The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-22

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his duty fearlessly in accordance with
what he believed to be the wishes OF
the people.
Seattle has reached a point In its his
tory when vital municipal problems
press for solution, and under the
circumstances the chief executive Is
confronted with conditions calling
for the exercise OF wise and con-
sentative judgment Mayor Humes
has ever acted cautiously and with
spirit of wholesome liberation,
and his course has met with the ap-
proval OF all the substantial interests
OF the city He has frankly avowed
that II was his purpose to have NUM-
cipal affairs looked after honestly, to
insist upon faithful performance Of
duty. and to exercise careful scrutiny
OF the management Of all OF the city's
varied departments This he has done,
and the record OF the past two years
shows that the city government has
been perhaps more efficient than ever
before.
The mayor has called for that en-
forcement of the law which public SEN
timent demands, and. as he has pub
licly declared, the results have been sat
has been that OF an executive relying
on strong common sense and using ev-
cry endeavor faithfully to administer
the law in accordance with the wishes
OF the people. With such professions
and upon such record he is willing to
stand, and as his course throughout has
met with popular Endorsement, there is
no doubt ne will be given new lease
Of authority and adopt the broad, en-
which has distinguished his administra-
ton heretofore.
The rest Of the ticket Is OF exceptional
merit. Frank H. Paul. the candidate
for comptroller. has long been favor
ably known In the community. and is
qualified by experience to exercise a
wise and careful supervision over the
city's finances. The office is an impor-
tant one, and Mr. Paul is conceded TO
its affairs so as to keep It up to its
present high state OF efficiency. Prob
ably better selection for the ONCE
of comptroller could not have been
made.
The reelection of VIII f.. Humphrey
as corporation counsel means that the
legal affairs Of the city will be attended
to as promptly and intelligently as dur
ing the past two years. His services as
has grasp upon present legal details
that make his retention In the Office es-
pecially desirable at this time, and the
good services OF the past are certain to
be rewarded by second term.
For city treasurer the convention was
happy in the choice of S. r. Rathbun,
the present deputy. His nomination
represents the merited promotion OF
capable official and is a guarantee that
the duties Of this important post are 10
be performed by man who appreciates
the responsibilities OF the office. Is thor
oughly acquainted with the demands ~
the service. and has become through
experience, competent to MI the posi-
ton with credit 10 himself and salts
faction to the public.
The list OF nominees for the council
comprises the names OF men who have
been known and respected for years
perience in city Affairs. and those who
take up the legislators duty for the tirst
time are for the most part citizens Of
long residence here and business men
of high standing When called upon TO
deliberate and act IL IL safe 10 say they
will not be found wanting in care, eau
ton and common sense.
The ticket as a whole Is good one.
Every citizen may vote for It and feel
that he is giving his support to worthy
men. II on March 6 It is elected. rs II
certainly win be. the people may rely
upon two years Of honest ana efficient
municipal government.
A large meeting Of taxpayers Of
Whatcom county has passed resolutions
IN favor Of more and better roads 10
the mining districts OF the county. In
the matter Of roads whatcom county
has always taken a leading position.
and good deal OF the prosperity of
the county is due in no small degree %
the persistent efforts Of its people 10