The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-01
ng the administration of

valuable, during the administration of
Robert A. Smith
AS to the Republicans charge of ex-
travagance OF appropriations, I agree
with Mr.. Lawler, that you cannot cite an
instance in which the Republicans in
council have voted against a Democratic
measure of appropriation. 1 think that
what we most need in the way Of city Off
Gals is men of experience. They are the
men who can best run our city, and in
whom we can most safely place our trust.
Robert A. Smith has been mayor Of this
city for seven and one-half years, filling
the remainder of Mr.. Rice's term after
his death of one and one-half years
The fact that Mr.. Smith has been elected
mayor OF our city three times md IS a
candidate for fourth term is q proof of
his superiority in the handling of muni-
clpal affairs. think that a man should
nave experience as an alderman or as
semblyman before assuming the office of
mayor Mr.. Robert A. Smith served a
term as alderman, before his election as
mayor, and Mr.. Chester r. Smith has
had no such experience
me opponents of Mr.. Robert A. Smith
SPEAK OF Mr. smith and his connection
with the so-called "old gang 1 believe
strong character to be influenced by any
gang or crooks, and if his associates
We're a set of men who could afford Mr.
Smith good advice and counsel, who
could blame a man for accepting their
counsel and assistance in matters which
concerned him. And if there were a set
VI 1lS1 WHO lHuu6nCGQ MT. Smith with
their good advice they are worthy of a
compliment upon their success
AS TO the Office Of city comptroller I
believe that We need q change l stated
that the Republican party previous to the
election of Mr.. Smith had failed to place
needed improvements in the city | think
that Mr.. McCardy is very much that way
lncLned also. He Is too much of a watch
dog. He refuses to pay out of the treas
ury what the city needs in the way of
improvements and additions. When he
hot h Irrr
refusing to pay certain needed amounts,
he refuses to pay it, and he not only does
tnis, put refuses to audit certain appro-
prlatlonS passed by the council
At Republican ward meeting last
week. the speaker said that the city had
been so prosperous during the Republican
been asking to be allowed to buy bonds
on the city at per cent, they being so
confident i'll the. city's prosperity. At
this point, an old gentleman rose to his
their schools, then ~ And then he stroll
ed out of the room. The speaker did not
attempt to answer the question. I think
that old gentleman was about right. 1
have no doubt that the most damaging
thing to the city is the social evil.
This, terrible evil has had an immense
growth durin" the present adminiStra-
ton. Five hundred and nineteen fines
were imposed on prostitutes, keepers of
assignation houses and houses Of ill-fame
during 1899, which amounted to $1S 281
Leading proprietors of lewd establish
ments pay at the rate of $500 per year,
While smaller prOprietors pay at the rate
of $50 a year. This is a most shocking
report, and the worst part of it is. that
they are spread broadcast all over the
city. On many of our principal streets
they are found. Their appearance In these
places is a disgrace to the city, and re-
fleets seriously on the present admins
ira ton. Let US rally next Tuesday, and
have change in the administration Of
the affairs of our city. Let us elect a
man of experience. and not be like the
Republicans, who elect a man at one cleo
ton, and two years hence refuse to re-
nominate and give the people a second
whack at him, but put up a man who
promises no better. "A Citizen.
st. Paul, April 29.