The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-08-14
PUBLIC LANDS.
AN OPPONENT or mR, WALSH.
Mr. Uuien's virwa-Whnt He rhinhs ~
the Lease Iaw-lle n""sn't 1hihh
n Wholesome Wherein u
Il Not so-Etr,, Etc,

DALLAS, Aug. D. Editor llHRALp'
Among the many visitors at the re-
union grounds to-day the writer had the
pleasure of meeting Mr.. III. liulon, an
old friend aud an ex-COnfodorate Mis-
sourian, but now prominent and pros.
porous citizen Of Gainesville
The information that hc was n candi-
date for Commissioner of the General
Land Office aud would go before the
Houston convention, was welcome
news, not only 10 the writer, but Ia
many of his old friends who to-day met
him. That convention would do honor
10 itself aud consider well the states IN
tercst II 10 would place his name on the
ticket. There il io man in Texas bet
ter qualified Ia I'LL that position than
Mr.. Hulen, lio knows every foot OF
ground, almost, in the west, Ilo WAS u
county surveyor for five years, and
understands tho duties of the
office for which he IL AN applicant. In
addition 10 this qualification no COM
bines two qualities requisite Ia the
faithful performance oftho duties of the
high position he seeks, namely, honesty
and the courage To do the right when II
il ascortainod.
There h likely TO be trouble in the
Houston convention, and that trouble,
II any arises, will Dc upon questions
growing out of the management of this
office. Tho Democratic party wants
men of brains 10 I'LL the offices Of the
State, and ut the same time We want
men who can harm0nize all the elements
of the party. Mr.. Walsh Is looked upon
as the leading spirit In the Land Board.
He Ii put down as man whose Views
are arbitrary, and there Is general dis
position on the par, of the conservative
element Of the body polite to have the
Just and correct in Its workings,
but ut the same time there
Is even a stronger prglu-
dice against the "frec grass" idea. The
two elements should bc united not only
for the good of the State but also for the
party's sake. This can he done by lcav-
ing Mr. Walsh and Mr.. Patton ut home
and sending Mr.. Huicn To Austin 10 fill
MIR. Walsh's position. Mr.. Patton does
not come up with the requirements on
account OF his free grass proclivities.
Mr.. Hulcn thinks the lease law Is un-
wholesome and should bc modified. He
says the law withdrawing the watered
sections of land from sale To actual set
Element and get permitting the cattle
men to lease them, is entirely wrong.
Here is n candidate whose views are
sound and cannot but meet the approval
of all parties who are disposed to do
right. Let him he selected and heal the
breach. This office is causing more diff
ficulty on account of the questions before
il than that of the Governor himself.
Mr.. Hulen is popular all over north
Texas. He Is known and respected
throughout all west Texas, and viii not,
if named, lose the vote Of the west, as
some others might. As an evidence of the
standing of this man, please reproduce
the enclosed slip cat from the Gaines
vile Hespcrian.
The Hesperiai, aud indeed the entire
citizenship of Cooke and many citizens
of adjoining counties, have never had
any scruples in fully endorsing Harvey
Hulcn, of Cooke county, as proper per-
son for the office of Commissioner of the
general land office, but are willing to go
farther and say he is pre-cmlnently the
man who should ill that situation now.
Where he is personally known, and his
name known to be used in connection
with that Office, his fitness, honesty and
fidelity have all commended him.
Now, let us take up his past record and
see how it tallies as an endorsement for
higher trusts from his fellowcitiZens:
Harvey Uunlen has been resident Of
Cooke county for about ten years, dur
ing which time he has been county sur
veyor and tax assessor and collector,
successfully, leaving lnclll ~ MS rctlre
ment perfect systems, satisfactory to
the people, and highly creditable to his
integrity and superb skill as an official.
In addition TO this, he has managed his
affairs till he is now ranked among the
best citizens of this wealthy section.
And what before his advent here? His
former home paper, the Columbia Mis-
souri, Herald, Of Boone county, Missouri,
attests for Ia IL this strong endorse
ment:
ave notice that Mr.. Harvey Hulen,
OF Gainesville, Texas, is being promi-
nently urged for Land Commissioner of
Texas. Mr.. iulen is u native of Boone
county, u gentleman of unblemished
character, and would efficiently fill the
Office. His numerous friends here Will
cheerfully endorse his qualifications,
and would like to zoe him nominated.
"Mr. Huien was for a number ofyears |
School Commission Oi this county, |
and in su IN position served the people !
so faithfully as to win universal APP |
prevail, and could have continued in the
o flee at pleasure but for his removal to !
Texas. If the people OF that state would !
elect q man whose antece tents are with |
out blemish, whose record is pure, |
whose Democracy is above suspicion, |
and whose qualifications are tirst-class, }
they will select Mr.. Hulen." I
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