Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-20

legislature passed law authorizing
the citizens OF Norfolk to inaugurate
charter changes by a petition of Is
per cent of those voting at the last
election. The conditions imposed on
the citizens of Richmond are exccp-
tional in their severity. and are un-
worthy of our community.
WANT FAIR ACT AS
TO CHA.t FER COMMISSION
The Civic Association. therefore. in
structs the committee presenting this
report to draft a satisfactory bill and
instructs the executive committee and
officers. after approval of them TO use
every cndcavor to secure the enact
ment Of such bill into law. and TO Sc
cure the endorsement of such bill prior
TO the primary Of August by the
candidates for the Legislatures
4. That. in view of the small num-
Der OF white males in Richmond eligible
TO vote who qualify TO exercise this
privilege, and who actually make use
OF this privilege. and in view OF tho
public appreciation Of the energetic eff
forts OF the association TO call this
matter TO public attention in April and
May or this year. as we'll as the sue
cessful undertakings in the same di-
rection by several local organizations
working in harmony with the associa-
N'D''' oiN III view or the fact
mat the summer and fan elections Of
1917 are of vital Importance to the
city OF Richmond, the Civic Association
hereby approves Of the purposes Of it's
officers TO conduct an extended and
vigorous campaign at the proper time
during the coming fall and winter. with
the aim of awakening our citizens to
the primary duty of exercising this
sacred privilege
o. The Civic Association, composed
as 1t now is. OF almost 35oo members
has been unwilling, by the adoption
OIL membership fee. TO place any bar
rier in the way OF any one who do
sires to join us and work with us
All white male residents of Richmond
or the vi'tIity thereof. who arc in
sympathy with the objects and WORT;
OF the association. arc welcome. re-
garoiess OF creed. calling or station.
But realizing that where ones treas
ure Is. there his heart is alto, we urge
upon, a IL members who feel able and
ulspoSed 10 do so to make some con
'ribution to the financial maintenance
or the association.
me civic Association will welcome
generous financial support from every
one rich or poor. with the assurance
10 all that the policies shall he in The
future. as they have been in the rast.
determined with exclusive reference 10
the good OF the whole city and OF all
of it's citizens.
The work Of the association re-
quires budget for the next wear of
not less than $4,000. and this BODY
authorizes such budget, and will as
sist In providing the funds needed
.. In view of the recognized need
OF such city-wide organization of
progressive and unselfish civic pur-
poses as the Civic Association. and. in
view OF It's proven usefulness 70 rho
city of Richmond. the general mem
pership OF the association hereby
pledges to the officers who shall be
elected here tonight their continued
support. and appeals 20 the public at
large for their continued sympathy
and active co-operation"
Unusual interest was shown by the
,arge audience in the address of c. j.
Driscoll. of the staff OF specialists now