Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
ORGANIZE FOR WORK.
LEAGUE BRANCHES ELECT OFF,
GERS AND BEGIN OPERATIONS.
Mr.. ROUNTREE WILL NOT RESIGN,
He Decides TO Remain I'm the Conn
ciI-This Action Taken In Consi"e-
rattan Of the AppcaIs of Numerous
Friends and the League.

The Marshall and Jefferson Ward
branches OF the Democratic League TOT
Good Government were organized for the
years work last night. Marshan-Nard
Branch assembled I'm Corcoran Han, ana
elected the following officers: President
Luther S. Camp; Secretary, DR.. BenJa-
min Harrison; Treasurer w. Stevenson;
Executive Committee-First Precinct: Jo-
seph Sorg, Ralph Cavedo, and James
Nicholas; Second Precinct: G.. W. Tay-
lor, w. r. Snellings, l.. S. Camp ana
James r. Lambkin; Third Precinct; D.
Flood wooridge. George d. Pearmani
and Thomas L. Edgar
After adopting the bylaws Of the
league for the government Of branch or
carnations the body adjourned.
The Jefferson-Ward Branch Of the
league met at Thon's Hall, corner OF
Seventeenth and Main street. and per-
fected it's organization.
Mr.. Rountrce stays I'm the Council.
Mr.. Henry w. Rountree. the member OF
the Common Council from Clay Ward.
who resigned as a member Of that body,
after his spicy colloGuy with Mayor Tay-
Tor, regarding what were called the
Snead charges. has withdrawn his letter
to President Caskie. and VIII probably
serve his term as member of the Com
mon Council. This action on the part
of Mr.. Rountree was in Difference to the
appeals OF a host Of friends and acquaint-
ances. resident in all sections OF the
CITY. and the request of several Of the
ward branches Of the Good-Government
League. Below is given Mr.. Rountree's
letter of withdrawal
Richmond. Va. January 70, leJ''
TO Ny Friends and the Public:
Respecting the many earnest requests
from friends and The public throug out the
city: actuatel by duty / owe the CITY
whose interest ] have at heart; fully real
ling the personal sacrifice l am makins'
nccuniary and otherwise; mindful OF the
pledge / made TO the people by permitllhB
my name TO be voted for; going 10 the
Council for the purpose of performing
dutv. being at the time aware it was 10
my personal detriment, l now deem IL IN
cumbent upon me to remain until the
work now under way has been completed.
have. therefore. determined TO follow
nv convictions. and in doing so l trust IL
may be 10 those who view the matter as
did when l rendered my resignation an
example.
Were I TO decline the call now made
upon me. / would not be worthy of the
pleasure ! soon hope TO enjoy. that o.
living under a better city government
Now. in conclusion. ! desire to refer 10
matter. one which / deem Of Importance
to all-viz.. an attempt which Is being
made to antagonize the laborins men
AGAINST the businessmen Of our city. j
trust that the laboring men, VINO. ! am
sure. are honorable, will not permit them
selves to be led longer. for If there Is
any one class who should desire good
government and 10 be relieved from the
present burden of taxation. it Is the man
who has to pay the present outrageous
tax in the way of high rents and in many
other indirect ways, from which he can
not get relief except by good govern
ment These are the people who should
not only vote, but clamor for the relief
the Good Government League is now try
ing TO effect for them.
l shall remain aboard the old ship until
she is headed TO the shore, or. If neces-
sary. until she lands on the side OF pros
! perity. For reasons assigned, L nave
withdrawn my resignation.
Respectfully, II. ". ROUNIREE.