Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-22
MUNICIPAL HEADS.
IN MEETING HERE:
Thirteenth Annual Session of
League of Virginia Munich.
palities Called to Order.
AINSLIE WELCOMES VISITORS
cambridge Colby, of United
States Shipping Board, Prin-
cipal Speaker Tonight.
AINsLIE WELCOMES VISITORS

with representative gathering OF
the most prominent men from the va.
rious municipalities throughout the
Commonwealth. the League of Virginia
Municipalities opened It's thirteenth an
nual convention at 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall. with President Edwa rd
II. Fuller presiding.
Practically every city and large town
in the State was represented. and.
owing to the pcrpleXing problems now
facing those in charge Of the admin
istration OF civic affairs a; this time.
the convention this year promises to
surpass any of its predecessors in at
tendance and interest
Eollowing tho Invocation. which was
delivered by Rev Carl S. Matthews, Of
bristol; Mayor George Ainslie extended
cordial welcome to the visiting dele
gates. He stated that IL was particu-
iariy pleasing to welcome the law
State in the chamber Of the CITY Coun
Gil. the privilege having been extended
the members of the league for their de-
AS was true ot every address of tho
afternoon. the S'ecting of the Mayor
5s;sss 5s;,sessG The ,rss SrirT, Of the sntiSe
ties DO to Co-Operate With the Govern.
mtnt ne In the Successful Prosecution Of
the w ar.
LEAGUE AIDS IN WORK
FOR EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
The league is doing a reat work" he
SAID in bringing home to the citizens
oi me State the Importance OF efficient
and @ economical city government and
seemingly trivial things. wish you
would impress upon the residents or
cruing to the national veal from care
In the use OF water and the prevcn-
tion OF unnecessary fires"
dress Of welcome. Mayor or Rovston RsU5 les ae
ter heartily indorsed the plea for CO.
hsSiye action by the various munich
the aims OF the league be called to
the attention OF every city and town
ship, in order, that by united action the
Following the appointment of the
rariSos n,a ,So comm committees for the transaction
e coioeeI LeRos TssideH Hodrsl E1
pa Wis. who spoke on the subject.
cInsPiIst hTGper and q Patriots a..suds Mun
count OF. the Great War
Colonel Hodges stated that he would
discuss the subject in. its broadest
sense, and emphasized the importa nee
I or the three all-important factors In
working for the common good OF the
and cooperation.
Never was the time ripper for break
Ing away, from the antiquated forms OF
municipal government that at present."
he went on. and am glad TO see that
several OF our leading cities have al
ready seen the light and abolished the
clumsy and inefficient usage of CEN
tury ego. laying aside petty politics and
administering the affairs OF the city on
business-lke basis.
SIMPLICITY IN ADMINISTRATION
CORNERSTONE of EFFICiENCY
What is the Federal government? 1t
is great one made from many. and
thus should the cities OF the State CO.
operate and strive for the welfare of
the whole by their individual efforts.
Blu; as in the c:se of the Federal
Government, there are two things that
Ing Tor success-a plan and the ma
chinery. for carrying this plan to its
conclusion. To use a slang expression
We must know what we are driving at.
simplicity in the administration of
the city's affairs is the cornerstone of
efileient n and un-to-date city govern
own home town. and If it is not what
II should PC, seek out the weak link and
correct the evil: Remember always
boys over there"
The closing address of the. after
manager Of Norfolk. He te reiterated
ministration of city's affairs on an
out,and.out business;like basis,
carry this work to a successful conclu-
sion without the cooperation of the
citizens. They themselves are respon-
get. In the majority Of cases. the SO. So
called leading citizens are lazy when
they should go to the polls. 1t is above
themselves from this lethargy and put
their shoulders to the wheel II they de-
sire an ideal form OF government"
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
TO TRANSACT BUSINESS
The following committees were ap-
pointed by President Fuller. and a re-
port of their deliberations will be read
at the business session of the league
this morning:
Finnnce-Delegates steed. of Norfolk;
otey' of Lynchburg: Swann. of Dan
VIE nd sund5 Beleeates e podson
Norfolk; Gillian. of Petersburg: Nc
Crea. of Williamsburg; Rowe. Of Fred.
eriGksb1fgi nks af ,icSd icSSt,rel of staunton' and
meeting-Delegates Sergeant. Of Nor:
Roanoke. and Fuller. of Richmond
The second day of the convention
will open this morning at s:45 o'clock
iams. State Commissioner of Health.
and j. n. Bell. Comptroller of Norfolk.
who will have as their respective sub
Accounting"
Following the business meeting. the
visiting delegates will be rendered an
automobile trip through the historic
local branch Of the Rotary Club.
Owing to conflicting engagements.
United States Shipping Board, which
was originally scheduled for the first
day. Of the convention: will be deliv
auditorium OF the John Marshall High
School
Mr.. Colby will need no introduction
mendous popularity of the speaker fol-
lowing his recent appearance In this
city. the meeting tonight Will he
The subject Of Mr.. Colby's address has
not as yet been announced. but II may
be taken for. granted matt Will be
pregnant with facts Of supreme inter-
est to all loyal Americans.
The convention will close with the
annual banquet to be rendered the del