Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-04
MAYOR LACBNUND.
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dressed the council briefly on the
work accomplished under his admin
istration. Vast improvements had
been made. he stated. and each coun-
Gilman had contributed his share to
the work. and their iabors to him
had been both satisfactory and pleas
ant. He paid his compliments to all
Of the aldermen, but particularly to
Councilmen Stolt1. Huckstein, Sauter,
Elliott. Greenbaum. Eldridge and
.Mofitt Councllmen Huckstein and
Greenbaum arose and returned the
compliments to the mayor, and upon
the conclusion OF their remarks, AL
derman Greenbaum moved that
vote Of thanks be extended the may
or, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
The old council then adjourned
sine die, and Mayor Lachmund and
his councilmen picked up the reins
OF the city government. The first
matter to come before the new body
was the mayors message which was
read by Recorder Elgin, and which
is as follows:
Mayors Message.
"The people of Salem have entrust-
ed thei.. affairs in the hands of this
council and our aim should be to rem
der a good account OF our steward
ship. In order to be successful in our
administration II is absolutely neces-
sarr t1 work in harmony to the end
that when cur terms of Office expire
we con retire with a feeling that we
have performed our duties in a man
ner to merit the commendation of our
fellow citizens.
Believes in Progressive Policy.
First and foremost is the beautif-
cation and improvement of our city.
Every effort should be made towards
making Salem an ideal home city, a
city which will delight the eye and
the mind. Our former mayor has
inaugurated Improvements along an
extensive scale and our efforts should
be directed towards prosecuting them
to completion. In making general
improvements we should have in
mind the present prosperity of our
citizens; right now they are heartily
in favor of progress and we should
strike while the iron is hot; let us
take advantage of the era of good
times in which we are basking and
forge to the front; let us be leaders
and not followers. Salem is the sec
ond largest city in Oregon and our
aim and ambition should be to main
tain this supremacy; any deviation
from this course would be retrogres-
sion. hope to see the time and be-
fore my term of office expires, that
the main part of the city will be
paved in every direction. We should
bear in mind the Importance and eff
ficacy of building for the future. by
which | mean that all improvements
should be of permanent character,
particularly in their application to
street improvements and bridges.
I'VE should have in mind but one
lrinciple and that is the principle of
public honesty in public office. Moth
ing short of one dollar in value for
one dollar expended. The consumma-
ton of this principle will mean the
hearty cooperation of our public
spirited citizens who have the well
fare of the city at heart.
Board of Public Works.
i would like to see action taken
towards the establishment of a board
OF public works. There is no valid
reason why the city cannot construct
Its own sewers, build its own streets
erect It's own bridges, and do other
things OF a like character. believe
such department would result in
the savings of thousands of dollars
which now find their way into the
pockets of private contractors, who
as class are non residents, and
none too conscientious in the per-
tormance OF their contracts.
Hasten Pure Water,
The question of pure water has
oeen thoroughly discussed and a YER
dict rendered in its favor. Hasten the
uay when this will be brought into
actual existence. The council has an
pointed a committee consisting of
splendid body of business men who
Will wrestle with this important
question and the citizens have no
fear as to the final outcome.
Get Together For Salem.
1t has been said that the mossback
element is still abroad in the land
we'll If 1t is, it's going to be eliminat.
ed and before few years roll around
'ney VIII all be in the band wagon,
pushing and pulling for greater and
oe'Ier Salem No man is above his
party and no citizen is above his cltv
Inc discordant element must and win
De whipped in line; what we need and
VIII insist upon is a concert of action
along the line of doing things and u
We all render our assistance as M
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