LAST NIGHT'S MEBTING,

Civic Finances and Sewerage Discussed.

SUMMARY OF THE SPEECHES MADE

Candidates Nominated for the Mayor- alty and Resolutions Passed.

Mayor Dawson presided at the meeting of citizens held Hal! iast night to diseuss eivic affairs, and Mr. H. Mclonis acted as Secretary. The attendance of electors wes large, the spaci- ous hal! being filled to the doors, and the remarks of the various speakers were followed with the keenest interest.

Mayor Dawson, in calling the meeting to order, explained its object and read the requisition askingthat it be held. He was vot seeking the suffrages of the people agsio, and therefore had little or nothing to eay beyoud thanking the electors tor electing him on former occasions with such good majorities. Waring the time be bad been Mayor he had discharged the daties of his office in the best intereata of the citizene—he had maaaged the a(faire of the eity as carefully and economically ashe did his own private basiness. He hoped te bear a full aad free discussion of civic affairs.

In response to the call of the meeting, Dr. Warburton, one of the mayoralty candidates, then came forwserd and ad- dressed the meeting. Heesaid he fully expected that some of the retiring Council- lors would epeak before him, so shat he might have something tosay by way ef eriticiem of their conduct. Under the circumetances, theretore, there was not much for him to say. The City Aecounts had not been received by him in time to make a careful examination of them, aad he was thus precluded from saying much along that line.

Taking up the sewerage: matter, Dr. Warburton then poiated ont tnathe was one of the first advocates of sewers in Charlotietown. Charlottetown was behicd the times regarding sewers. Upon his re- turn here some fitteen wears ago he fell this keenly, and dealt wit the matter threugh the presse. The contrast between Char- lottetown and cities where sewerage ob- tained wae very great. Iu towas where there war sewerage the death rate had been greatly reduced. [o towns where sewerage was placed, the deaths from pulmonary affections alone had largely decreased. What sewerege had done for other cities it would do for Charlowetown. If the death rate could be redueed even by ten per cent the saving would be enormvunus.

Uf couree, there was the question of ex- pense. But they could get sothing unless tuey paid for it. Headvised the people to accept the sewers under all the circum- stancer; but he had vo right to force his opinions down the throata of the electors.

Regarding the system of sewerage, he thougbi ihe pian proposed by Col. Waring would be more effectwe than the sewage farm. The sewerage should be under the manageroent of commissioners, the same as the waterworks bad been.. The Water Commissionere might do the work. This, however,was a matter for the citizens themselves.

It had been charged against him that he had not studied civic politics im tbat kindergarten, the City Council, and should therefore not stand for the mayoralty. This again was @ matier for the people to pass upon. He did mot seek the office, put had complied with the wishes of a large number of citizens when he became a candidate. To all who signed the re- quisition he returned thanks. He was in the bands of the people, and it was for them to say whether or not he should be Mayor fcr the gext two years.

In reply toa question asked by Mr. Henry Davison regarding the death rate of Monctov, Dr. Warburton said he bad no figures bearing upon the meiter. Bat he did know that Moncton water was some~ thing vile.

Mr. W. A. Aitken then proposed Dr. Warburton ae a candidate for Mayor. The motion was seconded by Mr. W. W. Beer.

Councillor Nicholson explained that when he sought the euffrages of the elec- tors of Ward Four he did so oa the broad platform of public improvements. He told the people that Charlottetown was behind the times in respect to improvesaents,— was even behind‘some of the emall town~ in Nova Scotia, and thai if he was elected he would use his best endeavors to bring the city up todate. He was elected, and

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THE DAILY EXAMINER CHARLOTTETOWN, JANUARY 27, 1898

he felt safe in saying that the affaira of the city had never been run ig @ more efficient manaer than during the past two years.

The nhewepapers had charged that there were sora¢ unpaid accounts. But what are the tacts, The Oity Clerk had been auth~ orieed to advertise that all unpaid aseounts be sent in before the end of the year, and

| he defied any one to say that this had not

been done.

