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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

the rule is abrogated, diSintegration
VIII promptly commence. Take S
career as party paper, and these de-
auctions are perfectly fair and legiti-
mate, in the light of the history it has
made. We know Gen. Ross better
than the News knows him. WEEK
how true he mas always been as dem
ocrat, how devoted he has been to the
principles of the party, and how
punctilious'y he has lived up to its
rules and usages. The paper is no
true friend to him in its effort to array
him against the grand old safety-rule
of the party. In this the paper has
gone toss beyond the utmost limit
of democratic privilege, and has stop
ped in the field of a license as broad
as it is dangerous to and subversive
of democratic unity and democratic
principles.
The News assumes to find motives
for Ross refusal to antagoniZe Gov
ernor Ireland, and among these, infer
entially, at least, it places his devo-
ton to the two-thirds rule, thus max
ing the one object of disintegration
lead and overtop its preferences fol-
and its preiudice5 against men. Des.
troy the rule and you have the News
consent to nominate and elect whom
you may. But we say to it in its en-
deaVor to bring Ross to the front as
the head Of the anti-two-thirds rule
forces, it is destined to failure a
utter rs ever attended human effort
or as ever waited upon overlapping
ambition frustrated. Doubtless Gener
al Ross would gladly be governor, bu
that is a price he would utterly refus
to pay for the honor. We know it.
, The News seeks to put Governo
Ireland i'll the attitude of champion
of the two-thirdS rule, when 1t is we
known to the News as to every othe
2 paper or Individual in the state, bu
: one Ireland paper supports the rul
p and that does it in very lam
+ fashion, indeed. With the solitary e1
ception of the Post, the Irelan
e papers are assaulting the rule. W
' instance The Gazette, the EXPIRES
the Herald among the dailies, an
. among the weekIies there is not
single exception. How then, can tt
. claim be consistently. made, {
decently urged? The facts are all IL
other way. Thus are we forced inevi
!. ably to the conclusion that the New
= is either covertly an Ireland paper
- it would be full-fedged and pr
nounced if it could use him to deStrC
: the rule. He is its best hold, howeyt
, and it might as well promptly aba
n don any idea of Harvesting Ro
II to any such purpose.
It would be 50 much better If '
+ all worked openly and above-board f
, fair and legitimate purposes, rath
Ia than to seek unfrankly to tear dow
Il while ostensibly building up eth
men or principles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

the shadow. When it tackles the
substance of an earnest Ross opposi-
ton its real weakness will be revealed.
Practically Ex-Governor Roberts
may be regarded as announced in OPP
position to the denomination of Gov.
Ireland. This is a serious circum
stance, because of the immense
strength that gentleman has among
the masses of the people of the state.
of every section of it, Added to the
simple fact of opposition comes the
other announcement of the partizan
ship for Ross. 1t is a double bar
relied affair and when discharged
it will shell the woods far
and near, and in many ways.
One of these is that the living and
vital political Influences in Texas
politics are nearly all of them found
attached either to Ross or the old al
calde, or to both. 1t certainly seems
to us that a bulge which does not in
clude either one or both of these pow
erful and masterful influences, is in a
very precarious and unct rtain condi-
ton. 1t can have neither "stay nor
"speed in it, AID in the home stretch
when its real work ought and must be
done, it will be found to be lacking
most woefully.
The Examiners declaration that
Ross will accept a nomination is sig.
nilicant, in view of the other declara
ton of the PoSt's-that he resented
the expressed Partially of his friends
as personal oifense offered himself
and its prompt and complete repudia
, ton by Ross must be taken as mean
, ing something. What is it ? w,
{ read it this way-that if it is devel
3 oped that Ross has the strength hi
} friends claim-and there can be n,
/ doubt of it since Roberts takes tn
/. position he does-he will permit hi
: name to be used. That would settl
: matters promptly, and Ireland's bulg
e speedily become a thing of the past
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
"The Bulge"

