Evening journal., 1901-10-29
REFORMRRS HOLD
Ward MRHTING
John :. ROSSelI Addressed
Democratic Legion Of the
: Eleventh

In the interest of reform in city poll
tics, the Eleventh Ward Democratic Lee
gion held big meeting last evening. Al
pheus Boylan presided and John s. Ros-
sell was the speaker. Mr.. Rossel has
been for many years an indefatigable
worker for new charter for Whining
ton and reform methods in general. In
his speech OF last evening" he dealt prin-
cipally on the Jeffersonian theory of
government of the people, by the people
and for the people. He scored the Legis-
laturc, charging it with having taken
home rule from the people of Whining
ton. He pleaded with the Eleventh Ward
Democrats not to send any man to the
Legislature. unless he is pledged TO vote
for new city charter and for reform
The Rev. j. l.. Nichols followed Mr.,
| hoSsell, and talked for social reform.
David Lemon. was the last speaker,
ana denounced the Street and Sewer De
Ipartment m scathing terms.
Weekly meetings will be held by the
/ Legion in fthc interests of reform, and
next week Howell :. England will be the
! speaker. They intend to act in con.
! junction with the Republicans.
These resolutions were adopted last
we, the citizens of the city Of VIII
mingtOn, recognizing the truth of the
maxim that all civil governments receive
their authority and obtain their power
from the people: and.
! whereas, We believe under the pres
lent antiquated Instruments Of authority
the people are deprived of the right of
local elf-government: and,
i Whereas, Under this system dishon-
est and irresponsible men attain high Of
u hciai positions; the people are taxed to
oppression; public nuncys are squander-
led; enterprise and business are retard-
ed; public servants lbecome arrogant
and oppressive, while the people have no
redress; political trcksters aspire +,
and obtain high official positions tha
! they may repenish their own pocket.
!; at the eNepense of the taxpayers: and,
Whereas, Because of these offense.
? against public morals and municipa
prosperity, the name of our beloved cit,
IS being prostituted. and her people on
pressed; therefore, be il
" Resolved First, That municipal re
5 form Is positive demand and an impera
! tive duty;
Second That the citizens here as
semhled are in full sympathy and ac
cord with the Citizens Reform League in
IFS efforts TO secure to the people an hon
est government;
'rhird-'That Eleventh ward citizen,
, tender TO the Citizens Reform League
their hearty cooperation in its effort
for reform; and, be it further
2 "Resolyed-Th the. the citizens as
o. sembled here, will refuse to support am,
candidate for the General Assembly VIII
refuses TO pledge himself 10 work and Z,
4 vote, where occasion is presented fo
! municipal reform and for the adoption O
q new city charter that will guarantee &
the people of Wilmington local self-gov
J ernment; and. be il further
Resolved. That we have assembled Z
solicit and request the cooperation of III
loyal citizens, irrespective Of party creee
J VINO are Interested in municipal reform
} to the end that dishonesty. dehaucher
land usurpation may be driven fror
high places. and a government by IN
4 people and for the people secured i'm He
OF the one-man power that now dom
D mates our city government"