The herald., 1896-09-29
SNYDER Is IHD)RSED
Democrats OF the Second
Ward for Him
Representative and Enthusiastic
Such Was the Character of the
Meeting
POpULISTS FIX THEIR DATES
They Arrange for Primaries and City
Convention
The Democratic City Committee to Meet This
Evening
POpULISTS FIX THEIR DATES
They Arrange for Primaries and City
Convention
The Democratic City Committee to Meet This
Evening
How the Commercial Travellers Went
to Canton, Ohio, and Had All Their
Expenses Paid-General Po-
litical News of Interest

The voters of the Second ward took a
stand last evening in favor OF munlclpal
ownership of the city water system.
They went further. They endorsed the
candidacy of NJ. p. Snyder for mayor py
q unanimous vote.
The meeting was held at the West END
hall at the corner of Union avenue and
TEMPLE street. 1t was made up of some
of the most influential and leading citi'
zens of the ward. .i....
Daniel Innes was elected chairman and
George W. Retzer was chosen secretary
Mr. Inues in taking the chair made
few brief remarks. Among other things
he said: -,
I'VE have gathered this evening, TEL
low citizens, to place ourselves on rec
ord in the approaching struggle in FAVOR
of municipal ownership OF the city Wats"
plant This Is something which the ne
cessities OF the occasion apsoiu'elS VIC
mand. --..-,,,,, own
1--WE want municipal ownership anu
want it brought about just as soon ana
inst as economically as 1t can De el-
fected. ,,.. ...,.o,,.,
1--WE have in our ward, fellow c1tlZens,
Just the man whom we want a. li,e iieS'H lt;a,t
IF the city government, in order TO give
is NJ p. Snyder. (Cheefs)
"Mr. Snyder we know and there are
thousands of Others in Los Angeles WIG
llnuW him To those who have not the
pleasure of his acquaintance we can
vor1ch for him. He has made moqei
councilman and he will give us q 1noutl
administration fthe city government.
J. w. Bowler presented the lolloW-
ing resolutions, which were reau py lne
secretary: .-,,;,.,,
Whereas, The approaching campaign
is nv the citizens of Los Angeles SeHer-
aIIx ,aparded as one of the most mo-
mentous in the history OF our clty' Ing
great issue involved is that oil municipal
ownership of the city water piant. rms
ia Il consummation~ which is 10 pc az:
voutIy wished for, but IN pflnslns ~
about the interests of the city ana Oh the
people must be carefully guarded, IN Or
der that the Los Angeles City Water
company may be prevented from pidc-
ing upon US further burdens.
Whereas, Hon. M. Z. Snyder haVlns
stated in a public letter ms posltion ~ upon :, !
this great issue in language not TO pc
mistaken. in which he arrays himself
uDou the side of the people and against
any unjust demand of the Los AhSeles
City Water company, and the past record
of Mr.. Snyder being in every way coz
sistent with the position which ne now
takes: therefore, be it
Resolved, That the voters of the Sec
ond ward, in mass meeting assembled,
do hereby endorse Hon. M, P. Snyder in
his candidacy for mayor, ana 40 pleogS
him our unqualified support in securing
the nomination and thereafter securing
his election at the polls.
These resolutions were received with
applause, after which Capt F. b. Col
yer spoke. Among other things Capt
Colver said:
ut is with q feeling of pleasure that
l. ft@tn md q
neighbor whom have known for years.
That man is Mr.. M. p. Snyder. With rs
who have been his neighbors and who
have come in close contact with him all
most daily for some years past, words OF
communication for him are unnecessary.
Il note by the Herald of Sunday morn
ing that Mr.. Snyder has acceded to the
request made of him by some of his ad-
mirers and has entered the field as a
candidate for the Democratic nominal
ton for mayor. In his letter Mr.. Snyder
takes a position upon the water ques-
tion which we can all most heartily ap-
prove. He bravely and. .defiantly throws
down the gage of battle to the Los An
geles City Water company, and takes the
side of the people in the great struggle
which is about to commence to obtain
municipal ownership of the water works.
'Mr. Snyder has also in the past been
a consistent defender of the people
agains. the encroachments of this Of
fensive monopoly, the grinding and
crushing of which we have all suffered
from. His present declaration is only
in line with his past action, both in and
out of the council. We all know him to be
broad man. We know he is not a man
of one idea, but in giving the Importance
which he does to the greatest issue
which will be involved in our municipal
campaign, we think he has been guided
by spirit of patriotism and by de-
sire to inform all voters just exactly
where he stands.
I'VE elected him to the city council
two years ago, and now, after over
eighteen months of service we feel fully
satisfied that his public acts have been
those of a faithful public servant.
He has further taken a position in
favor of all reforms which may be pro-
posea Or suggested, which will in any
way be to the advantage of the tax
payers, and he is for economical hon.
est and efficient municipal government.
Considering all these things, Mr..
Chairman, l think we can present to
the voters of the city of Los Angeles the
name of M. p. Snyder as a candidate for
mayor, with not only a feeling of pleas.
ure, but of pride as well. He is an hon
est man, a fearless man, and a man
who is with the people,
j. w. Bowler followed Captain Colyer
in a ringing speech in favor of Mr.. Sny
der.
George Fl. Buckingham also aroused
great enthusiasm by few remarks he
made commendatory Of Mr. Snyder.
p. G. Smith followed in a short ad-
dress, in which he spoke of Mr. Snyder
in the highest terms. He said that Mr..
Snyder's term in the council had demon
strated that he was made of the right
kind of metal and that he was loaded
with the best of ammunition for he
possessed honesty, and this was backed
up with courage, for he had discharged
his duty in faithful and fearless
manner Mr. Smith said that although
, he had been a Republican, he wished
to state that if the Democratic party
was wise it would nominate Mr.. Sny-
der for mayor, and he would be elected
The resolutions were then adopted by
unanimous vote.
1t was suggested that the chairman
appoint a committee of five to present
Mr.. Snyder's name to the voters in other
wards of the city, and the motion pre-