The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09
"RepubIIcan State Executive
Committee,


The above committee meton the 23d
of October. Mr.. Morrison was the first
speaker upon the occasion. It was said
to be an exceedingly harmonious meet
ing. Of course this means politically;
rogues generally act closely in concert,
orvIllainy requires such action. 1t met
as a committee, but in truth acted the
part of a convention.
The memorial says, they have care
fully considered the measures which will
be most conducive to the future sta
ty and success of the great party they
represent, and recommend list Of
resolutions for its guidance.
Resolution first says, it is of the
highest importance that an efficient
registration law should be passed, but
only calls upon the members who rep
resent the "loyaP' constituency to sup
port it. If by LOYAL they mean those
who honestly represent the supporters
of the corrupt State Government, they
will have but very small number of
supporters.
Resolution second leads out with the
idea that very high regard is paid to
the interests of the people of the State
at large, and that this interest calls for
a new apportionment. Who ever heard
of such an absurdity!
Resolution third admits, that there is
no use now for so many judicial disD
tricts, and recommends they bereduced
to twenty. The fact is, some district
Judges are wanted out of the way, and
as Davis has no blank designations
signed by them this is to be the dodge.
Resolution five says:
Resolved, That the policy of the present
State administration upon the question of
encouragement to internal improvement in
the subsidizing of grand trunk lines of rail-
way, having met the cordial endorsement of
the leading fnanciers and statesmen of Eu-
rope and America, we respectfully recon-
mend a continuance of the same enlightened
and progressive policy to judiciously selected
main trunk lines, and insist that the public
faith pledged by the representatives of the
people shall never be violated. That all the
rights, privileges aud franchises granted un-
der their various acts should remain intact,
and we do hereby denounce any attempt to
curtail or repudiate in any manner, form or
shape, any obligation incurred by the State
for any measure whatever.
This is the State document which is
to knock the shine out of all others.
The people are groaning under heavy
taxation, and have disapproved of the
course of the Legislature; yet as their
coursehas been approved fby men else
where, who wish to use the party, they
advise the same "enlightened and pro-
gressive policy" to be continued in
the future.
Resolution SIX regrets there has not
been the same advancement in this
State as in the Northwest. They know
that their infamous tax laws keep hnn
dreds of thousands from coming to
this State.
Resolution seven says, Texas can
build up a credit for herself abroad.
We know that; it used to have it, and
would have it again if the scoundrels
who now manage affairs were out of
office. Dishonesty is what has rnined
tbs credit of the State. 1t is recon-
mended by the committee,
"The immediate payment of every just and
equitable outstanding claim against the
State"
We would like to see this done too,
but know that the present administra-
ton will not do it. We do not call the
issuing of bonds a payment of the
public debt.
ave recommend the funding of the entire
debt of the State in bonds of sufficient in
terest value to command the confidence ofthe
great capitalists who seek sure and safe in
vestment. There is no reason why the bonds
of this State should not be as eagerly sought
by this class as those of the United States"
We know there is a reason why they
will not be sought in the market. This
game has already been tried, and
meets with no favor. Capitalists do
not feel inclined 10 make contracts
with such men.
ave recommend the appointing It of com.
| petent financial agent, whose duty shall be
to negotiate the bonds of the State, under the
| instructions OF the Governor, and with such
compensation as may be deemed advisable"
Here is the climax. We advise them
to send Jimmy Newcomb, with re-
commendation from Gov. Davis, to Wal
street, and try to make the rise at once
Our finances are in terrible condition
but sell your bonds if you can 70,
tentywrfve cents on the dollar, and lc
the people take them up at par in th
future. Who among the men of thai
committee care one iota for tue respon
sibilities heaped upon the people
What terrible commissions Radcalisn
is having in its last hours.