The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-29

mended the prosecutors, as we'll as
expressing disapproval of the re-
ported deal" 1t said:
The executive committee Of the
City Manager League is much
concerned over the suggestion
that the members Of the city
council who have been indicted
by the Marion County grand jury
for bribery be allowed to avoid
trial and a probable sentence by
pleading guilty to a lesser crime,
which carries with it only q fine
and a REIMBURSEMENT of Office.
"One Of their number already
has been convicted Of bribery, and
the testimony in this case leads
to the conclusion that others are
involved as deeply The question
is whether any man who has been
entrusted by the people with the
responsibility Ct government, and
who has made a profitable b1si-
ness of betraying their trust. shall
be allowed to escape punishment.
With an expression Of commen-
dation for, and Of entire conf
dence in, the prosecuting attorney
and the courts Of Marion County,
but that they may be advised Of
the conviction Of this committee
in what it deems to be a crisis in
the affairs Of this city, be it
Resolved, That the executive
committee Of the City Manager
League condemns as contrary to
public morals any compromise
with any public official of the city
or county governments in the en-
forcement Of the criminal laws Of
the State and in the punishment
OF those convicted in any cause
which can be tried on its merits
before our criminal courts.
The executive committee of this
league further calls upon all good
citizens Of this city and county
to uphold the prosecuting attorney
and the courts of Marion County
in the final decisive punishment
of crime in public office.
City Manager League directors
Will meet Friday at the Chamber
TO consider whether the league shall
make recommendations as to candi-
dates to succeed the resigned
The Republican Reorganization
League met this afternoon, but it
was not known whether it would
AXE hand in the council situation.
Mayor l.. Ert Slack said the city
nall was interested in having coun-
'ilmen who would work with the ad-
but would not reveal
What steps are being taken to sup
oort candidates.
Il don't think I should discuss
t at this time" Slack said.
1t was considered doubtful
whether former Council President
Claude E. Negley, Republican.
would leave the council.
Election of successors to the re-
signed coUncilmen worried political
actions today. Statute provides
hat council shall call special
not less than two or more
han fifteen days after it learns of
| vacancy and remaining council
nen shall elect successors, accord
ng to City Clerk Boyce.
Boyce said the special meeting to
,lect councilmen would have to be
advertised in a newspaper Of gen
,ral circulation.
1t will be necessary for councilnen
o make their designations effective
N different dates so the council will
lave a quorum Of members to OBJ
ain the necessary five votes to elect.
Another way to get around the
ituation would be for council to
.ccept the designations singly and
.fter each resignation or pair Of
elect the successors.
The designations are not effective
Intil formally accepted by council.
o. Ray Albertson, States witness
lgainst the councilmen, is expected
o resign in few days. 1t has been
several times that Albert
on placed his resignation in hands
# Prosecutor Remy. Albertson re-
used to discuss the matter
Edward B. Raub and Robert f.
Springsteen, Democrats, in this case
would be only original members of
his council to remain in office until
lose of the term in 1929, when the
'ity manager form of government
'oes into operation,