It was true there were some coupons | upon which the interest had not been paid because they hed not been presented. Messre. Crabbe and Haszard. who preceded himeelf as chairman of the Finance Coa- mittee, had always worked in the best in- tereete of the city, aud during their terme of office there had been interest on de- bentures not paid st the end of the year. In 81893 this in - terest amounted to $1992.50, in 1894 to $1882 50, in 1895 to $1612.50, in 1896 to $1990, and in 1897 to $1985. The difter- ence in asy Oe y*arin respect to this matter was therefore nol very great.

Speaking of (be expenditure in the differ- ent departments Counciller Nicholson showed that in nearly every imetance there was little or no room for reduction. Taking up the revenue returae he showed that least yearthe amount collected im taxes was $37,535.80 and the ordinary revenue was $10,217,88, making a total of $47,753,- 68. In 1896 the amount realized from taxes was $36,798.21, and the ordinary revenue was $9,918.30, a total of $46,716.- 53.° In 1895 there was obtaimed from taxes $36.528 05 aod the ordinary revenue was $9,382.27. The total for that year was therefere $45,616.32. The amount realiz~ ed from taxes in 1894 was $35,279.34, and from ordinary revenue $10,020.23, mak- ing atoialfor that year of $45,299.57. There was $2500 more received last year than in 1894,

The absiract of the City Accounts pre- sented at the las: meeting of the Council showed an expenditure of $75,000; but im this was included a re-issue of $19,000 of echool debeatures, by which $200 a year was saved. It was simply the renewal of anote, and the Council made & better bargain.

The Coancil bad pleiged themeelves to ‘go in for permanent improvements, ) acd in thie connection he referred with pride te the roadway around Victoria Park. It would be very desirable to have this ‘work carried out, and any vote he could give along this line it wowkl be given.

The taxes of the been better collected than they were Jast year. This waa because they had given employment to the laboring clase. The laboring men are willing 10 pay their taxes if they are given employ- taent.

Tekiag up the question of se werage Couecillor Nicholson showed that the interest on the $125,008 it was estimated sewers would cost wou d be $5,000. Add to thie the cost of maintenance, $1400, and the total will be $6400. Against thie he placed the excess of civic receipts over expenditures amounting to $6328, and the additional revenue from waterworks con- sequent upon the introduction of sewers, which would be about $4000 ’aod showed a total of $16,325. This would leavea earp'us in favor of sewerage amounting to $3924 which could be applied to the macedamizing of streety.

city hed never

The taxes on bauks could be increased andatax put upon bicycles. He felt sure the Legislature would aid them in

this matier, aud the revenue of the city would therefore be largely awgmented. Charlottetewn would then bave sewerage, and there would be ne increase in the present rate of asseseinent of | p. c.

Proceeding, Councillor Nicboleon show- ed that during the yeer the extraordinary expenditures bad been about $7900, and the park roadway had been bailt. Under all the circumstances he thought the Cowncil had acted in the best iuterests of the city.

Ia closing he reiterated his position with regard to sewers, aad asked for the voves of those who were favorable to thus measure of improvement. He prefered to give the whole matter of sewers into the headsofa Board of Commissioners ap- poiated by the people, or to the present Water Commissioners.

Couacillor Hughes, who is in the field for the affice of Mayor, was then called upon aad spoke briefly. He said that Couneilior Nieholson had gone into the finances eo fully thet there was nothing left to say op that point. He had been chairman of the street commitiee for ome years, however, and it was doubtless ex- pected that he would say something a¢ to what had been accomplished in that department. The amount sectually ex- pended on the streeta during the year for maintenance and macadamizing was $10,008.91. Deduet from this the amount received fer lumber, clay, etc., and it: leaves a balance of $9,873.75. There was paid for, out of the appropreation, stone oa hand being in excess of last year, $600, city horse, $123, new double harness, $40, and a balance on eprinkler, $50 75, mak- ing a total expenditure for the year of $10,82416. The quantity of stone on hand from lastyear was ralued at $400. This has been increased so that at the present time the quaptity on hand is valued at $1060, + portien of which is crushed and ready for use. During the year 6,769 yards of macadmize ing was done, on the following streets, Euston, Dorchester, Grafton and frot of

