu
directly and Indirectly help those for whom tn
fund was intended, while any other course. a
this day. OF jobs. rebounds to the benefit 0
e nonresident contractors and business men hay
q ing no interest in this community, and unJustly
;. discriminates against our OWL citiscns.
Resolved, That it is unfair and unjust to exac
" an oath TO private income and relief before tn
bounteous charity OF our countrymen can be dis
u tributed 80 its beneaciarfes.
!. Resolved. That hereby appeal to the Gus
o todians of funds 1T Philadelphia, New Yorl
= Pittsourg ard other localities to transmit II
n funds in their hands intended for Couema ug
. valley sufferers direct TO local finance CON
y mittee 10 be distributed by that committee in
u mediately, in cash, upon acquisitions III
q board of inquiry upon such fair and equitabl
basis a may be adopted, and invite the C,
"a operation OF such cIstodIans In making such dis
a Z trfbution.
Resolved That our citizens have entire cont
dence in the good faith, skill and judgment
the board OF inquiry appointed at eiIizea
! meeting and the local boards which they call,
:, their assistance, and this meeting mot loS
% with favor upon any attempt Of strangers to q
Il. vervise their wOrk-perhaps reverse their finding
and by exacting extra-Iudicial Oaths inqJ
sitorial inquiries as 10 income and other reli,
reflect on the proceedings OF the board, and
p we tear delay for an Indefinite period the dist
5, button Of that portion Of the fund graci0usly
le lowed for present disbursement
N Resolved, That this meeting express its pr
found gratitude TO the many thousands OF peop
in our own town and other lands who have
spontaneously and generously contributed to q
s. relief Of our people, and only now venture
4. this expression OF opinion because those here a
sem5Ied believe they this but expires
r ing the sentiments Of the generous donors OF
:. bounteous a fund, as they are sure they expre
- those OF the intended henenciaries.
le Resolved. That the State commission be ask
lg to furnish q sworn ttemized statement Of the 9
id zee 800, said to have been expended in behalf
W the sufferers ~ that place