The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-25
THE GOVERNORS RACE IS
WITH PARKER AND STUBS

Today's papers carry the announce.
ment Of the withdrawal Of Phanor
Breazeale, of NatcllitOches from tn,
Governors race leaving Col. Frank
=. Stubs and John NJ. Parker in tn,
running. Mr.. Breazeale's withdrawal
at this time eliminated the possibility
Of a second primary, and it is now W
to the people to say which Of thu
remaining candidates shall be the gov
ern0r Of Louisiana.
We have examined the platforms Of
these two candidates for governor, and
we find no great difference except in
one respect. They both seem to be In
favor Of general improvement In the
state, for agricultural improvement,
for more money for the state institu.
tions, better roads, and for a business
administration generally. The princi
pie point Of difference seems to be that
Mr. Parker is strongly against the par
he says New Orleans has taken in
political affairs Of the state and il
stressing this as an important issue in
the campaign, while COL Stubs is sup
ported by tho Democratic Organiza
ton in New Orleans and seems to be
satisfied with their support just az II
seems any other man would be who
could get this support. There should
be no antagonism between the city
and country and we see no reason fol
such in this case.
1t seems to us Mr.. parker's objection
to ring politics is hardly consistent as
there is little difference in Il ring an(
the kind Of organization our chief ex
ecutive has been building around him
self in the way Of beard government.
The Baton Rouge Ring which brought
out Mr.. Parker as a candidate for gov
ernOr. doesn't hesitate to assert it
power to effect its end. This is show
by the call for designations from
various boards of members who wer,
not Parker supporters.
We are not advised az to Mr.. Park
er's plans in regard to the present sys
tenn Of appointive state boards, bu
we have noted no inclination on hi
part toward favoring a change. TIN
Guarlian-Journal strikes the key
note Of the situation when it asks
If Mr.. Parker is really at heart
yearning to overthrow boss rule, AM
establish a government of the PEG
pie, which shall not perish from til
earth, why does he contine his effort
to the city Of New Orleans? Why no
lay the keen blade of the reformer
axe at the very trunk Of the tree an
deprive the governor of the appointiv
power of all these boards? Why sue
ominous silence upon the par. of Nj
Parker, concerning the dangerous auto
cratic powers of the governor all
these boards.
Upon this pcrnicious system Co
Stubs has spoken. He delivered
mastery address, and pronounced
no uncertain tones against theS
boards.
while ring system, has no plac
in democratic form Of government
fyet 1t is hollow mockery and savol
insincerity and demagogism. to amin
advert against ring rule in New O
leans, and to remain silent. virtual
endorsing monstrous. ring system. raj
iating from the capital at Baton Roug
land reaching its tentacles into ever
lparish In the state"
| Col. Stubs is a North Louisiar
man, has always been regular Dem
crat and has always stood loyalty
4 the party. Never once has he wavere
He is a man Of business, has a roc
business record and is prepared to 81,
the state a good business administr
ton. He has served his country
times Of crisis, and while we do n
care to discuss the natter from a mi
tary standpoint. yet Col. Stubs shOu
have the credit that every faithful ciI
zen Is due and that is during the Girls
he obeyed orders and went where
was ordered.
I Col. Stubs Is a clean man and shoy
that he intends to conduct his cal
paign on high and dignifed lines til
will be In keeping with the dignity
the Office. II the regular Democru
\ Of New Orleans are going to vote
\ him we are glad of it for that Civ
5 him a fine chance of election. We
|lieve that he wilt carry Bienvillc ps
\ ish and all of North Louisiana by
\ lbig majority. In short all the arr
n ments are in his favor and we e
n no valid reasons advanced by anyo
n why he is not properly fitted and qua
\ fed and entitled to hold the office.