The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
THE PRESS ON MAJOR SAVERS.

The Van Zludt Chronicle Endorse.
Governor Ssyers.
Ennis Reuiew: "There is q wide
d # renee of opinion between Cover
nor Roberts and his Lieutenant, and
these TWO gentlemen cannot stand upon
the same platform in the coming state
canvass
Telephone: '.Mr. Sayers has burned
his ships behind HIM, and must abide
thu cons quehces, whatever they be
= Whatever the result, he nor his
friends need ever be ashamed of the
position be occupies"
Brenham Banner: "There appears
TO he vital differences between the
G vernon and the LieuteDan, Governor
such in facr, says the Nelos, as will
prevent their standing on the same
coming state canvass"
Express: "Mr. Ssyers makes PLAIN,
straightforward statement of his posi-
ZION on leading Questions, with no at
Tempt at double meaning. or to delude
the opposition by roundabout phrases
susceptible of different constructions.
Limestone Neso Era: Lieutenant
Governor ayers has been in the tolls
of an interviewer, and finds fault with
every prominent feature of Governor
Rpberts' ADMINISTRATION. Ssyers is ex-
cussble on the ground that be is q
Candidate for Governor himself"
Dallas Times; 'There's nothing new
in 1t; it is only restatement of the
issues that were involved in the contest
between the Governor md the minori-
ty of the s xteenth Legislature. 10
this contest the Observation-Disclosures
was opposed to Governor r )berts. To
sam it all up in a few words, what
yer Governor Roberts is in favor Of,
Lieuteusnt-Governor Sayers is eppos-
ed to-"
Telegram: "Gov. Savers speaks in the
nick of time, and his views as candid
IL expressed to the reporter, are an up-
auswersble rebuke to the present GU
beFnatorial administration of Texas.
Although a young man, Governor Say
ers has, Throughout the interview,
shown soundness of opinion and de-
votion to true Democratic principles,
and a just appreciation and philosoph-
zeal perception of the political situation
aud wants of the people, that are not
possessed by some older heads in the
party. He is to-day true representa-.
i've of the people Of Texas, who are
sick and ashamed of the old fogyism
ani mossback proclivities of Governor
Roberts,"
Sherman Chronicle: Lieutenant.
Governor Ssyers will not consent to bt
placed second on the ticket with Gov.
ernor Roberts again. He disagrees il
plain terms with the Governor il
many of his late measures, among
which may be enumerated the disposine
of the public domain and the schoo
lands, the msnner of protecting The
frontier, the extension of the patron
age and appointing power of the Gov
ornor,> the proper policy to be adopted
with reference to the public schools
the continuance of the bell punch v
and other modes of taxation recent,
adop'ed, and perhaps some othe
measures"
Houston Post: "Taken as q whole
the interview leaves no pleasant tast
in the mouths of earnest, progresslv,
people, either independents or liberia
Democrats. The schools and immigra
tl0n are the grsvest Issues now befor
the voters OF Texas, and, unfortunstel,
for Gov. Sayers, he lacks strength il
both. He is not pronounced for o
AZ alust either. H. hampers with thes
interests as though they were doubtful
N alters of doubtful propriety. Saver
will be mpelled to announce differ
ent policy before he can INK it with
the Old Alcalde, and totally diff .reD
one before be can win the votes of tn
the vast number of progressive and lib
eral-minded men who repudiate tn
mossbackeIy of the veteran cohorts o
bohrbonism."