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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
nnanr Rensnninr.

The wisdom Of the protectionist
press Is something Amazing. The
New York Tribune has found out that
n high tariff benefits farmers by in
creaslng the value OF their lands, and
compares the prices Of land in Massa-
chusetts and Kansas as proof. Tho
former is manufacturing, the latter
an agricultural state. High tariff ere
ates manufactures; ergo, n high tariff
Is good for farmers. 1t does not occur
TO the New York journal that when
the crowded population of Massachu-
sets Is eqOaled in Kansas, lands in the
latter state viii be as valuable as In
the former, without respect to manu-
features.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
We Are Not Hideboupd.

While advocating Fort Worth as the
place for the Democrats of Texas to
meet in convention, tho Bolton Jour
nal takes issue with the GAZETTE rs
to the eXpedieney Of holding two con-
tions. The journal says:
Considering the generally admitted
fact Tint the Democratic ticket
viii hc elected In Texas, the argument
OF the Fort Worth GAZETTE that June would
be too early to bring ont the state ticket
seems to DO rather unfoundod. Tho people |
can Just as well make UP their minus be. |
tween now and June us to who they want
for state officers as they could one or two
months later. Then by nominating our
stUte ticket carly the nominee would have
more time TO discuss the questions of the
day, (and there VIII he some very important
oncs In the next canyassl before the people,
ma Co mlly iufom themselves as to their
wishes ana desires.
The Journal should not understand
the GAZETTE rs So welded TO the
theory OF two conventions that it can
not subordinate lis judgment to rep
rcsentative expression OF Democratic
sentiment. The question involved is
not one of principle, but simply of ex-
pediency. Where the GAZETTE gees "A
principle at stake it can be firm in
sticking to It's text, thong Ii solitary and
alone in its position. As to mere pro-
priety or expectancy it goes with the
majority of the Democratic
! nItu
over the surrender of its views
and preferences, We have said. and
repeat ii, that in the GAzErrE's
opinion state issues will not be clearly
defined or formulated as early as June.
The administration, for example, is on
trial IN the application of the resources
which IL asked of and which We're
supplied By the late extra session. The
administration announced, virtually:
give MS certain legislative enact
ments and money and we win quell
the disorder that has cursed Texas for
six months past The request was
granted and the GAZETTE, for one,
wants TO see what the administration
10 going 10 do with its resources. We
concede The blamelessness of Governor
Ireland for the inauguration and de-
piorable development of agrarian dis.
orders. We have never proposed 10
hunt up scapegoat and find il In
Austin. Rut we do contend that after
the legislature responded 10 the All;
ministration's appeal for resources the
governor, by his own net, placed HIM
self in an attitude where he cannot
hope 10 escape responsibility. We
doubt II he can demonstrate, as early
as June, tho merits or dement's Of his
efforts. II will be notifying TO assume,
at n convention held in June. that he
has met public expectation and his
own aspirations, to find, polniedly, a
month later, that he Ia dismal fail.
urc. And, on the other hand, II Is
manifestly ungenerous to require of
him TOO early results and shelye him
because they are not forthcoming.
when, given n little more time, he
might vindicate his capacity and use.
iulness. On these accounts we have
favored late nominating convention
Tor state ticket We zee no cause 10
revise our conclusions, but win cbeer.
fully abide the will of the majority. II
one and an early convention il All tbat
Is wanted, so be IL.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

There is n good deal of false.bottom
rejoicing in the tariff camp over the
recent defeat of Riggs, the free-trade
candidate In the Second Kansas dis
trict by n Republican protectIonist
Riggs Is beaten 5000 votes. There
was plurality against Haskell, the
deceased congressman of 200 votes
in 1882. This change, protectionists
say, was made in their favor when the
issue was squarely made between free
trade and protection. The fact is that
Riggs, the free-trade candidate, was
Greenbacker, and thousands of free
trade Democrats refused to support
him and assisted in his defeat. The
was in no sense test.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
England and Slavery.

