The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-03
SISS0N RESOLUTION
DEFEATED BY 14TO 20
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fix the minimum rate OF wage Tor the
high way department laborers 1t Sl.iD. ana
the rate OF hours OF labor at not more
than niue hours daily.
Mr. Dunn asked for the favorable con-
sideration OF the resolution. II stated
that the city was paying the lowest OF
any wage and the men were working
longer hours than were the highway la
borers OF almost any municipality in New
England
Then came some debate I'm which
Messrs. Armstrong, RAFFERTY,, San Souci.
Canning, Giblin and Devlin. as well as
Mr.. Dunn, all favored the measures aui
immediate -ett~ideFatie tieff7-
Messrs Parsons. BNby, Balcn and Scs-
sions were nJt in favor OF further con-
sideration Of the resolution before taking
action. Mr.. Parsons wanted Il know
II the proposed amendment or change in
the law would entail an increased eX-
penditure Mr.. Balch sEked for What
f6cts the originator could offer about the
cost and suggested thac the matter Zee
I"ierred- TO ,he commissioner OF public
works AM he to report IN one month.
Hr Sisson suggested that the propo-
sition could well he left till the return
OF the commissioner of public works. who
was absent from the city. and who had
abundant information and would give this
to the council on his return.
The resolution was then referred 10 the
commissioner Of public works by vote
of 25 to IS.
Mr.. Balch presented a resolution an
nexing TO Tockwotten park the land west
OF that park between Tockwotten street
and Wickenden street. Committee on
parks.
Various petitions for compensation for
damages for personal injuries. for street
lights and highway improvements were
referred to the appropriate committees.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
From the board OF aldermen came a
resolution relieving the city solicitor from
defending the interests OF the city In
the hearing on the bill pending In the gem
eral assembly which contemplates the
change in the administration of the
school property and department of the
city. Mr.. Slsson favored the bill and
Mr.. Smith moved TO refer the resolution
to the committee on education. Mr. Sis
son moved to amend by instructing the
committee TO report at the next meeting,
but this amendment was defeated by
vote OF 20 10 10 and tho resolution was
referred without instruction.
In concurrence resolutions were passed
accepting gifts TO the North Burial
ground and instructing the city neSsen-
ger 10 take possession Of the room at
the city hall, occupied by the truant Off
Ger as an office. Also a resolution di-
recting the city solicitor 10 apply TO the
general assembly for legislation as VIII
enable the city 20 contract for the re-
moval OF swill and also "A resolution to
pay William and Thomas =. Gilbane $3.50
In compensation for a claim against the
city. Various reports from city officers
were received.
The resignation OF Lewis j. Pierce as a
member OF the common council was re-
ceived and a resolution passed iying
April IS as the date of election TO illl the
vacancy
After brief remarks by Mr.. Pierce re-
garding his relations with the members Of
the council President Kendrick spoke in
behalf of the members OF the council
GIVE MAYOR APPOINTING POWER.
ON motion Of Mr.Sisson was taken from
the table a resolution directing the city
solicitor 10 apply to the geenral assembly
for an amendment TO Chapter go OF the
General Laws, authorizing the mayor 70
appoint members OF the board OF police
commissioners.
Mr. Ssson spoke az considerable
length I'm regard to the resolution.
lie stated that he alone was response
BILE for the Introduction OF the resolution.
lie was not acting either for the Repub-
leans or Democrats. but I'm the interest
accuse the board OF police commissioners
of failnre in the office. but 10 was the
principle involved that actuated his intcr-
est and action IN the matter. lie argued
that home rule was better than anything
else and the main issue was whether or
not tho people Of the city should govern
themselves or that they should be govern
ed by people elected by tho people Of the
town Of the state who had no interest or
principle at stake.
MIR. RAwsoN's DEFENSE
Mr. Rawson moved the indefinite post
ponement of the resolution at the con-
clusion Of reading long and nOrid ad-
rrrFv frr- -A---s. tass4ptad- -tn-defend
the creation OF the board and argued that
when the board had completely reformed
The city then he might be In favor of
change such az the resolution proposed.
lie criticized the protest Of the voters Of
the Infantry hail meeting and said that
the expression of that meeting repre-
sented the wish of professional agitnto~s
who would object 90 anything ~ any
time. and would object 90 calling the
morrow Tuesday
Mr. Giirain had mo- criticism to make ~
the members composing the commission