The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-27

was that they had trusted to the polite
ians. Mr.. OConnor. he said, had not at
tended a single meeting of the south side
league. He objected to such interference
al this late date.
Mr.. O'Connor resented Mr.. Krouskoft s
personal attack on him and said that II
was entirely unoalled for He was just as
much interested in the south side as Mr..
Krouskon, he said. He again insisted on
regular organization.
The meeting was not inclined to Mr.
O'Connor's view Of the matter, however,
and II proceeded with its work as II had
begun.
"A motion 10 appoint an executive COM
mlttee was adopted. The chair appointed
the following committed: S. Krouskoff,
chairman. NJ. A. Morrissey, W. S. Harris
J. G. Nelson, w. j. Myers, VIM. Burns,
VIM. Taylor A. c. Craig, r. Rosenbrook,
VIM. Fleming, w. J. Kelly, S. i. Kline, II.
A. Dumas, N Harrison. l.. L. Carsweu.
The question OF eligibility to member
ship was again discussed. Mr.. Krouskon
opposed the idea OF a fixed boundary line
and moved that all interested in property
south of Anderson street should be eligible
to membership.
Mr.. Nelson moved to amend that all liv-
ing south of Anderson street should be
eligible, whether property owners or not.
The amendment was accepted.
Martin HoulihRn wanted TO know IL,
when the club nominated Mr.. Krouskon
for alderman, he would refuse 10 accept
vote from a man down town.
William Mcintyre objected to real estate
men, who were only interested in selling
property, having any influence in tho
club. MIR. Mcintyre distinguished him
self as an objector throughout the meet
ing, but nanlly signed the roll Of member
ship amid applause.
Chairman Harris stated that he had Sc
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friends, who were not eligible TO member
ship under the resolution, but who were
Pendy 70 help the people on the south side.
The meeting, however. was not Inclined
to have the membership so open. 1t was
urged that the politicians would get con-
troll OF the club II this were done.
Mr.. Nelson's substitute; limiting mem
bership to property owners and residents
south of Anderson street, was adopted.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Krouskon.
crlticising the administration for its fail
ure to carry out its pledges to improve
the southern section. Some hot remarks
upon the neglect of the south side and
especially the southwestern portion of the
city by the administration, were made
by Mr.. William Taylor and Chairman
Harris.
The secretary was called upon to read
the names of the 200 men who had signed
the call and he did so. Only a small
number of the signers were present. 1t
seemed to be the understanding that those
who signed the call should be considered
members. There were a number of col
ored men among the signers. a
Mr.. j. V. Kennickell wanted the execu-
tive committee instructed to select candi-
dates for aldermen from the south side,
whose names should be presented at the
next meeting. The suggestion was not
adopted.
The general sentiment of the meeting as
expressed by the speakers, was that,
while not favoring the present administra-
ton the club will give its support to the
faction which will give most representa-
ton on the next board of aldermen to the
southsders, together with ironclad pledges
for specified improvements
The meeting adjourned subject to the call
of the executive committee.