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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
The Majority Must Rule,

THE GAZETTE has never questioned
the perfect sincerity of those Demo-
Gratis who part company with 1t upon
questions of party principle.
There may be thousands of
good Democratic partisans who
think that protective tariff Is
best for the country, aud view the
free-trade attitude of their party with
resentment. But there are hundreds
Of thousands of Democrats who claim
that the only right and safe principle
is to insist upon reduction of the tariff
to revenue basis; and this latter
class, being so largely in the majority,
must be allowed to direct the course of
their party. The majority must rule.
When matters have come to such
crisis that an insignificant minority
demand control of the party against
the wish of the majority, and threaten
to bolt if denied, that demand must
be resisted; and if the minority are
dissatisfied to have their party con-
trolled by the majority, and refuse ut
terly to submit to any policy which
they cannot approve, but must antag-
onize and embarrass the party, and
even make bargains with the common
Republican enemy for assistance to
defeat the Democrats, under such con-
ditions it is the plain duty of DEM
ocrats to refuse to recognize them.
II one side must give way to the
other to secure harmony, certainly
submission should come from the
weaker party. The tail cannot wag
the dog. Pennsylvania and Ohio
cannot reasonably demand that the
Democrats of the other thirty-six
states shall surrender to them the guild
ance of the party. And If the Dem
Oorats of those two states are so firmly
resolved upon the support of a protec-
tive tariff party that they cannot con.
tinue to act with the Democratic party
after it has adopted q tariff-for-revenue
platform then let them sever the bonds
of political connection and pass over to
the enemy. They shall not be driven
off; nor shall they be constrained to
remain. They shall have the option
OF free political agents TO stay in til,
Democratic party and do the work o
Democrats in reforming and reducing
the tariff, or to join the ranks of thu
Republicans and contend for the per
petuation of tariff that yearly draws
q hundred millions from the people
more than is needed for the uses o
government. But go or stay, on,
thing is determined, and that is, tina
they shall not control the Democratic
party.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

The failure OF the firm of which Gen.
Grant is a member is one of the most
extensive since Jay Cooke went to the
wall in 1873, The liabilities of the
firm are said to reach Ss,0O0,OoO, and
possibly $4,000, 900 will not make their
losses good. How firm with capt.
tai of only hundred or two thousand
dollars could be allowed to accumulate
millions of liabilities is question
which will puzzle people not ac-
quainted with the business methods
of Wall street. 1t shows culpable
looseness somewhere.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

aging and aiding the exposition. Most
of 1t will DO disbursed by the directors
of the exposition, but some of the
amount will be apportioned among the
states, to supplement their efforts at
representation. Texas viii get. about
5000 for her share, which will be
handled by Mr.. n. II. Gammage OF
Palestine, the commissioner appointed
by the president, under the provisions
of the first exposition bill, passed by
congress last year. II the receipts of
the exposition are sufficient, after pay
ing actual expenses incurred by the d.
rectors, the million dollars is to he re-
turned to the government, otherwise
1t will not. The bill originated in the
house and there 1t was met by the same
spirit that characterized the opposition
In Texas. Mr.. Holman of Indiana,
the Rutaba9a johnson of congress, OPP
posed 1t from the start, urging its un.
constitutionality. Several Southern
representatives, of the "strict construc.
ZIONIST" kind, also voted against it, be-
cause of their doubts as to its "constitu-
tionality." On the other hand, many
Northern men and Republicans sup
ported it. saying such measure would
have an excellent effect i'm allaying
sectional feeling and contributing to
the success of great national and
international exposition. The bill
won its way In the house and passed.
1t is now before the senate and it is to
be hoped that body will concur in the
action of the house. 1t Is known that
the president Is friendly to the measure
and will sign 1t. Congress, it will be
remembered, extended generous finan.
cial aid to the Centennial exposition al
Philadelphia. Why not to the one al
New Orleans, which is every bit as
much u national measure as the first
mentioned exposition? The New Or
leans display will be on an even larger
scale than the Philadelphia exposition
and its results ought TO be fully as cred
table and beneficent. And they will
be, If the country congress included,
does its duty.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THE "sober second thought'' has
come to the Democratic obstructionists
of the tariff bill, and they are uneasy
at what they have done. The fact that
they have stood in the way of rea-
sonable and feasible reduction of taxes,
when the present rate Of taxation is
piling up surplus of more than
500, 100000, Is creating a strong feel
Ing against them among the people
who have to pay those taxes; and they
cannot ease their minds of the appre-
hension that when they return TO their
constituents 1t will not he to receive
the plaudit of "well done.n II they
had 1t to do over there might be a diff.
ferent result.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
Pree Grass.

