The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-14

not be managed in the interest of any polit-
ical party or organization, but only in the
interest of all the people.
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
'I recognize, however. that under our
present election laws, an independent tick
ct, without a party emblem at its head,
cannot have official representation at
the count of the vote, and that 1t would
be dangerous to risk the interests of the
independent citizens in the hands of the
two party machines that are now seeking
in their own interests and in the interest
of their friends who constitute the ma
chine which they represent.
II do not wish to be counted out when I
receive the votes OF majority of my fell
low-citizens. L am willing, therefore, to
gratefully accept, and do accept the nomi-
nation for mayor on the independent Citi-
zens' ticket, under the emblem of the Pro-
hibition party, so that we may have a place
on the official ballot and have official
watchers at the poles when the votes are
counted. 1 can consistently accept the
nomination rendered me. for the platform
adopted by your convention is broad, pa
triotic and free from anything which looks
toward partisanship, and upon which any
citizen wishing for clean, economical and
honest government in our city can stand,
no matter what his political affiliations
may be in State and national affairs. Your
convention was safe in pledging me to
carry out in letter and spirit the declara-
tions contained therein
81. If 1 elected I will strive most
earnestly to give a genuine business adj
ministration Of the affairs OF our city, in
striking contrast to an administration in
the interest of any party or person, and L
assure you there shall be no favoritism IL
the letting of contracts.
PROMISES MADE.
after thirty years OF business expert
ence in the management of my own af-
fairs. let that speak for itself as TO it's
success in all of its many branches. feel
that 1t is not egotistical to think that 1 am
as well qualified properly to perform the
duties devolving upon the mayor of this
great city as will be any OF the candidates
for the office.
but 1 shall not depend upon my own
judgment alone for wisdom in these mat
be to select for city attorney the most
capable lawyer available, regardless of
politics, and he shall be my legal adj
wiser in all matters pertaining 10 my Of
most capable of filling the important po-
sitions on the boards of Public Safety and
Public Works.
MY only thought in making these Sc
lections shall be the qualifications to fill
the respective places efficiently and hon.
estly In the interest of all the people. To
them l shall fully intrust the interests of
the city without any interference whatever
from me so long as they demonstrate their
efficiency and honesty, and should any one
of my appointees at any time fail TO meet
these requirements fully he shall be imme-
diately removed. In making these selec-
tions of my executive boards and official
advisers the interest of no political party or
organization shall have the least conSidera-
ton. They will only be made after con-
sulting fully with best citizens and
most capable and honest business men of
all classes.
"STRICTEST ECONOMY"
80. / gladly agree 10 the pledge that
you exact that the business OF the city
shall be conducted with the 'strictest econ
omy' and L believe ! can save thousands
OF dollars to our taxpayers by cutting off
all graft and 'rake-offs' and special al
lowances to favored friends and the en-
ployment of useless inspectors. whose only
duties seem TO be TO help exact the black
mail demanded with which either to pay
political debts or create a fund for corrup-
ton Ia future elections.
II believe that our present tax rate is
higher than necessary to produce all the
funds needed to provide for clean streets,
efficient police service. adequate fire pro-
lection and the effective guarding OF the
public health, and il economical and hon.
est administration can make il possible to
give effective service in these matters more
cheaply / pledge my administration TO a
material reduction in the tax rate All the
people. and not few favorites, shall get
all the benefit of the service for which they
pay
80 / pledge an impartial enforcement of
law, without favor &c or persecution OF any
particular class of business or citizens.
am convinced that many OF those who now
habitually violate the law would obey IL
gladly IL they know all others were COM