Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-26

WEBB FLANAGAN. ton is an honor to
Texas; and challenge any sovereignty to
excel its personnel. As long the Repub-
lican party is supported by such men as
1 see before me to day. its principles, It's
glory, and its influence for the
common good will be eternal.
Let US be united in our
labors for the welfare Of our party. Let
US not engage in action as white men or
colored men, but as Republicans. All
this talk about the color line is bosh.
There can be no Republican convention
independent OF that race made free by
Republican craftsmanship and Republican
blood. The black man, his bondage, his
liberty, his citizenship, his progress
toward g high civilization form the his
tory OF the Republican party, and when
we eliminate this from our record, we
have no claim for the confidence
ind support of the nation. I trust that
shall live to see the day when this q1es-
ton of color line will pass from our
midst forever. Cries of "Amen!"1 The
only test among Republicans should be,
is he honest7 is he competent OF course,
II he is Republican he is honest. In
this connection see your inscription be-
fore me shout those Democratic reform
ers (2) Tate of Kentucky and Polk Of
Tennessee. Why not add to this list Vim
cent OF Alabama and Churchill of our
sister state, Arkansas man whom, after
he had robbed the Treasury Of his state,
was honored with the Governorship by the
Democracy. Four years ago the Democ-
,acy raised hue and cry to turn the ras-
calls out. By scratch at the polls,
| they gained control of the administration.
They opened the books of thefTreasury to
find startling evidences OF dishonesty
among the Republicans, but after q labor
Of weeks and months they found deficit
of cents. Not satisfied with this they
went over the work again, and then the
missing cents were found. Applause ]
see The GAZETTE says that the Repub-
1icsns are hunting around with guns and
dogs looking for 6 candidate for presi-
dent. THE GAZRTTK Is mistaken; we
have plenty Of men who would adorn the
position. Notwithstanding its mistake, 1
will say this much, THE GAZETTE is the
best Democratic paper IN the state OF
Texas and the best paper, too, and ad-
mire its fairness and honesty in all mat
tiers.
"Gsntlemen, the Republican party is
the safeguard OF the republic. 1t pleads
|
Texas herders. 1t believes in the protec-
ton OF the workiDgmen OF the nation. 1t
believes in the enlightment OF all men by
education. Its footsteps are treading in
the paths of higher civilization and .
nobler nationality. Its principles are
founded upon humanity and justice and
truth"
Governor Flanagan made touching
| IN lafa M
the grand men OF the Republican his
tory, appealed TO the delegates to ignore
all save harmony, and to be Republicans
assistance in dispatching the affairs of the
convention and announced 1t ready for
business.
The Governors speech elected much
applause, and everybody thought he had
made good speech.
The chairman called for the report Of
the committee on platform and resolu,
lions, but while the convention awaited
the report grey-haired veteran, WHO Wa:
recognized as "the gentleman from Col
lin," arose to a question Of privilege
The house wss 80 noisy that no one could
hear him, bu. his sad and earnest coun.
tenance impressed all who saw him with
the conviction that he had something Il
say.
During q seconds lull in the hubbut
the chairman caught the word "resolu.
tions," and the constant rapping of tn:
gavel finally restored order, while tht
following resolutions were passed to the
secretary and read:
!; Resolved, /. That 1t is our deliberate
conviction that no habitual drunksrd Of
professional gambler should hold any
Office Of honor, trust or profit created Of
, authorized by the constitution or laws o.
this state or the United States, and thai
1t is our firm purpose to give force ani
effect to this resolution In our nominating
, conventions and at the ballot box.
, 2. That we favor the erection at ar
early day Of an asylum for the cure o
drunkenness and reform of inebriates, to
be located at the state capital or such
place as the Legislature may select.
8. That we favor the adoption of sl
amendment to our state constitution Il
be expressed in the words following: Tit
sale of intoxicating liquors by the drau
and all devices tending to encourage pub
lie dram drinking within the limits o.
this state are forever prohibited; and II
shall be the duty of the Legislature tc
culOICo LILLE pIOflslOu " due unsc lcSls
lation.
During the reading Of the shove resolu
tions the convention went to pieces, enC
| it is believed thst the gray hairs of the
old gentleman alone saved him from be.
ing fred bodily from the hall. The Cice
, ronic Cochran's bosom heaved like al
, earthquake, while Melvin Wade's eyes
, flashed FIRE. TheI little cream colored
! delegate with spectacles on was upon his
, feet, and his gesticulations were at once
wild and spasmodic. Nothing could b.
heard. All wanted to speak. But thu
: gym istic evolutions Of arms, heads
, necks and feet could not lsstiforever, ant
eventually the tornado subsidized enough
for the chairnan's gavel to be heard, ant
finally quiet wss restored. The chairma,
then announced that the resolutions wert
referred to the committee on resolutions
and platform, and In this way they Wert
e3ectually buried.
PLATFORM AND RBsOLUTIONe.
Mr.. Rosenthsl kthen walked upon th,
etage snd submitted the following repor'