The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-02-03

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Mr., sneaker ard Gentlemen OF the House.
did not intend TO say anything on this
most interesting occasion, until the gentle
man from Tarrant (Mr Paddock arose as the
exponent of the sentiment Of north Texas
desire to say thst, personally, am un
der no obligations whatever to that distin-
euished citizen, the Hon. James W. Throck-
morton, but earnestly desire TO reflect the
will of my constituents in casting my vote
for United States senator, and ! dc. not hesi-
itate to say that l know it will meet the
hearty approval of the people OF Dallas
county when l cast my vote for Governor
Throckmorton. The gentleman from Torrant
would make the impression that North Texas
desires the re election of Senator Maxey
Permit me to say that hail from an adjoin-
ing county to the one represented by the
een,lemaR from Tarrsnt and know That
nv constituents irfiailely prefer the Hon. D..
| WI. Throckmorton. We do not ask you,
gentlemen of the house, TO regard our asser-
lions upon the subject, but when the roll oil
| members il called listen, and ascertain Tor
yourselves whether the members from that
section of our great state cast their votes for
Throckmorton .. or Maxey.
Ia advocating tho claims of Governor
Throck Do;ton we are prompted by no nos
tile feeling toward our present distinguished
senator. We make no assault upon his
character; we admit that his private and
public records are without spot and without
blemish-but we prefer Governor rhrock-
morton. becauee we believe his experience is
greater, more varied, that be has the capaci-
tv to make us an ADLER senator than the
present incumbent, and because North Texas
holds him in estimation above all her favorite
sons.
SENATOR SHANNON SAID.
Mr.. President.
arise TO place in nomination the name
of the Hon. j W. Throckmorton, and in
doing 80 desire to be understood as concur
ring In all that has been said by the honor
able senators FROM Harris and Travis coun-
ties in COMMUNICATION of the Hon. Sam Bell
Maxey. know that for the last six years
Senator Maxey has made for Texas an able,
earnest and efficient representative. | would
not rob him of single laurel, nor deny to
him that NEED of praise be has 30 fairly won.
But sir arose to speak of another, who, too,
has served the state. For the last thirty
wears j. w. Throckmorton has been almost
constantly lin the forum or the feld) the
servant of the people of Texas.
1t has been my fortune to have
known him personally the greater part of
that time. In 1866, l fret knew him as a
legislator, representing the section OF the
state in which he now resides. From that
time down to the present l have krown him
personally as state legislator, chief executive
of Texas and representative from his cls-
trict in the federal congress.
Asa legislator in Texas he was ever re-
gardcd by all who knew him as the very EN-
boqiment of energy, efficiency and devotion
to the interests OF the masses,
advancing always to the utmoss ex-
tent of bis great ability, as far as
consistent with bis duties as Legislator OF
the state at large, the interests OF his imme-
date constituency.
The people of Texas did not fail to recog-
nize the ability and patriotism of the honor
able and distinguished gentleman, and in
1865. with almost one accord, bid him go up
higher and gave 10 Texas governor than
whom none other has ever won higher dis
tinction for indefatigable industry, executive
ability and fairness of administration.
His administration, short though 1t was cut
off by federal interference, won for him
universal admiration throughout the length
and breadth of the entire lard of ali low
ers of civil liberty and good govern
ment. As representative in congress, true TO
his instincts, With all shat intelligence snd
energy SO characteristic 9th man he was TO
be found looking after all the varied interests
of his state, and guarding with commendable
jealousy all the rights of bis constituency.
But, Mr.. President, aside from the consid-
Grafton of the relative patriotism, ability and
efficiency Of the two distinguished gentle
men. there is another subject which might be
proftably considered by senators in
making their selection. There are
some mighty questions in their scope
and character Of the greatest national inn
portance, and in the decision Of which, in the
estimation of the wise and patriotic is in
yolved the future liberties of the American
people, which have presented themselves for
their consideration and they must be consid-
cred. They have been kept in the back
ground by interested parties, through the
OF plant demsgogues. 90
long, hope, as that can be. Is the govern
ment Of the people to be controlled by the
consolidated power Of the nation banks, or
must tho banks 60 down.
Is that system of legalized ROBBERY, l mean
tho present tariff system, which robs the
MANY in the interest of tho few, 10
continue forever? And last but not least is
the government TO insist upon its right to
control the great railroad combinations in the
interests of the people; or are those combi-
nations 10 control the government These
are the mighty questions, Mr.. President,
which are now up before the American
people for their intelligent consideration. and
they will not down.
Both Of the distinguished gentlemen who're
names are mentioned here In connection
with tho exalted position Of United
States senator are democrats, but
sir, / submit that the term democrat, as
being Indicative of position upon either one
Of these crest questions, means almost moth
ing. We hsve right 10 know more than
that man is a democrat when be asks our
votes for position in the very body. where
these questions are TO be deliberated upon
and determined
Governor. Tbrockmorion has stated bis po-
sition and given his views upon them: i takeit
in manDer not 10 be misunderstood. Agree
ine with him in those views, coniding In his
patriotism, bis great ability, industry and
devotion 70 the best interests Of our state, /
place bis name IN nomination, and believe