The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-12-30
INDEPENDENT MOVEMENTS
A ssorot Meeting of promi.ent Republi-

A secret Meeting of Prominent Republi-
cans.
As is pretty well known in Dallas, and
no doubt throughout the State, there is q
movement on the the tspis for an Inde-
pendent ticket for State officers at the next
general election. That the movement may
have the more strength it will extend to
county officers and members of the Legis-
lature, too, it is alleged.
On Wednesday there was meeting held
at the National hotel, in this city, by
number of Republicans of this
city, and several from abroad, with a few
Independent Democrats, of Dallas. The
meeting lasted from one o'clock in the af-
ternoon until six, and numerous important
questions were discussed. OF the Republi.
cans from abroad there were Messrs. Kent
and Dutton, of Fort Worth, Burns, of Ter
rell, Moore, of Forney, Donaldson, Post
master of Sherman, and Moody, of Kauf-
man. There was also promi-
nent representative of Hon. Wash.
Jones present, who stated emphatically
that Col. Jones would accept the lndepend-
ent nomination, and make shor-
ough, close and unquailing fight.
The proposed Independent State ticket
was discussed but only Col. Jones for Gov
ernor, and Judge Binllley, of Sherman, for
Lieutenant-Goyernor, were permanently
agreed upon, the others being lett open for
further conference and consideration. In
so far as the Republicans are con-
cerned in this Independent movement
it seems that here IN Dallas they are divided
among themselves as to the Federal patron
age. There seems to be two wings one OF
which wants Major Whissen removed from
the post office and Judge Norton removed
from the United States Marshal's office.
The indications are that the wingin Dial
Ia opposing Major Whissen as post
master, and opposing an independent
movement III the State, in which the Re-
publican party is to act as an important
factor, will be- given the cold shoulder at
Washington, as it appears to be the idea OF
Northern Republican leaders to overthrow
Democratic supremacy in the Southern
States by Independent movements, by out
side issues, as in Virginia, and thus gain
foothold again for the party in Dixie.
There is something brewing in Texas to a
certainty, and there is mounting Of steeds
in hot haste" by Republicans and there is
commotion in the ranks. Mr.. Jesse Grant
left Wednesday evening after the meeting
hurriedly with grip-sack in hand, it is said
for Washington city, and it is further said
that the programme is that either he or
Colonel John Stone should have the
post-otilce here. The Republicans and
Greenbackers are harmonious in so far as
the Independent movements concerned,
and every effort is being made by Republi-
can leaders to heal all differences in their
party, and especially the local dissension,
in Dallas.
1t is but proper that our local reporter
should state that he had an intimation OF
the meeting to be held on Wednesday ai-
ternoon and he tried every way to ''get on
to it" when 1t was held but in
vain, as silence reigned supreme with
all who were present, and reporters were
especially barred. The items given above
are given as detailed to our reporter by q
friend who Caught on"-how it is not nee.
essary TO state, but the source is reliable,
and, knowing this, the details as given HIM
are herein published.