Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-08

tenn OF municipni BoVerninene 10 pe-
vond denial. For years tho people have
struggled with the present time-worn
and unpromising system. built upon the
structure OF both partisan choice and
partisan operation. and tho best results
that have attended this system have
fallen far short of popular require
ments while most Of the results have
been marked by costly evil The need
of a change is imperative. and It was
with the purpose of supplying this need
that the new charter movement was
inaugurated and carried to conclli-
sion, as far as it's promoters could so.
We are hrmly convinced that this
pending charter measure has the com
plete approval and earnest support oil
the best elements of Wilmington citi-
zenship. Enemies it may have. but |
with all due respect TO the best that the
latter may propose. we do not believe
they will be able TO convince you gen
tlonen Of the General Assembly that |
they represent the wishes OF any con-
siderable portion OF the people of Will
mington. No doubt you will have op-
portunities during the public consider
alton OF the charter measure. to cor
rectly gauge both the quantity and
quality of sentiment for and against 1t.
and IT is with confidence, therefore. that
we appeal to you to respect the weight
Of this kind of testimony as It may be
made apparent TO you. believing that In
such event the new charter will un-
doubtedly be enacted
While perfection IS not absolutely
assured to the charter instrument pre-
pared by the committee and so cor
daily approved by so many of our
citizens, It is believed 1t comes as near
perfection as such preparatory mea-
sures ever can como. No plan of ad-
ministration. however carefully devised.
can be accurately Judged until after It
is put into practical operation. and by
that test alone can it's merits he fully
revealed ana its defects pointed out.
Rat I'll such movements n practical ex-
rc,5ucut in actual operation has 20 be
made and the friends Of this charter
measure are convinced that IT is as fun
If promise Of such good results as any
charter machinery thus far suggested or
that could bc conceived. 1t is known that
it has worked most satisfactorily in
other communities.
4 And 60 the friends Of this movement
ask that you make no changes in the
nendinE measures save those that may
10 raj itz bcttcrrncnt. and to refuse
favorah.c consideration 70 such as may
be offered with evil intent and designed
to prevent its enactment, and thus
bring defeat to one OF the most sincere,
earnest and practical movements for
real municipal reform ever entered UP
on by the people Of Wilmington. Those
who ask this ot you do so only IN the
interest Of our people. firmly believing
they are doing "A real service TO the
community by endeavoring 10 place
IN tn ands Of the voters a most prom
Using opportunity for insuring the best
possible results from the administra-
pon Of their municipal affairs.
Gentlemen Of the Legislature. we ar,
addressing you in behalf Of this move
ment for a new city charter with NJ
selfish purpose in view. We believe w,
are speaking for a large majority 0
the people o5 Wilmington. and in 1
matter OF this character there IS n
irnpropriety IN urging that what III
people want they should have. Ou
people want new city charter and the.
want the best that may be attaina bi,
. They. or large majority Of them. be
Meve their desire is embodied IN III
charter measure now before you. The
ask you to enact it.
And so. gentlemen. we leave the mat
ter in your hands. We feel sure yo
desire 70 90 what is right. We woui
!, not make any appeal 70 you that "
/, did not believe was justified by the in
portance Of the cause we are advocat
j.. ing. All we have said has eInanate
from solid conviction and a sense {
duty We know the new charter move
!. nent is a righteous one. and that #
supported by sound public sentimen
And 50 believing, we earnestly ask yc
= to extend 10 it your cordial approve
: confident that none OF you VINO ma
vote for the enactment Of the pendir
= measure viii ever have just occasic
for regret.
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