St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-29

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would necessarily be incurred. As this
is a matter of vital Importance to the
whole state and particularly to these
three cities named, we suggest that the
amount of $1,000 be provided tor by
these three municipalities, anu would
ask that committee from each be ap-
pointed to center together and consider
the question and to recommend such
action as may be necessary. We Will
be ready to meet the committee at such
time and place as may suit their con-
venience and will then explain more IN
detail the situation.
We urge, however, that some action
be taken imInrdiateiy. as the time isnew
very limited for the proper preparation
of this case for trial.
We are willing and anxious to do all
in our power to further the public in
terest i'll prosecuting these charges, but
we are financially unable 10 advance
the necessary money TO push the case
TO final and 1--WE hope) successful
issue. The present deplorable .-condi-
ton of the poor In these cities i'll refer
ence TO fuel is q strong incentive to
every good citizen to do all in his power
to relieve them from every unjust bur-
den. We believe that there is "a con-
siderable more percentage charged for
freight on coal from Duluth TO the
points named than what is necessary 10
afford fair and reasonable compensa-
ton 10 the railroad, and this burden
(be it great or smalD falls directly upon
the consumers.
- We-therrfore feel that what is for the
good OF these cities should be procured
a. their expense, rather than at the eX-
pense OF private citizens. and so we lay
the matter before you for action and
trust That it may be speedy and favor
able. Very respectfully submitted,
JAMES Ii. DAVIDSON. Chairman.
j. NJ. HAWTHORNE, Secretary.
Committee OF Fifty Citizens and as In
diYidualS.
On the same day that this letter bears
date the mayor transmitted same to the
common council, where it was referred
to the committee on ways and means.
The committee oil ways and means
consists of William II. Lightner CHAIR
mani. +. B. DOran and u. +. w.
Schuette.
Extract from proceedings of the as
sembly OF the city OF st. Paul, Dec. IA,
1898:
The committee on ways and means
reporting on the communication of the
mayor, dated Dec. z, 1898, transmitting
communication from the chairman
and secretary of committee Of fifty
citizens (signed by j. II. Davidson,
chairman. and j. NJ. Hawthorne. secre-
tary1 appointed at mass meeting In
Market hall, to act in conjunction with
the legislative committee Oh the coal
combine, recommends that the COM
munication and petition be accepted
and placed on file, there being no fund
available for the proposed purpose.
Adopted.
Yeas-Messrs. DORIAN. Daily, john
son, Lightner, Reardon, Sandell,
SchuetIe, Mr. PeSident-S.
NayS-0.
The committee of fifty, composed of
working men and poor men, could not
raise the necessary funds to procure all
expert and secure the evidence needed.
After fully advising with the executive
committee OF seven members, rather
than to have the case preJudiced for
want of evidence, the committee advised
Col. Davidson TO continue the case,
stipulating that il might be taken up on
twenty days notice, which was done.
The S10,0U0 could be found and was
found for the Hill celebration by selling
city certificates, still unpaid, but when
1t came to finding $500 10 prosecute the
Duluth Railroad company, to secure a
reduction of rates on coal, which would
benefit all our citizens, (. B. Doran,
himself a member of the coal
combine land representing the. coal
barons and railroad interests) voted
against the proposition, and would not
even allow Col. Davidson the courtesy
| of hearing before the committee.
Voters, do you desire F. B. Doran. the
| coal baron, or Col. James II. Davidson,
| the chairman of the anti-coal combine
| committee and the champion of the
| laboring classes, for mayor of st. Paul:
| Please check your answer on the tinted
ballots opposite the Peoples party can
| didate. May 1.
II you desire to exclude religious con-
troversies from city politics. don't fail
| to vote the Peoples party ticket.
If you desire reform. enforcement oil
law. equal taxation, reduction of blOat.
| ed salaries and enormous fees. eight
| hours work tor fair pay, and an honest
! economical city government, then vote
| for the Peoples candidates on May
! 1894.
BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE Com
! MITTEE OF THE PEOPLES PARTY.