The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
LEAGUE OF
 MUNICIPALITIES
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proceeds to add that amount to the pre- miums to be paid by Montgomery prop erty owners, and adds. in all probability an additional sum to pay the cost of col lection.
 1t would be an easy matter in the dis cussion of the license system to show you It's many hardships upon the people, and the frequent injustice of its opera lions, but these instances are no doubt familiar to you. But you are compelled because you have no other choice.
 "The Constitution, however, in the ar ticle on local legslation authorizes special pensaries: and 1t may be that in this lies the financial safety of the towns Of the State. will not attempt to enter into discussion ef this subject ana that is reserved for other gentlemen on the program. but will simply say that 1T any mayor in this body wants a disp en- sarv in his'n, there is notsing in the Con- stitution to prevent It.
 "I have. endeavored to show you as briefly as could the new legal environ ments that surround us I submit them to you for your consideration and 1ts- cussior during this meeting.
 IJpon motion of Mayor Joseph or M Aont- somery. the sympathy of the .Leagie was extended to the Secretary. Mayor ". M. Bremen of Birmingham. who is absent on account of the death of his brotns.,;; ssMunicipai Ownership of Public. sD tiI- tIess was to have been discussed by Hon. j. F. Blackwood. Mayor of Gausden. Mayor Biackwood telegraphed that ne had missed his train. but will arrive to- morrow. when his paper will be present. ed. r.
 Hon. O. c. Simpson. Mayor, of Tuscu n- bia. discussed the Benefits of Munich pal Organization'' in an interesting paper. Mayor Simpsons Paper.
 , s.Mr. President and Members of the
 League of Municipalities of the State
 of Alabama.
 'T have selected for discussion in your hearing possibly a very simple subject, but one that is of vital importance to the progress and future prosperity of all towns and cities; one am sure that mas been of vast importance to each town or city here represented; have personally had three years experience in municipal or civic government and know the value of municipal organization
 "It is clearly demonstrative that each member present heartily believes in or ganization' and the great influence that that 1t carries with it. The League of Mu- nicipalities is yet in its infancy, but 1t is an organization that has already at tained power and influence, because 1t was fou .lded on principle which carried with 1t the advancement of the interests of our cities and towns. We have linked our names together that we might make a strong and united enort Tor the up- building of public interest in the munich palities of our beloved State.
 ''This organization. in the course of time, will be pre-eminent In the State of Alabama because it has undertaken a work that is noble. grand and patrtotic; 1t will eventually become league of in spiration and enthusiasm, an incentive that will encourage levery village and town to take on new life and energy. We have touched the keynote and have laid the foundation, it is certain, for future work of most satisfactory character.
 There is no discount to be placed on municipal organizations. There is no fic- ton or sentimentalty about it. It Is prac- tical and real. and if put in the proper use will be found to be the most inspir- ing. enlivening, progressive spirit for any city or town. Show me city or town