Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-04
WACHTER FOR MAYOR
Representative Formally An
nounces His Candidacy.
MAKES NOVEL SUGGESTION
He Wants a City Representative on
Public Service Boards.
EARNEST APPEAL TO PEOPLE
Declares That He is Out for Results
and That if Elected Will Stick to
Business Principles.
EARNEST APPEAL TO PEOPLE

BALTIMORE January 4.-Representative
Frank c. Wachter has formally announced
his candidacy for the republican mayoralty
nomination. The announcement was re-
ceived with much interest by the voters.
and some of the shrewdest of the Monu-
mental city political wiseacres say that
there is but small doubt about his cleo
ton.
Mr. Wachter's announcement is as fol-
lows:
ITO the voters of Baltimore city:
After serious and deliberate considera-
ton of sentiment favorable to my candi-
dacy for mayor, which. 1 informed
through various sources, exists among the
republican voters of city, and assur-
ances from other elements not bound or
governed by political ties. but deeply
interested in the citys welfare. l have
concluded to announce my candidacy for
the republican mayoralty nomina ton.
In coming to this conclusion l am fully
conscious of the grave responsibility that
attaches to this high office, especially at
this time. 1t is my opinion that never be-
fore in her history has Baltimore had the
advantages and opportunities that now at
tend her on every hand A proper appre-
citation and development of these advan-
tages and opportunities by admnistra-
ton in sympathy with our city's achieve
mentS and advancement should put Balti-
more in the forefront of American mu-
inequalities.
Il shall make no promise that cannot be
redeemed, nor any pledge that cannot be
fulfilled; my promises made to the peo-
pie. not to any boss, ring cotere.
Promises and Pledges.
eff nominated and elected, promise and
pledge:
ITO give Baltimore city a business ad-
RI nf cI,o
with the fullest publicity in the conduct of
municipal affairs and insurng the greatest
returns on all expenditures, as the tax
dollar is the biggest dollar paid by our
citizens and its purchasing power when
expended by the municipality should be as
great as when paid in by the taxpayer.
ITO that end l shall appoint to office only
men of the highest character and efficiency
and shall require of them the same honest
and loyal service is exacted by those in
private vacations. This same standard
must be followed by the heads of depart
ments in the selection of their subordi-
mates, Public officials and employees will
be made to understand that the depart
ments are created for the public, and not
the public for the departments
To have all laws, ordinances and reso-
buttons enforced in accordance with the
spirit and letter thereof, without regard
to the interests affected. with favoritism
to none and equal rights to all
Plans for. Progress.
ITO advance the interests and welfare of
Baltimore which. | feel sanguine. could be
successfully and materially promoted if
the business and financial interests could
be secured to cooperate with the city adj
ministration. in publishing and advertising
the character and scope of the manufac-
turing. industrial. commercial. educa tional
and all other institutions now located here
These interests now in our midst should be
given warm and substantial encouragement
and opportunity and assistance to eXpand
their usefulness
our CITY should be made attractive to
outside capital seeking field for the es-
Enlistment of new and permanent diversi-
fled manufactures and enterprises; to this
end, L would favor proper plant eXemp-
lions. with no discrimination, however,
against those of like character now with US.
Bureau of Promotion.
ITO accomplish which would recon-
mend the creation in city government
of department to be known the bu-
reau for the promotion of manufacture
and commerce. or by some other appro-
pirate name. whose functions should be TO
acquaint outsiders with the great facilities
and advantages we possess and to persuade
and induce them to come and cast their
fortunes with us. There is unquestionably
great number of business of known
ability who would readily serve the city in
this department without compensation. This
branch of the government could work in
harmony with the office of municipal statis-
tician.
the duty that employer and employe owe
to each other as in the march of progress
they should go hand in hand. The dignity
and self-respect. of the working classes
should be upheld and the fullest compensa-
ton commensurate with the services rem
dered should be paid all employees. The
method of contracting with private cor
porations to perform strictly municipal
functions Dy what is known the
tract system is wrong in principle and has
not accomplished good results in practice
In securing competent employees on city
work the most exhaustive search should be
made among our own people before going
elsewhere.
Public Improvements
ITO favor ample pubic-school facilities
to accommodate the children of our rap
idly increasing population and to guard
against any deviation from the principle of
properly educating the young. In no
branch of the government is money ex-
pended with better results. The youth of
today is the citizen of tomorrow. Such in
vestments yield their return in the realiza-
ton of higher and nobler citizenship
ITO maintain a fire department of such
standard of efficiency as will best secure
the community against loss by fire.
ITO favor and urge a compliance with
the demand for replacing the present cob
blestone streets with smooth and improved
pavements as speedily as possible and con-
sistent with the finances available, in such
manner as not to unjustly burden the tax
payer, at the same time giving equal con-
sideration to all sections of the city
City Representation.
''To devote my efforts in securing for the
city representation on boards of all pub
lic-service and utility corporations enjoying
a monopoly of the business conducted by
them. to the end that the citys best in
terests might always be conserved.
ITO give all sections of the city repre-
sentation on municipal boards appointed by
the mayor
'To lend every effort in the work already
u!:uer taken to construct an underground
sewerage system and the building of docks,
looking to speedy completion of these
works in the manner and under such terms
pledged to the people at the time the
loans pertaining to the same were submit
ted for their approval.
In short. am for results Respectfully
submitted. FRANK c. WACHTER."
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