Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-02-16
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rwen,y reasons why Hspuriir,n wi
Vote for Vic mullen,

Vote tor NCluulIon.
A leading Republican Oi tho sixth ward
aud u young voter " On ago. OF the same
patty met Ia u p1pulat cinr store, in the
central part OF th1 city the other evening,
and in the course Of their conversation tho
younger asked tho advice Of his older
companion a. To how his vOtc should bs
cast at tho coming CITY election. Ro-
membor," ne said, "thlt am II Republic
can aud desire tO do nothing to CJmprO
mise myself or iniuro my party"
80 am IT, was tho resp busc, 'blf after
y oareinl survey of tho neld, and dlliyont
inquiry into tho qualifications of tho 10
speotive candidates I am convinced that
the best Interests Of tho city-which every
man should keep iu view at a municipal
I.eIeotion-will be promoted by MrMul!cns
cleoton. Thore arc twonty reasons why
will vote for him."
The yOung MN oEprosSbl EDmS incrt.
dulity at this statement aud challenged
his friend TO write out a 20 ,go OF reasons
| for voting for McMulien. Tho challenge
was accepted and on the evening of st.
Valentines day tho voter on age received
them. They ran "a follows aud were SO
| convincing that tho young voter has
resolved his first ballot shall be cast in
accordance with his friends advice:
| Twenty Reasons.
will vote for David McMulcn for
mayor, although am q Republican
1. Because ho is opposed TO an increase
of the city bonded debt aud tho creation
OF untold amounts of floating Indebtedness
as were experienced andcr Republican
mayor and councils.
2. Because no is in favor Of honest,
efficient and economical city government
| 3 Because he is in favor OF the policy
Of no expenditures 10 excess Of the appro
priations.
1. Because ho is agalust permanent
debts for merely temporary improve.
ments.
D Because he is in favor of strict
accountability in all tho departments of
this city.
G. Because ho will insist that ell con
tracts made with tho city DO faithfully
carried out,
7. Because he is in favor of appealing,
aud will appeal TO the courts to protect
the citiZsns of this city from euorolch.
ments upon the law and from the conse
qucnces Of reckless disregard 10 its Iimta-
tions by councils, committees or faithless
officials.
8. Because no will giyo clo5s personal
attention tO public affairs and will insist
upon the purchase OF Supplles and making
Of contracts legally aud honestly.
9. Because he will DO all ho legally can
for the improvement OF the streets
10. Because he will do all he legally eau
for the Improvement of our water w.IGr.
10 put them into such condition a. will
meet the growing wants ot the cry, invite
' manufactures, supply convenience To the
public and enhance real estate values.
, II. Because ha ID 10 favor of every
practicable reform ia tho departments OF
the city.
II. Because no Is in favor Of the most
rigid economy in every department of the
city, as a frugal government is seldom
corrupt and noyOr oppressive.
10 Because no ia IN favor Of an honest
administration OF the government, which
implies not merely just application Of tho
: public moneys tD the publtc uses, bnt a
faithful observance Of the limitations of
the constitution
. IA. Because he is honest, capable aud
, faithful.
|, Is. Because he Is in favor Of keeping the
city tax as low ~ possible so as 10 invite
large manufacturers 20 IDclto here.
, 10. Because ha Is in favor of and will
pay all of the cmOluments Cf the unioo OF
, mayor, except his salary ~ mayor,in the
, city treasury and not pocket any 0f them
. II. Because he has been tried IN councils
I and found to be faithful public servant
} IS. Because he has made no promises
: nor pledges, direct or indirect, cOncerniug Z
s any appointments.
Il 10 Because his opponent has not the
O proper qualifications for tho mayOraltv.
, 30. Because 1t is To the al 9autGge Of tho
T city that the mayor aud councils DO o
n opposing politics.