Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-30
3 DEMOCRATS
MAKE BID FOR
MAYORS CHAIR
Economy, Tax Reduction and
Salary Cutting Promised
by Others.

Three candidates for the Democratic
nomination for mayor and numerous
other candidates for minor offices de-
clared for programs Of economy and tax
reduction at a meeting at Morris and
Division streets last night. The candi-
dates for mayor who addressed the meet
ing were Edgar A. Perkins, Boyd NJ.
Ralston and John w. Losh
Mr.. Perkins urged the voters to go to
the polls next Tuesday and express their
choice. He declared there is good pros
pect for Democratic success next fall,
and that the party must bear this in
mind and select a strong candidate.
He declared that the Republican cand1-
dates are promising tax reductions, but
are not telling how they are to be ac-
complished. He said the Democratic
party will reduce taxes first by the elm
nation Of excess employees and through
the reduction Of salaries which have
been increased by the Jewett administra-
ton.
HE VIEWS ON
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Some Of the Republican candidates are
saying that they will regulate the public
utilities and see that rates are kept
down" he said THE city can regulate
rates in a way. 1t can see to 1t that men
are appointed to the legal department
who can present the citys case. Any
further promises are made for the pur-
pose Of fooling the voters"
Mr.. Perkins quoted Mr.. Ralston as
saying he would call to his assistance
various civic organizations to help him
solve the problems Of the city. He de
clared this would not be done If he Is
elected because he believes there are
men In the Democratic party who can
solve these problms.
mo party is entitled to respect that
shirks responsibility" he said.
RALSTON GIVES TINE
TO TAXES.
Mr. Ralston opened his speech by say
ing he had no word OF censure for his
opponents He said there is no reason
TO say anything about the Republican
candidates, as they themselves are busily
engaged in doing that.
I'VE believe they are telling the truth
about one another he said.
In discussing taxation he pointed out
that tax increases affect every one
whether or not he is a property owner.
He pointed out that the mayor does not
fix the tax rate but he does have con-
troll Of expenditures which determine the
rate He gave a number of specific In
stances Of persons selling property for
prices far below assessed valuations.
URGES WOMEN
TO TAKE INTEREST.
Mr.. Ralston urged the women to take
more interest In politics and to vote at
the primary. He declared their assist
ance is needed In order to purify the
elections.
Mr.. Losh declared that II he is elected
mayor he VIII bring the Office back to
the place whore It can truthfully be
called 4 position Of honor he declared
that ne would not be available for so
cial functions and that he would be avail
able a maximum OF an hour a day for
visitors
He called attention to the undignifed
endeavor Of the Republican candidates
70 obtain votes and expressed the opin-
ion that there are more white Demo
Gratis in indianapolis than white Repub-
leans He pointed out the folly OF max
ing promises, declaring thar problems
must be met when they are faced ami
cannot be solved In advance.
LosHs SPECIAL
PLEA TO 14TH.
Mr.. Losh made a special plea to the
voters OF the Fourteenth ward In which
the meeting was held. calling attention
to the fact that be Is a resident Of the
ward and to the fact that West Indian
apolis has never had a man In the
mayors Office.
He promised that II elected he would
have no negroes IN the employ Of the
city.
Frank P. Baker in addressing the meet
ing reviewed the garbage plant deal, told
Of tax increases, Of the attempt Of the