The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-04
MAYOR BRIHEY'S ADDRESS
Hopes Everything Will Be Har-
monious in Walkerville.
CLINTON CITY ATTORNEY
Ihe O0co OF Marshal May Be Held for
Mr.. Kennedy. Who L. Going to the
War-The New Administration
Formally Takes ONCE.

The new administrator took hold at
mayor was indicted into office, the
council held its initial meeting and the
new fiscal year started off under aus
picious circumstances. Mayor Jacob
Briney. the new head of the admins
tration. was given a warm reception
by the ounci He is very popular with
the people OF waikerville. as was shown
by the fact that he was elected by the
, largest majority ever received by a
!, mayor OF waIkerville. and the prospects
for a careful and economical admins
tration are considered excellent. The
new mayor only one APP
poinment. that of w. X. Clinton as city
attorney and city clerk. He was con-
firmed by a unanimous vote. IL Is not
so stated, but II is thought likely that
the marshalship will be held open for
u. w. Kennedy. the present incumbent,
: who is going TO Inc front with Com
spany c..
In taking Office Mayor Briney .deliv-
cred a brief address to the councii, out
lining his proposed policy. He said:
Gentlemen of the council-It is gener-
ally considered appropriate for the
mayor upon assuming the duties of his
ONCE. to make a few remarks. n
whilst I am not accustomed to speech
making. ] will try and say a few words
concerning the policy of the new admin
istration. at least so far as ] am con-
cerned. We enter upon our duties this
evening with a hope that our relations
will be friendly N that harmony will
prevail in the council. that our meetings
here Will be pleasant. n while we may
sometimes differ in opinion hat these
differences will at all times be public
n not become personal in their char
acter. III we can SO treat all matters
arising in the council as being of n
public character and remember that we
are public officers, everything will get
along all right. l wish to state that II
will be my pleasure at all times to hear
from the members of the council n
get their opinions. IL you have any
thing to say. say IL. as ! wish to act In
harmony with your views. l also trust
that you will take as much interest In
the council proceedings as ret
stances will permit. and attend the
meetings. We will be more or less COM
PEELED to depend upon the old members
Of the council. AS they have been
through the mill.
AS we are now entering upon our
duties we invite our people to take an
interest, n III what we do does not
Civ satisfaction to call our attention to
the fact. so we can have an opportu-
nifty to make II right. We do not ex-
pect to escape criticism. as II Is impos-
sible to act in a public office without
disappointing somebody and without
having someone find fault. We expect
that. but we will endeavor to have as
lsttle fault found as possible. We all
know. as property owners and residents
Of the city of Walkerville. the best and
most economical administration of af-
fairs is the best for all. and that will
be our aim. The election is now over
and i hope everything will get I'm shape
at an early date for harmonious action
in all directions. We also note the fact
that IL our friend. Rudolph Whitman.
had been elected mayor. the citizens of
walkerville would have chosen a most
worthy citizen to fill the Office. but
when two good men run for an office
some good man must get left. as a
choice must be made. Our citizens
would have made no mistake in elect
ing Rudolph Whitman for mayor. As
a public official l also wish to thank
Mayor Wellington and all the retiring
officers Of the old council for the faith
full discharge of their duties. Now. I'm
conclusion. l will say that ! am here To
oblige and receive the suggestions of
the council and to act in harmony with
your wishes"