The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23

elected President Pro Tem of the Council In the same manner the following mem- bers of the Council were elected: City Attorney-Ray Rushton City Clerk-C. P. Hardaway. City Treasurer--R. S. Williams. City Sexton-Pat Ryan.
 City Physician-Robert Goldthwaite City Recorder-A. H. Arlington. As to Police Commission. Alderman Jackson after the Council had completed the elections said Having in mind that the Council would be called upon to elect Police Commission I asked the City Attorney to render an opinion on the constitution ality of the Police Commission Act re- gently passed by the Legislature TOT Montgomery. I mention this fact to ex- plain why the City Attorney Is ready with an opinion that is. if he has one."
 At the request of the Council City Att torney Rushton sent forward a written message This was, upon motion or MT. Gunter laid temporarily upon the taole' Upon the motion of MT. Jackson the rules of the old Council were adopted by the Council until the Rules Committee to be appointed should be made. MT. Kohn moved that. In accordance with these rules, that a Committee to hx the salaries of the city officials should be appointed to present report to the Council at a special meeting to be held Monday evening.
 Message From the Mayor. The Mayors message which had been
 sent in was then read at length Mayor Carr's message was as follows: "Montgomery, Ala, Oct. p, 1sOS. Gentlemen of the City Council: While the city charter does not require | A.. 11vafrn a n bv message, or otherwise, on entering upon the discharge of his duties, yet a urecedent has obtained for many years | in this respect which I very gladly follow. | Tn doing so I take this, the first. oppor- tunity, to congratulate the city and peopie | in having for its Board of Aldermen, dur inR ti1S term for which have been chosen ae Mayor. men of such high char acter and standing. This fact gives assurance, at once, that the credit or the city will be maintained. and that the af- fairs of the people will be conducted so far as you are concerned. with wisdom economy and fidelity, to the pest interests of our beloved city.
 "As to myself, I assume the omce with some anxiety and mistrust on my part, but hope to have and merit your full sup port and confidence always in the per- | formance of my duty, promising that in every act of mine I shall be governed by
 what I honestly and conscientiously be-
 lieve is right and proper. and from no
 other motive.
 "The financial condition of the city de- mands the strictest economy in every pos sible way. and invites your careful scruti- ny of all disbursements of its funds, and great caution in all legislation that carries with it the expenditure of the city's revenue Retrenchment and
 economy are essential in every depart ment; at least, until we reach point where the revenues derived will take care
 of all obligations without strain. We Should Be Progressive. l 'I wish to be understood as meaning | that we should be as pushing and pro-
 gressive as the city's financial interest
 will permit, and that we should do all In
 our power to build up and forge our
 beautiful and historic old city to the
 front, and see to 1t that 1t takes no step
 backward and that it's good name and
 credit is never impaired.
 l You will be called upon to provide | the ways and means. and to make laws
 for and govern a much larger territory
 than ever before in the history of the
 city; and it is a matter of much con-
 graduation on all sides that these valua- ble additions. not only in citizenship. put
 in increased wealth to our city, has been
 attained and feel that you will proceed
 with due consideration for the interests
 of all concerned-that full justice may be
 done at every point and that the calls
 made upon the people may be as light as possible.
 l 'T shall be found always ready. along with your honorable body. to conform to | the wishes of the citizens in all matters
 as far as conditions. etc. will allow and shall be glad to give you, at all times. such assistance and information as may | be in my possession.
 ! "I have no other suggestions to make at
 this time. but shall lay before you, as occasion demands, such matters as you should have knowledge of with my l recommendations thereon.
 l You have before you. for your infor-
 nation and guidance. the reports of those
 in charge of all the departments of the
 city government.
 Deficit is Over $1o.ooo.
 "I also hand you statement of the City
 Treasury at the end of the fiscal year,
 September 90. 1903
 Receipts and disbursements year end ing September 30. 1904
 Receipts '........'..... S26l ,219 Al l Balance appropriated 1902 public
 works. brought over account
 Heron Street school .......... 44S1 .25
 Total. .. .. .... .... .. ....... s2s5. 700. 60
 Disbursements .. .. .... 276.323. 8 l Defclt ..........S lO,bZZ.34
 'The good in the city's owning all
 public utilities for the benefit of the
 people has been more than demonstrated.
 and wi:h your assistance, 1t shall be my
 ambition as we'll as duty to see that they
 are properly managed and always kept in | order.
 l Feeling that I shall not be miscon-
 strued. and in order that perfect har-
 mony may at all times exist between the
 executive and legislative departments of
 the city government. I am constrained to
 ask that you give full and deliberate con
 sideration to every measure that may 1 come before you. Respectfully | Thomas H. Carr, Mayor" l l('OntiDuad Page EiUht