The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1919-08-28

or reform nave been concentrate
under one leader. A united from
is essential if the grip of this per
nicious system upon the polite
of Louisiana is to be broken.
John M. Evades PhanOr's BIZ
Here follows the correspondence be
tween Phanor Breazeale and John M
parker:
r New Orleans. La, Augustus.
Hon. John M. Parker,
New Orleans, La
Dear Joha:-I see by the papers thai
you are considering entering the race
for the governorship of this state al
the Democratic primary in January,
and note your desire, as expressed in
the papers, to avoid any fractional con.
test in the campaign, which latter
commend. as very desirable if possible.
As you know, am a candidate for
governor, and have issued a platform,
a copy of which enclose you.
of course, that platform necessarily
forces factlonal fight, because the
ring is faction of the Democratic
party. Now, consider the issue that
| have made in nv platform against
the New Orleans machine, as repre-
sented by MIR. Behrman and his as
sociates, is the overshsdowing and
paramount issue in this campaign. A
continuation of the system and the
power of the machine is injurious, in
my judgment, to the city of New Or
leans and grave menace and danger
to the state. II is necessary to destroy
that system and the power Of the New
Orleans machine. To do this will re-
quire the united effort of every man
opposed to the ring.
l know that y9u have heretofore
been an active opponent of this system,
of this machine and of the New
Orleans ring.
Now, John, l believe the destruction
OF thst system and the success of the
issue that | have presented to the CO.
pie in this campaign is bigger than any
man in the state, and to show you that
am willing to make any honor able
sacrifice to destroy that ring, l now
beg to sabnit this proposition to you:
If you viii adopt my platform on
that issue and win dedicate yopr splen-
did ability in the event Of your election
to the destruction of that system. II
will withdraw from the race and
support your candidacy.
1t is necessary that have your ac-
:eptance or rejection OF. my offer not
alter than 8 o'clock p. m today. II
SO ! have asked General Marshall
Miller, who has kindly consented tsi
hand you this, to call for your reply at
he hour stated. +
Yours sincerely,
(signed) PHANoR BRE zEALE.
PARkER's REPLY
New Orleans, La, August Is.
Hon. Phanor Breazeale, City.
Dear Phanor:-Acknowledging re-
'eipt Of yours Of even date just handed t
ne by General T. Marshall Miller, I1t
reg to say neither directly, Indirectly
r in any manner have | sought to 81
ure the nomination for governor, aid
Hly on the appeal Of larger number |
+ lifelong friends and prominent citi. =
ems have l seriously considered the +
uestion, and to thep ny answer Will
g made in full at taeir meeting on
september Is. q
Standing firmly for my convictions G
nd with no apology for any vote ever t,
ast by ne, ! feel my life, my record =
nd what ! ssasd for are so well known :.
, the people Of this state that do :
Of feel called upon to make any al.
| thank you for your frank letter
I'd invitation to indorse your platform, :,
At feel it iEcumbent upon me, should !
enter the contest. to write my own
atform, submit it to the people for q
leir consideration and cheerfully abide re
/ their decision. al
Yours sincerely, At
(6imed) JLHH n. PARKER. !,
IS !