New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-09-20

The John M. Parker who walked
into the crowded hall to be
greeted by a tumult that brought
tears to his eyes. was the "same
John M The first bolt he
launched has to declare ne
Stands now" where he "always
has stood" AS if sprung by the
same trigger, the throng arose en-
masse and for two minutes and
seven seconds the uproar never
ceased.
A little grayer than he was
four years ago, but with the same
fire and vim, the same "kill 'em
dead" attitude towards the ring,
and a Observation-Disclosures
announcement of what be stood
for and against, Mr.. Parker gave
that particular crowd the answer
they been waiting for and un-
doubtedly the reply it desired.
Wilkinson Opens Meeting.
Horace Wilkinson Of West Ba-
ten Rouge parish. chairman Of the
Parker-for-governor committee,
opened the meeting, He intro
duced John H. Overton, Of Ra
pides, as the chairman. In a
voice of magnetism that thrilled,
the speaker told of the pleasing
spectacle to him Of a man from
no mans land of Central Louis
lana" presiding over gathering
of thousands in New Orleans
With a turn to quaint humor he
thanked the 25O men whose votes
were recorded for him in New
Orleans in his senatorial race last
year, and took occasion to thank
the brave 250."
Walter j. Burke of Iberia Par
ish shared with John H. Overton
of Rapides the principal speaking
honors at the Parker mass meet
ing, and in ringing terms declared
the time had come for q change Ia
Louisiana politics.
1--WE are here as loyal Louisi'
anians, to place the standard OF
leadership in the hands of q citi.
zen whose ideals are lofty, whose
experience is broad, whose judg.
ment is sound, and whose ener-
gies are unfettered, !" said Mr.
Burke. "Our minds are united
in the one conclusion that the
leadership Of our movement be-
longs to John M. Parker.
This, perhaps, will be recorded
as the most remarkable gathering
Of citizens in the political history
Of Louisiana. There are here ia
conference men Of thought-of ex-
perience who are keenly alive to
the Importance Of the proper solu-
ton of the vital questions which
challenge our attention. They
have come from far and near,
from city. hamlet and farm, to sit
in council, and to inaugurate 4
movement which will tend to the
proper solution Of these questions.
Whether we have agreed with
him or not in many of the politi-
cal contests that have passed,
there is one thing upon which we
all agree, and it is that which
brings us here. 1t that John
M. Parker does that which he
thinks to be right, and that no
power will dictate to him any
other course but that which his
conscience sanctions. And we
have the further confidence that
no ambition for Office or personal
advancement will lead him to sac
rifice the interests of the people
who rep0se their confidence Ia
him.
"Tbelieve that Il this man were
the governor Of the state, whether
that was in his platform or not,
he is SO fuilof energy, 30 resource
ful, so ambitious for things to do
and accomplish, that he would
find the ordinary routine Of his
office unbearable, and we would
find him leading actively, con-
structively, IN . grand campaign
which would result in untold
wealth and prosperity to the peo-
pie Of this state.
Let us with confidence place
"a his hands the standard which
will lead the way in the coming
conflict. =
THE HURRICANE THAT
pA0HED.