The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-04-25
Chief Executive is Entertained at
an Informal Dinner.
THE GOVERNOR HAS ACCEPTED
AN INVITATION TO DELIVER
AN ADDRESS At UNION LABOR
PICNIC AT FERRY PASS MAY 5.
TO LEAVE THIS MORNING FOR
JACKSONVILLE.

Governor N. B. Broward spent yes
terday in the city on business of a
private nature.
The chief executive of the stare
was the recipient of calls from
friends at his hotel throughout the
day and he expressed supreme
pleasure at being in Pensacola.
Governor Broward appears in the
hest of health and was in gleeful
spirits last night. He talked inter-
eSdngty of several important mat
ters.
Entertained at Dinner.
Several friends and admirers OF
the governor rendered him an in
formal dinner at the Osceola Club
last night. The affair was Of a pri-
Vate nature, but that the chief execu-
tive of the state was pleased with
his reception was shown in several
instances. The evening was pleas
antly spent by the governor and his
friends and it was IL O'Clock before
the -joyGus ssdiaaAr4party adiourned.-
To Deliver Address.
Governor BrOward will be In this
section early next month. An invi-
tation to deliver an address at the
Knights Of Labor annual picnic az
Ferry Pass, given by the local union
of that place had been extended the
governor and he announced his ac-
Ceptance yesterday. The Picnic Will
take place on May 3, and doubtless a
number of FRIENDS and admirers OF
the governor will go from Pensacola
and surrounding country to Ferry
Pass to hear him speak to the work
ing men and others who may lie at
the picnic. Governor BrOward is an
interesting. fOrceful and entertain
ing speaker.
Pensacola People.
brightness shines on the faces Of
the Pensacola citizens" said the
governor. 'They appear happy. con-
tented and enjoying life. Such an
appearance is evidence that things
are going right and that prosperity IN
general is with them. / delight in
seeing such happiness and content
ment so manifest. and sincerely hope
that all of the people of the state
will always enjoy naught but happ!-
ness and pleasure combined with
success in business in all walks OF
life"
Everglades Drainage.
Governor, how is the drainage OF
the Everglades prOgressing?" asked
The Journal representative.
Things will shape themselves
right. | am firmly of the opinion
that a majority Of the citizens Of the
state favor the IDEA and that ulti-
mately success will crown the efforts
Of those who are trying 10 do what
they conceive 10 be their duty
leaders bob up in
every walk Of life and the same
question applies in state affairs.
There are self-constituted leaders
opposing the drainage OF the Ever
glades. but the voice Of the people,
.'ill triumph
Governor BrOward made his fight
for the democratic nomination for
governor on the Everglades drainage
question and advocated such meas
ire from the stump where and WIEN
ever he spoke.
Returns This Morning.
Before retiring last night Governor
stated that the affairs Of
he state are in excellent shape, and
pointed to nothing but
success and prosperity for Florida.
Governor BrOward will leave for
this morning.
Il will be back and see the people
again on May g." he said as he
to his room az his hotel