The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-29
HOW 1T CAME ABOUT
Sen. snyder's Announcement Made
to NeighbOrly Delegation.

to u Neighborly Delegation.
Senator Fred B. Snyder announced him
self last evening candidate for the Of
fee of mayor and stated his platform in
unmistakable language. He stands for
Sunday closing of saloons and tbeaters.
81 don't want to get the Office under
false pretenses," he said. eff the peo-
pie don't want that kind of administra-
ton, 1 want to be defeated at the prina-
ries. If I am elected l will know what
the people want
Mr. Snyder by his declaration last night
made the issue on which the preliminary
campaign will be fought, and if he is
nominated it will be the issue at the
polls His rival candidates will have to
face the proposition.
Mr.. Snyder's statement was made to a
delegation of his second ward neighbors,
who called at his home to ask him to be
a candidate for the nomination. James
T. Wyman acted as their spokesman. He
said:
49, ''Mr. Snyder, we are your friends and
neighbors of the second ward. We are
interested in party politics from a repub-
lican point Of view. We feel that we
have reached &C risis in our municipal
affairs. 1t is more important who takes
the mayors chair next January than at
any time in the previous history of our
of municipal affairs at this time. We all
know what their. condition is, and the
critical nature of the situation. We are
of the opinion that there must be man
for the home, and we all believe that you
are the man. We know it will be a sac
crifice for you to undertake this, and give
up the tie from your business interests.
but if you will consent to be candidate,
we one and all pledge you our hearty
support"
The Platform Announced.
In reply Mr.. Snyder said:
t'Mr. Wyman, and gentlemen of the sec
ond ward: 1t is necessary for me to put
some conditions on my acceptance. First,
should want it understood by my tslloW
townsmen that the expenses of the cam
paign should be borne by voluntary con-
tributon, and that they should be kept
within the limits allowed by law. ]
would also ask that committee be ap-
pointed to conduct the campaign.
''I will be content to accept the nom
nation, but on a certain platform. If a
majority of the republicans do not agree
with me on this platform which l shall
announce, l want to be defeated for the
nomination. If majority of the voters
of the city do not approve of 1t, want
to be defeated at the polls.
+ eff accept the position it will be on
this platform-closed saloons on Sunday
and closed theaters on Sunday.
ST don't know how this will strike the
people, but If am elected it will be
done. The police force can be SO or
gained as to bring it about.
81 don't know whether you gentlemen
here tonight are prepared to agree with
me. How do you feel about it?''
: LET us see how we stand" said j. T
Wyman AS many as favor that plat
form hold up your hands.
Cheers and QuestioninEs.
The speech had created sensation, tant
some of the older politicians in the crowt
seemed to experience a shock, but with
hardly an exception the fifty presen
raised their hands, and then gave three
cheers for Fred B.. Snyder.
/ In conversation afterWard, some O
those present we're disposed tosquestior
the wisdom of such a declaration at thii
time. 8se sss!d5 I'll s3FtSsss
.'You didn't need to say it,''#one ofsMr
snyders friends remarked. Your rec:
ord is known, and everybody knows how
you stand anyway. It may be a bad move
to raise that issue -
WELL" Mr.. Snyder replied. II can az.
ford to be defeated on that platform. !"
Perhaps you don't care whether yol