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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
16
The Charter Revision Committee subcommittee on franchises urges a new charter chapter. It calls for a twenty-one year limit on utility and street franchise terms, city ownership of grantee plants, and bid or valuation options for renewal. The report, dated June 2, 1902, awaits final action.
Manila reports Insurgent General Cailles, who surrendered in 1901, testifies before a board probing cruelty charges by Major Cornelius Gardner in Tayabas Province Luzon. Cailles says Tayabas stayed loyal to the Insurrection and recounts actions in Lukban and Sampaloc to compel residents’ cooperation. Lt. Col. Allen Smith testifies he received no Gardner abuse reports to investigate.
The ordinance outlines franchise terms for public utilities, requiring operation within 18 months, proportional city contributions, bid rules with minimum percentages of gross receipts, and a required bond of at least one fourth the estimated investment. Bids must include a $500 certified check, with definitions of forfeiture and damages for breach, and publication and council review steps prior to grant.
Washington June 24 two notable speeches closed the general debate on the Philippine civil government bill. Landis of Indiana and Williams of Mississippi spoke amid high enthusiasm. Other speakers included Ball Texas Jones Virginia Shafroth Colorado Crumpacker Indiana. The exchange featured claims against Clark of Missouri and Buencamino with criticism of Grover Cleveland. Williams concluded for the minority, defending the administration’s stance and addressing Filipino national questions.
Havana June 19 Special Correspondence. A Cuban commission from six provinces pressed President Palma to address alleged constitutional infringements by the cabinet and military government. The House of Representatives, energized over secretaries’ acts, debated presidential appointments, salaries, and the publication of the president’s message in The Discusion, while clerks were not dismissed amid ongoing tensions.
The Senate approved a measure to create the National Appalachian Forest Reserve in the southern Appalachians, covering up to 4 million acres across Georgia, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee, with spending not to exceed 10 million dollars. The purchase would be overseen by the secretary of agriculture, with support from interested state lawmakers, though House action is unlikely this session.
In a House debate Mr. Williams pressed that the peace treaty allows a despot to sell a people’s independence to a free republic, contrasting with earlier annexations. Mr. Landis urged parallels to Florida and California, while Williams insisted the Philippines mark a new pattern, with the U S fighting on the side of a denser population. The chamber recessed at 5 and adjourned at 8.
The protocol extending the ratification period for the Denmark purchase of the Danish West India islands has been ratified. In Washington the Senate also passed bills authorizing up to 16000 dollars for Wilmington real estate for customs. A bridge across the Alabama river in Wilcox County was authorized for the Pensacola Alabama and Tennessee Railway Company.
Washington June 24 a caucus of democratic members of the house will be held at 8 o clock Friday night to consider the tariff and trusts with a view to making these subjects foremost in the coming campaign for congress. The move was initiated by the democratic congressional committee and the petition circulated by Chairman Criss.
Weather outlook fair on the coast and interior showers inland with light variable winds. Georgia reports franchise committee plans for Atlanta to gain control of public utilities while charter panel takes no action on extending city limits. Milliard Lee trial moves toward jury after solicitor Hill speaks. State sociological society meets at First Methodist church in Atlanta. Various political and civic notes include railway restructuring, governor race talk, and forest reserve bill progress.
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