The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-22
THE OLD ALCALDE BLOSSOMING.

oLD D'-ok'1o"
The Galveston News special from Bryan of
the goth, gives the following as Governor
Roberts views in regard to the coming can
vaSS:
The governor, in addition, said of the above
institution: want to see the university.
want to see it now and with it good system
of common schools; for to make people a
great people they must be educated; and be-
fore close my public career did want to see
two million acres of land more donated to the
university; and said he, it will be done, and
can not be done by me; some one will take up
my policy and carry it on just where leave
off Said he, my policy is the farmers policy,
merchants and mechanics, and it don't suit
politicians. The governor, in the course OF
mis- conversation, was called upon with side
remarks to give expression as to who he
thought was the most formidable candidate for
governor, and it was remarked Ireland
had a boom. Yes, said the governor,
as we lawyers say, Gfsome one don't come out
against him he will take the field by default. }
the governor was further asked if he did not
consider Irelands policy and his directly OPP
posed to each other? He said it might be
considered that way. Governor Roberts said:
If some cd man would announce himself as
a candidate, and that he intend to carry out
the policy have begun, the democracy OF
Texas would sweep everything. and he would
90 into office without an obstacle. Reagan's
name was suggested, and the governor was
asked if he knew Reagan's policy, and he
stated he did perfectly we'll; that he was
interests of the people, and doubtless
mould the nnlicv him.
self if governor. Some one stated
Reagan would not accept, and the governor
said let it be offered and We will see.
Many man, said he, did not seek an office,
but accepted when rendered him. From this
it is evident to the reportorial mind that while
Governor Roberts will not be candidate for
governor in the common acceptance of the
term, he will not refuse to accept the Demo-
cratic nomination if rendered him. He is
waiting and watching. Another theory, which
is evident from conversations with various
persons from different parts OF the state,
which our reporter has had opportunity to
hear during the commencement exercises, is
that there is a widespread and growing oppo
sition to the candidacy of Judge Ireland in
the ranks of the democracy with his avowed
opposition to the Roberts policy, and there
are many who would hail with satisfaction the
announcement that the name of Governor
Roberts would be submitted for nomination
at the Galveston convention. This county
would certainty support Roberts.
THE Caldwell county democratic conven-
ton endorsed Governor Roberts and are solid
for him. The Ireland boom seems to have
spent itself, and we sincerely regret it.
THE republican party is not sectional. Gov.
Davis was from the west, and he is the last
governor the west is likely to have unless the
people turn over a new leaf.
HUBBARD has met Weaver, but from the
telegraphic accounts Of the speaking it seems
that he did not get away with the General.
THE Express must either abandon the DEM
ocratic party entirely, or give up trying to de-
fend protective tariff.
EMANCIPATION DAY was generally observed
over the state.