The Democratic party of Texas must not
monkey with this question OF "frec grass, {,
nor be so weak as to attempt to "run with
the hare aud hold with the hounds.p IL
must meet the Issue, squnrely and plainly
and choke the life out 6f the monster, N II
really Possesses any strength. 1t is never
wise In individuals. or parties. TO doiicct nom
tue straightforward path. from motives OF
policy--irom Wish 10 procure temporary
3asantage' Dsmagogism ruins both men
ana parties. aud frequently rulns nations
also.-san Antonio Times.
That's the way to talk about il.
the Democratic party OF Texas must
not monkey with this question Of free
grass aud . herd law. Let the party
speak right out in convention on the
subject, and lot TIE people In county
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
They Can ca,

Speaking from its view of the future
Democratic policy, and the posi-
bility of rupture over the tariff ques-
ton, the San Antonio Express asserts
that "if there are ruinous divisions or
fatal consequences brought about in
the organization, the responsibility
will rest upon those who assume to be
dictators and stand ready to throw
overheard Democrats sounder on the
tariff question than they know how t.
be, and who have always opposed pro
lection for the sake OF protection. y
We have not heard any proposition t.
throw anybody overheard. That is an
error of the Express Imagination.
No Democrat proposes to lay violent
hands upon the disturbers of his
party's harmony and cast them out.
But they will not be allowed to rule
and ruin. They will have to take Q
back seat and keep still. If they
don't like this treatment they may &c
out, but they will not be kicked.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13


CAPT. II. w. ANDREWS of Sumter,
South Carolina, left that place on the
morning Of the sth instant, with the
purpose Of walking to Boston, Msssa-
chusetts. He intends to go via Wash.
ington and see what congress will do
about claim he has pending for n
pension for services in the war of 1872.
Capt. Andrews is ninety-four years
old, and If he succeeds in carrying out
his undertaking it will be another
illustration Of what old men can do.
They call your Uncle Sam'l ]. Tilden
broken.down old man, but he Is liza,
BILE to astonish the boys before the
summer is over.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

HOWEVER Beecher may have gone
astray as to the dogmas of orthodox re-
ligion, he is certainly becoming more
and more a convert to the doc
trine of non-sectional and frater-
nal feeling. We read in the
New York papers how he presided on
Tuesday night last at an entertain
ment in the Brooklyn Academy of
Music in aid of the proposed home for
Confederate soldiers at Richmond, Va.
And he made stirring speech, thank
ing God for the better feeling that had
come about and was growing stronger
every day between North and South.
The entertainment WAS grand success
financially, and Beecher said the good
work must go on until the crippled
and destitute ex-rebel is as comfortably
provided for as the SCARED and battered
veteran who wore the blue. Will
Beecher talking this way it looks a.
though the bloody-shirt is indeed DIES
tined to be but memory.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