THERE is nothing like taking ''the
bulge" in modern politics. The start
is a great thing. In pony-racing on
the quarter track" AMI with short
Stock" it is everything. The great
trick is in not taking it too early, and
thus make a false start. The false
start wears out the nag ere the real
struggle comes on. 1t is worse than
useless for this reason. We have a
lesson in this situation which fits adj
mirably many case in Texas
this season. There have been many
starts made already, and some of
them false ones, too. The alert
and intelligently groomed dark horses,
or horses purposely held in, will be
likely to come to the front in gallant
style before the race has been decided.
1t has been broadly given out in Tex
as that both the old alcalde and Gen
eral Ross are warm supporters of Gov
ernor Ireland. This has been devel-
oped to be mistake-a mistake at
least so far as one of the distinguished
gentlemen is concerned. So far as
Ross Is concerned he will not make
the race himself. That is, he will not
canvass for the nomination, but it is
definitely known that if the nominal
ton is rendered him he will accept it,
and perhaps gladly. There are COM
plications of which we are apprised.
which make this declaration of the
generals wisely discreet one. There
is now rising determination. not
confined to any single district of
Texas, to force him out. The feel
ing is growing and expanding daily.
and it is daily taking in more terri
tory. Thus is the Ireland bulge loos-
ing its force from having been taken
at too early day. 1t has considera-
bly, worn itself In the struggle with
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

So the New Orleans exposition ist %
have a million of the nations money.
1t might lie all right, but somehow it
seems just little anti-democratic, as
it cannot be called economical expend-
iture. Government subsidy for any
purpose is anti-democratic. Are we
not just going ahead little too fast
in this sort of thing2 If we were to
haye a worlds exposition every year,
the thing might grow expensive.
rather too much so, afterwhile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE STATESMAN Is under deep OBJ
legations TO Mrs. Col. Walton for one
of the most perfectly beautiful Boz
quets of the season, sent in yesterday
by the hands of very acceptable mes
sengcr. The collection was very ex-
t'nslvo one and comprised all the
prime beauties of the parterre. In
deed it was most acceptable and very
highly priced gift. May the kindly
thought debating the delicate atten.
lion never loose force. The arrange
ment of the beautiful collection was
indeed artisticaliy perfect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Galveston News very warmly
commends the appointment of Maj.
Elliott as commissioner to New Or.
leans. Now let the press of the state
gather to Elliott's side and assist him
to work out for Texas the
best advantage to be obtained for
her outlay. The Major is d
newspaper man, and as such we
feel peculiar interest in indicating
the choice of member of the gang
for the important position. The
STATESMAN differed from the govern
or on this matter, it did so honestly,
but now that the appointment has
been definitely made no paper in the
state shall pass it in the effort to make
both Maj. Elliott and the exhibition
a success. Whoever is made or marred,
the states exhibition must be made a
success, and if all the papers of Texas
put their shoulders to the wheel, it
will be done beyond a peradventure. .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE old alcalde and Ross. 1t willtbe
team sure enough, and one the ma
chinists will never be able to drive or
overload. 1t will change the whole
face of politics completely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

ALL the Dallas Herald editors must
have been appointed, or indicated
~eommissioners to New Orleans or else.
where. There Is a fearful let down
on that page of the paper.
THE Interstate drill at Houston has
b, en- throughout magnificent sue
cess. The management deserves the
highest praise The Posts reports, 50
far, have been simply admirable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

How does the Gazette relish being
indicated in mistake. The claim
that the governor put up this little
hald-y sell does his excellency dire
injustice. we think. That would be
entirely too little.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

as long as The STATESMAN can
win such plaudits as the one from
"CitixeD.v published in another place
to-day, it is more than content to con-
sinue its labors in the cause of correct
living and pure life. These are the
highest and most cherished rewards a
pnblic Journal receives. We thank
Citizen for his generous and hearty
sympathy, and commendation SO gen.
erously spoken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

The party stomach gets awful sick
when it is forced to receive unpalata-
BILE diet for long series of unrelieved
hungering months. The ring has just
overshot matters little, and the
reaction is upOn u.s.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE place where the panther laid
down will soon be known as the place
where Arthur was not endorsed. 1t
is wicked, thriving, pushing little
village and might, If 1t had dozen or
more John Peters in it, become of as
much Importance as Hutchins, on the
Central. 1t is now principally noted
as being the place where the Democrat
Is published.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE STATESMAN feels very proud
over the success scored by its favorite
military company-the Austin Grays.
They will hereafter be the pets of the
ity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Gazette will feel that the bald-y
sell scattered a good deal. So, too,
will the Galveston News, the San
Antonio Express, the Globe-Democrat,
the Chicago Times, and others too
numerous to mention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Express has very decided no.
lions to the effect that the pistol
ought to go, must go, indeed. But it
endorses the only man in the state
who has the power to make it go, but
who does not, alas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

