The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
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does object; but with all the poiteness
in the world we don't mistake him for
Forest Dale.
And he doesn't make that mistake
himself. either. Mr.. Cannon is opposed.
to the annexation Of his town to the
city, and he has what he regards as ex-
celIent reasons. In brief, his objections
may be stated as two-fold. Annexation
would, as he figures it. mean an addition
of six mills to the tax burden OF the
people there; and it would deprive them
Of that measure Of home rule which they
regard as so necessary to their happi-
ness and peace Of mind.
Mr.. Cannon is not the only person in
Forest Dale who opposes annexation;
but he Is one Of the first, if not the first,
who have openly made their objection,
and given reasons to the public. He is
one Of the fathers Of the town, and as
such. even II there were no other reason,
is entitled to be heard.
The statement IS made that. in case Of
annexation, Forest Dale would not be
able to keep out the saloons. But that
does not seem a good objection, unless
Forest Dale should want saloons; and
that is not bslievable. Neighborhoods
in every other part Of the city settle
this matter for themselves. There is no
saloon east Of State street, so far as we
know; and yet the only reason for their
absence is that the people there do not
want them. There are other whole big
territories In the city similarly void Of
the saloon. The city council is not go
ing to disregard the wishes Of a COM
munity. and grant a license where the
people object. They don't do that now.
They would not be any more likely to
do so after the annexation Of Forest
Dale.
Also, it is said that after annexation
the people Of the district could not make
terms with such corporations as might
need grants in that direction.
In addition. Forest Dale has plenty Of
water. But there is little force to it. If
they get fire protection they have TO
spend money in standpipes or engines
and pumps. And they are going to need
fire protection. Incidentally, they are
not getting the good Of the water, be-
cause while there is an abundance of
il, there are many places where it can
not be forced even through a garden
hose for the watering Of lawns. These
are recognized needs in Forest Dale as
everywhere else.
So that, We seem to set on the side
against annexation, the fear of in
creased taxes, the desire for home rule,
and the possession Of a good water sup
ply.
And in favor Of annexation the fact
that The taxes are bound TO be greater
in Forest Dale than at present, whether
or not they come into the city. They
cannot go on much longer without pave
ments, without sidewalks, without street
sprinkling. without a water power. We
DO not regard it an objection that the
local people there could not make terms
with corporations desiring franchises.
The city at large certainly is in better
position TO get terms from applying
corporations than is any smaller dis
trict.
So that the objection seems to settle
on the sentiment OF love for home rule.
And that is a strong incentive, of course.
But there are other and more practical
considerations. we believe, in favor Of
annexation. and the becoming part OF
the larger body. They are now a part,
ard cannot escape Il. They may go on
as an isolated community till the city
shall entirely surround them-which il
certainly is going to do. But they will
miss their share in the general progress
Of the municipality, or they win pay
much more for their service Of every
kind than viii their neighbors on every
hand-the neighbors who shall have
taken counsel OF wisdom, and come int5
the city.
Still. it is a matter for the people
themselves to decide. We hope that an
opportunity may be provided for an ex-
preston Of sentiment on the question.
There is a belief that in such a case, a
large majority of the people there would
prefer, after examining all the argu-
ments on both sides. to become a part OF
the city. and drop their local town or
ganization.
PROBLEM or THE GROWING BOY
And an the boys are growing if they
are healthy
And most boys are healthy.
A certain DIR. Edward II. Barney, SUI
perintendent Of the Hebrew Technical
Institute for Boys in Chicago, adds an
eloquent and convincing word to the
argument in favor Of manual training
He points out that in a big city, the
authority OF the truant officer ceases
when the boy arrives at the age Of four.
teen years. and he cannot be admitted
10 apprenticeship in a trade until he IS
sixteen He does not want to attend
school. and he drifts into unskilled la-
bor-and is established for life Wher
he arrives at the age for apprenticeship
his environment IS chosen. His asso-
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