Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-08
WH|TEWASH BY
COUNCIL FEAR
Of NJ CLELLAND
Alderman Refuses to Give the
Names of Alleged Grafters
for This Reason.

Alderman John E. McClelland de-
csred to-day he would refuse to COM
NV with the demand made by Council
yesterday that he Immediately fur
rish, in writing, the names of the
Aldermen whom he has charged with
eruption. He said it would allow
the accused TO better prepare a de-
tense, and he feared that the white
washing Of all of them would be
framed up before the investigation.
ever began
u will give the names only when
me investigating committee has met
and is ready to consider evidence in d
practical 'businesslille way" he said.
Although disappointed because he
Seyld not get five citizens, appointed
BY Mayor Woodward, added to the in
vestigating committee, the Alderman's
lighting s-irit is not wavering.
Thomson Has No Charges.
yesterday, Alderman McClelland heard
that Councilman Albert Thomson haG
aid that counter charges would be
made against him, he immediately in
reduced a resolution demanding that
these charges be submitted in writ
ING. Councilman Thomson went over
to the Alderman and told him that he
rad 10 charges to make
Alderman McClelland was pale, and
showed that he was weak. After his
ak with Councilman Thomson, he
f, the meeting for the private sani-
arium where he is taking treatment.
lie said he had no objection to the
rcrsonnel Of the committee Mayor
Pro TEN Warren expected to ag-
roint His contention was that i;
vas wrong in principle for Council TO
nvestigate Itself.
Mayor Woodward said to-day he
would approve the action Of Council
rreating a committee of five to carry
on a wholesale graft investigation oe
ne General Council. AS soon as be
1as taken this action Mayor Pro Ten
Warren will announce the following
committee;
Mayor Is Displeased.
John s. Gambler, chairman; \. r.
Co,cord. s. S. Shepard. George II.
Roynton AID Jesse NJ Wood
Nevertheless, the Mayor is mu,h
Gispleased with the general attituGe
Of Council yesterday afternoon. Com
manting on their action in overriding
-nree OF his vetoes he said;
Their main purpose now is 10 hit
r.; the Mayors office. But / DON
care what they do
Alderman Gambler. who is To De
Chairman Of the probe committee, said
{. would be oat Of place for him 20
make any comment before the an
nouncement Of the committee. tie
and his fellows have assured -le
Mayor Pro TEN that they Will make
d thorough and impartial probe
Speculation Still Rife.
Speculation is rife as to whom Al
German AlGOlC4-dl-A ~ AV-0A4 ans
Though he closely has guarded tle
names. he has asserted that all the
members Of Council were a familiar
With the cases as he himself. The
fact that no exposures have ever been
made to him indicates that Council
mean. 10 coudone SUCH practices. lie
rs thrown out these suggestions. the
1rst direct evidence he has given.
An Alderman and an eN-Aidcrmn
are guilty OF borrowing large sums Of
money from wholesale beer dealers.
These dealers control the retail bust
ness Of the city and are, therefore,
much interested in the granting G.
permits to saloons by Council. An
other has made big money out Of sub
contracts with city contractors. An
other has been selling supplies TO the