The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-16

Many of the property owners of South
Seattle, Van ASSET and Georgetown met
last evening In Newells hall at the latter
place to consider q proposition of incor-
poration. Three propositions were dis
cussed. First, the ACCESSIBILITY OF becom-
ing a portion OF the city of Seattle Sec
ond, OF Incorporating as city of the
fourth class, and. third. of remaining as
at present, unincorporated. and under the
direction of the county commissioners
After some discussion II was decided that
the time is not yet ripe for any action,
and the sense of the meeting was aptly
expressed In the words. I'VE want no
change"
The meeting was called to order by
nent chairman. Judge Carson was made
secretary. John Mueller stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting. and a. discussion
was then invited. ]. H. Allen, of Seat
tie, was present and spoke at length on
the question. He stated that fear ex-
pressed by some Of those interested that
Seattle would annex these suburbs with
out consulting them was groundless, as
such action could not be legally taken.
He called attention to the difference of
more than 100 per cent. In the rate of
taxation within the city limits He said
that II the Incorporation should be COM
pleted many improvements would be
needed. Police, fire and water systems
would be called for, and their installation
would result in the growth OF q public
debt which would keep away capital and
drive the manufacturer to seek other
sites for his mills. The necessary adj
vance in the rates Of taxation would not
fact prove detriment to them, as they
would have to expend more for the pro-
lection OF their titles and would receive
M Alien called attention to the finan-
cial condition Of Ballard. which IL now
an Incorporated city, and compared II
with the conditions existing In other sub
urbs which have remained uniRcorpor-
Several speakers advocated the forma.
ton Of city q b,s the rven Serious
sfderation. the principal issue seeming TO
be whether or not the suburbs should be-
After parliamentary tangle, brought
on by motions, counter motions. amend
ments, suggestions. votes and other de-
vices known to those wishing TO hamper
the course of events In public meet
ing Mr.. Horton surrendered the chair 70
Prof. Teachnor. who quickly brought
order out of the parliamentary chaos.
A motion was made that the sense of the
meeting was against incorporation This
was passed unanimously.
1t was then moved that a. q hines;
of the legislative delegation, be requested
to give close attention during the coming
session to any bills which might anect
the standing of these suburbs with re-
gard to incorporation. This motion also
carried
August Toellner moved that commit
tee OF five be named to represent the
interests OF the communities and to call
a meeting at any time that further action
toward Incorporation seemed imminent
This motion was supported by c. w.
Prouty and passed unanimously. The
chair then appointed C. w. Prouty. j. w.
Maple, John Mueller. Dan Abrams and
Fred Newell.
Mr. Rines who was recently elected
ranresentatiye from Georgetown and
Vicinity. was then called upon for
speech, and made few remarks giving
assnrance of his position in matters con-
nacted with the welfare Of his district.
The meeting then adjourned to convene
nj the call OF the committee.