The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-04

mcnt should be constituted OF such men
as shall faithfully perform the duties
belonging TO this office. No less impcra-
site number of men employed In tho de-
pariment; so that every effort may bc
made TO lessen tho crimes.
Fire Department.
What has been said with reference
10 the police department will apply
equally well to tho fire department With
the erection OF the Two fire stations. one
In the southeastern portion and the other
IN the southwestern portion Of the city.
1t would appear that this department IL
in n position TO properly care for the
city. Owing To- the nature OF the work
OF this department, IL IS necessary that
equipment and apparatus should be main
tainod.
The work of tho street department
every year is becoming more and more
responsible. With the annexation that
has taken place. tho number OF miles of
streets To be cared for Is being In
creased and This OF course means addi-
tional equipment and an increase OF the
work TO pc done.
''Tbc uecd OF providing for the chill
drcn OF suitable Fairgrounds is entitled
TO the consideration OF all of our cii-
zcns. They arc source OF health as
well AZ an outlet for the energies which
may al times readily take on serious
form The provision of a suitable ap-
paratus would be valuable adjunct TO
such grounds and would no doubt be
very much appreciated by both young
and old.
"A commeudablo feature OF all mod
ern, cities. is the acquisition OF public
parks and Fairgrounds, Public parks
istcnce from an csthctic standpoint can
not he too highly emphasized. Their use
fulness in instructlng the people in the
them opportunities for enjoying tho same.
merit our utmost approval. These there
fore should be maintained in the high
est condition OF excellence
Canals.
'',The surplus canal should bc opened
and widened TO such an extent AS 10 per
NIT OF the carrying of the proper volume
of water During the high wafer sea
son much trouble and annoyance is
caused to those Of our citizens living in
rnunty by reason OF the overflow OF the
river. This can be adjusted by the
widening of the surplus canal. which ac-
ton Will carry away sufficient water to
ommcnd that this subject be investigated
and such work ordered done may be
necessary In tho premises,
"The granting of franchises To public
utility companies should he exercised in
a conservative manner and with a view
to preserving the rights OF our people
As our city expands and grows and the
resources OF the surrounding country be
come developed the wants of tho people in
respect TO these utilities become more
pronounced, II should. therefore. be our
aim TO very cautiously scrutinizc the de-
tails OF all franchises applied for. II
should also he our aim 10 sec TO 1t that
the proper compensation Is given the city
for the use Of such privileges BY whom
such rights arc received
Ordinances.
al would respectfully call Your atten-
tion 10 the condition arising from the in
oar N ia. n
OF our ordinances. The last revision pf
ordinances took place in the year 1902
and became effective In 1905, since which
timc MANY new ordinances have been
passed. This renders 1t very difficult 20
ascertain what the law OF the city Is in
regard 10 matters that arc frequently up
Tor consideration. favor Il revision OF Of
the ordinances at this time and submit
this recommendation for your action.
so great has been the advance In the
cost of living that the salaries paid arc
not commensurate with TINS increase. INC
heads of departments are not in my
Judgment. paid as well they should he
paid. indeed. there is great need for
q proper adjustment of tho wages Of all
city employees This l submit Tor your
attention,
Waterworks,
"It is gratifying 10 know that the city
is possessed OF an excellent water sys-
| tenn, by which the people are being sup
piled with an abundance of pure water.
! Every effort should he directed to an eN-
! tension OF the system ITO such pars of the
/ city as may be In need OF this utility.
| I'm conclusion, | wish 10 state that in
presenting these matters for your con-
sIdorati"u and approval | hope that tho
efforts put forth by your honorable body
and The administration as whole will
merit the sanction and commen1ation ol
oar people. | further trust that you will
uobly respond 10 the confidence placed in
Your integrity by the electors OF the city
And ] feel that In commencing upon your
| work and In undertaking tho duties which
will deyoNe upon you. your efforts Viii
! be directed for the advancement and
prosperity of Salt Lake city
II trust that tn" relations between the
| various branches Of tho city government
| VIII bc Of thr most harmonious nature
aud that we will all strive for one end.
namely, the upbuildins Of our city
Removal.