The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Recorder Hartridge's Successor to
Re Chosen Jung

BE Chosen June 1.
A special meeting Of the City Council
was held yesterday afternoon, mainly for
the purpose Of converting the board to at
tend the funeral of the late Capt John F.
Wheaton. The meeting served a double
purpose, however, as the resignation of
Recorder Walter c. Hartridge was ac-
eepted, and a resolution was passed max
ing June l the time for the election of his
successor.
With few exceptions, the entire board
was present, including City Attorney Ad-
ans and one or two other city officials.
The Mayor stated the object of the meet
ing, which was taken up without delay.
1t was decided by Council to attend the
funeral of Capt Wheaton in a body, this
honor being fully deserved by reason of
the official position ne once occupied in the
city as Mayor. Many of the board remem-
bered Capt. Wheaton's administration
with marked pleasure. and it was with
the deepest regret that the news of his
death reached the aldermen. No resolu-
tons We're passed, but the kindly express
slons by The aldermen was sufficient to at
test to the profound regret all felt. The
City Exchange was closed during the af-
ternoon by order of the Mayor.
During the meeting Mayor Meldrim
read the resignation of Recorder Hart
ridge, which was brief and without the
usual request TO accept. Everybody I'M
derstood the circumstances which prompt
ed the Recorder to surrender his position,
and the resignation was at once accept
ed. Since the city law requires that the
election of a successor be 9dyerlise1 ten
days, 1t was decided to elect the new Re-
corder June I. During this interim the
Mayor will serve in Police Court.
There seems now 10 be little doubt but
Mr.. t. p. Ravenel, who has applied TO
Council for the position, will be the choice
of majority of the board. II is generally
understood that Mr. Ravcnel viii not an
tagonize Mr.. Hartridge in case he should
return TO Savannah early enough to as
sumo the duties of Recor Ter. 1t is said,
moreover, that concessions will be made
by Mr. Ravenel which will insure him
the support of the other applicants, most
of whom will probably retire in his favor.
One or two of the applicants have eX-
pressed their intention of Withdrawing
in favor of any candidate understood to
be friendly to Mr. Hartridge.
Nothing whatever came up concerning
the appointments to fill the two vacancies
which now exist in the Fire Commission,
as that lies exclusively with the Mayor.
IL VIII iiettHS tiS tNo men HuDJSSl " Coi-
firmatien by Council, and the fact he will
name administration men is an assurance
that there is apt to be no delay in con-
firming his nominees. Hereto fore the May
or has been successful in appointing pop
ular men to positions in his gift, es is
evidenced by the ready willingness of
Council to confirm them. In the present
instance, he has stated he will be in no
rush, however, though 1t would seem the
occasion demands prompt action in view
of the Fire Commission being without a.
quorum. The present status of affairs
there being only one commissioner, does
not permit any official business
Carriages were waiting in front of the
City Exchange for the aldermen to at
tend the funeral of Capt. Wheaton.