New Britain herald., 1914-04-08

ana was glad 10 nave the opportunity of serving the best interests of all the people of New Britain.
 T began this great service unham- pered by pledges or promises and with determination that the affairs of the city should receive the same care and attention as those of any suc- cessful enterprise. How well I suc- ceeded was left for the people to de- eide in the electiQn of two years ago. Naturally I was pleased with the ex- pression of approval given at that time. I was satisfied with such ap- proval and had hoped that someone else would be called upon at this time to accept this nomination. 1t seems, however, that you have decided other- wise, and your action shows that you believe that he who serves his city best serves his party best.
 Rebukes Republican Squabblc.
 Your unanimous action in regard to this nomination, presents strik- ing contrast to that of our opponents, who for months have been engaged in q political squabble such as this city has never witnessed before and one that I am sure will be rebuked on election day by the decent, thoughtful and respectable citizens of this com munity. The office of mayor is the highest honor which can be con- ferred upon an individual by the citi- zens of this community. There should be some dignity and respect attached to this office, but when the non1ina- tion for it is made a football to be kicked around in the political mud, then this dignity and respect disap- pears.
 'The city is corporation of which the citizens are the stockholders and the dividends consist of improve ments which are made possible with out any additional increase in the tax rate. It has been our policy in the last four years to make improve ment without materially increasing the tax rate, and our success is evi- denced by the report of the thirteenth census of the United States for Con- necticut, which is as fair and inn partial as any report can be.
 Per Capita Tax Law.
 This report gives the municipal government of the city of New Brit ain a strong endorsement. The fig ures show that the per capita taxes and expenses are generally lower in this. city than in any other city in Connecticut. The per capita levy o1 property taxes, the per capita re- ceipts of the municipal government from all sources, and the per capita expenses for several government de- rartments are, in general, lower for New Britain than for the other cities. The per capita levy of taxes for all cities between thirty and fifty thou sand inhabitants is $1193 and for New Britain it is $11.58, showing that we are below the average. The per capita receipts from all revenues for all those cities is shown to be $19.9S and for New Britain $1S.29 showing that New Britain is below the average in revenue. The per capita payments of all government costs for all those cities is $22.4l and for New Britain $18.67. These financial statistics show that the per capita taxes are low and likewise it's expenses. It proves that economy and efficiency have been the watch words of the past four years. All should certainly be proud of the high place taken by New Britain among the cities of our state and I feel pleased in having a part in the gov ernment that made such splendid record
 Promises Economical Administration.
 Tn accepting this nomination. I assure you that the same economical and efficient methods will be employed in the administration of the affairs of this municipality, if I am elected.
 Tt seems to me that as the citi- zens of New Britain considered me qualified to fill the position of mayor four years ago and again two years