The English government Is encount-
ering sharp criticism In many quar-
tiers, ON account Of the action of Gen.
Gordon, guaranteeing the rights of
slave property in tho Soudan. 1t is
Just possible that the policy of Mr.
Gladstone may be misunderstood. II
is hardly probable that Gordon's Ms.
surance TO the people OF khartoum
means thepermanency OF the the slave
system. On the contrary, 1t Is quite
likely that he only intended to prom
ise that slave owners will be compen-
saied for al losses OF that class of prom
eriy. Great Britain regards the slaves
as property, legally acquired, aud It
has ever been her policy, when pro-
viding for the emancipation OF slaves
In her colonies, to remunerate Tho
owners. In connection with this his.
torical fact II Is stated, by wrltor in
the New Orleans Times Democrat
that the father OF the present premier
Gladstone once owned nearly one
Thousand slaves, la Domerara, Brit.
ish colony. They were emaneipated
aud tho government gave him fun re-
muneration. There was a time, II will
be remembered, when Mr.. Lincoln
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

was prepared to pledge the South re-
Enumeration for slave properly, II nos
tniiies should cease and the states re-
sumo their allegiance to and places IN
the Union. Gen. Gordon's pledge to
the Soudanese is doubtless of the same
nature. Ifall Egypt shall come under
British domination steps willundoubt
edly be taken looking to the gradual
but sure extinction Of slavery with
compensation to those who part with
their property. tits highly improba-
bic that the Gladstone government
proposes to reverse traditional policy
on this principle.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
Puning for the Conyeption

me committee of citizens appointed
70 take steps to secure the meeting os
the state Democratic convention M
Fort Worth met at the office of the
texas Investment company yesterday
morning at 10 O'clock, Col. A. M. Rrii-
ton presiding; Mr.. j. r. Burlington.
secretary. % ''"'
The committee on accommodations
reported that lodgings for :, 900 peonIe
had h9en secured at tue hotels, board
ing-l Uses, etc.
,Con mittee to ascertain II a suit.
able building TO hold the eon-
Vent'9l could be obtained renort.
ca hat sufficient funds bave
been iaised to provide aplace that viii
amply accommodate IL.
on motion committee was annoint.
ed TO attend the meeting OF the state
democratic executive Committee nj
waco, and endeayor TO secure the
STATE convention for Fort Worth
,oi. smith, Capt. Lloyd, Col. Brit.
ton aud hlr. Boaz were named as tha
committee. '"s
The meeting then adjourned,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
MuL no lr nnNAILY


palo Pinto News: The gathering ut
Tuesday was not immense,
and yet il is said that the town was
overcropped. The hacks, restaurants,
hotels and oyster shops were quite un-
able to meet the demand. Guests at
the hotels had to sleep on chairs, and
TO play catch as catch can, at the
table for something TO eat, 1t would
have been much better for the visitors
If the Mardi Gras had been in Hous.
ton. Our hotels are more numerous,
larger and better managed. Here all
the people that went TO Galveston
would have been accommodated with
out the least Inconvenience TO them
selves or to the hotel managers. When
tue democratic state convention meets,
the delegates from the different parts
of the state will find comfortable apart
ments, tables luXuriously set, waters
courteous and attentive, citizeus obli-
ging, kind and hospitable, and will re.
turn home, not Jagged, weary and
Worn ~ if they had been to Galveston
or Fort Worth, but bright, CHEEKY hap
Ply and refreshed Houston Age
Don't be too previous about how the
delegates will feel after spending II
week In Houston at the state eonvcn-
ton OF ISL. 1t has been limited, mere
y suggested, we might say, that Fort
Worth is candidate against Houston,
for the entertainment of those dele
gates, aad o back-handed lick, like the
above paragraph, is not the kind of II
light that will be required to combat
with the pluck, energy and merit OF
the city of nrtesian wells for the con.
venti0n. This is our time TO entertain
and Fort Werth can and will do 1t roy
ally.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
Rnsi I'm the STATE.


Houston tNenlnB JOUTHHII
The Galvefton Print is tempted to
think that the Fort Worth GAZETTE is
the best morning paper in the state
II is distance, Brother Print, nothing
but distance lends this enchantment
to your view. You don't care TO look
just round your own corner, or TO
bring your eagle eye to focus just
about 80 miles due north of your sand
pit No, you must gaze at balloon
in the clouds, that is so pretty and
gassy and out of the line of COMPETE
ton with the 'lltle prints " But,
say, Mr.. Print, is it really true ? Well,
well
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
The Republican Convention at Fort
Worth.

