The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
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The Texarkana Daily Workman quotes
the complimentary notice of John d. Nc
Call that appeared in the Sunday issue of
The STATESMAN, January Path, and then
adds the following:
Mr.. Mccall has an enviable record and
owes his success in life to hard and earn
est work. We publish the following ex-
tract, which expresses the sentiments of
the Texas press towards him." to wit:
austin STATESMAN, January oath; and
then: The Chief was the first paper to
nominate John d. Mccall for comptroller,
and 1T is gratifying TO see his name
handed around In such mplimentary
manner. He is the present chief clerk in
that office, and while he is democrat of
the purest ray, nobody ever thought of
the quiet, unassuming and gentlemanly
Mccall as politician. He has served in
that office for over eight years and is the
best and most thoroughly qualified man
in the state for that Office. Mccall should
be nominated at the next state convention
without the slightest opposition. Her
aid and Planter.
When we cast about for suitable men to
fill public Offices. VIC must settle on those
whose integrity and competency best fits
them for the position. Such a man as John
ID. Mccall, the present chief clerk i'll the
comptroller's Office, at Austin, comes up
to our idea of a suitable candidate for
comptroller, not only on account of his
thorough knowledge of the intricate
workings of the Office, but on account of
his integrity, his lifelong democracy, and
some very valuable services rendered to
the state on various occasions. if we are
not mistaken, Lavaca county will poll a
big vote for John d. Mccall Comanche
Chief.
Denison News
The progress of events has fully justi-
fed Colonel Swain and Judge Terrell in
their opposition to the reduction of taxes
by the nineteenth Legislature. They are
not men of the II told you so" class, but a
bankrupt treasury confirms the truth of
their warnings.
Mason News.
If Colonel Tom Sneed, of Austin, is the
next attorney general, the state can pride
herself on having the most profound law
yer that has occupied that exalted posi-
ton for years.
If Barney Gibbs will again accept the
lieutenant-governorship, there is no man
in the state who can poll larger vote
than the kid statesman of Dallas. He is
young, enterprising and progressive, and
one of the most promising politicians in
the state, and as for brains, he has hut
few Supporters in America.
The Williamson County Sun says: AT
present Swain seems to be leading in the
gubernatorial race, with Ross close upon
him." Well, yes, since we come to think
about it, Col. Swain has always been con-
sidered one of the leaders in the demo
cratic ranks Of this state Brenham Ban
ner.
The only preference we have for Judge
Alex W. Terrell for United States senator
over Others prominently mentioned in
connection with the place is that he has
about 1000 times more brain than any OF
them, or all of them, as the case may be
-Bosque Blade.
The Delta county papers are for Swain
They appreciate the services of that able
gentlemen in an Office that requires first
class administrative and executive ability
and believe with the people that he is the
man for governor.-Sulphur Springs Ga
zette. sa.a -'.-
Capt. Hogg, prominent attorney Of
Tyler, is being advocated by several pa
pers for attorney general. He is I'M
doubtedly well qualified for the position
and is a sterling democrat. Greepville
Herald.
is 1T BOOM FOR PRESIDENT?
San Antonio Light.
State Senator A. W. Terrell, of Austin,
has finally declared his intention of be-
coming a candidate for the United States
senate. Several papers have been trying
to boom him for some time, and that has
done him more harm than good. That he
is man of ability is beyond question, and
a cOmmendable feature of the campaign
will be that he will stump the state and
make his cqndidature an issue for candi-
dates to the legislature. The people then
will practically be voting for United States
senator, privilege they seldom enjoy.
Lincolns introduction to the American
people was in his campaign for the United
States senate, in Illinois, against Stephen
A. Douglass.
The Post is now, and has always been,
in favor of deep water at Galveston, but
it don't admire the Galveston way of do
ing things and has taken occasion to say
so.
Republicans may intend to get Dakota
into the union to freeze out the south,
but the south knows what cold weather is.
Nearly all the Texas papers endorse the
Posts suggestion of a canvass by candi-
dates before the meeting of the state con-
vention.
The best way to promote railroad build
ing in Texas is to ref use to Cypress those
already in operation.
Waco Examiner
Reciprocal commercial privileges be-
tween the United States and Mexico would
make Texas rich, indeed. Petitions should
be circulated over the state asking con-