The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

There was a large number of changes
suggested, but only two Of consequence
were adopted. One provided for an ap-
preparation of 81, $50 for the police reserve,
or white military, while the other cut
out that of $500 for Estin park.
IL was the evident purpose of those inter
ested in the maintenance of the military
TO see that nothing was left undOne 90
induce Council to allow the special apprO-
priation of $3.50, which was not provided
for in the ordinance as at first submit
ted. Among those present were Col. A.
r. Lawton, who acted as spokesman;
Lieut.. Col Garrard Capt Bierne Gordon
Capt. Gleason. Capt. Walker, Capt Hop
lIins, Capt. NJ. a. O'Byrne, capt. Gaudry,
Lieut. Cunningham and others
When Alderman Duncan introduced an
ordinance providing for the repeal of the
ordinance which a lded So $50 annually to
the police department appropriation for the
maintenace of the e.even military com
,panies of the city, Col. Lawton asked to
be heard. In an earnest plea, he urged
that the amount be not taken from the
military, and told of the effect the with
drawal Of this assistance would have on
the various organizations.
1t will handicap che companies he
said, and will seriously interfere with
the work they have been doing This re-.
peallng ordinance makes it necessary for
those connected with the military TO come
here every year and get down upon their
knees for something which should be glad
ly appropriated Il was a good move when
the city made this appropriation, and
think il should continue it, Everybody
knows how the Savannah military con-
Quoted itself during the Spanish war. II
is needless for me to say their conduct was
highly creditable.' Seven companies went
10 the front together with one battery
of artillery. and of this number at least
800 MEN came from within the corporate
limits. of Savannah. This was because
The men breathed the same spirit as their
fathers and forefathers.
Some of the men are now leaving their
companies because the war has ended and
for this reason the dues are greatly de-
creased. The state has deserted us entire
ly. We do not want the city TO do the same
thing. IL would relieve us OF much anxiety
in view of the present condition Of affairs
10 lei the Governor take the militia and
do az he please with il were it not that
we feel an interest in the organizat ton and
want Il preserved"
Aldermen Davis. Reid Owens Krouskon,
Smith, Guckenbeimer johnson. Duncan,
Charlton and Well voted for The appro-
priation. while Alderman Thomas voted
against H. The ordinance under which the
military have received financial aid from
the city accordingly continues in force
The Council came 10 the conclusion il
did not desire TO make further expendi
lures for the beautifying ana purchase of
EstiH park which il has been improving
about rve years. Under the agreement by
which the property was purchased. the
city was 10 pay 500 a year for the first
live years which have already expired
ana for the succeeding five it was 10 paw
$1,000 each year. THIS was to perfect the
ute The real reason for throwing up the
purchase Is not known. Alderman Gucl5-
enheimer moved about midnight for the
board to resolve itself into committee OF
the whole as he had something 10 say pri-
vateiy. There was some objection. but Al
dermdn Guckenheimcr insisted on his mo-
ton, and the chamber was cleared In a
few moments the meeting was opened 10
public again, and Alderman Guckenheimer
moved that the appropriation for Esuli
park be cut out, and that the appropriation
Tor parks and squares be fixed at Sgu09
4 The reason for dropping the contract is
not known, as there was no reference Whut.
ever TO 1t in open meeting
Alderman krouskom wanted the appro.
priation for opening streets raised from
$4,000 70 $4,000 After being discussed
the motion was changed. and $4,000 addI-
uonal was substituted which would
make the appropriation for this
department S350y0. Speaking on uf
motion Alderman Thomas stated h
would be absolutely impossible to ada tho
amount without increasing the tax rate
II Dc was added, and the tax rate was MOI
raised, be said, there would De- a deficit M
The treasury next year. Alderman Krous.
koh explained That thc additional amount
YVES needed 10 complete The opening ol
flfeeis Tor which the right OF way ha.
niithnF been acquired. The motion Ma,
neleat'H. This probably means that th,
amos acquired hy fho present board foi
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