Queen. Jt will be seen that all the macadamiz'ng was not done in one ward. | The usual amount of plank sidewalks was put down. Twelve stone crossings were a'so placed, and a concrete sidewalk was laid ov the north side of the Market House at a cost of $524,20. This, he thought, was e very good ehowing. Ele believed the citizens appreciated his werk in the Coun- cilduring the past eight years. At all events he had done his bent.

‘Lhe cuestion now is is macadamizing to be continued. Is it worth while to ¢2 on macadamizing and tear up our streets for sewers afterwards? I: was time the |

matter of sewerage was brought fairly the people would make their choice on {

before the people, and in order to obtain

: : . } fu expreseion of opinion along this liae| he moved the following resolution:

Kesolved, That in orderto ascertain the views of thecitizene oathe question of sewerage a book be depesited in the City, Buildisg, under the charge ef the City, Clerk, in which shal! be entered in separate |

columns the names’ of all civic electors, the proposal of the Water Commissioners to | desiring to vote in favor cf or ugainst the! put in an additional boiler and pump.ng | -«iff introduction ofa thorough system of sew , engine at tne Water: orks station this! atl

erage in the City. Such hook to be in’ charge of the Cuy Clerk or City Collector, '

and to be kept open for the reception of the Water Commissioners in @ memorial |

the names o: allelectors presenting them-, selves to vote between the hours of 10 a. m., and 4p. m. daily—for the space of eight daye commencing with Friday the 28th’

day of January inst.

Personally he was favorable to/ sewerage, but he was not is favor of pro ceeling with the work until the people, had pronounced upon the question, He thought it was time some action were tak-. eu. The plan he proposed was the one adopted in New Glasgow, aad it lad been found sa'isfactory.

Regarding the park roadway, he thought much credit was due to ex-Councillor Haszard. He believed that the work on the park roadway lJast summer could have been done cheaper if it had been let by tender, and he suggested that this, course be adopted if it is to be continned.

He had been waited upon by a number of citizens and asked to become a candidate for the mayorality. He believed his eight years experience in the Council qualified bim for the position, and he asked the) electors for their votes. He was tavorable| to sewerage, but believed the voice of the people should be heard before the work is proceeded with.

Philip Large, Eeq., seconded the motion made by Councillor Hughes.

Johan P. Tanton, Esq., at the call of, the meeting, mounted the platform. He expressed bimself as favorable to che annual election of Mayor and Councillors and the increasing of the number of Couacillors to ten. He thought « plebiscite | should be taken on the sewerage question, and the opinion of the people recorded before action is taken. There was con-| siderable difference of opinion regarding sewerage, in respect to its advantages froma sanitary standpoint as well as regarding the system and cost, and noth-| ing should be done hastily. He did not | think very mary citizens would go to the City Hall to vote, as provided by, Councillor Hughes’ resolution, He then! criticised the City Accounts, and reviewed the history of the park roadway. Much of the money expended for macadamiziug | was thrown away because the streets were | not properly graded.

Councillor Horne was the next speaker. He «iid not think it necessary to go into the. financial aspect of the case as the ground had been well covered by Councillor Nicholson. For a young member Couancil- lor Nicholson tad dooe well. The money of the citizens had, with few exceptions, been well expended. He believed, how- ever, that more money had been expended on the park roadway than was neces ary. Money might have been saved nad the work been put up to tender. The roadway, bowever, was a beautiful work, and he did vot think the people would begradge the expenditure. Hedid xt believe in continui: g the work until it was absolutes ly necessary. There was no dovbt that sewerage was needed. But the question iecan we afford it? The people should be educated regarding sewerage, and no action should be taken until the people do as they di? in the matter of the water- works. Hewas opposed to the Council having anything to do with the sewerage. [t{should %e ia the hands of Commissioners elecied by the people.