OUR neighbor over ut Dallas, the
Herald, wants to send an even hun
dred Texans to Chicago TO the Demo-
cradle national convention. The state
is entitled to but twenty-six votes, but
the Herald thinks 1t will be good
Idea to send hundred distinguished
citizens, to proclaim 1.-THE riches and
power OF Texas" Perhaps 1t will, but
We fear the Democracy will have I,
make up fund TO pay the expenses
Of some Of the crowd, If they go. The
twenty-slx delegates will be patriotic
enough to foot their own bills, but the
trip TO Chicago on that occasion is go
Ing 70 be an expensive one. In fact II
will be 80 expensive that your dis
tinguished citizen will not be induced
to take It unless he is delegate or has
q private axe 70 grind.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THE GAZETTE Is char ming newspaper
albeit it's very unsteady on Its legs, upon
occasion. 1t is a great pro-Ireland paper,
and II is bitterly opposed TO the two-thirds
rule, notwithstanding the News AYERS that
the said rule is altogether In favor OF Ire
lands denomination. THE GAZETTE VIII
have TO reconstruct little, If II will climb
up to where the News stands.-A ustin States
man.
The Statesman fails to understand.
The views and opinions Of THE GA
zETTE concerning any question are
not influenced by consideration for
Gov. Ireland, or any other man. THE
GAZETTE favors the majority rule
whether it defeats or elects John Ire
land, because THE GAZETTE believes
the majority rule is right. THE GA
zETrE forms no opinion, assumes no
position, because of it's probable effect
on any man. THE GAZETTE cares
more for its principles than for any
man. Are we to understand that the
Statesman favors the two-thirds rule
because that paper believes Gov. Ire
land may be defeated thereby?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
A Good Boom,

While our exchanges are speaking OF the
mistakes OF Claiborne they Will please
notice that the Herald has nominated Hon,
Il. NJ. Henderson of sulphur Springs for
chairman next term, and we guarantee a
good man, Jealous worker and an able ex-
ponent OF go1d Democratic principles.
We copy the above from the Sulphur
Springs Gazette, aud warmly indorse 1t. Bob
Henderson Is full OF Democratic zeal, Is q
representative MN, man or ability, and
would reflect credit upon the party. Let us
start him of with n hurrah. We have no COM
paint 10 offer against Chairman Claiborne,
but think IL well enough Tor him TO retire af-
ter this term.-Paris North Texan.
Mr.. Henderson deserves all the good
things said of him by the papers abov e
quoted, and as Chairman Claiborne is
certain to retire after this term, why
not adopt the suggestion Of the North
Texan and start Bob Henderson of
with hurrah?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
The Latest Railroad Suggestion.

Congressman Charles Stewart, whose
congressional career has thus far been
of u rather modest, albeit useful, ma
ture, Is all at once attracting attention.
1t comes of his bill contemplating the
construction Of a railroad from the
United States to the Argentine repub-
lie in South America. Our Washing
ton special, few days ago, gave a
quite comprehensive outline of the
measure, which has been Endorsed by
the house committee on foreign affairs
The suggestion, as to theory, is not
altogether anew. We have not the
statistical data at hand for reference,
but If memory serves us right, the fa-
nous Hinton Helper, who will be well
remembered by ante-bellum congress
men, was the ardent advocate of a
scheme that strongly resembled the
one now under consideration. He
called it the great black boneu railroad.
and his theory was that it should pen
citrate the southern continent as far as
Patagonia. Hewas ahead of his time,
and congressman and capitalists voted
him n bore and his scheme a visionary
measure. But it is new era that is
| upon us now. Schemes that were
simply stupendous few years agone
are regarded rs ordinary enterprises
now. Capital and pluck have almost
gridironed this continent with lail.
roads and have sent the iron horse "a
far south into foreign territory as the
City of Mexico. An additional four
thousand miles, to reach the Argentine
republic, would be perfectly feasible
undertaking, especially when invested
with the character of a national enter
prise. Mr.. Stewards bill does not con-
template any hurried action; it Is
rather In the nature of reconnaissance
of the territory proposed to be occu-
pied. Commissioners appointed by
the government are to take lelsurely
and careful survey Of the field, confer
with the governments and people
along the proposed route, get up sta.
tistics on the population, products, re-
sources, etc., of the southern countries
and report to congress. Thea further
consideration will be In order. There
Is much OF merit in the, suggestion,
and Mr.. Stewart deserves credit for
putting 1t In good shape and materi-
ally improving upon the old theory to
which we have alluded. He may live
to ride through Mexico, the isthmian
country, and thence to the Argentine
republic on line of railway which
VIII be The outcome of his suggestion.
II Is to be hoped the bill will pass and
let us have report, cay within two
years, from the commissioners.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
Jsstice-Is IL Justice!

