The Detroit times., 1916-07-24
Marks Statement

Inasmuch ssI have announced my
self As candidate FOR a third term
as mayor ~ this city. T consider that
70 is not out % place az this time TO
set forth my purpose In again seek
ing tho ntsce. as Wrl! az 10 make
mention 81 few % the Incidents OF
my administration covering a period
OF thre" years ard a halt
Al the outset wish 20 state that
7 am sincerely grateful 90 the elect
ors ~ Detroit who have honored me
~ twice selecting me az their chief
executive with the two biggest ma
jor,ti-s given a candidate FOR mayor
% this city
In return for their confidence and
loyalty have endeavored 10 conduct
the duties 81 the office for the best
interests Of all. am not uncon-
scious q the fact shat municipal
service - not 100 per cent Efficient,
and have no belief that my admin
istration OF public Affairs has met
with universal satisfaction. II has
been my a m 20 have the departments
under MY control render the greatest
possible service with the least pos
-ipie cost and II ! have failed 20
act wisely. always. In attempting 10
solve the many complex duties pre-
ssuted TO a chief executive Of city
the size q Detroit. 10 has not been
because Of the absence OF conscien-
Within tn. mex, few weeks the
candidates for oiHce VIII appear be-
fore tho p~opl. % Detroit. soliciting
support. y has been announced in
the press that two % the men seek
ing the Office 81 mayor intend 20
wage campaign OF attack against
my adm nistration- In previous cam o.
paiEns carefully refrained from In
dulzins Ia personalities. believing
that the voters Of this city were
much more likely 20 be impressed
with Erntlemauly conduct than with
ISLANDER ana abuse
7, VIII De my desire 70 40 conduct
myself during rho campaign about 20
open. but do not intend that anyone
shall misfepres~nt any at of mine
during the period IN which 7 have
occupied the office ~ mayor
In consid~ring any shortcomings OF
my admin 'stration I trust that the
people OF Detroit will not be unmtn
'ui Of the fact that have served
them during The most critical period
IN the oity's history period In
which the ci'y's tremendous growth
has made n1oaf difficult the supplying
~ necessary improvements and ex-
tensions / am seeking reelection
on tho record made during that per-
tod and. ~ may be pardonsd for 80
doing, I wish 10 refer 20 the follow
ing Constructive acts Of my admins
uation
The obtaining Of reduced street
railway fares with universal trans
.srs
The construction OF the work
ingmens o.l, line. ard other street
railway extensions with greater
mileage than was obtained during the
20 years preceding my adrninistrs-
ton, all without the granting OF a
franehi-.
3-Th. adoption Of modern traffic
regulations for tho safeguarding OF
the lives OF pedestrians and motor
lists
THE construction OF a municipal
hospital FOR the ind gent sick
5-The establishment 81 civil SER
vice regulations In all city depart
ments
s--Ths Inauguration Of q eompr..
sy NOR. Esan 1920 eSar.n sy
II seems almost sup.rnuous TO
mention tina. at all times I have
striven 20 maintain peace bstween
the workingmen Of this city and their
rnsnt OF the street railway mems
strike is known 70 all.
I am anxious 70 continue in the Of
t ne. ~ ,s,n,Ir 'h.' ,r, ny Sii tsns;.
plans that have In mind for De-
troits wsilbeing and Advancement.
During the next few years the city
must give earnest attention 10 many
improvements which were neglected
bending the attempts to settle the
street railway problem.
~ IL my ieslre To see work under
taken during the next two years for
the relief Of petroit's transpor ton
problem by the construction OF
modern subway system that will con-
v"y our people ~ and from their
homes IN an expeditions manner.
-
from the Office 81 mayor. 10 obtain
the completion 81 bridge IN Belle
Isle that Will he monument OF
beauty and practicability.
atoms shall be made IN Detroit-
charter as will make for greater
efficiency In the conduct Of munici-
pal business and reduce the city's ex-
pnnditures.
wish 20 see the Immediate sdop-
ton 81 legislation that will enable
The authorities 10 complete the new
library.
been constructed during my admins
tration than In any similar period.
yet tho number today ~ Inadequate.
and ! am most anxious that imms-
date relief be obtained from tho
wish 20 see Detroit. park ana
boulevard acreage extended and the
playground system greatly enlarged.
election on the record that have
mads--a record that has not been
marred by single scandal
~ again chosen mayor Of Detroit u
will be my endsavor TO Increase the
efficiency OF city departments TO the
highest possible standard ana to gov
manner that I believe = S RnsScsp.o S,.
oocAR d, MARX.