Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-13
IN BEHALF OF GOOD ROADS.
The Maryland League Approves the Bondir
Scheme and Adjourns.

The Maryland League Approves the Bonding
Scheme and Adjourns.
The Maryland Road League completed its
work yesterday at Baltimore and adjourned.
subject to the call Of the president. The or
ganization was effected with q membership Of
nearly seventy.
The convention began work shortly after 10
O'Clock. The chair appointed as the committee
on resolutions. provided for on Wednesday. the
following: John Moores, Charles T. Cockey,
Hopper Carroll, Adrian ]. Posey and VIM. A.
Shipley.
Then Mr.. humans resolution, "that II was
the sense Of this convention that the only
satisfactory method Of constructing roads was
by the issuance OF bonds under proper restric-
ton, came up as the special order.
E. c: Gilpin, Montgomery county, said: II
am in favor Of a bonded debt upon the county.
1t would not be felt to any extent and would
result in the making of better roads !"
State Senator Adrian Posey of Charles county
said: This is a state convention, therefore we
can well make recommendations to the state.
We have bonded debt placed for the improve
ment Of our roads. but our territory is too
broad for our funds. which do not exceed
10000. /. therefore. am here to ask for state
aid We do not care by what just means or
methods such aid comes"
POLITICS BANE OF GOOD ROADS SYSTEM.
Samuel Cox, IT,, Charles county-We have
good roads in Charles county, but it is not
owing TO the efficiency OF the road supervisors.
In 1868 civil engineer was given charge Of the
roads and these roads stand as monuments Of
his efficiency today. The bane Of our road
system is politics. The road supervisors are
appointed because of service to some successful
candidate. The system we formerly worked
under in Charles county was adopted from
MS ma nf fho has avofn IA
then known. but politics killed it.
l.. Lynn Painter-Baltimore county is firmly
opposed to the bond system, either Of state or
county.
George R. Stevenson. J. p Israel, William l..
hmoss, William II. Weaver, Z. F. Raphei, Will
lam p. Trimble. W. G. Gischel and Samuel Cox
spoke in favor of the resolution.
All this discussion was had while the resolu-
ton was absent in the possession Of the COM
mlttee on resolutions. The latter, when it came
In, made an unfavorable report on Mr.. Lur-
mans resolution, but the convention disposed
OF the matter by substituting the resolution for
the report and 1t was adopted.
The resolution offered by Mr.. D. c. Wharton
smith in reference to the condemnation Of the
system Of parceling out the county roads to q
multitude OF supervisors was also adopted.
AID OF THE JUDICIARY.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Edward G..
Gilpin OF Montgomery county, which reads as
follows, was reported favorably and adopted:
Whereas the want of the proper enforcement
OF our existing road laws has produced just
unrest in the minds of the travelling public;
and
Whereas the State Road League in conven-
ton assembled in the city OF Baltimore, believe
that material relief can be obtained. if only
OF temporary character without additional
cost, until such time as our grievances shall be
abated by thorough reorganization Of our
road system by legislative enactment; and
Whereas We believe that the judiciary of our
state can and will render the aid at our COM
mand willingly if but asked; therefore.
Resolved, That the judiciary Of our state be-
and are hereby, respectfully requested, in their
instructions to grand juries from time to time,
to call special attention to the provisions Of
our road league and insist on the faithful exc
cution of said laws.
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be
sent to the chief justice Of each judicial dis
trict in our state by the secretary of this con-
ventiOn.
Mr.. d. c. Wharton Smith offered the fol-
lowing. which was adopted:
Resolved. That this convention shall mark
the beginning of our efforts in promoting the
cause OF good roads.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
President Devries called for the names and
subscriptions of those who would Join the road
league, and secured sixty-eight. He then an
nounced the executive committee of the league,
as follows: Allegany county, c. F. Nickel;
Anne Arundel, p. H. Israel; B.ltimore, Lewis
Nj. Bacon; Baltimore city. Conway W. Sans,
Henry W. Williams and T. Burling Hull; CAL
vert, DR.. George W. Jones; Caroline, Tilghman
Kelly; Charles. s. Cox, jr.; Cecil, Alfred Kirk;
Carroll, Granville Haines; Hartford, W. L.
Amoss: Howard, Hopper Carroll; Montgomery,
E. c. Gilpin; Prince Georges. VIM. Berry;
nrtaa Wonya
Thomas w. Waller; Garrett. Jacob Fresh; st.
Mary's. Washington Wilkinson. The others
are yet to be named by the president. The
convention then adjourned.