The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-14
LIKES GOVERNOR GAMBLER.
REPRESENTATIVE M'DONoUGH IN
DORsEs THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the Watch
word of His Administration-M
NacDonough Wants No More Conn
missions of Any Kind-He Favors
Tax Reform which VIII Reach
corporations as Well as Private
Citizens.
Hon. Walter p LaRoche will represent
Chatham's interest in the legislature to-
day Hon. J. ]. McDonough, who came
down yesterday, viii return tonight Hon.
T. H. Mcmillan has been in the city since
the election undergoing treatment for an
abscessed jaw. He will also return to-
night
There is little but routine work before
the legislature at present and no one need
have any fear but that the interests of
Chatham are safe in the hands of Mr.. La
Roche. The junior member of the Chat
ham team has the full confidence of his
associates and has proven himself to be
a very efficient and capable legislator.
The commission repeal bills, introduced
by Mr. McDonough, have been favorably
reported by the judiciary committee, 10
which they were referred. No opposition
was developed to the bills, and apparent
" there will be none The third attempt
TO repeal the local commission laws will
evidently be successful,
II could have had the bills reported
earlier" said Mr. McDonough, in speaking
with Morning News report
er yesterday, 'but preferred
that there should be no haste.
If any one wished to appear in opposi-
ton to the bills, desired that they should
be given an opportunity for a fair hear
ing"
The bills provide for the repeal of all
the commission laws enacted three years
ago. The result of their passage will be
to leave several gentlemen now occupying
positions under the city government in an
interesting position.
Mr. McDonoush was. asked whether the
vacancies created blythe repeal of the
commission laws would be filled by the
election of officers by the present Council
or the succeeding Council. He replied that
he was uncertain on this point. Vacancies
would, of course, be filled by the present
Council, but whether the city officials for
the succeeding two years would be elected
by the present Council or its successors
he was unable to say.
rs there any provision made in the bills
for the creation of similar commissions
by Council, should it see fit to do SOP
Mr.. McDonough was asked
There is none" he replied
Would Council have the right to create
such commissions, should IL so desire?"
Mr.. McDonough was asked.
Mr.. McDonough was doubtful if such
were the case. I'VE have had enough of
COMMISSIONS said he. "A great deal
was claimed for them but they have sim
ply Increased the expenses of the city
without adequate result. I am personally
opposed to any further continuance of
commissions in any FORM
In speaking tf matters to come before
the legislature Mr.. McDonough said that
the Bush bin or similar legislation will
very likely be attempted by the Prohibi-
tionists at this session. He did not appre-
bend any danger of the success of such
measure. however.
The majority of the legislature is COM
posed of thinking, conservative men," he
said, and there is no tendency toward
radical legislation of any kind. Conse-
quently, do not apprehend any danger of
legislation such as was sought by the Bush
bill"
This legislature" continued Mr. McDon-
ough, lis business-hke body. 1t has gone
to work in the right manner, and 1 feel
confident win show a record of wise and
careful legislation"
Mr.. McDonough is much impressed with
Gov. Gambler. He seems to have just the
qualifications which fit him for the Cover
nor's chair, he said, especially at the pres
ent time.
There are no frils and feathers about
the Governor" said Mr.. McDonough "He
is as plain as he can be. He goes at his
work in STRAIGHTFORWARD, busness-like
manner. He is careful and conservative,
and has plenty of good solid Judgment
He is determined that economy shall be
practised in every branch of the state gov
eminent. and | predict that his adminlstra-
ton will show a record for retrenchment
IN every department, and the elimination
OF every Unnecessary expense which will
be in keeping with the promises he has
made"
The present unsatisfactory condition of
the states finances, Mr.. McDonough said
IS due to reckless appropriations by pre-
Vlous legislatures without provision being
made for the payment of these approprla-
tons. 1t is also due in part to the states
system of financiering, by which it is
forced to depend for the money necessary
10 defray its expenditures during the year
upon the taxes, which are largely receiv-
ed during the latter part of the year.
t''"to treasurer 5peerS statement, snow
ing an apparent deficit of 81 100000 for the.
present fiscal year, is largely a matter of
bookkeeping. He does not think the case
Is as bad as that
Appropriations have been made, he
said, for which no provision has been
made, and they cannot be paid until the
means are provided. There must be re-
trenchment somewhere. Whether it will
be in pensions or school fund or in other
quarters, I am unable 10 say"
MIR. McDonough is in favor Of such re-
forms in the tax laws as will bring under
taxation the large amount of property
which now escapes the tax receiver.
II is not simply the private taxpayer
VINO evades taxation" said ne, but there
Is great deal of corporate property which
escapes taxation and which is as much
entitled to pay taxes as the railroads or any
other corporate or private property and
winch escapes because of insufficient
laws"
Mr.. McDonough referred to sleeping car,
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