The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-12-30
cor. .SNYDER'S SPEECH

| or. SVlDEf'S SIR ECH.
The defeated candidates for the
Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor at the Baton Rouge conven.
ton were invited to speak to the
assemblage. Hon. Roht. II. Sny
der, for whom the Lafayette delegs
ton voted, being one of the unsuc
cessf1l candidates, made d short.
but eloquent speech, to the conven
ton. Gov. Snyder spoke with
much feeling. He was given the
most fattering ovation accorded to
any one by the convention, evidenc-
ing his great popularity among the
Democrats Of Louisiana. His
sentiments of a generous heart and
the true principles of the broad
minded Democrat. Gov. Snyder
said:
'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen
of the Democratic Convention:
The only guidance l ever sought
in my life has been the will and wis
dom of the Democratic party. The
patriotism and intelligence OF that
party is assembled here in this con-
vention. 1t mas seen fit to honor
with its choice for governor OF the
State of Louisiana one OF the most
distinguished citizens Of the State, a
gentleman who for the past eight
years has filled with credit to him
self and honor to his State, the
Office of auditor. He has given
particular evidence of his honesty
and ability. There is no question
that in the office to which he is about
to be called he will give the State an
which will reflect
credit on the State and do much to
promote the prosperity of the Peo-
pie and the happiness Of the Dem
ocratic party.
"The Democratic party for more
than thirty years has been IN a con-
dition of active political warfare,
but it has now earned a condition
of peace and repose. The State is
to be congratulated on the condition
of friendliness, good will and good
feeling which exists now. There is
no better evidence of this than the
for the gubernatOrialn NOM
nation through which we have just
passed. 1t was conducted upon a
high plane;~ it was conducted with a
spirit of fairness on all sides, and a
spirit of friendliness prevailed at all
times among the candidates. There
are no scars, no wounds; there are
no bitter feelings Of any kind or
character.
k,1s
upon the ticket, yet to be named,
coming as they do from the people,
are worthy of the support OF every
Democrat in the State OF Louisiana.
They are entitled to it, and will re-
ceive the support OF every true Dem
oCrat. The dlsappointments OF per
;onal political ambitions are small
:hings. They are but transitory
emotions. But the great Demo-
cratic party lasts through ages. 1t
S based upon principles and repre-
'ents the human happiness and lib
:rty of the people. 1t is for the
;atety of that party that all must
their services. My ser
'ices are entirely in the hands OF
he gentleman who has been nOml-
la,ed, and speaking for my friends,
Who have stood by me SO loyalty, L
will say that their services are at the |
disposal of Mr.. Heard. For the
candidate who was successful, and
or my friends who were not, l shall
cave Baton Rouge with the kindliest
:motioEs. For my friends who
TODD by me, L C.n find no woids
O express my feelings tor them. l |
wish that L had arms long enough to
axe them all In, In one embrace.
81 know, gentlemen, that you
ave other nominations to lnane, |
ND uthei duties, anu that ynu arc |
InxIOu, l.. dispose OF tneul 80 t"at
Gu may go nome to your la.nl.,es
or Christmas, So l small "ot .ax |
our patience any further. WISH
or the Democratic party OF .ic |
latlon; l wish for the Democracy |
# louisiana; l wish for the gentle |
men of this convention, one and all,
III of the happiness, all Of the honor