The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15

mpatgu may be best sum med up IN
his statement that the charter OF a
city should make 1t as easy as pos
sible for the city to secure the best
men possible to administer the city's
affairs. Mr.. Glasgow has spoken be-
fore practically every organized body
of q business, political or public ma
ture In the city and suburbs and an
unusual degree of interest has at
tended his work and the speeches he
has made at various times and places
In the city. Having spoken publicly
and privately to every element in the
city and feeling called to return to his
work in England at an early date,
Mr.. Glasgow issued an invitation to
great number of citizens to attend
the meeting last night. There. af-
ter an organization had been perfect.
ed, MFR. Glasgow made a brief adj
dress. pointing out the lines of WORK
that should be followed to press a
successful campaign, urging a definite
organization and stating that he will
be obliged to leave Richmond soon
and will not be able to return for a
number of years. Mr.. Glasgow was
greeted with applause during his re-
marks and many expressions of re-
gret were heard in the meeting. and
will doubtless be repeated throughout
the city, when it was made known
that he will be obliged to leave Rich
mond at an early date.
Association Organized.
Organization of the Richmond
Civic Association took place with
great promptness and unanimity of
opinion. Nominating and organiza-
ton committees were appointed, Of
ficers elected, constitution adoiN-
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Temporary Organization.
The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. Glasgow, who requested Mr..
E. L. Bemiss to act as temporary
chairman. The gathering supported
this nomination unanimously and on
motion of Mr.. z. L. Hobson, Mr..
Coleman Workman was elected sec
rotary of the meeting. These officials
took charge. Mr.. Bemiss expressed his
appreciation and called for some
definite action looking to a formal
organization. On motion of Mr..
Eppa Hunton. a committee was ap-
pointed to present form of organ
ization. The committee was COM
posed of the following: Eppa Hunton,
r. l.. Gordon. Charles J. Anderson,
Colonel C. Fl. Hasbrcok. J. Stewart
Bryan, DR.. Edwin Hobson and A. NJ
Cameron.
Giasgow's Address.
During the interval while the COM
mttee was at work, Mr.. Glasgow
made his address, explaining the
purpose of the meeting. He urged
organization to consider improve
ments in government. to throw Oft
the bonds of lethargy and inertia and
break the hold of the professional
politician. He foretold two great
tasks before the organization-the
first. that of charter changes, and the
second. that of the election of proper
officials. He pointed out the desire for
a charter commission of citizens but
stated that in view of the introduce
ton of the Jones resolution in Coun-
Gil, az amended to provide rights for
citizen members. 1t would be wise to
make use of the resolution and secure
the changes through the medium II
will afford. But the election of good
men. is, after all, the great difficulty.
and, In concluding. Mr.. Glasgow said:
Almost any charter will suffice.
provided 1t is interpreted by efficient
men.
For forms of government let fools
contest:
That which is best administration
Is best"
A charter which prevents our get
ting good men is, of course, hope
less; but a charter which gives us
every opportunity OF getting the best
men is equally useless. unless we take
advantage of the opportunity.
1t should. therefore. be the chief
and highest duty of your organization
to persuade the best men In the city
to accept public once to ensure their
election, and to give them your full
est support In their public labors.
In this way, but only in this way.
| efficient local government IL easily
within your reach
Mr., Glasgow then stated the neces-
sity of his returning to England for
some time and expressed the hope
| that his next visit TO Richmond will
| find the city operating under model
form of government and that his re-
ward may come from knowing he has
aided In the work He was highly
amused at suggestions that had como
to him that his campaign had been
to secure once for himself.
Constitution Adopted.
The organization committee then
made Its report with an outline of a
constitution which was read and
adopted. This papsr Is printed In full
elsewhere, It provides machinery for
the operation Of the association. There
are to be no dues. and members viii
be elected by the membership COM
mittee. Yearly meetings must be
held, or others II deemed necessary.
Large powers arc given the presi-
dent and board Of directors, An exec
utive secretary will have the chief
burden of the woIk. Ten Of the d.
rectors are elected by the association
and those ten elect the remaining
members of the beard, officers are
ex-officio members Of the board.
Ohicials Elected,
The constitution was adopted unAn-
imously, and Mr., Julien Hill moved
that a committee to nominate off-
GERS be appointed, This committee
was, Julian Hill, @. b, Cooke. Stuart
Christian, j, B, Ryiand, Eddie
Schmidt, e. T, Harrison and Leigh
n, Page,
While the committee was deiiberat-
Ing Mr., Eppa HuHten made brief
speech congratulating the association
on Its successful inauguration, ex-
pressing the thanks Of the body to
Me-, Glasgow ter his ehorts ana pay
Ing tribute to the high service rem
deFed the city by Mr.. Glasgow
The nomination committee rsperteO
the following nominations which were
ratified without dissent.
President. b. L. Bemiss
Observation-Disclosures. stuart McGuirs,
Thomas b. McAdams, J. Stewart Bry-
an Marcuse Charles IL. Richards.