The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
GOOD GOVERNMENT.

The fundamental and only issue of this municipal
campaign was frankly. thoroughly and rightly
pounded by Mr. George ]. Tansey and Mayor Wells
in the speeches delivered by them the inaugural
Democratic meeting. Voters will not fail in duty to
themselves and to the municipality if they will ac-
cept the advice Of these two practical both of
whom active in the advancement of st. Louis and
ratify the policy of progress by eectng the Demo
cratic Council ticket
There is but sentiment. Mayor Wells de-
olared but but result will he salts
factory all the people and that is good govern
ment and New ST. Louis
"rhe next two years" said Mr.. Tansey. 'of this
administration will be the constructive ones wherein
the Mayor will need all the support he possibly
obtain in all the city departments. and especially in
the Council chamber: therefore l say. it is ALSO
lutey essential that he be given in the Council
in whom he has confidence whose political faith is
the same his own and whose support he rely
upon. If this be done. it will be but a short time
that is the best city of the United
The people of st. Louis have had in the past two
years. an excellent opportunity to note the general
advantages that result from good government. Prior
to the incoming of this administration they suffered
the evils of ,misgOvernment and from experience
learned what corruption and retrogression may do
ward putting large and growing city In disrepute
with the world at large. The voters know we'll what
the benefits of good government and what are
penalties of disagreement
ST. Louis achieved too much notoriety and the tax
payers incurred too great loss from msrule and Of
fetal malpractice TO take any course that would be
departure from the principles of official integrity and
the path of progression The taxpayers are pleased
with the benefits of good government. and they can
not afford TO. and will not, defeat their by
obstructng the plans and acts of public officials who
are doing their duty and creating better conditions
Mayor Wells stands for the improvement that has
been effected in all branches of the city government
He is responsible the people of ST. Louis for the
achievements of his administration and he would un-
doubtedly be held responsible for any failures that
might ensue. The pledges that he made the public
before his election he has than fulfilled. His
confidence in his ability. and integrity He has done
all that could be done for the city and for all vital
interests of the city.
The voters are bound by their own interests to
support the Mayor in his efforts in the citys behalf
He has reached the critical stage his term and he
is justified in looking to the voters for support in con-
summating his clearly defined plans for the better
menr Of st. Louis. The Mayors own work. the work
Of his chief assistants and the advantageous results
obtained by them constitute the claim which they
have on the people for further encouragement and
assistance.
1t Is plain that any partisan Gripping Of the Mayor
would be detrimental to public interests He must
depend largely on the City Council for the House
unless it changes its record. may be expected an
tagonze progressive endeavors 1t is imperative for
the welfare of the city and in the interest of tax
payers that the Mayor should have Council entirely
in sympathy with his plans, which approved by
all of the people The Democratic Council ticket
should be elected that the Mayor will be strength
ened and have the power to enforce his good policies
against wicked or partisan opposition.