Daily Republican., 1882-05-20

very Respectfully,
THOMAS MCCoRKLE, JR.,
ROBERT MCCAULLEY,
WILLIAM II. PIERsoN,
Committee.
DIR, JOHN P. WALES ANSWER.
MEssRs. THos. MCCoRKLE, JR., RoBT
MCCAULLEY AND WIN. II. PIERsoN.
WILMINGTON, May 18, 1882.
GENTLEhEN:-Your letter of The 18th
inst, asking certain questions as to the
policy and course which may he enter
tained and pursued by me in the event
of my election as Mayor Of Wilmington,
was received to, day, and reply a. fol.
lows:
First-I am not now, have never
been and do not intend to be connected
or controlled by any party, clique or
''ring," new or old.
Second-The inquiry concerning my
views OF municipal reform is so general
that definite or private answer would
involve the discussion of a large sub.
iect, embracing the consideration OF
several matters, and it may therefore be
sufficient to say, that either In q pri-
vate or public station l will advocate
and support any and all measures
which l believe designed and calcula-
ted to advance the best interests of our
city, chief among which are the sscuri-
ty of person and property, the comfort
and health Of our citizens, a wise econo.
my in making public improvements,
strict accountability in the collection
and expenditure of the municipal reve-
nues and the preservation of our ex-
cellent system of public schools.
The identity Of my own personal in
terest with the general welfare and an
honest and proper government of the
city, is the only pledge can offer in
support OF these views. Third-In the
management of the police force, the
most important duty of the Mayor, it is
obvious that he should exercise the
greatest care in selecting none but trust
worthy and competent men for police
officers, since upon their vigilance and
discretion, depend the safety, good or.
der and peace of the city.
Fourth-The official oath of the May
or, as of every other municipal officer,
requires him to perform his duties
with fidelity, and you will pardon me,
gentlemen, If confess my inability to
make any other or more solemn pledge
than is contained in that obligation.
As far as my influence avails in or out
of office, it shall be for good and
honest municipal government, and
whoever may be the mayor of our city,
If he shall keep that object always fair.
ly in view, he should have and viii
undoubtedly receive the confidence
apd support of his fellow citizens.
feel reluctance in making prom
ises which it may not be in my powe'
to fulfl-should l have the honor t.
receive your suffrage, but l think
may safely assure you that the view
and policy herein indicated will b
faithfully adhered to, whatever may b
the result Of the city election.
Respectfully Yours,
JOHN z. WALES.
ROOMS OF THE woRKINGMEN's REFoRl
ASSOCIATION, NOS. II AND II EA
CHANGE BUILDING.
WILMINGTON, Del, May 18th, 1885,
JOSEPH l.. CARPENTER, Jr., Dea
Sir:-The Workingmen' Reform Asst
citation, of this city desire to have you
answer in writing by Wednesday, Ma
II, to the following questions, so tha
we may submit the matter to our men
bers and the public through the pres
First-If elected Mayor of our cit
do you intend to carry out the polio
of, or support the present city ring?
Second-What are your views in r.
gard to municipal reform?
.,l T, = .nta 70 n
point the present police force? If no
what will he your policy in the matt
Of reforming the same?
Fourth--ls it your Intention to ex
cute the laws and insist on their el
forcements by your subordinate office
to the full extent of your power al
administer the duties of your office
the welfare of the community and 81
best interests of the people.
Awaiting an aus wer, we remain We
respectfully,
THOMAS MCCORKLE, JR,
ROBERT MCCAULLEY,
WILLIAM PIERSON,
Com mittee.
T.MCCoRKLE,JR., RoBT MCCAULLE
WN. II. PIERSON.
GENTLEMEN:-ln response to 70
foregoing communication of the 10
inst, beg to reply as follows:
1st-I have no personal knowledge
or connection with any city ring.
had been my intention not to becon
candidate for Mayor.
was however induced to do 80
the urgent request of citizens Of W
mington, who represent all classt
and not any ring or faction whatsoeve
L consider I am the nominee of t
people and not of any ring, and the
fore that as Mayor my obligatio
would be to the people at large.
PIT will be my object If elect
Mayor to do all in my power to prone
order, economy and reputable govel
msnt in City affairs. The best prese
guarantee l can give of my future
that furnished by the past. will fai
fully strive to apply to official alta
those same principles and metht
which alone secure success in busin
life.
3-As Mayor it will be my spec
care to see that the police force shot
be credit to Wilmington and that
unit or incompetent person was eitt
appointed to or retained on the same
4-To your fourth inquiry l