He was a candidate of the Democratic Party and defeated his opponent, Nathaniel J. Bradlee, a candidate of the Republican Party and citizens organization, by 5,000 votes.

Mayor Prince had not previously been connected with the city government. Being regarded as a special representative of his party, he found some difficulty in adjusting the demands of his supporters to the best interest of the city. Like his predecessor he advocated retrenchment and succeeded in reducing the tax levy about one-half million dollars.

Under him, appropriations were made for improved sewerage, a new building for the English High and Latin schools and for a Back Bay park. Indeed, one may date the development of the park system from the administration of Mayor Prince."

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