The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-09-04

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states Senator from louisiana l
would also call attention to the fhthef
fact that Hon. Horace Wilkinson 1of-
npr chairman Of the Democratic nla'e
Central Committee. is supporting MI
parker's candidacy. Also, Mr.. Parker
has many letters from President WIZ
son and other Democrats of natlohai
reputat;on, commanding him ana MS
work fer the party.
Thirl-Mr. Parker rendered sisiai
service TO the Democratic party III 1910
and materially assisted in the re-eiec-
.tion of President Wilson as chief exec
utiye of this nation for the present
form, He has national reputation
Throughout this great country ana Ills
efforts aided much in the success Oh
the Democratic party in the president
ial election in November, 1916
Fourth-NIr Parker has rendered
magnificent service to both the state
and nation in the recent war, having
accepted the appointment voluntarily
rendered him as public food admlnlstra-
tor of the state of Louisiana, de mas
neglected his own business anu deVOt-
cd his entire time to the duties OF this
important function, all Of which was
done without fee or the hope OF re-
ward" He has again been called up
en- by federal authorities and has ac'
ceptetl the important responsibility o.
irving to cheek profteerins and thereby
reducing the high cost Of living.
Fifth-Mr Parker is splendid type
! Of business man who has made a sue
cess of his own affairs. and the state
needs Just such governor at TINS par
ticular time. during the reconstructiol
period following the war. | believe NJ
will bring to the management Oh tina
imDortant Office the same executive
ability, innate honesty and devotion II
duty that has SO characterized him Il
the past.
Sixth.-Mr. Parker is a planter an
largely interested i'll agricultural pun
suits, as well as the raising OF liv
stock. He will materially aid in the eS
tablishment Of great agriculture
school for our state and will encouras
the farming industry, which is so niue
needed at this particular time II
Parker has always helped in all gre;
business enterprises, whether loca
state or national, and has never faile
to serve in any great tpublic functio
for which his splendid abilities pa
ticularly designated him as the prop'
person to assume the same.
Seyenth.-Mr. Parker is splent
tyre OF citizen well worthy of servil
this great state as chief executive. i
is CT high moral character. strol
personality, integrity unquestl0ne
ability unsurpassed and his nominate
will reflect credit Oh the DemOcra
party that makes him its standa
bearer.
- I wish to state further that ma
no quarrel with the New Orleans
ltical Organization or any candida
- for governor, and count them all !
Az personal friends but | believe that \
Parker will make the best governor
'i Louisiana at this particular time.
y he enters the race he will be elect
overwhelmingly. / have made l
few mistakes in diagnosing POLITE
:. conditions in Louisiana in the pi
twenty years, and I am now willing
~ predict that il Mr.. Parker becomes
candidate fer governor he viii be ele
: ed by a majority OF at least 10000
~ 25,0oN votes, and if the New Orles
political organization opposes him IL
will have the fight Of their lives
. hold the city in line,
,si | have known Mr.. Parker for S
NV eral years and was quite intimat
nh associated with him in the pclitl
%. campaign Of 1912, so that know
Eba worth and qualifications for the h
office of chief executive Of this st;
' I am sure If he becomes q candid
as' 1t will be without any promises
,al. pledges to anyone whatsoever, and t
to he will 60 into Office untramme