W VApA
Ofcourse, Fort Worth was success
fu in getting the Republican conyen
ton. She didn't make much Of &
noise about 1t, being innately modest
as becomes her; but when the votes
were needed she had Unnecessary ma
jority, and II was decided at Dallas
yesterday 10 hold The Republican con
vention at Fort Worth on the 10Th OF
April.
70 be sure, the Republican conven-
ton won't be as big thing as the
Democratic convention, but our peo-
pie will do as well by IL as by the more
important meeting. Without dis
tinction of party, the people of Fort
Worth will receive the delegates with
Hospitality and entertain them in good
style. An adequate hall for the meet
ing Of the convention, with gas-light
and stationery, will be providedcd
free. Everything will he done that
any town in Texas could do to make
the visit of the delegates to this city
agreeable 20 them and satisfactory all
around.
We have never had state conyen-
tlon This year we are to have two.
Why not? Chicago, our Illinois proto-
type, has both the Republican and Dem
conventions. The enter
tanning OF the Republican convention
viii give our people some points 20 be
proiitably used when the Democrats
convene here. And more than that,
the reports carried away 10y the dele.
gates to the Republican convention
win confirm the opinion OF the DEM |
ocratic committee that they had acted
wisely in calling the Democratic con
vention In Fort Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
No RrAsoNApLE DIRECTION.

Whltesboro News: Fort Worth is
willing aud anxious to have the state
convention held there this year and
we see no reason whatever for objec-
tons TO any one with unselfish mo
tives. The railroad facilities are as
good rs any city in the state and nc
commodations are amply sufficient to
accommodate the delegation. Let
some of the places that have enjoyed
this privilege Danish their bogus OBJ
jections and let this enterprising town
have it this year
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
roRr woRrH DESERVES IN.

Mckinney Democrat; The state
committee will meet at Waco on the
9th inst. TO determine the place for
the holding of the Democratic state
convention. Several
places are struggling to secure 1t;
but we hope all prejudice will be cast
aside and place Fort Worth In the
lead. She deserves il above any other
city in North Texas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
rUKsD ~ moRsISc. MARCH IL.
Our Marke, Report.

The GAZETTE calls the attention OF
merchants and others interested In
commercial and financial matters TO
its very full and comprehensive mar
ket reports, by telegraph, from all
points in the country. Those who are
Interested In such things should sub
scribe for the GAZETTE, az It's market
report is not surpassed II equaled, by
that Of any paper In the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

and Fort Worth becomes capital OF
New Texas, with Peter smith rs gov
ernor and Dick Flanagan ~ lieu.en-
ant governor, that enterpris'ng vliiage
viii lake 10 the new state OF tmngs
with no degree of surprise. IN iact'
that is the result expected by the peo-
ME of the Fort.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
Positively Declines.

Since the article in the Day OF
March 9Th, explanatory OF Gov
ernor Ross position, we are
authoritatively informed that he has
written to a prominent gentleman of
the state, positively declining 10 1e-
come gubernatorial Candidate Tor the
next term
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
A BIC Al.
Waco Examiner

That statement OF Col. Britton. pub.
lished IN the Post, that more peonie
got on and OFF the trains al Eprt
Worth than at Houston. Galveston
Austin or Dallas, is the biggest earl
that could he played for the Fort. The
convention wants 70 so to live town.
not TO graveyard, ""'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
Too Rich for ThOlr Rlonl.

IV"IHsVTEuIu HtfhId.I
The IeXas Press association will not
70 TO Mexico. The railroad company
~ Mexico wants 10 charge the poor ed
itors one, half fare. which would amount
10 about $50, and the editors concluded
no hoio. N wv
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
PREFER FORT WORTH.
Waco Day: This section of country
wants TO go to Fort Worth, too.


Dallas Herald: Fort Worth is being
strongly Endorsed by the press of the
interior as the proper place for holding
the state convention. Certainly no
valid objection can be raised against
her claims.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
1t Ought 10 Go.

a number Of the Democratic papers
OF The state take the position that the
two-thirds rule, Ia nominating conyen-
lions, ought To 20. II Is fetch that
never merited the praise lavished unon
Il, and is chiefly useful ia promotinr
the fortunes OF the dark horse.t
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

FoRr WORTH pledges ample accom-
modauons for delegates and n suitable
pioce of meeting, What more Is
needed? II the Texas Democracy
wishes to SEE the liveliest town in
Texas let II meet nj Fort Worth. Such
is The testimony of state Engineer
Drilton.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
Whal,s ihc Mnltcr MIMI YOne


AN'fNNN'a'A sNNN-l
The Fort Worth GAZETTE should
Try topreserve It's temper. Other cities
OF Texas have rights that Fort Worth
should not be jealous of.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
FORT WORTH THE CHOICE.

