The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-02
Into the Light

When the representatives Of the various
some citizen to be mayor, long step will be
taken toward the settlement of the affairs of
Indianapolis.
The membership of the council will hardly
dare, brazen as some Of its members have been,
to defy the advice given by such group.
These men who will make selections as
guide to the council in it's selection of mayor
on Nov. come from organizations which rep,
resent and truly represent the sentiment of the
whole citizenship.
They come from the stores, the factories and
the industries and have the interests of the
whole city at heart.
No one will suspect the Kiwanis Club, the
Real Estate Board or any other of the dozen
organizations which each week meet and dis
cuss public affairs high plane, of de-
string to control the government Of the city for
selfish advantages.
These representatives come from organiza-
tions which are in close contact with every
phase of the city's life. Their advice should
and undoubtedly will be we'll reasoned de-
cision as to what man in this city is the best
and ablest to solve the present difficulties.
Undoubtedly he will be in sympathy with
the change to city manager form of govern
ment It>would be difficult to discover an out
standing citizen who is not convinced that the
change should be made as the people have
voted That is matter which is settled by
vote It was so nearly unanimous that the
only task left is to endeavor to get it into effect
in advance of 1880, task which can be accom-
plished if there is persistent pressure OF argu-
ment placed upon Governor Ed jackson to
right the wrong done to this city by the Leg
islature with his full approval.
The members of the city council and the
politicians who are now endeavoring to con-
troll their votes should be very cautious about
refusing to accept advice which comes from
Such group
These council members have much to ex-
plain. The activities of many members IN
obtaining jobs for relatives when Duvall was
endeavoring vainly to escape his inevitable fate
had more than a suspicious look.
It may be said that the entire conduct OF
some of these members from the first day they
took office, and that means their business con-
duct and financial conditions, has been such
as to invite suspicion.
They must know that the people are tired
Of politics and politicians
The people are no longer interested in
fights between Republicans and Democrats or
between the Dodsons and the Collins.
The people want man who is not interest
ed in using the office to get more power or Sc
cret profits.
This city deserves the biggest and the best
man possible. The committee will undoubted-
by select such man or suggest such men.
The city needs high class business mana
ger, strong enough to break down any obsta-
cles which the council may try to interJect
against honest and efficient government.
The people should impress these council
members that the time has come for them to
follow advice of responsible organizations
which have no political purposes instead OF be-
ing closeted secretly with cheap, scheming and
venal politicians.
After these civic organizations make their
selections Of the men to be drafted for this
job, the people ought to make the ratification
the occasion for rejoicing by attending the
council session and watch the council vote
Perhaps with the people watching, even
these council members will not hesitate.