Jesse James was far better man
every way than Charley Ford. The
latter was a coward, and has met the
towards fate-suicide. There are no
tears falling on his new-made grave.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

MIR. HARDENBRooK's private BUSH
ness grew astonishinglyi in few days.
ThSse things do happen, and they are
ALWAYS delightful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

CHARLEY GIBSON has other fish To
fry. He will not be in the race for
lieutenant governor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Waco Day has very greatly
improved here of late. 1t is now a
most excellent evening paper, and it is
the typographical jewel of the state.
ucccSS to il.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

AT Chicago, they will forge re-
buke to Mr.. Randall which will come
very near breaking his heart. A full
fledged free trade platform will be
the means used. Randall needs sit
ting down upon, about as bad as any
man in America and we will be sadly
disappointed by the convention if 1t
don't do that very thing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THEY are all feeling themselves to
seq how badly they have been hurt by
the failure Of Grant g. Wards bank.
1t takes hundred millionaire some
times to place his finger on so small a
thing as q million or so.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE San Angelo Standard is the
latest. 1t is a neat looking sheet, full
of advertisements and live, crisp To-
cal and general matter. Let it wave.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TSUN~semocfatic papers ridiculing
NJ. -a.arlon Martin are engaged in a
very poor business. 1t will tell against
them when the question of fealty is
again raised. as it will surely be.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THIS has been gala week for Hous-
ton, and a profitable one for her hotels,
restaurants and hackmen. The sci
enee of war, however, hasn't advanced
materially fhat we can hear of.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

john w. MADDOX, of the firm Of
Maddox Bros. s. Anderson, of this
city, is royal good fellow. The firm
of which he is senior, is one of the
most extensive, and at the same time
successful land firms in the state.
Their operations now are enormous.
AID they are extending daily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE proud reception of our Austin
midgets (the Greys) at Houston, is a
triumph for the city. Well done for
our boys!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE old alcalde is one of the strong
est men in Texas. BY the side of the
gallant Ross he would indeed be in
Vincible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

MAJOR ELLIOTT has it in his
power to vindicate the choice of his
excellency, of commissioner. Every
body will rejoice il he fills the bill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE WEEKLY STATESMAN Is out
to-day. Buy copy Of it and send it
abroad to friends, who want to know
about Texas; or, to whom you are too
lazy to write. 1t will beat letter
badly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE advertising space of THE
STATEMAN seems to be in dem and
Anyone doubling that fact may glance
at our columns and be convinced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE states are well along toward
completion. How many of them will
be smashed, we wonder, ere the ides
of August are upon Us.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

Gov. CLEVELAND may grow into a
presidential candidate after while,
but just now it doesn't seem at all
likely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE Herald has DO wcrl 10 say edi
torially of the recent appointment of
a commissioner by lie goytrEor. 1t
is the only paper in tho state which
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Gazette's existence would be
perfect and never-ending pean OF
joy, but for the awful fear which
haunts it continualiy,that it may hurt
the Galveston News feelings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE patriot Swain is having a
rough sailing, inded. Poor fellow
He neglected to be honest, and now
where is he?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

1T may be urged that if there isn't
much lawlessness in Mexico, neither
is there much law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THERE is music in the air these
days. Political music, and it will
break out in full round swell at no
distant daY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Sharon-Hin matter was never
very clean at any moment since the
troubles commenced, but just now it
is growing dirty with vast rapidity
and sprightliness. The Hill was and
is bad one, and the rose of Sharon
not exactly angelic in its own una
dorned goodness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE rain yesterday was damper
on business. A regular wet blanket
of day was the seventh.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE music loving people of Austin
are promised rare treat at Millett's
opera house tomorrow evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

NEITHER the Austin Greys nor the
Austin blondes took second honors so
Far as social considerations go. They
were both first all the time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

Col. BRACKENRIDGE sets worthy
example to political aspirants, and
should Hancock go up higher, or re-
tire, we know of no man who would
stand before Breckenridge, either In
strength of claim, OF fitness for the
O1aoQ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

A-TfiE Jacksonville Intelligencer is
one of the most interesting papers IN
the state. 1t deserves the splendid
success we hear it is achieving.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Houston Post will see a cul-
tured militiaman every time it closes
its eyes for the next ten years. AS it
is now, they dance before its vision
like grasshoppers in Kansas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