The late release ON bail at Dallas of
Willis Adams, who had apparently
without provocation killed poor man
who was endeavoring to protect his
family from gross insult, has bad look
of premeditated favoritism, to our
comprehension but as we are not near
enough to the scene Of outrage to
realize all the points, we shall not have
much TO say about it. Our impression
may be incorrect; but it seems to us
that this is the sort of judicial outrage
which gave impulse TO the outbreak at
Cincinnati, and which is rapidly max
ing Judge Lynch the dispenser of real
justice in the court Of last resort. Ju-
dicial favoritism will bring some terri
BILE retribution before long; it matters
not how soon.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

If 1T is true that Mr.. Tilden en-.
gineered the campaign against the
Morrison bill, how much more accept.
able is he than Mr.. Randall to the
Democratic party? Randall worked
openly, AMI has the virtue of frank
hess. He glories in his shame. Til
den, If he did what is charged against
him, worked under cover, and his
craft was the more dangerous from its
author being ambushed. We want no
snakes in the grass.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THE GAZETTE special from Long.
view yesterday has this political men
ton of an eminently deserving gen
tleman:
Hon. Sam Cundln OF Longview, our pres
ent fioatoriai representative. Is being urged
from all parts OF the district TO become a
candidate for the state senate. Hon. j. c.
buchanan, present senator from this district
refuses to again become candidate, and i,
an urgent advocate of Mr.. Cundif's nomi
nation.
Mr.. Cundiff will faithfully serve his
people in any, capacity in which he i:
placed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
New Comedy Of Errors.

Gov. Ireland's appointment of the
Houston Post, of its manager, Mr..
Hardenbrook, we should have said, to
the position of chief commissioner to
New Orleans, and Mr.. Hardenbrook' Is
declination of the pr0fiered honOrs,
recall forcibly to our mind the lines of
Byron about the mayor of Glasgow
and FUN the fourth:n
Arcades ambo, six months hath been hatch
Ing
This scene of royal itch, and royal scratching.
But, high comedy sometimes be-
comes low farce, and great minds con-
descend to act as Dromios. What a
pity these gentlemen were not in fuller
accord.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

IT is not worth while to devote more
than occasional attention to the two
thirds rule fetch. The Democrats in
this state have sized up the practice
pretty accurately, and when the con-
vention meets at Houston there will
be such demonstration of majority
rule sentiment as will make some peo-
pie open their eyes in wonderment.
But when leisure permits, by way of
advertisement with the Statesman,
which paper processes to believe tina.
something terrible will happen when
the two-thirds rule goes, we shall have
an occasional word to say about it.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

A Houston Post reporter told the
following story: II was coming up on
the train the other day, and stopping
vt q station darby came aboard and
hurriedly asked for Fort Worth
GAZETTE. Being informed by the
news agent that there We're no copies
Of The GAzErrE on the train, he
asked, Well, what have you p We
have the Galveston News. the Houston
Post, and Never mind, said the
darby. Give the Police Gazette. y
Failing to get really religious
Journal, and being compelled to take
one Of low reputs, he, Of course, pre-
fsrred the original bad paper to . mere
imitatos. sees
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THE Houston Light Guards won no
light triumph in bearing off the big
prize at the Houston interstate drill.
The best trained military organizations
of the country, including the veterans
of Mobile and st. Louis, contested the
prize, and to have won it against such
competitors should make the achieve
ment doubly one to be proud Of The
Texas soldiery is equal to any in the
Union.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

REPUBLICANS had better be careful
how they encourage Democrats TO
expel the tariff malcontents from that
party. When the evil spirits were
driven out of certain man, as we read
in the Bible, they took up with the
swine, who forthwith rushed into the
sea and persisted. If the Randallites
suffer Democratic expulsion they will
take up with the Republican swine
and that party will all be choked W
in the sea of protection.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
A Live Town.

