The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-10


The attention OF the city centres this
week upon tho upper branch OF the
city Council. which at it's regular
meeting tomorrow night viii pass
upon tic annexation ordinance. The
measure Is of far-rcaching Importance
and II passed VIII bring TO tic city
sixteen square miles OF additional ter
yitury. about $4,000. 900 In new prop
'rty values. and aI additional popu-
lation of moro than $4,000.
Begun officially under resolution
passed by the Common Council on Jan
nary I, the annexation movement has
progressed steadily and enlisted in its
support every major business orgaui-
2ation in the city The special com
nlttce which gathered the data for the
pending ordinanc: held seventeen
public meetings and made three tours
uf inspection. II finished its labors on
september 4. turning the measure over
70 the good Offices OF the Council.
Powers Confident of Result.
Chairman Powers OF the Annexation
Committee. who, with his coiiea.u
on the committee, has shouldercd the
hruut Of the responsibility for its pass
age, was couiden !aat night that when
N" measure IS put on its passage to
morrow Il wili poll the necessary votes
- carry u to The Mayor.
Willie wc should much prefer TO
lavc the ordinance pass by !, unnni-
Powers. that does not appear likely
10 happen. There ia 40 argument for
delay or amendment that wc cannot
answer. but in my opinion the vote is
not likely 10 be influenced by argu-
,ucnt or debate. We are still hopina
that those members who voted against
the ordinance on Thursday night viii
:=.c the advantage OF submitting to
the Judgment of the majority that the
matter has been delayed long enough
a - n
exist had better be left for adjustment
10 the courts.
II would like To correct an impres-
sion that has gone abroad that the
temporary defeat Of the measure Thurs
day night viii weaken its cause when
II reaches the courts. The fact is
that it will have no effect one way or
the other. The court passes only on
the question of boundary lines--:a mat
ter wholly between the city and the
individual property owner affected. Be
fore tho ordinance comes before the
court il VIII necessarily have already
been passed by the Board and signed by
tho MAJOR. and il Will he 10 duty Of
the court To go into the history OF its
passage"
Expect Full Attendance.
The Board il is expected, VIII at
tend the meeting tomorrow night in
full force. Alderman Grundy. who was
absent OH Thursday night. returned to
the city on Saturday morning and will
lie on hand to cast his Affirmative vote.
Alderman Bliley is still confined to his
room with bruises received III an acct
dent laat week. il was reported from
his residence yesterday that his ply
sican will permit him TO leave his
room to day, and that he will bo able
10 attend to-morrow's nights meeting.
Mr.. Blilcy Is claimed by the annexation
camp.
Alderman Perdue has been i'll for
several weeks. and 1T is not probab BILE
that lie will be able to attend. TIc is
counted with the annexation majority
With the presence OF Aldermen Grundy
and Bllcy--both or whom found it i'm
possible TO be present Thursday night
the ordinance. It Is claimed by AL
derman Powers. will receive eight ar
frmative votes This will be enough
10 pass 1t should the opposition remain
unchanged.
Mitchell Discusses His Vote.
Alderman Mitchell, whose vote for
long time seemed an open question,
said last night that he had become
thoroughly convinced that annexation
was matter of too great import to
be delayed any longer. lie realized,
hc said. that the lines were open to
objection. but was confident that diff.
ferenccs could be eputably adjusted by
(COntinuel on Tnntn porcN