Mckinney Black WaXey: Fort
Worth seems to be the choice of the
greater portion of the press of the state
for holding the state Democratic con-
vention. Houston speaks little too
late.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

The ience'cutter has an ally abroad.
The barbed wire manufacturers have
resolved TO advance the price OF their
wire one cen. a pound. To Texas
farmers and stcckmen, with their
fences down, this means an additional
cost of good round per cent. to re-
build,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

Bolton journal: II but one conven-
ton is held. IL should meet IN North
Texas, and we know of no b liter pia1,e
in that fine region Of the state for sucn
a convention to assemble than Fort
Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

The Trihune oflasi week boosts Col. Peter
Smith OF Fort Worth, for the Legislature. ~.
ierrlng 10 him grandly as a 'broad.gaugod
statesman wo have long been convinced
that Peter was reconstructed on the wide
track.-Alyoni Messenger.
Some people want him for governor;
some want him for congress; some for
the legislature, but Fort Worth needs
him for mayor, and Peter Smith never
went back on Fort Worth yet.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

TEAS - In - bad way II it's only
available material Il all in congress. Do
the representatives, at Washington
from this state want the earth?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
As Good as ANY.

Without any solicitation, coming
down 10 solid facts and brass tacks
the Fort Worth GAZETTE sends ONT Az
good \ daily paper as there h IN the
state, II IL did say shoot the fence-cut.
ter. Wv
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

IT will be strange spectacle to see
Democrat Of Sam Randall's previous
orthodoxy leading the Republican rs.
sault ON so thoroughly Democratic u
measure as the Morrison tariff rcduc,
ton bill. Mr.. Randalps recent sorr y
encounter with Carlisle seems to have
unsteadied his nerves.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

Ten THOUSAND copies Of daily
paper going out Of town with only
5000 population Is II notable fact in
Journalism. Fort Worth and the
GAZETTE are booming.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

Dublin Enterprise: Fort Worth
seems foremost in the race ms candidate
for the state convention. 1t is GER
tainly the place for ii, and the one we
favor as our preference.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

II 1t once be admitted that candi-
date from New York Is essential to
Democratic salvation, 1t will be easy
to guess the (old) ticket
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
20 tho Pnblic.

No travelling agent or any one but
the cashier of the Loving Publishing
Co. is authorized to draw on this Office.
Parties casbing checks or drafts drawn
by any one else do so at their own risk.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

MoNEY has been subscribed to pro-
vide ample meeting room If the Demo-
cratic convention shall be held IN Fort
Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

ihefeisn slight difference OF opinion be-
twoen me Fort Worth GAZETTE and tho Wa
60 Examiner. The GAxErrr says the Exam.
lnor i@Vors the Fori for tho democratic state
convention ara the Examiner says Waco
y bs nfst choice, and " Inns no second ciiolce.
1hp WON'T ~ iSsus betveen the tgo papers IS
oneunon which tho Esaminer ought 10 ho
the best authority. -iIouston Age,
The GAZETTE Is moro than willing
to leave the matter 10 the Examiner.
That paper says;
The state nominating convention at For
Worth, ~ Iseptsmpor, Is what this people
waus.
Is the Age satisfied?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

THE Temple Tribune tersely and
truly says: Ozark horses are opposed
10 the adjustment Of the two-thirds
rule
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

The two-thlTds rule 10 not a Demo
cratic principle, but practice more
honoIed in the breach than the obser-
vance thereof.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

ARRANGEMENTS have been made by
Fort Worth to entertain 1000 people,
if so many attend the Democratic con-
yentlon.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

In begins TO look az ifTilden had re-
considered his refusal. He was elected
president once on tariff for revenue
onlyn nlntiorm.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
WORLD REJOICE.

Sulphur Springs Echo: Fort Worth
Is now favored by the interior press, MS
the place for the coming state conven-
ton. Fort Worth has many friends
Ia this section who would rejoice TO
see her carry OFF the prize.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
40 COOP REASON.

Temple Tribune: There is no good
reason why the Democratic state CON
vention should not be held ut Fort
w orth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

TilE people OF Fort Worth promise
the Democrats Of Texas to take care
Of tDem, The promise Is made by men
whose words are bonds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

Font Worm will entertain the con-
v,ntion. The pledge is given, and
the Fort redcems every promise.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
II is ReiAYenatcd.

IuAIVtstOh NeWs
The reiuvenated Tildeu boom il
rather embarrassing for Brother Wat.
terson.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
A High Compliment.

The backbone of the progressive ele.
ment of North Texas has been greatly
strengthened by the Fort Worth GA.
zErrE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

Ir ssirange how the ghost of ridden
will not down.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11

TnR state legislature is supposed TO
be the guardian of the peoples
Interests If there had been any
demand from the people for an
increase in tho lease rate Of lands, II Is
incomprehensihle that the legislature,
recently In session, and fresh from the
people, did not raise the price.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-11
GAINING GRouNp.

Marlin Ball: Fort Worth is rapid
~ gaining ground as the place for the
assembling Of the state convention.