Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-21
TEXAS POLITICS.
Public Sentiment In the Lone Star
state as Reflected by the
Press,
What the Tcxas Newspapers Say of Texas
Politicians and Political Hopes
aud Chances.


didates have been trotted out at the rate
OF two day, but they only received a
passing mention and were forgotten.
Swain grows more popular every day.
n Coliinsville Times.
Gen. Ross was a gallant soldier, is a
Christian gentleman and true Texan,
and we have no war to make upon him,
but we think that Swan is far in the lead
when 1t comes to the race for governor
II GAINESVILLE Times.
Throckmorton denies the alleged state
ment that he would be q candidate for
governor. He says no man had any au-
thority for the statement, and that he Is
not and will not be a candidate. This
settles it. Hon. w. j. Swain will capture
the nomination on the first BALLOT Bell
vile Times.
Whoever supposes that Uncle William
Upton VIII come "tearing out behind :"
in the race for comptroller viii be mis-
taken.-l Limestone New Era
And so after all the threats and predic-
lions, First Auditor James q. Chenoweth
rs confirmed, and will continue the firing
process as long as he can find an offensive
partisan 10 bounce. Bravo for Mr..
Chenoweth; he is a genuine Texas Demo-
. Nlhb4-~-l AOfStChuh btlAfJeidbs
The Fort Worth GAZETTE has d cor
respondent who devotes threeiourths OF
column to- explain "what Is the matter
with Ireland" We can tell in few
words what Is the matter with John. He
sees his chance for United States senator
growing smaller by degrees and beauti-
fully less. Anderson Herald.
IL IL generally conceded that Ireland
and Maxey will 20 before the Twentieth
legislature OF Texas as candidates for
election to the United States senate with
a more evenly balanced support than any
other parties whose names are mentioned
in connection with TINT high positions
but for all that, Alexander w Ierrells
senatorial stock Is still rising over the en-
tire state wills Index.
There appears TO ne a strong sentiment
In Texas favoring the election Of some
one OF the many rising sons of the Lone
Star state TO the office of chief executive,
and II real worth and craftsmanship of n
high order are to be considerations in the
selection OF our next governor, Temple
Houston has US much TO recommend him
for that high and important trust
rs any man, be he young or old, in
Texas, He is original, witty, bril-
hAbAI hnAt nus iOiNluuul vi ihuRHdEt btl-
dom equaled. AS writer or as speaker
he plays upon the light keys OF laughter,
or moves the fountain of feeling even to
tears. Thoroughly in earnest he uses
strong, vigorous language, and Is able TO
do this without recourse to slang. Grace
iul metaphor clothes his tcnderest pathus
and well-chosen English, well-pro-
nounced words OF simple elo-
quence mark his passage "from grave to
gay, from lively 10 severe" He can say
more In the same length of time or on
the same amount of paper than any man
III the state, and can keep his audience or
readers absorbed to the end and willing
TO wait for more. TO his credit be IL said
that IN spite OF the advanced ground
which he takes In all matters Of
public Interest, in spite of his strong
language, his Incorporating opposition
TO that which he conceivog 10 be wrong.
his heart Is full OF the milk of human
kindness and he proves thar II Is possible
to night iniquities without offending the
most sensitive, except as umbrage may
be taken NJ the exposure of inellcienoy
and rottenness. Houston Is a shining
star In Texas politics and will, one day,
DC leading spirit in the councils OF The
nation Vernon Guard.
If the Democracy of Texas are DESTROYS
Of finding worthy and efficient successor
TO Comptroller Swain, what's the use of
going out among the politicians OF the
state 10 find him? Chief Clerk John Nc.
Call h the right man for that important
position, and he would discharge the
duties OF that office with as much ability
and genera satisfaction as any man who
over illled 1t. Besides, he deserves the
promotion for past able services in his
present position, Willis Index.
Mr.. J.. ID. Mccall of Austin and chief
clerk IN the cOmptroller's Office, Ia com.
pany with his mother and Mrs, Walsh,
spent several days last week at Jewett.
Mr.. Mccall will be O candidate Tor comp
troler at the next election, and by his
gentlemanly department and manly bear.
ing won upon the hearts of the
people Of this vicinity, TO such an
extent that we hear him mentioned
in most favorable terms as their choice
for the position TO which he aspires. He
is a man in every way cited for the posi-.
ton, having been employed as clerk in
the department for term OF some fifteen
years, and Is, therefore, thoroughly posted
in all matters pertaining 10 the affairs of
that office, and particularly well-iitted for
the faithful and efficient discharge OF the !
duties deyolving upon the comptroller. !
Leon, we venture TO assert, will give Mr.. |
Mccall hearty support Jewett Mes
senger.
Congressman Throckmorton refuses
positively to he candidate for governor, |
He was sacrificed once by his friends ON |
this rock and refuses to be offered up /
any more.--T Cleburne Telegram.
The time for holding the next state |
convention Is rapidly drawing |
near, and we have some crude ideas To |
suggest To the people OF Lampasas CON |
nected herewith. There win be about |
one thousand delegates and fully that
many lobbyists pad visitors, making In
III 1000 visitors In attendance ON said /
They will spend on an aver
lge not less than $40 apiece, thus turning
Dose for distribution among the
people $50 900 Several towns are
llready bidding for the convention Now /
What the Eagle wants To say Is, let the
PEOPLE OF Lampasas 20 TO work TO secure
his bonanza pavilion with COM
oriahIe seating capacity for 5000 people
,ould be erected at a cost OF less than
$1,000. This tr'Hing outlay would bring
return OF $1,000 for eyefy dollar thus
expended. Let the people Of Lampasas
tet together, formulate plans aud
their claims TO the
tate executive committee Iampnsas
as an equal chance With any other Town
4 tbs state t0 secure this prize II she will
3 10 wola gsssssss., and now is the appoint
a time One thing II snre-~the conNen-
~, tsitl tsnt 80 hpid here unless II IL fnvtt.