BILL STERRETT is impudent, but 1t
is after such a unique and original
fashion that no one can reasonably
complain at 1t. Bill is a brick, of the
first water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE lady who has beautiful rose
In her hair, bunch of violets at her
throat, and boquet in her hand, can
never be said to be badly dressed, no
matter what else she wears. Stick a
pin here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

NOTWITHSTANDING all that is writ
ten, the people will sympathize with
Gen. Grant in his recent great loss.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

KENTUCKY democracy Is altogether
free trade. There is no foolishneSs
about it, or any branch or subdivision
of the blue grass article.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

IT is very noble in the Grant DO. s
giving up everything to relieve the
generals financial straits. 1t isn't
everybody who has tilial piety enough
to do as noble a thing as that.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

BILL STERRETT's modesty was
painfully apparent during all the
time the visiting brethren were pres
ent in Dallas. AS soon as they left,
however, the clamp was taken off, and
the Times bloomed out again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Dallas Times does up the
double appointment act in grand
shape. After this, let no sane man
say there il nothing in sarcasm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Examiner says in express terms
that if Ross is rendered the nomina-
ton he will accept, That is about as
much as any man could do.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

GEN. JNo. M. CLAIBORNE conquered
all hearts at Houston. There only re-
mains Dallas, and the world will lie
at his feet, as it did Alexander's some
time since.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE Austin Greys come back COW
cred with honors. The Austin fair
ones come back freighted with the
good wishes of all the soldier laddies
who were fortunate enough to get a
CLINT at their dangerous charms: 1t
was a successful campaign for Aus
| fin trnlY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE press ASSOCIATION meets at Gal
weston next year. The members Can
utilize the occasion to lay in supply
of fish-the brain supplying proven
der
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

REAGAN's recovery is keen salts
faction to every patriot in Texas
May long life and happiness attend
him TO the end.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE merchants of Austin all seem
to think the power Of TIE STATES
MAN to compress "ads." unlimited
We are almost too full for utterance
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Gazette cruelty suggests that
1t is pity the governor was not ap-
prised sooner Of Mr.. Hardenbrook's
onerous business cares, and thus have
saved valuable time. Those business
cares are doubtless heavy ones, but the
real reasons, why he did not accept,are
far WeiQhtier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE military spirit Of Texas has
been revived greatly by theinter-state
drill now in progress at Houston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

WE sincerely trust his excellency
Will comply with Sterrett's request
for an old pair of boots, so tenderly
expressed in brief article from the
Times, In another place to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE Dallas Times impertinently en-
quires why, if Hardenbrook didn't
want the appointment, he made the
race for it. Evidently the Times In
clines to the theory that MIR. HIS bu-
slness cares took a very sudden and
unexpected boom. There are some
very strange things in this life, to be
sure, and this appointment and ev-
erything connected with it is one of
them. surely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

The Austin schools show up finely.
Next session promises even better
results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

AS General Grant is now out of
money perhaps he can have yet
another salaried position under the
government. Look out for Grant at
Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

AUSTIN didn't come out behind at
Houston, anyhow. The fact is the
capitol city Is coming to the front
generally. Both our military and
civil representation at the Interstate
drill was creditable. Not that alone,
but it was tony to the highest degree
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE patriotic snoboery inhabiting
the region about Fifth avenue has
the felicity of being permitted to re-
place Grants losses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE continued rains are indeed dis
coLraging to the farmers of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

MODERN political means and modes
are very strange, and some of them
odd and singular. But those in use
about the time of the appointment of
HardeDb brook and Elliott, and the de-
clination of the former, are among
the most curious We have ever seen or
hoard of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

TIE t'ost has had its hands SO aw-
fully full Of inter state drill that it
hasn't had II word 10 say yet about the
commissiontrship
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

II isn't Just out of the range of rea-
sonable probability that Dave Culber-
son will be Maxey's successor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

No ONE but Governor Roberts him
self has power 10 commit him to
Ross or anybody else. That is an act
no man can perform for another.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

THE patriots who are sitting about
on their launches waiting for county
offices are afraid to announce.
Wherefore all this wonderful ner-
uOuQOnIS2
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

WE have seen sprightlier papers
than the Gazette, but they are few.
It is very active, and squares up to
events very much as veteran would
Fol a two-year old, it is pretty well
oil
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

GEN. d. S. STANLEY has already
arrived in San Antonio. He has
many friends all over Texas who will
warmly welcome his tnrn. We are
sorry, however, that tie noble band
of the twenty-second infantry did not
accompany him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

GEN. GRANT will get fully us much
sympathy from the south as from the
north.