Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-23
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Three distinct courses are open 20
the delegates TO these two conven-
tons. The first IL the old iorm Of
partisan nominations looking 90 the
old-time partisan election. The Sec
ond Is an agreement between the two
conventions looking TO tho nomina-
ton BY them Jointly Of a single ticket.
The third IL tho proposal which will
be submitted By the Democrats to
the Republicans. for a non-partisan
nominating primary In which all
parties and all candidates would par
ticlpato without regard 20 party lines.
There is much 81 merit In this lat
ter proposition. II would effectually
eliminate any confederation OF party
lines from the city election; a con-
summation greatly 70 be desired, II
may be that the proposition comes
too late 70 be used effectively. FOR the
proposal would have to be carefully
explained 70 the voters and the time
Is short. The plan deserves Thought
ful consideration by the two conven-
lions.
The second proposal, for an agreed
ticket between the two conventions. IL
excellent II an agreement can be
reached on basis which eliminates
partisan advantage and personal or
private interests, and which results
In a ticket composed OF hard-headcd.
competent business men, There are
number OF very active candidates
for various city offices. notably the
.salsrisahips.., wlsiels.-las .es,usaiazy sat-
tached. and there il a probability
that the adherents Of various cendi-
dates will prove too active 70 permit
Of an agreement being reached be-
tween the two conventions. II Il can
be done on business basis. a fair
basis and on the basis OF the best
men in both parties. Il should be
done, for the people OF this town
want a business administration. The
machinery used TO obtain Il Is Sec
ondary consideration.
At present. however. II seems prob
able that the old form OF partisan
nominations win be followed. and
that there viii be a Republican and
a Democratic ticket In the field.
II Is TO be regretted that the plan
for non-partisan nominating prl-
mary was not made earlier. II would
wipe out party lines. give ali eandi-
dates an equal chance and give the
people an opportunity for direct and
careful selection OF their officials
There Is no room In this town for
partisan politics IN municipal affairs.
Ninety per cent Of the people Of Al
buquefque do not care two straws
whether their mayor and aldermen
are Democrats or Republicans. "a
long as they are competent business
men who can handle the oitya busi-
mess inteiliBently and successfully
This feeling has always been stP0nl
In Albuquerque and u iH stronger
right now than ever before. It u
prevalent among al classes Of th'
people and d especially strong among
the property owners and taxpayers
We must have competent men t.
handle the city government.
The situation In Albuquerque q
critical Upon the men who are elect
cd on April 2nd win depend IN large
measure whether we 90 forward our
ing the mex, two years. or stand still
And standing atlll means going back
ward.
The men chosen al this election
must be first Of all competent bual
ness men who can grasp the situation
which confronis Albuquerque an'
handle II 30 as 10 obtain best result
for the city They must be indie
pendent o. an personal or private IN
tereats They must be the etronges
men we can get 70 take the Jobs
men who can deliver the goods.
n the two conventions can get 90
sether Monday nlght and agree upol
ticket Of this kind o. men, the
should 90 a. II win meet the ap
proyal % the whole people ana VII
have their support
n an agreement Of this kind ant
on This basis cannot he reached. %
two conventions 81 nominating thoi
tickets on ihe anuQuated retrosfea
slye domoralizing partisan system
should keep always before them III
temper Of the people o. Aibuquefau
and their imperative demand IN IN
coming election. They should noml
; mate their very best men. aud oni