Evening journal., 1919-10-30

that have been made upon Il. 10 supple
ment what has already been done and
may hereafter be done by our leglsla-
tive authorities, in order that the fund
OF 100000 may be raised TO secure the
establishment OF a moderate. but sde-
quate. pension system for the benefit OF
this deserving class OF our public ser
wants.
'The policeman who so often must
stake his life in the courageous per-
formance OF his duty. sometimes Is
stalking what Is more 10 him than his
life-the well-being and happiness OF
those who are dependent upon him.
Let us see 10 It that ne has a com
Portable assurance I'm that respect al
least.
II trust that this matter will not
be dropped, but that the interests or
our people VIII be kept focused on at
tanning the results at which we here
aim. and that in some way, and some
how, a properly endowed pension sys-
tenn for our police force will be es-
tablished. Until that Is done, ! do not
think that the sense OF right and justice
in this community will be satisfied
General dupont Lauds Patrolmcn.
General 4. Coleman dupont was the
second speaker. lie said in part:
we i'm Wilmington have an efficient
police department, and we are fortunate
in having at the head OF the depart
ment Chief OF Police Black. ] have
known the officers for years, and they
are loyal men. All citizens ought TO be
proud OF them.
Referring 10 the pension fund, Cen
eral dupont said: This fund is some
thing that should be taken care Of. Our
patrOlmen are not sufficiently paid and
| hope in next years budget, the city
will provide a raise in their salaries" !"
Gen. dupont referred to the fact that
the New York police had stood by law
and order In the longsh0remen's strike
and concluded by saying that the drive
for funds here would be successful.
William p. White, a member OF the
executive committee who had gone TO
Washington with Deputy Attorney
General p. w. Green yesterday TO get
an 0pioion as TO whether contributions
TO the fund would be exempted from
the income tax statements Of the donors
reported that the verbal opinion was
given that they would.
John 5. Rossell, treasurer OF the cam
.paign, following Mr.. White, said: when
first saw the wording on the program,
$4,000 in seven days." l thought that
seemed like a large sum 10 raise in so
short a time. but having had consider
able experience In raising funds, re-
membered having raised siO00,O00 In
seven minutes, and just as l read that
phrase tonight, a gentleman who
helped me 10 raise the 100000, entered
the room. At that time the war was
on and they were trying times.
We ask the people TO contribute TO
this fund in recognition Of the work Of
our loyal police department. Not as
compensation for services rendered by
them, but TO give them assurance that
when old age is on them or II they
suffer from wounds received in the
performance Of their duty, they will
not be compelled TO seek asylum IN the
almshouse, but will be able 10 live as
gentlemen as they have been doing.
Another reason why this campaign
should succeed Is that the whole city
has been prosperous. We have much 10
give and much is expected OF US. We
have done great things, made Whining
ton The greatest, richest and best city
IN the world.
Il recall the time when our police
force lined up as the first line Of de-
fense before the old City Hall with the
elements thai make for disorder, out
numbering them. We were about 20
organize q citizens committee TO assist
ihem when the figure OF man tower
ing high above all strode into our
midst. He is one have loved. We all
love him. Those reference to Che Hon.
George Gray"
Police Break Drug Trade.
Attorney General Reinhardt told the
gathering how the police department
has about broken up the drug habit
here, and OF how they have worked 10
preserve law and order. lie said the
pension fund act was passed by the
Legislature Of 1907 at the request OF
Chief Of Police Black and the officers
Mho felt "ihey should have some pro-
tections against want in their old age.
Josiah Marvel commended the project.
He said the idea had been approved
by the Philadelphia authorities when
ne visited there recently. The Philadel-
phia department. also praised the local
police for their efficiency, Mr.. Marvel
said
Former Governor Miller said the city
police filled the most dangerous posi-
ton ne knew Of and remarked that de-
spite the fact that there are twenty
vacancies in the department at this
time. crimes are few as compared with
records Of other cities of this size.
William Coyne and Mr.. Raskob also
endorsed the campaign. Father Tucker
said he represented the boys OF TIE
Salesianum who had authorized him TO
be their spokesman. Later in The eve
ming he said that the boys OF the school
had sst the pace for all school chill
dren IN the campaign by donating siOO.
Prior 10 the meeting a letter was
read by Mayor Taylor from the Miller
Brothers Company, in which II was said
that the company had seen nc to in
crease its first contemplated donation
10 the fund 20 $50. Letters were also
read from William II. Todd, OF New
York. expressing regret at not being
able 10 be present. Similar letters
were read from number Of local citi-
zens, all OF whom approved on the cam
paign, however. and promised their sup
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