The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-29
SINE DIE,
Last Meeting of
the Council.
Solicitor Gives Opinion
Against Mayor
On Latter'S Veto of Tax Re-
mission Resolution.
C0uncilmen Vote in Accordance
With Mr.. Colwell's Views.
Closing Scenes Words Of Praise for
Councilmen Vote in Accordance
With Mr.. ColwelPs Views.
Closing Scenes-W0rds Of Praise for
President Kendrick and Others.

At II o'clock last night President
Kendrick of the common council an
nounced that there was no further busi-
ness on the table and that BODY went
out of official existence upon a motion to
adjourn without day.
The final session was an interesting one
and characterized by the customary ex-
change OF courtesies and good will.
After the final batch Of petitions and
miscellaneous business had been disposed
OF Committeeman Rsthbone Gardner
presented the following resolutions.
Whereas, The members of tho Common
Council of 1896 appreciate the courteous and
dignifed- manner In which JehH e. Kcrrtfrici,
Esq. has presided over the deliberations of
thissbody during the past year, and desire to
place on record this expression OF their regard
for the president of the Common Council, now
therefore be it
Resolved That the thanks Of the members
of the Common Council be and they are here
by extended TO the president, John E. Ken
driclS, Esq, for the fair, impartial and able
manner in which he has discharged the duties
of presiding officer of this branch of the City
Councilman Angel In the meantime had
oeen called to the chair ana in speaking
upon the motion for passage Mr.. Gardner
referred to the feeling which existed a
year ago and the efforts on the part of a
group of new members to organize the
Council by electing a candidate of their
own for president in opposition to Mr..
kendrick. Mr.. Gardner, who was him.
self that candidate, then paid splendid
tribute to the administration of Presi-
dent Henorick. He said that those who
had opposed him realize now perhaps
more than the rest do how to appreciate
him. lie has teen not only courteous
and impartial but exceptionally able.
The one word, MIR. Gsrduer continued,
which best characterizes the manner OF
presiding by Mr.. Kendrick, Is "csIerity."
No her president of the common coun-
ell has ever been so thoroughly entitled
TO the gratitude of its members as he
for the celebrity with which he has dis
posed OF business and for tie emphasis
OF the fact thst there is no time to bo
wasted in public affairs.
Councilman Burdick seconded the res
olution and said that he supposed that
ne had been Of those to vote against Mr..
Kendrick but that he apologized. The
resolution was then passed unanimously.
Councilman Gardner also presented
the following:
Resolved That the Common Council ex. |
press their appreciation of the careful. Ell. |
cient and courteous manner in which Daniel |
+. Hayden has discharged the duties Iertain. |
ing to the Office of clerk of the Common Coun-
ell and clerk of committees during the past
year.
his resolution was seconded by sew
ersl of the members who highly COM
mended Clerk Hayden for the thorough.
ness in performing the duties of bis
office which he has displayed since mis-
election for tho first time in 1882. The
resolution was passed unanimously.
President Kendrick then resumed the
chair: lie said i'm brief 81 would be
iull indeed il did not appreciate the
so sincere and friendly in their
one, OF Councilmen Gardner and Bur
lick and j am very grateful ior this ex-
preston OF good will from ell the men,
'e7s which, assure you, will.bc one of
ny pleasantest memories as long az
i've. We have had, on the whole. a
ucoessful year and transacted a large
mouD, OF business. II Is fair to assume
nat most OF 1t has been done wisely,
ONE OF 1t may be brought back to us.n
President Kendrick then referred to
he many changes Ia the make up of the
ommon council resulting from the cleo
ions OF 1895 and 1896 and expressed his
incere and enthusiastic appreciation OF
he services Of the men about TO retire.
i will name only one," he said and
hat Is Mr. Gilbert A. Phillips, chairman
7 The finance committee. lie is one OF
he nblest business men and financiers on
Or city and the retirement OF such a
ran from its council and from the head
tnat important committee is q great
'ss to this city.
The Business OF the Session.
The important business Of last night
'ns relative TO taxation and a long opin-
'n OF the city solicitor relative to shste-
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