Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-03

on serious form The provision of
suitable apparatus would be valu-
able adjunct to such grounds and would
no doubt be very much appreciated
by both young and old
CANALS.
The surplus canal should be opened
and widened to such an extent as to
permit OF the carrying of the proper
volume of water. During the high
water season much trouble and annoy
ancc is caused to those of our citizens
living in the southwestern portion of
our community by reason of the over
flow of the river. This can be adjusted
by the widening of the surplus canal.
which action will carry away sufficient
water to relieve the situation. ] re-
spectfully recommend that this subject
he investigated and such work ordered
done as may be necessary in the prem
lses.
FRANCHISES
The granting of franchises to public
utility companies should be exercised
in . conservative manner. and with
view to preserving the rights of the
people. AS our city expands and grows
and the resources of the surrounding
country become developed the wants OF
the people In respect to these utilities
become more pronounced. II should
therefore be our aim to very cautiously
scrutinize the details OF all franchises
applied for. 1t should also be our aim
to see to 1t that the proper compensa-
tion is given the city for the use OF
such privileges by whom such rights
are received.
ORDINANCES.
I would respectfully call your atten-
tion to the condition arising from the
Inconvenience due to the present condl-
ton of our ordinances, The last re-
vision of ordinances took place in the
year 1902 and became effective In 1909.
since which time many new ordinances
have been passed. This renders II very
difficult to ascertain what the law of
the city is in regard to matters that
are frequently up for consideration.
favor a revision of the ordinances at
this time and submit this recommenda-
tion for your action.
SALARIES.
So great has been the advance in
the cost OF living that the salaries paid
are not commensurate with this In
crease. The heads of departments are
not. in my judgment paid as we'll as
they should be paid. indeed there Is
great need for proper adjustment of
the wages of all city employees This l
submit for your attention.
wATERwoRKS.
1t is gratifying to know that the city
is possessed of an excellent water sys-
tenn by which the people are being sup
piled. with an abundant supply OF
water Every effort should be directed
to an extension of the system to such
parts of the city as may be in need OF
this utility.
In conclusion / wish TO state that in
presenting these matters for your con-
sideration and approval l hope that the
efforts put forth by your honorable
body and the administration as whole
will merit the sanction and commenda-
ton of our people. l further trust that
you will nobly respond to the confidence
placed in your integrity by the electors
of the city And / feel that in COM
mencing upon your work and In UNDER
taking the duties which will devolVe
upon you, your efforts Will be directed
for the advancement and prosperity of
Salt Lake City.
trust that the relations between the
various branches of the city govern
ment will be Of the most harmonious
nature, and that we will all strive for
ono end, namely. the upbuildlng of cur
city.
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED.
President Ferry announced the fol-
lowing standing committees which Will
take charge of the affairs of the city:
Municipal Laws-M Mckinney. Wood,
Hall, Lyme, Fernst"om.
Streets-Davls. iced. Reedall, Nc
Kinney Holley
Markets and Sanitary-O'Donnell,
Reedan, Moreton, Lees. Lyme.
Public Grounds and Waterways
Wood Reedall. Mckinney, Holley, Hall.
Lees.
Mckinney, HodgSon.
Finance and Salaries-DaviS, Lyme,
Moreton, Wood, Fernstrom
Estimate and Apportionment-May
finance committee. president city coun-
ell, auditor and recorder as secretary
Library and Election-Lyne, Moreton'
Hall.
Fire Department-Reed Mulvey,
Wood. Mckinney, Reedall.
Claims-McKinncy, Reed. Fernstrom
Water Works-Mulvey, O'Donnell,
Davis. Reed. Moreton.
Revision and Enrollment-Lyne, Nc
Kinney. Mulvey. Hall. Lees.
License-Moreton, O'Donnell, Reedall,
Lyme, Mulvey.
Engineering and Sewerage-Reedall,
Moreton. Wood. Holley. Hodgson.
Police and Prison-O Donnell. Davis,
Moreton, Mulvey. Lyme.
City and County Building Donnell.
Davis.
The city council for the next two
years is as follows:
First Ward-J. b. Moreton, Oliver
Hodgson, j. w Mckinney
Second Ward-E. @. O'Donnell l.. j.
Wood. C. II Reed.
Third Ward-John Holley. +. S. Fern
strom, C. M. Lees.
Fourth Ward-W. Mont Ferry. L. f.
Hall. Walter c. Lyme
Fifth Ward-Martin +. Mulvey, A. j.
Davis, Mark Reedall
DAVIS SURPRISED.
When President A ]. Davis declared
that the business of the old council
was completed and the table cleared,
Councilman F. S. Fernstrom secured
recognition from the chair and in
short address presented Mr.. Davis with
a loving cup as q token of respect from
the members of the council. In his
remarks he said I'VE regret this
parting with members OF the council,
although while In the heat of discus
sion, we have probably appeared as
bitter enemies. 1T was u difference of
principle. and l am sure it was not
carried any further than the council
chamber When we have met upon
the street we have been as friendly a.
could be. and have laid aside the things
personally which have come up In coun-
ell meetings on which we have dis