The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-18
WILL RUN
FOR OFFICE
OF MAYOR
Mr.. Dufee Defines His Posi-
tIon as Republican Candidate
In Letter Of Acceptance.

The following letter Of acceptance from
Walter Il Durfee who was yesterday at
ternoon nominated for mayor by the Re-
publican city convention, was given out
Thursday. The letter is self-eIplanatory:
Providence, Oct 18th, 1902.
Mr.. Silas II. Manchester. Chairman. Re
publican City Convention:
Dear sir--I thank the convention for the
kind expression OF confidence shown by
them in tending TO me this nomination
for the high office Of mayor of Providence,
which nomination 1 accept realizing the
great Importance OF the position and the
grave responsibilities that will rest upon
me II elected.
Il Is especially gratifying that the nnmi=
nation comes to me wholly unsolicited and
without even a mention OF conditions or
pledges. IL elected / shall be perfectly
free to perform the duties OF the orice
In full accordance with my views OF what
Is proper and desirable.
Unlike the candidate OF the Democratic
party, who said in his acceptance that he
could not say what his policy would be
IL elected, / feel that on the important
questions now pressing upon public no.
tice and being considered by our citizens.
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should be plainly stated.
Differing from Mr. Miller on the ques-
ton OF the police commission the appoint
ment of which he condemns and which he
makes a prominent issue, l emphatically
approve OF the police commission; or It's
method OF appointment. that took the
police business out of politics.. OF It's
business management that has brought I'm
improved methods OF administration and
increased revenue, and Of Its wonderful
work in abolishing illegal practices which
had fiour!shed under the old regime. At
Is now for the people to express in law
what they will license and what they VIII
restrict with full confidence that the
law will be enforced without fear or ia
vor. / congratulate the people that law
and order can be maintained by them
without undue friction under most trying
circumstances. My attitude on this ques-
tion l wish TO make as clear and distinct
as Mr. Miller has made his. He stands
for a repeal OF the Police Commission act.
My position is that II elected l will aid
and support the three men whom l be-
lieve are trying conscientoiusly TO improve
and better conditions in this city
In regard TO the interests of laboring
men, my record shows my constant ad-
vocacy Of every measure that from time
TO time has been enacted into law look
ing TO their increased welfare and the re-
duction Of their hours of labor. and un-
hesitatinRly announce myself as friend
10 organized labor.
In regard TO the corporation exercising
quasi public duties, / believe that the
best OF service in the interest of the pub
lie should be secured. and shall always, In
office or out OF office. use my best ef-
forts TO secure such service. -
The transfer act passed by the legisla-
ture at its last session was n Republican
measure, and II experience shows the sys-
tenn not satisfactory. l shall certainly do
all I'm my power TO cause Il to be per-
fected
I believe that adequate returns for all
concessions 10 corporations should be In
sisted upon.
I believe that the people Of this city
desire an ample. uncrippled and effective
administration Of public affairs in all the
various departments. including schools.
police, fire protection, highways. parks,
public health and the care OF the poor,
and that the city should raise ade-
quate amount Of money 20 support these
departments when properly conducted.
This could readily be done. on even less
than our present rate OF taxation by tho
fair adjustment OF taxation which would
come through such change In our laws
by which tangible personal property
could be taxed wherever found n reform
which shall earnestly advocate.
deem Il only business principle that the
utmost economy consistent with salts
factory service. should always be Insist
cd upon. and that unceasing attention
should be given towards preventing eN-
travaganS or waste Yours respectfully,
WALTER II. DURFEE.