The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
THE HAYES CONVENTION.
Resolution Endorsing the Administra-
tion-wouldn't work worth a Cent.
To the Editor f the Statesman:

Resolution Endorsing the Administra-
tion-wouldn't work worth Cent.
To the Editor the Statesman:
KYLE, Tex, July 26, 1884.
The Hayes county convention has
Just adjourned after hard days bat
tie between Kyle and Combs, without
making nomination for the leglSla-
ture. The battle is to be fought again
before the people, and through another
convention with doubtful results.
Both parties were earnest and Jealous
in behalf of their respective leaders,
but separated in splendid humor, but,
to renew the conflict with more deadly
aim in the near future. The conVen-
ton was not without interest in other
particulars.
County Judge Kone, was made both
temporary and permanent chairman,
and the two-third rule allowed
without dis enting vote. Bully for
the old and time honored custom,
sought to be abolished by the friends
of the man who defeated the lament
ed Schleicher under the two-thirdS
rule. But circumstances alter cases.
Judge Kone makes an admirable pre-
siding officer, is iovial good fellow
makes good judge, and because he
is an honest man and good lawyer.
But in politics, he is as "blind as
bat" except whenthe great Il am"
speaks, and then the judge
knows the thing" has gone that way
certain. Just before adjournment
Judge X. called Col. Jackman to the
chair. hen he (Kone) took the floor.
and Offer ed eulogistic endorsement
Of the present administration. But
before a '.lamb could switch its tail"
(and that's pretty quick, you knowO
j.. II. BurleSon moved to table it.
Jackman, who now seemed to under
stand why he had been called to the
chair, kicked out of the traces" and
lit into the resolution IN way truly
refreshing to those who knew there
was nothing in the administration
worthy OF endorsement. He was will
ing to endorse anything worthy of it,
and begged the friends of the resolu-
ton 10 point out single measure that
deserved it, that he might not do the
distinguished governor an injustice.
About this time an appointee of the
governor to the cotton exposition,
(Mr. ID Juglass,) and who is the princi-
pal hotel keeper of this beautiful little
city, and a good one, too, l tell you,
for those who love clean victuals and
good eating, was discovered in the out
skirts of the convention, prancing and
Stamping about much after the fash
ION of horse with a sudden attack
of the cholic. Very soon the remarks
of Col. j. threw him into 'spasmodiC
jerks" that brought him rushing to
7 the front with point of order on
J Jackman. But the convention was
too dull to see it, when the gentleman
took, as is supposed, a dose of Mrs
, Winslow's soothing syrup. When
Jackman closed, the Hon. j. w
Hutchins, who was once anti-lre
t land, but who a few years
: since was captured through "strat-
D egic movements" came to the defense
Of the resolution. This argument
consisted only, in charging Jackmar
9 with prejudice Splendid argument
that and in lame effort to refutt
Jackman's arguments, but in way
: that was simply regarded as begging
t the question. 1t was certainly the
earnest effort of Hutchin's politica
life. Mr.. Thomas H. Franklin, of Sal
: Marcos, was now called out. I'll,
5 came forward, and in d modest an(
4 dignified manner, reviewed the act'
of the administration, in clean Gu
arguments, driving the nails through
: and clinching them, with the law
= and the constitution, from which
: there was no escape. Capt. Kyle, how
: ever, attempted reply, but was sool
cut off, while singing the doxology, b.
the friends of the resolution. Jack
O man now called for vote on the reso
= luton, when he was quietly told, b,
. the chairman, that it was withdrawn
e And thus, that nonsensical idea of tn
governors great popularity at home
has again exploded, busted, playe,
= out, blown to the Winds" and that il
s one of his own home counties.
= KYLE,