The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27

Coed government and New St. Louis"
was the keynote of the Democratic meeuns
held at the Odeon last night
1t was the opening of the municipal cam
paign, and a gathering of more representa-
tive Democrats and citizens never before
assembled in the city. The crowd, when
filled the large auditorium. gave evidence OF
the desire for good government and was
commendable approval of the splendid Work
which has been and is now being accom-
pIished by Mayor Weiss administration
The speakers were greeted with much ap-
plause as they extolled the administration
and every mention of the name of Mayor
Wells was Justify cheered. The mention oil
the names of Harry B. Halves and Joseph
w. Folk also was the occasion Of much ap-
plause. The candidates on the Democratic
ticket, excepting ]. W. Merton. were seated
on the stage.
band under the direction of Professor
Vogel discoursed music during the evening
and the patriotic airs only served TO aoo 10
the enthusiasm r which prev rasiSng officer
CHAIRMAN TANSEY'S
COMPLIMENT TO HALVES.
Chairman Tansey, after calling the meet
ing to order and stating its purpose, said
he considered it high compliment to have
been chosen as presiding officer OF such
representative body of Democrats
Mr.. Tansey referred briefly to the sue
cess of the Democratic party at the three
recent elections. which he attributed to the
corruption OF Republican officeholders, the
placing before the public by the Democratic
party clean. capable men. against whom no
charge could be made. and the splenCld Or
ganization of the Democratic forces.
To this latter fact. perhaps more than any
Other said MI n. as IS ns and boz
lieving that credit should be gwen where credit
is due L have hesitancy in saying that to
ma than ali others in the city of st.
Louis do our people owe the satlstact0ry condl-
without his patience and Judgment in the con-
duct of the elections. and his disinterested as
Of these results have been accomplished; and
that man is Harry b. Hswes
Tapsey said that every man elected on those
two occasions were to-dsy dischargins the . au,
the success OF the Democratic party at the cleo
n Sns aa 10 e sSe 10 made by Mr.
As result. he said. the Mayor TO-DAY hnds
implicit Implicit conSsence in the efforts in apbuiidlng
St Louis. ~
COUNCIL MUST BE IN
HARMONY WITH THE MAYOR
Mr.. Tansey also spoke of the necessity Of a
Council whose relationship with the executive
IS so intimate. being of like political faith and
eminent. Such men, said he. had been nominat-
ed by the Democrats; .,,, 49,, continued Mr.
Iansey. YOU have to-day a man who s,o after ser
1wo Sean Wanting va n has earned The
Fpect and commentator of both friend and foe
and against whom the most bitter PARRISH si. o,
The next two years of that administration will
be the constructive ones. wherein he WIN need
all the support he can possibly obtain in al, all
Council chambsr therefore as say: I, is ABB ABB
III III. y s5 and T1shS
be But short t. tine me s hat may 1s the the
governed city of the United States.
Mr.. Tansey then introduced Mayor Wells:
whom he characterized AS the Ideal
Mayor of what We hope shall soon be the
Wells"
AND A NEW ST. louis {"
Mayor Wells spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Fellow Citizens: There IS but
one sentiment that will attract the attention OF
speakers on this occasion; but one text that this
would be ratisfactoEy to all the people. and that
is Good soyeEnrment and new 81. Louis"
municipat condition rests primarily with the
if. through Indifference in the exercise Of our
franchise. we fail to select proper men to rep
sen we s a e 1ss or Gn ts
accrue
j believe the people of this, city have await:
eager to be properly represented through the
We ioSk back ss 10 the sS yeaf 1900 W. are
Handed OF the misgovernment Of this city al
do not refer to all who were then in power.
for there were few good surrounded by the
In the fall Of that year the awakening began.
The people were aroused to the necessity OF a
We are all familiar with the story Of how our
Democratic organization. through the nomination
OF a hgh-class ticket, carried the day.
GOOD WORK ONLY BEGUN
But the good work had just begun. Addi-
tional changes were essential. which were par