The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-05
CITY government
TO AID Grand JURY
A Full Report is Requested
by the Common Council.
THE PETERS RESOLUTION
City Officials Instructed to Assist
in Every Way.
THE GRAND JURY'S FINDINGS
Report of the Salient Features Of the
Evidence, Published in the Times,
Creates a Stir-Jurynen Re-
port That the Work Of Se>
curing Conviciing Eyi-
dence is Difficult.
THE GRAND JURYS FINDINGS

Tho most important feature OF the
meeting of the Common Council last
night was the adoption unanimously and
without debate Of resolution onefeo
bv Mr. Peters assuring the grand jury
of the assistance and cooperation OF the
city government in its work, and inviting
the grand jury 10 report TO the Councll
any cases of municipal corruption which
are out of reach of the courts on account
of the statute of limitation that suitable
action may be taken by the city iesls-
ls,ive assembly in the premises.
The following is the full text of the I'M
1ortant and far-reachng resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Peters:
Whereas the grand jury of the Hust-
ings Court OF the city of Richmond mas
for s5:nc time been investigating certain
charges OF bribery and corruption IN
connection with the administration OF
the municipal affairs of this city;
Resolved. That the members of the
Common Council request the sad grand
Jury 20 make the most thorough eXami-
nation possible to the end that every
person guilty OF bribery or corruption
may be brought to sustice; and should
such person not be n5w anenable TO
punishment that such investigation and
report may be made as will inform THIS
body and the public Of the names of those
who have been guilty Of bribery Snd
corruption.
Second. That the grand jury be IN
formed that every member of this hooy
stands ready and willing TO TESTIFY IN
any matter before them. and that the
Common Council IS body and individ-
ually will do everything possible TO aid
them IN their investigation.
Third. That every officer of the city
Is directed to give all aid and assist
ance to the grand jury and Common
wealth's Attorney, and to furnish prompt
iy c5pes OF all records and other papers
which may be desired.
..Fourth. That the City Attorney be
directed TO tender to the Commonwealth's
attorney his assistance in the discharge
nf his duties during the investigation,
end that COPY of this resolution be
Furnished the grand jury and Common
yealth's Attorney
PUBLIC INTEREST INTENSIFIED.
The authoritative statement of the more
Imnortant findings of the grand jury thus
FAR, published exclusively in Sundays
Times created a very general stir in
municipal circles yesterday. 1t was on
NIL sides recognized as coming from an
authoritative source. In large measure
IL served TO Etea"dheli INC pSitSi ttis'h VIC
most serious and startling disclosures
await the day when the grand jury Will
see its way clear to take the public into
its confidence
Members of the grand jury seen yes
,erday frankly state that the evidence
before that body unearths most serious
condition of affairs in connection with
a committee Of the Council. They do no.
bring a general charge against a large
number Of members Of the Council Their
attention is limited TO number of men
which can almos: be counted on one
hand Nothing has come out to impeach
The integrity and uprightness of the rank
and file of the members OF the two
branches OF the Council.
BAD CONDITIONS EN1ST.
This condition of affairs exists" "
Yaid member OF the grand jury yester-
aay. From what we have found out
we are morally sure of that. The ques-
,ion is how 10 establish cases for indict-
,nent and conviction. The larger num-
Der of the men we are considering have
been exceedingly adrot and resourceful
In the methods they have employed
Ttey have the assistance at this time
of some of the best lawyers in the city.
R,t where indictments cannot be found
the fun facts will be reported to the
rourt -