The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-11-18
TEXAS PRESS OPINIONS.
SENATOR COKE.


Every Texan, whatever be his politics, II
possessed OF magnanimous heart, must
must feel Just pride in the public career
OF this distinguished gentleman. No sena-
tor, we believe, in his first term, has &C
quired a broader national reputatlon. HIS
great speech upon the tariff has assured
him a place among the first OF American
statesmen. 1t has ex,orted compliments
even from his political opponeh's'-lurd-
ham Leader.
WHO'S To BLAME
Wash Jones charges his defeat to the can
didacy OF Edmund j. Davis; and Davis
charges his defeat to the treachery OF Wash
Jones Between Davis and Jones snarl ~
inevitable we suggest that they be TIED To-
gether by the toes aed thrown over pole,
face to face and be allowed to fight 1t out
like two cats. If Davis and Jones object to
fighting that way, let Davis substitute New
comb, OF The San Antonio Light, and let
Jones substitute Johnson, OF the Houston
Post. Newcomb and Johnson, tied by the
toes, and thrown over u pole. would make
very pretty fight Houston Age.
HIGHLY COMPLIMENTARY.
Judge Hancock's most sanguine sup
porters began the canvass hoping not more
than two thousand for him. Many thought
the case hopeless because OF the supposed
movement of the wool-growers against
him. The majority Of nearly five thousand
votes given hun is q high compliment to
him and the democratic party, and re-
buke to those who attempted to injure his
candidacy. AS to the woo-growers, instead
of opposing him, it is believed tive'siIths OF
them voted for him. Austin Statesman.
THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
The legislature elected IN Texas consists
of one hundred and thirty-seven members
--thirty.one senators and one hundred and
six representatives. This is an increase OF
twcnty-seven over the last legislature, all
in representatives, rs the membership oil
the senate is permanent at thirty-one. A
majority on joint ballot will be sixty'nine
-[San Antonio Express.
A FAILURE.
The breaking up OF the solid south
seems to have been, like the rest, II failure
There will be more southern democrats IN
the 18th congress than in any congress since
the beginning of the government.-lHo ua
ton Sun.
I'm THE ASCENDANT
The Dallas HERALD appears to be in the
ascendant. Its columns contain all tht
latest news Tom Green Times.
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAF.
Many Texas papers are now demanding
change in the election law so as to allow tht
votes to be counted as fast as they art
polled--that is, to have two sets OF clerks
one to receive and register the votes anc
the oOher to count them. Such law woulC
have some advantages, but It, would ais,
have its disadvantages. 1t could be seer
from the beginning, almost, what candi
dates were running ahead and during thu
latter half of election day many voter
would cast their ballots so as to be on thu
big side, regardless Of the fitness of candi
dates. 1t would also cause great excite
ment and often create trouble where prom
inert candidates were seen to be runnin,
about equally. 1t might not be wise Il
Jump at such u change without careful con
sidcra,ion. Greenyile Banner.
WITHOUT AN OWNER.
Even the pure and immaculate Robson
OF New Jersey, was elected to stay Il
home Cruel and unieeling democrats
Who will be Keiter's owner now?-[Gaines
vile Register.
CAN'T ALL liAVEIT
The citizens of Dallas are Just now haN
ing exciting times over the location of tn
federal court building. 1t can be set dow
now that all can't be pleased. In tryin
to please one locality il is directly agains
tho olher.- Fort Worth Democrat.
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