Hs believed the Mayor should be chosen from amoag the City Councillors. There were many meowhohad served ia this capacity whu were e.igible. In thie con- nection Councillor Horne mentioned the names of Hon. D. Davies, Hon. DB. Laird, James Byrne, T. A. McLean, A. A. Me- Lean, aud @ pumber of otbers who bad served as Councillors. He did not believe in taking @ green man in preference to ove who had worked for the city as a Council- lor, and therefore moved that Couna- eillor Hughes be nominated as a candidate for Mayor.

Philip Large, Esq., seconded the nomi- nation.

Councillor Taylor, who followed, said he believed in sewerage and otber improves ments. If they were to have sewers now was the time to have them if the people wanted them, He believed in lessening the widthof the streets, and in grading them as well. He would favor good sireets a8 fong as he was in the Counzil. He did vot think it was right togoin for macadamizing until it is known what is to be done avout rewers.

Hon. David Laird did not thiok the prepositition of Councilor Hughes regard- ing the vote on sewers entirely satisfactory, aod therefore moved the following amend- ment to the resolution on this point :—

That the Mayor be authorised to take an informal plebiseite on sewerage on the day of the civic election by placing a special clerk in each poiling station with a book having co/umns for and against sewerage to which elerk each elector may declare how he wishes ‘o vote.

Henry Rackham, E-+q., seconded the, motion.

Mr. &. H. Norton objected to Mr Laird’s

| ple taken on it.

motion on the ground that some men would have five votes whie others would have cnly one. He put ina strong plea’ tor sewerage, and ridiculed the arguements | against Col, Waring’s scheme. He thougit’ that all the candidates should come out | fairly and squarely on the matter of sew-| eraging ond that men should be elected who would begin this very necessary work by the lat of July. “The chairman then took the vote of the meeting on the motions nominating Dr. | Warburton and Mr. Hughes for the mayor- | ality, declaring that the ayes in each vase were about the same and intimating tha!

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Hon. Mr. Laird’samendment regarding the vote om sewers was then put aud carried,

Mr. Laird then introduced the following resolution, which wassecooded by L. L Beer, Erq , and carried.

Resolved That this meeting approves of |

year; and that it be an instruction to the pew Mayor and City Council to unite with

to the Legislature praying that an amend

ment be made tothe Water Works Act, extending the limit of issuing water deber- tures for construction purposes frem $208,-

| 000 to $212,000.

Ex-Councillor HaszarJ, thea briefly addresseed the meeting. He believed the Mayor should be chorea from{among those who had aeted as Councillorr, ani therc- fore supported the nomination of Coun- cillor Hughes, He believed in sewerage, aod approved ef having a vote of the peo— He would withdraw |} is support gefrom ‘Councillor Hughes if he did not come out in favor of sewerages Asto the petition circulated atking Dr.

| Warburton to be a candidate for Mayor,

he had been informed by people who were solicited to sign it that it was said it was

' not bie (Mr. Haszard’s) intention to offer

for the position. He thought this was ao unwarranted liberty to take under the circumstances, and resented such conduct. In this connection he mentioned the name of Mr. F. H. Beer.

Mr. Beer, by way of explanation, said

‘that when he head Dr. Warburton’s name

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Mayoralty he started the requisition in his

favor. Warburton was

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Besides Mr Haszard had been defeated by a large majority at the Jast election. The meeting then adjourned.

PERSONAL.

M. Delaney, Esq., of Tryon, is at the Davies.

Me. axp Mas. Guapsrone wil! prolong their stay on the Riviera. After finishing the “ cure ” at Cannes thoy talk of staying some weeks at Cap Martin.

