The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-12-19

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Hazen, ] R Carlee, Mayor; Little
Rock, A r Bragg, ] B Cowpland
Benton, 7 M Mehafrey; Fort Smith,
j A Hoffman, Mayor Judge ] H
Rogers, D B Sparks,
Chairman Morgan suggested a
reconsideration of the action at the
morning session by which the tenn
porarY organization was made per-
manent, and thereupon by vote Of
the body elected Hon, Jno. H. Rog-
ers as permanent chairman, and j.
G, Edwards and G, f. Fowler as
secretaries, Judge Rogers made a
fine talk on taking the chair, for
progress and improvement,
Mayor Hall, of Little Rock, being
called for, outlined the reasons ac-
tuating him in calling the present
convention, We are here for re-
suits, We want to go before the
Legislature with a statement of
the relief needed There should be
a thorough discussion Constitu-
tional amendments are tedious and
slow, and |, personally, am in favor
of calling a constitutional conven-
ton. | believe public sentiment to
favor such a call, to the end that
present restrictions may be remov-
ed at one sweep If constitution
al convention be called | believe
each county will send its best men
as delegates, who will frame a con-
stitution under which we can live
satisfactorily for the next forty or
fifty years. Referring to the ques-
tion of public improvements he cit
ed the defects in the present sys-
tenn and the difficulty in eifecting
improvements He believed bonds
should be issued and property own
ers only be allowed to vote thereoni
and that three commissioners be
appointed to supervise the improve
ments provided for, Abutting
property should pay a reasonable
tax, but the city at large should
pay share, too
A round Of applause followed the
conclusion of Mayor Halls remarks.
Mr., G. L, Fowler, of Little Rock,
moved call of the roll for the in
PRODUCTION of motions and resolu
tions.
Mr.. McCulloch, of Brinkley,
thought it advisable to first select
I committees, In the course of his
remarks, he favored an amend
ment to the constitution abolishine
the offices of Justices of the Peace
[Applause. He said there are
many other things that might be
suggested,
Mr.. Remmel, of Newport, moved
that committee Of five each OF
constitutional convention and mu
nicipal government be appointed
Carried The chair appointed
On Constitutional Convention
Hail. McCulloch, Freeman, Martin
MaheiIey.
On municipal Government H. i
Remmel, j, A, Hoffman, D. O. Bell
w. II, Gee and j, b, Friedheim
The rules of Congress were adopt
ed to govern the deliberations o
the convention
An invitation to visit the State
charitable institutions was read
The invitation was accepted witt
thanks,
A motion to adjourn until
o'clock this morning prevailed.
CONVENTION NOTES
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This mornings Gazette gives The
following convention notes;
The delegates will be banquettet
at the Capital Hotel tonight.
The burden Of the mayoralty song
Give us a new Constitution,
Mayor Williams, of Hot Springs
is an enthusiastic advocate of a new
constitution
Mr.. McCulloch, of Brinkley, made
a hit when he advocated the abol
lshment Of Justice Of the Peace Of
fees, and was loudly applauded.
Mayor j G, Edwards, Of Tex
arkana Is the youngest municipal
solou present. He is thirty year.
old,
The delegates were guests OF the
city of Little Rock at the Capita
Theatre last night, to see Marie
Wainwright in "An Unequa
Match
Judge Rodgers struck a respon
sl,e chord when he said that mu
nleipal maladmlnstratlen Is tracea
bic to public Indifference rs to tn,
personel Of city officers,
BH=B=EH -
The Madern Mother