The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-04

hve-minute speech. IN wlieh be said "ln
making this motion 20 amend do not wish
TO be misunderstood ] hoiieve implicitly
I'm the people and believe that they can be
trusted but the neoplo have elected us to
perform for them the duties Of our posi-
ton, and they do not want us 10 refer TO
them the duties which they have selected
us to perform Each alderman here re.
coived his commission and employment from
about $500 people. apd J do not believe
that 1900 people would vote on she proposi
tion ~ amend the charter. Is there more
virtue, in the votes of a majority 81. soy
1900. thur there Is IN the VOTE " jJ03
expression Of even those who would vote
ticular proposition. and II Is quito likely
not offered The vote would not enable
him to express himself OF any subject
other than the ones submitted
SHOULD AVOID Politics.
ave make a mistake 10 considering mu-
niclpal affairs question of politics Hous
ton is but business corporation. We arc
its temporary directors. The stockholders
the people. have elected us 10 take charge
OF and manage their business affairs for
two years. 70 our masters We are re-
sponslhlo and must answer. ltAs our duty
To transact the business az the corporation
economically and To the best interest of
all its stockholders. and every inhahitant
IS stakeholder. We should not consider
VOWED in the performance OF our business
duties.
pie can take part in the transaction OF all
the business OF tho municipal corporation,
but 10 large city Ike Houston the people
have neither the time nor the inclination
Sc TO do.
II heartily approve getting suggestions
from those who VIII thus favor US and all
suggestions should and VIII be duly con
sidered" Several OF the aldermen were
seen 10 nod approvingly before Mr.. Wat
kins had concluded.
The mayor put the motion. the substitute
10 Alderman SIiller's motion. requiring tbc
amendments and suggestions TO he sub.
mited to the council, aud IL was carried
almost unanimously, Alderman hehlhaun
BY Alderman Gaston-That the mayor
be authorized 70 advertise for bids for
paving Fifth street according 20 plans and
| specifications prepared and submitted ny
I the city engineer and approved by the
| beard Of public works. Upon motion ~
Alderman Kohlhauff r. was amended tn
read that bids were 70 be in by L. O'clock
noon, November IL. Carried.
by Alderman Gaeton-That the mayor oe
authorized 70 advertise for BIDS for tho
building Of No. 6 Dire engine house accord
Ing to plans and specifications recon-
mgended By the board e pub!ic works and
ton moved 70 amend bis Own motion re-
CURING bids to be 10 py u o'clock noon,
By Alderman Kohlhauh Requiring two
policemen 10 be appointed for duty in the
opera house during the presentation of
plays Carried. Referred 70 police com
mittee
BY Alderman Watkins-Requlrlng Hip &
Key contractors, 10 remove curb stones on
the approaches IA Preston avenue bridge
the same being an obstruction and nut.
| sance. Carried.
BY Alderman Crarvey--That the mayor be
! requested to advertise for bids TO extend
the sewer on Hogan street. bids TO he
| submitted By Il o'clock, noon, November
| IL Carried
Secretary Bryan-Gentlemen when viii
the council take M the market House and
! city han bids, plans and specifications?
! The matter was referred TO the committee
on the whole.
In answer to the question Alderman
| Thompson moved thnt meeting be held
| for the purpose Friday afternoon Novcm-
br I, al o'clock Carried
The mayor explained that a meeting ~
| the council as a committee on the whole
! was the. same. TO all intents aud purposes,
as regular meeting Of the council
Adjourned