Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-01

49, a., vs'hSsvScu id1u 10 he
oenetited by a herd law. The wealth
ana strength Of the West but adds to
tne riches and power of the East.
bolh combined make the vreat,
wealthy and prosperous state Of Texas,
every portion Of which has enjoyed
the benefits of free grass on unin-
closed lands"
THE STATE AS A LAND SHARPER.
Has the state any right to become n
land speculator, and would not its in
terests be best subserved by placing
low price on the school lands
and offering every possible induce
ment for the immigration Of actual
settlers?''
II do not believe the state should
place such exorbitant prices on their
lands as to prevent their occupancy.
We want actual settlers If possible on
every section, and the policy should
be adorted which will most speedily
accomplish this result.n
COLD COMFORT FOR THE HEDGFRs.
Can you find any intermediate
ground between herd law and free
grass. the lease system and the system
keeping all the lands open to settle
ment ~
0All legislation which prevents
every persons stock from grazing on
land not inclosed IL virtually a herd
law, and will produce all Of its per-
nicious effects. Besides, It would
be class legislation against the agricul-
tural Interests of the state. The farm
er must iuclose his crop with a legal
fence to protect 1t from depredations of
livestock The grass lands of the syn
dictate should certainly receive no
higher protection. There can be no
intermediate ground between herd
law and free grass
ABOUT FENc.-cUTrINa.
"Is fence-cutting at an end, aud is
there any probability OF q renew al2n
There may be a few
sporadic cases, but II the laws enacted
by the last legislature be properly en-
forced. believe IL will etlectually put
an end to it,
"Did 1t not result In n measure from
the acquisition of large bodies of lands
| bv corporations, which the lease sys
tenn proposes to perpetuate"
"Whlle there is no just excuse OF
palliation for the oiiense. no doubt The
Enclosure of large bodies of land caused
IlldnN vi Nhtct Ht Cpit
tinuance OF this, under the lease sys
TEN, in organized counties near or be
tween settlements, will | fear have ,
tendency To keep alive the evils o
fence-cuttipg, hut II the road-law, til,
law against inclo sing the public lands
aud the law for the punishment o
those who destroy fences be properl,
asforced. Vt may prevent a repetition
of this evil.n
A HINT TO THE PARTY.
Don't you think this grass ques
ton is big enough and importau
enough to receive some consideration
from the Democratic party ?'
"To our section the management an,
disposition of the lands which belong
to the state or are under its control
and the question of free grass on tn
commons and uninclosed lands, !
paramount TO all other questions, ant
should receive immediate attention
from the leaders of our party, whicl
has always been noted for dealing
Justly with all questions in whicl
the pc ople were vitality Interested"
= A PLEA FOR THE OLD RULE.
as it expedient at this time TO abol
ish the two-thirds rule? :"
Never having observed any ba
effects from the two-thirds rule an
believing that by its retention the mi
nority can always exercise salutar
check on the majority. do not thin
it should be abolished. The maJorit
rule NAV bring about just as good RI
suits. If the people in their primarie
say abolish the twothirds rule, | bt
lieve their will should be carried on
without Ia, station
THE ADMINISTRATION INDoRsED.
"What is the sentiment of the Yves
to wards Ireland"
awhile there are some in this seciio
who do not indorse Ireland's admins
tration as a whole, and especially IN
actions of the land board, yet | belleV
there is y large majority in favor {
his denomination"
THE QUESTION OF LoANEs An
FISHES.
".Judce. do you not think the WEI
Is beginning to be large enough
crawl up in the droppings of the sane
uary of political favors?'
, MANY in this section no doubt fe'
that we should have representation J
the state government. ana beiiey
, that courtesy is generally extended
different parts of the state, but i d
not believe that sectional loc'
ton should alone control the non
, ination of any party. | believe I'M
, | we should select the best men for pos
ton without regard to their place
3 residence"
) THE ATTORNEY GENERALsHiP.
"You must have observed the man
+ favorable expressions in regard
vour fitness for the attorney
, shin. AS Boss Tweed would "a.
, what are you going to do about II!
"In reply to that, will say that
: will not go into a scramble u
, the office. have been assure
by the people of this district that the
/ will again elect me to my present ~
j sition, and that too without opposition
/. But il the nomination for attorne!
q general is rendered me would accep
q and II elected would strive to perforl
/ ALI the duties of the office consciel
e tlously, faithfully and efficiently"
, A STATE CENSUS.
q What do you think OF THE "
:. zE1vrE,s agitation of the question OF
( new census? .,,e
. at would but be just to our sect'd
that we have q new census next yea
!. as the population has almost, II o.
|. m,ite doubled since the last census"
i Rowing 10 Big Criminals.
/ Ichicago Heraidl