The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
BESSEMER COUNCIL DECLINES TO ACCEPT
 COMMITTEE REPORT
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 (Continued from Page Onc) on, and upon receiving the reply from Officer Parsons that 1t was on Officer Jenkins beat, and when the fact was made known to MT. Jenkins that he had been suspended on this charge, he com municated with Chief Wallace. and Chief Wallace withdrew charges against Officer Jenkins, which are in writing herewith attached, and pre- ferred the above named charges against Officer Parsons.
 we find from the evidence that when the change from the eight to 12- hour shift was made Chief Wallace did not instruct the men as to their respective beats and territory, and which was admitted by Chief Wallace himself therefore leaving the men to work where they please, and in view of Chief Wallace's statement that he had not instructed Officers Jenkins and Parsons as to what territory comprised their respective beats, we exonerated Officer Parsons and reinstated him.
 "We beg to leave to submit this as our findings and ask the council to ratify or reject same. Respectfully
 'J E. MILTON,
 M. E. COTWELL,
 "J H. EDWARDS,
 'Comnnittee.' At this point under the head of new business, City Clerk J. B. Houston, read the following communications;
 Policemen Quit
 ''To the Honorable City Council of the City of Bessemer:
 Gentlemen: I am doing something that I regret very much to do, but in order to save my friends from what might be embarrassing to them, l am rendering this, my resignation; but not admitting that I am guilty of any wrong or conduct unbecoming a gentleman
 T feel that I have been done an ir- reparable wrong by the report and rec ommendation of the committee, but, how ever, hold no i'll will or malice toward any one, and I take this opportunity of thanking the council for it's kindness and generous treatment and fully appre- ciate your efficiency as officials of the city of Bessemer. F. ROSS Clerk Houston then stated that he had a Hike communication from Officers A. D. Maddox, R. M. Childress, c. Ross and Ellis Houston. Alderman Huey moved that the resignations of the officers be accepted and the council so voted.
 ilton Wants Reconsideration
 Alderman J. Ernest Milton arose at this point and stated:
 My policy has always been that when have done anything wrong to correct it at the first opportunity. I voted to accept the report of the citizens com mittee on the spur of the moment Since that time I have considered the matter and now state that I am willing to ac- cept that part of the report relative to the police officers, but will not vote to accept the resignation of any alderman" Alderman M. E. Crotwell arose here and very vehemently echoed Mr. Milton's remarks, indorsing him most strongly as to voting on the .aldermanic resignation. Alderman Milton then made motion that the board refuse to accept the resig- nation of Dr. J. S. Winters, rendered at the last meeting, and this motion was carried by majority vote of the council. Alderman Simmons took the floor and stated:
 The citizens probe committee made report to this council and I am for adopting the report. I was for it when it was first read to the council and to- night stand where did two weeks ago. move that the report of the probe com mittee be accepted. The motion was seconded.
 Alderman Crotwell-'I am not willing to vote for it as to the aldermen and I will not vote for any impeachment pro- ceedings."
 No Doubt About Ross
 President Ross then addressed the board in part as follows:
 There has never been any doubt as to my position. I won't resign! I never had any intention of resigning. I know that am guilty of no wrong that would justify the committees calling for my resignation or impeachment. I don't be- lieve any man who heard the evidence in- troduced before the committee would be- lieve that any alderman has done any wrong that would justify impeachment proceedings being instituted against him. The whole business was merely matter of difference of opinion as to the admin istration of the city's business. do not fear impeachment proceedings. There are men here with whom have worked and they have had an opportunity of ob- serving my conduct and my labors for the city in the past. I have never tried to conceal anything from any one of them. I know this body is familiar with the record of both Dr. Winters and my self and we fear nothing at their hands 'The probe committee took occasion to criticize Mayor Lewis for negligence ir office. and want to state right here that Mayor Lewis and I have never beer together politically, but in justice to him will state that I have never seen a man work harder or more diligently tc preserve the welfare of the city. He has looked after not only the big things that would save the city money, but the little things as well, and I see no evidence that would have Justified the conlmittee's criticism of his official conduct. I don't believe there is a man on the board who after reading the evidence. would hesi. tate to say that the criticism was un. warranted and unjust.
 If I was wrong, would step down and out, but I am right and I reiterate my former statement that I have no in. tention of resigning."
 Following this the motion of Alderman Simmons was put to the board and was overwhel lmingly defeated.
 A motion to adjourn was then heard
 
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