The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-04-02

fore the people in Tuesdays election.
Reaching a decision, however, does not
lamount to much unless it is expressed by a
Ivote. Those of us who neglect to vote on
Tuesday cannot very cons silently find fault
with the result Of the election, if IT does not
agree with our individual decision, nor will
such of us es neglect this duty be in a very
strong position to make an effective protest
against any developments in the city govern
ment during the next two years which are not
in accord with our views.
Your vote next Tuesday is Of more real value
to Albuquerque and TO you, and will prove
more effective in producing here the kind Of
government you want than all the protest you
may voice after the election is over and the
city's government determined for two years.
1t should not be necessary to urge citizens
TO exercise the right to vote. 1t is the privil
eye we should cherish most and exercise with
the greatest care. Especially should this be
true in the matter Of local elections, the results
Of which bear Immediately and directly upon
our personal affairs.
The Herald would Ike to urge the impor-
lance Of voting in Tuesday S election in par
ticular upon the women of Albuquerque 1t is
more than n civic duty to go to the polls. 1t
is a matter of direct, personal interest and i'm.
portance.
A presidential election may alter the gen
eral policies Of the nation and by affecting
business may have an indirect influence upon
the home. A state election may result in in
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trative ats which will reach ind rectly into
the home circle,
But a city election such as the one immed
lately before US, exerc's es not only these indi
rect influences but also reaches our homes di
rectly and with the most definite and impor
tant influences upon our comfort, content and
personal welfare.
This city has had a singularly efficient gov
eminent under the present commissioners
three Of whom are candidates for reelection. It
has not been a perfect government, of course
there is no such thing. But it has been the best
government Albuquerque has ever enjoyed,
due in part to the greater efficiency of the
commission form and in part to the exceptional
capacity Of the men who have administered
il. It has been so much better than any gov
eminent we have ever had in Albuquerque
that there is no comparison.
Not only have the finances CT the city been
restored TO stability, thus making it possible
20 proceed with a program of important and
highly beneficial Improvement, but moral con.
ditions have been excellent. The public safety
has been properly safeguarded. immortality
has been reduced TO the minimum. Petty crimes
have been greatly reduced. Serious or mes
have been oonspioiously few. To say that these
desirable conditions have been due TO good for
tune is simply TO ignore the painstaking care
with which administration of police, fire, sani-
tary and health departments has been guided
Messrs. Council. Mclaughlin and Reynolds,
the three commissioners who are candidates
for re election, have demonstrated that they
know how TO run a city government economi-
cally, efficiently and unselfishly These men
and their associates on the commission have
not reached a decision, inaugurated a policy
or enacted an ordinance without first giving
the matter in hand most careful investigation
and thought We take no chances in re. electing
these three men. We know what they stand
for and that with each one OF them the vel
fare, progress and prosperity of the people
of Albuquerque is a first consideration.
These men, during their present term of Of
flee, have worked out in minute detail plans
for the improvement Of the basic essentials Of
home health and oomfort-adequate sewerage
and water systems. Their first opportunity TO
place this plan before the voters is in Tues
days election. The plan and the funds with
which to execute it are set forth in the bond
proposals.
Our oity's progress and the health and com.
fort Of our homes are absolutely dependent
upon the approval Of these bond issues, This