Fort Worth is live town. 1t is to
have IA railroad to Brownwood, which
will be another feeder to its trade.
Citizens of Fort Worth subscribed
nearly all the stock-the remainder
was taken by Brentwood and inter-
mediate localities. AS long as the Fort
continues to show its public spirited
liberolity of expenditure, it must keep
up its march of prosperity. Its self
esteem Is quite considerable, but it has
substantial qualities that in degree
excuse its very loud self-praise.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

A LEADING Democratic politician of
Washington City is reported as having
said, after the defeat of the Morrison
bill, that in the national convention
the delegates from twenty.six states
will support tariff declaration SUBJ
stantially like that adopted by the
Kentucky convention. In this count
he includes all the Southern states, be-
sides Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illi-
nois, Kansas, Oregon, Colorado, Neva-
da Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THE Houston Post informs its read
ers that the Democratic national con-
yention will not be held until August.
The Post makes great virtue of accu-
racy, and we cannot presume to correct
it; vet the fact remains that the ma
tional convention has been called to
meet at Chicago on the S,h of July.
Possibly the Post has later information
from the national committee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

THAT raid on the Mexican Central
train near Queretaro last week shows
how rapidly our neighbors across the
Rio Grande are learning American
ways. American jayhawkers, 1t is
true, would have secured the $50, 900 in
the express car, but for new beginner
at train-robbing the Mexican is doing
first rate. He shows that he has the
disposition, and all that is needeu is
little more practice.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
coRsICASA.

The County Judgeship :. h .aA.sr
and Appointments Bapl'a'ns'
Special TO the Gazette. .,,a coIn-
CoRsIcANA, May l2'--ln Wy s,,cn
mIssioners court to-day the reslena'. ~
of County Judge r. 9. Beal s,., W. NJ.
cepted TO take effect on the 2o.n a 'nsl'
and JAS. L Aubry, Esq, unanlln0'
elected to fill the unexpired .ei IN this
Capt. ID. g. Chamberlain he stste
morning us u delegate 70 ~ a. K, Of
council at Galveston, OF sno =
Twenty negroes were papsuhs s result
evening Ia Columns pond, WI spfIst
of q protracted meeting 10 sns
colCred church.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
JEFFERSON.

Opening of District Court--Dea'h " :
Young Lady.
Special TO the Gazette. ,,rt
JEFFERSON, May l2.-Dlstrics coa. w..
convened this morning, Juose i''ss
presiding. His charge TO 1ne s'An
jury was very elaborate. ,,,od
The sad intelligence was rece.. .s,a
here to-day of the death Of miss !. D Tsv.
Taylor, daughter OF pr. NJ. y. ~ . her
lor. Miss Betsie had been visl'ins Her Ter
brother in Yazoo City, MISS ia re-.
father lives in the country. Illness.
ceived dispatch of her serious our, ' 70 20,
and on reaching here prepari;ss - 6ef
received another announ ina santire
death. The sympathy OF wv
community is with the fanny
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

JUST before the failure of Gen.
Grants bank he sent kind letter and
$500 to Gen. Gordon, the money to be
used for the benefit of the proposed
Confederate soldiers home at Rich
mond, Va. And to his credit be 1t
said that he has given all his personal
influence to the movement. There are
thousands of worse men in this country
than Grant.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

MIR. BLAINE, If nominated by the
Republicans for president, will become
Mt once the author and finisher of 1.-THE
bloody-shirtn in politics. 1t Is signif-
cant of the decline of sectionalism that
the nomination of the man who gave
impetus to eternal hate will be so gen.
orally regarded as likely to eliminate
sectionalism from our politics, and
more especially Il he is elected.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

conventions instruct their delegates to
the state convention what to say when
they do spesk out. Do not decry 1t MS
"a political question:" in order that
the voice of the people may be muz-
zled and the legislature allowed to
concoct herd law. Let us have no
onkeying''-iet the people sag whot
then mint.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13

TEXAS is to have the space Of 10000
square feet at the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton for her exhibit. Properly utilized
very creditable display may and
must be made. But we feel as
sured that Col. Elliott will do the best
that can be done with the resources
and time ut his command.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-13
The Six.Shooter Must Go.

lBrackstt News.
We have seen this heading in many
of our papers and il words would drive
it out of the country it would have dis
appeared over the Rockies long ago.
But no, the siX-shooterh has not gone nor
will it go until people are in earnest
about the matter, aud adopt measures
to make it go.