The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-04
TWO RALLIES HELD
WHEN VOTERS HEAR
CANDIDATES SPEAK
MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED AT
PERDTDO WHARF AND GREN-
ADA SQUARE BY CANDIDATES
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER.

Two political rallies were held last
night, one at Perdido wharf and the
other at Grenada Square, when can
didates for city commissioner spoke.
p. L. Rollo was the first to speak
at Perdido Wharf, saying that he
would not make any personal attacks
on the other candidates, but II want
TO deal with the present condition OF
our city, and the absolute failure that
the incumbent has made Ia managing
the affairs Of the city" He dealt pr1n-
cipally with the alleged nismanage-
ment of the city's affairs, and the
platform upon which Mayor Green
hut is asking 20 be electNd. 1--WE
have asked him to speak with Us and
to explain his platform to the people,
but we have never been able TO get
him out" he said.
After introducing James Fl. john
son, who was present in behalf of
Mr.. Hfnrichs, he closed his talk.
Mr.. johnson said that he had the
honor Of representing Mr.. Hinrichs,
and that he had no remarks to make
regarding Mr.. Rollo or Mr.. McNamee,
but as TO the incumbent, he said he
had proven himself very inefficient,
has tried to defend himself through
circulars, and has not come before
the people as q man should do, and
explain his platform and also ex-
plain some of the reports that are
being circulated against him or to
defend them If he is IN such posi-
ton to do 50.
He concluded his talk by saying
that, eff the voters can't see their
way clear to vote for Mr.. Hinrichs,
then for their own sake to vote for
either Mr.. Rollo or Mr.. McNamee."
Mr.. Rollo then introduced the
daughter Of Mr.. Mechanics, who read
the platform upon which he is seek
ing Office, and saying few words in
his behalf. This ended the evenings
speeches, after which Mr.. Rollo and
Mr.. Johnson left for Grenada Square
where another speaking was in prog
ress.
1 Mr.. McNamee addressed the crowd
explaining to them his platform and
saying, II VIII enforce the laws OF
Pensacola as they should be. The
blind tigers operating under the guise
Of service clubs must take out a Ii.
cense or close their doors, and / will
work for an ordinance that will com.
pei them to close their doors at sis
o'clock. There is a lot of gamblHns
going on IN this city, and If you vii
elect me to the Office of city commits
sioner I win close them If have t.
get the governor to send the stat,
militia TO do it."
Mr.. Rollo made a short address
again referring to the alleged ex
travagance Of the present admins
tration: Il believe in and If electet
, to this Office win start a new system
of auditing and accounting, for / d,
/ not believe in having FIVE or six clerk
J deposit the city's money and pay bill
without being under the direction o
any one.
J 1--WE have asked the Incumbent b
come up and speak with us and +
explain his campaign, but he ha
: never responded. I have tried to Re
them to publish the last statemen
t made by an accountant only a shor
time back, but it seems as thouR,
$ there is but one way TO do Il, an
. that Is by mandamas proceedings"
: No speaking has been arranged 70
: tonight, but there will probably b
p one tomorrow night, the place to b
: announced later.