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expressed as to each. the case is the Supreme Court
will decide what is the affirmative vote required
to be cast in favor of bonds to render them legal
in that respect, but in regard to the two last
propositions ther is no room for doubt, but that
the proposed issue of bonds wold be open to both
objections and woudl therefore be invalid.
The slightest doube as to their validity would
render their sale impossible. I would recommend
that a special election be called and the following
propostions be submitted to the voters of the City.
First-
Shall the City issue bonds for the
purpose of finding the present indebtedness
Second-
Shall the City issue bonds for the purpose
of paying for the Yesler Corner
Third-
Shall the City issue bonds for the purpose
of paying for the Rinehart Corner
Fourth-
Shall the City issue bonds
for water purposes
Fifth
shall the City issue bonds for
sewer purposes
These propositions should be separate
submitted and the amount to be voted for each
carefully determined. It is not necessary for me to
endeavor to impress upon your minds the inperative
necessity if taking speedy measures to increase our
water supply. the people are entitled to and must
have a sufficent supply of water at the earliest
possible Time. their Convenience the protection of
their property and the presentation of their health
demand it and our duty requires us to supply it
Much has been said about the advisibility of going
to Cedar River for the source of supply. Cedar River
may have all the advantages claimed for it by its
advocates. Its water may be pure and the cost of
supplying a certain number of gallons might be
less from this than from any other source. All
this and more may be true, yet the vital question
of the hour remains and from what source
can we secure an immediate and sufficient
supply. The answer is from Lake Washington
It would be well for us to consider this Cedar