The manly breast ‘of Sir Edwin Arnold eap now boast yet another decoration. The King of Siam has conferred upon the literary editor of the Daily Telegraph the order of the Grand Officer of the Crown of Siam. When Sir Edwin appears at pub- lig functions he is all stars and ribbons.

It ia given eutthat the Queen may possibly visit the German Emperor and Empress at Potsdam on her way home from the Continent in the spring. If ao, her Majesty will be present ar the wedding of her eldest great-grandchild—Princess Feodora.of Saxe-~Meinjagen, and Prince Henry XXX. of Reuse.

Li Hung Chang’s recent tour in Europe has evidently broadened his views upon the subject ef woman’s mission in life. For a Chinaman, his ideas in many things are wonderfully advanced, and the latest example of this is shown by his appointing as first physician in bis private household a Chinese lady docter, Miss Hu King Eng, M. D., who graduated from an American medical school. This lady is one of the first lady doctors in China,

THINGS TO MAKE A NOTE OF,

Coxcert at Litrta Yorx.—The young people of Little York will have a concert on February 2nd. and guarantee a pleasant time to all whe attend. Admission 16 cents.

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Miss Lucy Lefurgey, graduate of the Emerson College of Oratory, is at home to a limited number of pupils in physical culture ard oratory. For particulars enquire at her residence, Mrs. L. J. Sent- ner’s, Weymouth St. 13 4w eod

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List of Ratepayers ‘or the Gity of Charlottetown

In default for Assessment due on Real Property, for the year ending 31st Decem-= her, 1897, containing mames of all such detauiters. and the amount due from them respectively, with a statement of the Number of the town Lot, Water Lot and Common Lot npo» which or any part thereof such assessment is in default.

lo A rome neseeeer Lorre sa temrton st Depew | ieee, due & unpaid McArthur, Sarah House & Laud on Common Lot No. 22, $ 450 Birch, John, House & Laud on Town Lot No 72, 3rd hun, ’ Coyle, Stephen, ouse & Land on Town Lot No 3, 2nd bun, Carmichael, Est. of Jae House & Land on Town Lot No 73, 3rd hun, ). 7 Cayreroo, Edmund. Vacant Land on Town Lot No 72 & 73, 2nd bun, 6. Dockendorf,Chas.& Jas Vacant Land on Town Lot No 10, 4th hun, ) 12 Griffith, John A. House & Land on Town Lot No 64, let bun, yal ss “ House & Lard on Town Lot No 88, let hun, 10.13 Hollman. John, House & Land on Town Lot No 91, 3rd hun, i868 “ House & Land on Common Lor No 21, 10.12 Hughes, Peter, House & Land on Common Lot No 22, 6.75 Hughes, Bridget, House & Land on Common Lot No 23, 4.50 Lowe, Walter, Houre & Land on Town Lots No5 & 6, 4th hup 37 “ “ Houee & Land ov Town Lot 49, 4th bun : 6.38 he at House & Land on Town Lot 98, 41m bun, 5.06 “6 “6 Vacant Land on Common Lot No 31 206 McNeill, Duncan, House and Land on Common Lot No 2. 8 44 ‘“s “ Vacenot Land on Common Lot No 22, 1.97 Purdie, Jane, Estate o of, W. A. O. Mor- son and Leslie 8S. McNatt, Trustees, Honse & Land on Town Lots No 97 and 98, Ist hun 33.75

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House & Land on Town Lot No 95, 20d hun,

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of the Statute 51 Victoris Cap. 12, Section 91, after 30 days publication of the above list, being a list of the Ratepayers of the City of Charlottetown who bave failed to pay wishin the time pre scribed the Assessment severally levied upoa their Real Property in said city, I wil make an application to cis Honor, the Stipendiary Magistrate of enid City, for Judge ment against each and all of the lands above described, for the respective amount so levied against them, and then unpaid, and that upon such jndgment being duly entered, I wiil further apply for a warrant for the sale of such lands,

Dated this 28th day of December, A- D. 1897.

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