The morning news., 1891-01-27
.SCHWARZ STEPS OUT.
THE NEW COUNCIL TAKES THE
REINs OF GOVERNMENT.


Mayer McDozough's Inaugural Ad-
drsss-His Administration Of Public
Affairs TO Be Conducted on Business
Principl ss-The City Ordinances 10 Be
Enforced Without Fear, Favor or
Af1ection"-A Reform in Tax Returns.
The New Council Com mittees.
Mayor McDonough and the newly
elected board of aldermen were sworn in
yesterday by Judge Falligsnt The coun-
ell chamber was crowded with spectators,
every inch outside of the railing being oc-
cupisd Every seat within the enclosure
was taken and many stood.
Noon was the hour set for the ceremony,
hut It was eight minutes after before the
doors between the mayors Office and the
long room were thown open for the entry
/ OF Mayor McDonough and the board.
Judge Falligant walked by the side Of the
new mayor and took 3 seat % his left.
Clerk Rebarer read toe official returns Of
the election, after which Judge Falligant
administered the oath of office to the
mayor-slect The aldermen took the oath
together, and Mayor McDonough an
nounced the election of chairman AMI vice
chairman Of council the first business in
-
received the highest number Of votes, were
nominated, and were unanimously elected
Mayor McDoaouga said that he consid~
cred it but right that he should outline the
policy be will pursue in his administration.
The clerk then read the inaugural as fol-
lows:
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
GENTIEMEN-It may not be improper for me,
at the beginning Of this administration, 10 out
line the policy hope to pursue. encouraged. as
kaow shall bo. by your generous and inteii-
gent support With no feeling Of unkindness
to any ore; with no enemies 70 punish and no
friends TO reward at the public expense, IL will
lie good.
The largest freedom should be permitted to
the citizens consistent with law and order and
the preser vatlon Of morality; but dens OF vice,
deoauchery and crime. II any such exist, shall
be discouraged, and without hesitation broken
up. TIE low grog shop, as well as the gilded
saloon, shall alike be made amenable TO the or
dinsnces OF the city. Ordinances viii be exc
cuted by nae without fear. favor or affection, so
Boisterous conduct on the streets, and particu-
larry the use OF profane language. viii be pun
ishsd to the fullest extent Of my ability.
TO PRESERVE THE cTTY's HEALrH.
All ordinances in reference TO ssnitati on.
the throwing of garbage or refuse OF any kind
into the streets dsfacng o. injuring property.
puellc or otherwise, will be strictly enforced.
Every good citizen, white or coored, will, no
doubt, unite with ms in endeavoring to make
the city clean and healthy, and every careless
or indifferent person will be taught salutary
lessor.
The police force viii be held to a strict
responsibility for failing 70 report and docket
any and all violations Of ordinances, and that,
too. without respect 10 the vlolators. II Is not
my intention to make a crusade against any
class OF citizens, but all classes must and slall
be made TO respect the laws and ordinances OF
the city, for without regard for law there can
be no healthy growth or real prosperity.
TO ADOPT BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.
The affairs of the city will be conducted upon
business principles. Every deserving enterprise
should be ENCOURAGED and every desirable
stranger should bs welcomed. ALI law-abiding
citizens should be treated alike from the hum
blest laborer to the wealthest capitalist. Taxa
tion should be reduced TO the lowest point con-
sistent with the clty's progress and advance
ment.
Taxation must be borne equally by all, and
every citizen shall be required TO make a cor
rect return of all taxable property. While there
should be no false econ )Iny, believe in paying
a fair amount for O fair days service, and at
the same tims there should not be permitted
any idle expenditures Every servant OF the
city (oicers or otherwisel will be held 10 strict
accounta biity for the faithful performance OF
all their duties, and they shall have the best
prote etion from this board ip so doing
Let this spirit animAte us, and it will find
| response in the heart of every citi-
zen; and it viii place Savannah In health, in
morality in credit and prosperity foremost
As Clerk Rebarer concluded the reading
the crowd loudly epplauded. This Is the
first inaugural submitted by a mayor for
over eight years.
Mayor McDonough announced his COM
mittees as follows:
THE STANDING COMMITTEES.
Accounts-Mllls, Cam. Haines.
Assessments-Carson, Mills, Harris. Reid.
O'Brien.
City Lots-O' Carson, Mcclure.
Drainage-Hainss, Meldrim, Mills
Finance-Myers, Mills, Cam, Carson,
Bailey.
Fire-Bailey, Haines, Meldrim.
Harbor and Wharves-McGuire, Har-
mon, O'Brien.
Health and Cemetsry-Harris, Harmon,
| Reid.
Market-Reid, Harmon, Mcclure.
Poiiee-Meldrim, Haines, Myers
Streets and Laaes-Harlnen, Cam,
| Bailey, Harris, O'Brisn.
Wster-Cann, Myers, Carson.
Ex-Mayor Schwarz aud ex-Aldermen Fall
| igant and Nichols were absent from the
Inaugural ceremonies. Mr.. Nichols, how
| ever, is confined to bis home by sickness,
and ex>Mayor Schwarz had TO leave the ex-
change at ll:So o'clock 70 meet an engage
ment.