The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
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Office than the city treasurer's office Is SO
apparent that no argument Is needed at
this time in support OF the recommenda-
tion made.
Public Schools.
This city moves with many evidences OF
thought and care in laying the founda-
tion for its future greatness. and In no IN
stance is this more strikingly revealed
than i'm the character OF its public schools.
The value OF practical education to the
boys and girls who are soon TO De the
managers OF our affairs, and the crea-
tors and preservers OF our future his
tory, can hardly be over-estimated'
The public schools, nationalized and
supported by the patriotic impulses OF
every American heart, are and always WIZ
be living educational object lesson to
the world that the bulwark OF American
safety IL strongly and securely imbedded
in the affection Of our people.
Highway Department.
The management of this department re-
ouires both skill and discretion, and Mr..
ks
has given abundant evidence OF possessing
both OF these desirable qualities. The
most important feature contained In the
annual report of the highway comnis-
sioner in the line of extensive highway
Improvement is the widening OF East
avenue.
uoarI or Public Works
The methods of conducting the affairs
of growing city like ours must be inn
proved upon from time TO time as expe-
rience may indicate. The glaring need at
this moment IL that of a more economical
and business-lilxe method, not only oi
making public improvements but OF
expending public funds. The wastefui ex-
travagance OF the present system is q mat
ter OF general knowledge. II i am corr
rectlys advised no specially unfavorabe
criticism has been made OF any officer or
commissioner. Practical economy de-
mands the uniting or consolidating OF
these several departments, the same to be
placed under the control OF one respon-
sible governing as well as directing
power.
Fire Department.
The necessity of maintaining an
efficient and properly equipped fire depart
ment is generally recognized. 1t may be
asserted with becoming modesty that
this city is in possession of an excellent
department. The general equipment and
apparatus of the department is in good
order, and the discipline maintained. is
commendable.
The Poor Department.
Misfortunes in life frequently compel
deserving individuals to seek the aid OF
charity. invoke your thoughtful atten-
tion to the needs of this department. The
overseer of the poor recommends that
the sum of si4,0Oo.0o be appropri-
ated for the support of the depart
ment You will find in his annaul
report series of timely recommends
tions, two OF which strongly appeal to my
support. First that relating to the use Of
kerosene lamps in Illuminating the build
ing. Second the improvement of the
hospital.
Railroads.
Iwish to call the City Councils atten-
tion TO the very inadequate facilities af-
forded the people OF this City by the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
The falling of in the earnings OF
the railroad corporation, owing
20 commercial depression, has
caused the management to re-arrange
its train schedule, and it has been appar-
emily re-arranged solely upon revenue
basis, without much regard to the con-
venience of tho travelling public. 1t
sedms TO me that the people have some
rights which ought to be respected.
recommend that the joint standing CON-
mittee on railroads, by proper resolution,
protest against the present service.
Other City Departments.
In the tax department the board OF as
SCISSORS has been highly successful despite
discredit reflected upon it by few dis
gruntled individuals. / recommend that
the present ordinance regarding the
abatement of taxes be Immediately re-
pealed, as its existence is very
serious menace to the public veal,
and that a new ordinance
be adopted limiting the board OF abate-
ment of taxes to jurisdiction over illegal
assessments which are by reason of their
illegality uncollectable. In regard to
LIQUOR licenses, the present board OF
license commissioners assumed office last
June. The judgement of the people seems
to be that they have administered the law
with an honesty of purpose that is posi-
lively refreshing.
caution the City Council regarding
municipal franchises and urge them to
give such subjects careful consideration.
urge the Joint standing committee on
finance to carefully consider the matter
OF the salaries and wages of the city offi-
cials. do not approve of horizontal re-
duction in the rate paid.
In conclusion, gentlemen OF the City
Council, ] cannot but feel that the official
year brings with it increasing response
bilities and a public demand for official
service OF high and unsullied character.
Let our actions be founded upon truth,
honesty and love of humanity, and il this
shall be our chart we SHALL in the closing
hours OF the life of the City Council of
1894, receive the well-earned plaudits of
the people, who VIII then honor us for
having guarded with loyal fidelity the in