The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-06-14
IKE UsIvERsIvY OF TEXAS.
Arguments OF the Pressi I'm Favor OF IL,
Location at Austin.

Arguments Of the Press I'm Favor OF It's
Location at Austin.
The Austin County Times. Bellville: SIN
our opinion Austin 10 far better suited for
the loo ltion of the state university than any
other pl CO in the state"
The Quill, Oas,roville: "Austin Is the
natural and best location for the state uni
versity and we hope the people of Texas
will 30 say by their ballots next Septem'
ber."
The Ledger, Mexia: "The amount oil
diversified information not to be had in tex,
books, which Austin will furnish a student
isone Of its graudest claims for the loca'
tion."
The Banner. Brenbam: "Inssmach uI
Austin Is the capital of the state, and the
university is state institution we think the
literary department should be located
thpre"
Tas News.Bny, Jasper county: "We
heartily favor Austin for the location of the
state university, aud trust that the people
will decide by very large majority 10 To-
cate it there"
The Bugle. Bsndera: "To us tie argus
meets, in the circular of the citizens of
Austin, seems invncble. Were there but
reason No. |. it would of itself make Austin
entitled to the university"
The Leader, Graham: "The healthy
location at Austin Is certainly equal to that
OF any other city in the union, and there
are many, very many other advantages that
Austin has over any other locality"
The Observer Index, Corsicaoa: "If the
members who composed the congress Of the
republic in 1889. could see so far ahead rs to
plan a location for the university, why
we conclude that their far.seeiug pro,
phetic ken was guided by inspiration"
The Greenvile Herald, Hunt county: $50
far Austin is the only city that has taken any
steps to secure the university, from the fact,
we presume, that it is a foregone conclusion
ed"
The Rural, Llsno: "There arc reasons
presented in that article 1.-THE circular of the
citizens of AustiD) for the location of the
university vt Austin that should make every
Texans hear throb in union with the spirit
OF those who gave to US Texas, one and in
divisible."
The Houston Post: "Ths elevation and
picturesqueness Of site, the unquestioned
health, the easy appro oh, the intrinsic ads
vantages result log from the being in a
growing city, presenting the benefits Of good
so iety, the Legislature and the courts, and
command Of building material, all belong
to Austin"
The Wills Pointer, Van Zaudt county,
"Austin is undoubtedly far ahead of any
town in the state in her claims for the uni.
versity From personal knowledge of the
health, high moral tone of society and beau
" OF tho scenery Of Austin, we uuheeilasng-
" advise our readers to remember Austin at
the election"
! The Sunny Cline, Terrell; "We have
always been IF opinion that all state ins,itu.
lions should be located at the capital of o
state so as to afford the legislature an uppor-
tunity Of observing the practical workings Of
their systems, and legislstDg inlelligently
for the maintenance and government Of the
institutions. Not observing their actual
needs, how can the assembled solons of the
state SO legslate as to place the Institutions
10 the best possible condition? We then 20
the whole figure for the location Of the pro-
posed state university right In Austin.
Inc Houston Post: 1.-THE card published
by tho citizens of Austin and addressed to
the people Of Texas, is certainly remark
able document and one hard to answer.
Whether the plea Tor Austin DO denominated
Especial one. 1t certainly is mastery as to
covering the points at issue. Even If any
other place in the state can make out as
good case on general points, it must neces g.
sarlly lack the argument from history. and
the associated benefits derived from a Local
lion ut the capital Of the state"
The Guadalupe Times, Seguiu "We en-
dorse every word said in the circular of the
citizens OF Austin. setting forth the claims
OF Austin to the university. We regard
Austin as rot only the lovliest city in Texas
put hat we have ever seen. No other CITY
In Texas equals it for healthfulness, and we
DO not believe for building material. As
we are all Of one mind ut Guadalupe, we
see no use for further argument. Anyone
who differs with us will do u.s. favor by
calling around, as wa would be hsppy TO
hear anything that can he said for other
places rs compared with Austin. We have
about"
The Record, Georgetown: "a great dea
mas oeen said and written about the location
OF me new university. Tho people will b,
called TO act on thi. matter now shortly. w,
nope our section of the country will all vot,
Tor Austin. 1t Is the seat of government
our people 60 and come at leisure; Austil
people visit US, and great deal of trade 4
carried on between this and that city.
general feeling Of friendship is cultivated
each day between the citizens there and thi
portion OF the country. The climate of Austi.
Is deigattui; no preltier or more romsn,i,
spot exists on the face Of tho globe; thu
men arc generous and noble, and tho lade
just hush-the prettiest and fairest thu
sun over shown on! We sincerely hon,
that, when our people come 10 vote on this
question, that II may DO unani nous. w,
cannot sec any reason why there should be a
single vote cast for any other city,"
The Houston Post: 1--WE submit that 4
would DO better for the citizens Of the VA.
rious sections Of the state to look at Till
matter In the cool light Of business, and e
allow themselves to b. lead by such pru.
DENTAL considerations as they usually sub
init themselvs TO In personal life
1t IL tolerably certain that, a,
TO the location of the main university. the
choice will lie between Austin aud some
point on or about tho same latitude further
east. " seems to Us that Austin has tbt
prima facie claim Of possession, and YER,
probably this prestige will cause her to viii
the prize. To parties experienced and wei
posted In state matters, 1t Is not Necessary 10
detail the causes Of this antecdlent prejudice
IN favor OF tho capital, since they 10 trans
parontly on tho surface, and have beer
frequently elaborated. The historical facts
OF tho caso, the plain intention of tho father,
OF NE state, the substantial and adequate