The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Both Branches Met Yes
terday Afternoon.
Message Of the Mayor Con-
tanning Veto Approved
Huntington Avenue Will BE Extended
Additional Appropriation Asked.

The Board OF Aldermen and Common Coun-
Gil met at the call of the Mayor yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock to dispose OF the Hunt
ington avenue matter, and TO receive his
message relative to the resolution authorising
tho commissioners of registration to hire
clerks. The message or veto. which was given
in full in TBE NEWS OF yesterday afternoon.
was sustained by the Common Council, and IL
was therefore unnecessary for the Board to
consider it.
The committee on Investigation of the IL
cense commissioner were allowed $500 for
expenses.
Common Council.
Chairman Freeman Of tho highway commit
tee presented a resolution TO layout Hunting
ton avenue from Carter to Chambers street.
Mr.. Truoman asked what IL would cost. and
Mr.. Freeman informed the Council that the
total cost would be els, los. three-fonrths OF
which would DO paid Cor by the abutting
owners and the balance by the city. Mr..
Bullock asked IL thore would not be- numerous
suits brought against the CITY by property
owners who are dissatisfied with the amount
OF their awards, and Mr.. Freeman admitted
that there would be-. The resolution thon
passed. all but Mr.. Bullock voting in the
Affirmative.
The Communication from the Mayer was
then presented by the executive secretary.
Mr.. Dorney, and read by President Kendrick.
Councilman Gardner of Ward 2 spoke in
favor OF standing by the veto, and at the same
time gave "A clear explanation OF the position
taken by the board OF registration, and ably
defended that body against the narrow and
psrtizan criticism with which IL has been as
that the Mayor had jJAt cause for his ohjec-
ton, but. on the other hand, there bad been
precodents for the passage OF the resolution.
The board or registration assumed their
duties on March 10, 1895, and had less than a
month 10 DO an immense amount OF work
preparatory 20 the April election. They were
bound 20 perform the duties for which they
had been selected. and we're therefore justified
in hiring enough assistance TO do that work.
The compensation for that extra assistance
was authorized after ward. The same thing
was again necessary and again occurred. thus
establishing the precedent. The present case,
MIR. Gardner said, IL very similar, hut the
Mayors wish to have the result brought
about by a different way was a reasonable
one.
The objection 70 the resolution was that IL
provided for the payment OF future assist
ance, while In reality there are already bills
which are unpaid
Mr.. Gardner stated in conclusion that he
believed the board of registration had rem
dered honest. skillful and economical service,
and that he would present two resolutions to
grant what they asked for after the objection
able resolution had boon disposed OF.
Councilman West said that no had intended
20 say nothing, but was afraid that his silence
would be considered as agreeing 20 tho bene-
diction pronounced on the registration board
by Mr.. Gardner.
Mr.. Waterman of Ward 5 was the third and
last member To participate in the discussion,
and he heartily endorsed the board.
President Rendrick then put the question.
"Shall the cesolution pass. the Mayors veto
90 tho contrar- notwithstandingP The vote
in the negative was unanimous.
Councilman Gardner then present ted the
two resolutions, one authorizing the board OF
registration TO hire clerks with the approval
OF the Mayor, at a cost not TO exceed SlGQ0, TO
be charged to the appropriation for elections,
and the othor 10 provide for the compensation
for services already rendered. The resolu.
tions were passed together.
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Mr.. Perkins, chairman of the COMMITTEES on
city property, presented n resolution adding
$500 80 the appropriation for the Greeley
street school. aud another adding 5000 TO tho
appropriation for tina Potters avenue grammar
school. Both were referred TO the finance
committee.
The petition OF J. c. Colburn, John r..
Neary, George +. Ingrshain and Arthur p.
Day for remission Of taxes were referred to
the committee on claims.
Mr.. West presented a Joint resolution 20 APP
point a committee 10 investigate the matter
of transfer checks. IL was laid on the table
until Monday evening.
MIR. Gray presented a joint resolution for
the appointment of a committee TO investigate
the spring water business.
The monthly reports of the city auditor and
OF the finance IN on the issue of regis
tered bonds were received.
The Council then adjourned until Monday
evening.