The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
FROM HOUSTON.

IoIo Cuo COuNeullou, IQaG nave TURF
8 ished topics for newspaper animadvel
, sion for several months past.
1t is notable that while the sam
latent dissatisfaction at the idea 0
Ireland receiving the nomination ha
been apparent in nearly all portions O
the state since the question of hi
denomination was first agitated, ant
the same uncertainty and uneasines
exists as to his receiving majorit,
as large as two years ago, Their
seems to be no leadership to the oppo
sition against him. The hope of III.
opposition Is Judge Hare, whose
friends claim that the events of to
morrow will crystalize the opposition
against Ireland far stronger than is
anticipated by the latter's supporters
but this hope is based in insecurity
as it is desired by some who claim to
be Hare's friends that he will NOT
permit his name to go before the con.
vention.
One fact, however, which stands In
marked contrast to the uncertainty
which characteriZes speculation as
to what aspect the needless op-
position to Ireland may assume.
Is that the governors loss of
caste remains uncompensated by
the gain of popularity as the chief ex-
ecutive of the state. Referring to
this kind OF existing conditions, a
prominent politician who, at the last
convention, brought to Ireland's aid
nearly fifty votes from north Texas,
and the Panhandle district, and who
| did, perhaps, more than any
other delegate to secure his
nomination, said that the people of
those portions of the state named are
in political revolution. and openly
threaten to give their vote to Wash
Jones, if Ireland is nominated, and
believes that the nomination of some
other man is necessary to prevent Sc
rious party divisions; that the senti-
ment is widely prevalent in Clay, Mon
tague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and
throughout the Panhandle, generally,
that Ireland is responsible for the
free grass troubles, while those
who are actually opposed to
him claim that they do not know
where to place him on the free-grass
question, and aver the proportion of
1relands supporters, who believe he
is not the strongest candidate who can
be presented, is by no means inconsid-
cradle. The detection, it is admitted,
exists in Grayson county, and it is
known that the county convention of
Collin county, which sent delegation
Instructed for Ireland, was constituted
by representation of only six
precincts, the remaining elev-
en- having withdrawn from
the convention, and because
they were opposed to being bound by
Ireland's nomination.
The statement that Ireland will re-
ceive in the south and southwest a
gain enough to compensate for what
he will lose in the north and north
west is regarded as fallacy. 1t is
believed by many that Governor Hub
bard's speech. tonight. and his per-
sonal presence and contact with
delegates will inspire them with
enthusiasm for him, and develop a
leadership to the opposition.
Upon the whole, it may be said that
all conjectures as to the nomination
are mere surmise, with the probable
tiles favoring the domination of John
Ireland.
There is well directed leadership
TO the opposition against Walsh and
Templeton, but it is conceded by a
majority of those conversant with
the subject that the former will defeat
all combinations and secure the NOM
ination.
After careful canvass of the ques-
ton of abrogating the two-thirds rule
it is believed that it will continue in
the convention.
The state eXecu tive committee held
or inf nT.I nj NIX al
lacking one of having a quorum, adj
journed until tomorrow.
Hon. Thos. r. Bonner, of Smith
county, is the only gentleman whose
name has thus far been mentioned in
connection with the permanent chair
manship of the convention.
No name has been presented for
temporary chairman.
OF the Travis delegation the follow
ing gentlemen have arrived: Cald-
well, Burts, J. w. johnson, L. b.
Johnson, DR.. Shapard, Norwood Beau
mont, Jackson, Darden, Searcy, and
Judge Lee.
HOUSTON, August 19-Long before
the hour OF assembling Of the state
democratic convention, vast crowd
assembled in Market Square, where is
situated the hall in which the conven-
ton meets. The hall itself was filed
with an immense crowd. The con-
vention opened pretty much like
other conventions, and, after being
called to order by the proper person,
was soon under way and business
fairly begun.
Mr. Holmes, of Mason, offered a
resolution that the ownership of land
in Texas be limited to citizens in
Texas. Applausel.
A resolution was offered to urge the
legislature to pass more satisfactory
railroad regulation bill.
Mr.. Hynson, of Bowie, offered a res
olution that the legislature inquire
into railroad discrimination aud pass
law regulating the same, so that
working men, laDorers and mechanics
can receive the same freight rates as
wealthy bond holders and capitalists.
Gen. Claiborne offered a resolution
that no vote be taken on any nomina-
lions, except electors, until the COM
mittee on platform and resolutions
have reported.
A resolution was offered by
GEN. CLAIBORNE,
of Galveston, that the president of the
convention name four men from the
state at large, and each congressional
district name one, to be committee
to make rules for the government of
the democratic party.
Mr.. j. II. Kirby, apropos of the res
| olution by Mr.. Holmes, in reference to
non-residents owning lands In Texas
| offered resolution that,
Whereas, Great cyclones blow down
trees on school lands in east Texas, to
the peril and destruction of life and
property, this convention instructs the
| legislature to have the same cut down
and pay the expense out of the school
| fund.
Mr.. Sayers, of Gonzales, that all the
electors nominated by this convention
from districts, canvass the districts
and all for the state at large .shalI can
vass the state at large. Applause.
HON. JOSEPH D. SAVERS
was invited to address the convention
which he did with his usual force.
Mr.. Cranfield, of Coryell, offered {
resolution that the democratic party
give respectful attention to those wht
believe in prohibition, as it Il
not too weakened to do so.
| A resolution by Mr.. Elgin, of Nc
Lehman, that owing to the rapid In
crease in population, the nineteenth
legislature be requested to pass an &C
TO take census of the state every tel
years alternating with the Unite'
States census, i've years after tn