The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-06-30
Charles Mahoney
States His Views
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the slum clearance and other work,
Mr.. Mahoney was directly respon-
sible for colored people being en-
ployed In this work His service be-
ing sought by officials OF these
projects because OF his known abil-
ity and the splendid work done by
him while member Of ~ plan.
ming commission. Mr.. Mahoney ac-
cepted the position as supervisor
only on the condition that Negroes
be employed. At the close Of this
work. by way OF showing their
gratitude and appreciation for his
splendid part Mr. Mahoney played
I'm the securing of jobs and super
yising the work. all OF the workers
gathered al the Brewster Center
at a sort Of testimonial banquet
and loudly sang the praises of
Chas. II. Mahoney.
Mr.. Mahoney will run again i'm
the coming primaries and expects
TO be nominated for congress from
the LIST congressional district. II
will be recalled that he was the
nominee on the republican ticket
in the primaries two years 80.
And because OF his increased popu-
larity. coupled with the desire on
the part of the citizens who be-
lieye that he will be the right nia.
to represent the group in the ma
tional capital and who has urged
him to try again, Mr.. Mahoney Is I'm
the race.
Chas. H. Mahoney believes In
clean politics When asked II there
Is such thing as clean politics.
he quickly asked who said there is
no such thing as clean politics.
Mr.. Mahoney added Politics. Is
merely the science of government
which has 10 do with the organi-
cation and regulation OF goven-
ment and deals with the proper
administration OF state affairs.
Political science. however," he
went on. (which Is the quintes-
sence OF politics and without which
there could be no efficient govern
F, ment deals with the ethical duties
OF state or social oganization
through which we exercise the
functions OF settled system OF
administration"
Mr.. Mahoney is not a politician,
in the commonly expressed term.
he Is more Of statesman who be-
lieves firm lights of all
people and stanus I-auy to sacri-
flee all In order to uphold and
defend the rights of those he repre-
sents. He believes that man In
public office should not alone be
conversant with every day politics
but should be we'll versed in the
law. particularly II that office has
to do with legislation. In the ad-
ministrative branches OF munich
pal. state or national government
an office holder should have a
working knowledge OF business .,u-
ministration. for after all the sue
cessful management OF government
tai affairs is a big business. 80
YOU see" Mr. Mahoney continued.
politics can be kept clean II those
who engage in II do not use II dis
paragingly and are willing to serve
for the good of the people rather
than for the profits they might
gain"
The Preacher In Politics
| Discussing the preacher in poll
J tics Mr.. Mahoney expressed him
| self as believing that the ministe
holds the key position TO success
! full political as we'll as Christie
I leadership. First OF all the preacl
er has the organization which fun'
! tions the year round. He is
weekly II not daily contact with hi
entire organization whose mem
bers believe in him. He is usually
man who has felt the public pulse
He helps to develope and keep u
contact a community spirit and hat
closer communion with his fol
lowers than almost any other read
er.
Then too. Mr.. Mahoney continu-
ed. Il Is more than the ministers
duty to merely save souls. but
through the practical application OF
1 Christianity TO every day lie, TO
teach men how to live as well. The
ministers training and his expert
ence with individuals and groups
OF individuals from both the upper
and lower strata gives him pecu-
liar fitness for political leadership.
For after all. he concluded. church
politics Is not unlike the science
and art OF politics so necessary IN
leadership and In the administra-
ton OF other affairs.
Mr.. Mahoney who Is devou.
churchman and a public spirited
man believes that with the aid OF
the church and the other strong or
eanizations which are supporting
him in his campaign ne will again
be nominated for the United States
congress in the lst congressional
district al the September primaries