The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

tsnns az will prevent suffering on the part
of those who are absolutely destitute but
are able TO work. In lines of labor that will
not conflict with existing employ ments.
return in value for the money expended
and at such wages that the employment
will not be attractive TO any who are not
forced by actual stress to accept II.
- That an amendment to the charter
be framed and submitted at the next cleo
ton, providing for the renewal of bulk
heads at the expense eff abuttiEg property.
substantially in the terms specified in
house bin No. =. presented to the last leg
islature. but which failed OF passage as
herein stated"
Cedar River Water.
The proposed extension of the water
system TO Cedar river commands consider
of about 81 eo.aoe. $4,000 gallons a day
of pure water will be brought into the city.
A review is made Of the work already done
In connection with the proposed extension.
lions as to proposed notifications of the
plan originally prepared oy the CITY sfe-
cial engineer. Benezette Williams These
notifications in the interests OF economy
and safe operation provide for the discard
ing of a high dam In Cedar river and the
substitution of 5I-inch stave pipe line for
the V-shaped hume between Cedar river
and Swan lake. During the favorable
n
ing the line was carried on with vigor.
The city now has all the necessary data,
and has acquired several pieces Of ground
on Rock creek and Cedar river.
The mayor, however, considers that
there is not very good chance for the
city to secure the money necessary to
carry out this great public Improvement
for reasons which he summarizes as fol-
lows That so large an amount OF money
will be required for this work. that the
only security offered is the revenue OF the
water system, that the bonds cannot be
sold for less than par. that the interest
carnot exceed per cent, that no war
rants can be issued until the completion of
the extension. and that no interest Is to
accrue thereon until such completion. The
mayor concludes this portion OF his mes
..TLc tremendous advantages to accrue
to the people from this Improvement and
it's general feasibility, leave no room TO
doubt its ultimate accomplishment. The
people Will accept only one result in this
matter. To wit:
AN abundant supply of Cedar river wa
ter by gravity and for any and all pur.
poses under city ownership and control.
AS suggestions of changes in the plan for
extension by means OF which IL may be
possible TO raise the needed funds, the fol-
lowing are given: A portion OF the rev.
enue of the water plant might be made
available for the payment of interest on
warrants issued as the work progresses.
higher rate of interest than per cent
the time when the extension should be
complete: and the work itself could be d.
vided up into small contracts.
Further on the water question. the
mayor shows from the report of tho city
engineer that water rates have been re-
duced 50 per cent in five years
Parks and Drives.
The question of roadways and bicycle
paths is discussed at some length. The
mayor recommends the planning through
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which shall reach all the principal dis
tricts by natural and easy grades.
Tax Exemptions for Factories
The proposed constitutional amendment
municipalities to exempt man
ufacturing plants from taxation, Is en-
Public Enterprises.
Under this head occasion is taken to con-
graduate the people of the city upon the
establishment of the new line of steamers
to Japan, and also upon the achievement
of the Seattle & Lake Washington Water
way Company in filling in over leo acres
Of submerged tide lands
First Avenue.
Considerable space is devoted to urging
upon the council the necessity for at once
taking steps for the cutting down OF FIRST
avenue hill to the grade of the lower bust
ness portion of town, at least so mucn OF
II as will give the section to the north
feasible connection with the present neart
work is done. the property along Western
and Railroad avenues, in the snanty DIS
trict, whose value Is now propiematc.
would within five years rank IN value ana
In business activity with almost any prop
erty along the water front
The streets.
The revision of the system of street
names is approved. but IL Is suggested
that the system OF street numbering Is
very incomplete and irregular
The New Charter.
The new charter is considered as well
nigh perfect" Proposed amendments
should be carefully considered before they
are accorded any ENCOURAGEMENT
Harbor. Water Front and Tide Lands
The problems presented are many and
complex. To properly direct the develop
ment Of and to conserve the various inter-
vigilance.
Cheap Port.
Ii should be the aim of every citizen to
make Seattle the cheapest harbor on the
Pacific coast. The harbor should be well
supplied with mooring buoys ana DOCKS
and other facilities be provided as SHAH
from time to time be suggested.
REPEATING.
The replatting OF the water front is made
the text for further congratulation. II Is
hoped that spaces will be secured along
the water rront 10 be owned and kept as
public and general landing places.
Engineering Department..
The report of the city engineer shows
that the city has now OF graded streets
fsi ~ miles: sewers, 1851 miles. permanent
f4Vements. ss4 square yards The total
net cost OF the office for the year was
S. a remarkable showing for econ
omy and efficiency.
Department of Finance.
Notwithstanding the large decrease in
the tax levy and heavy delinquency In tax
payments the city has maintained its
credit by prompt payment of interest. and
there has been but slight delay In pay
ment of current expenses. The face Of the
.sffyss Indebtedness has been reduced Sis.-
IS. 50 through the retirement of bonds and
old warrants The outstanding bonded in
siehtesinezss of the city Is as follows:
Purpose OF Bonds. Annual
Bonds. outstnd'g. Interest
Plank road. SS.........$ I5.ess Is islS
Water works. as........ j. 10000 $50
sewer * ........... s4s 90 g. 80