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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
HABRIsoN's majority in California il
said to be little over eight thousand.
Sketches of President Elect Har
rison and Vice-President
Elect Morton.

From an Indianapolis Exchange.
Beuiamin Harrison was born at North
Bend, Ohio, August 20, 1888, in the. log
cabin built by his grandfather, General
William Harrison. When sixteen years
old he entered the Miami University of
Oxford, Ohio, and graduated two years
later. He then came to this city and
studied law under Hon. Bellamy Storer.
He was admitted to the bar in 1854. He
married Miss Mary Scott, daughter of
Psvy Scott, of the college he attended, and
with her be removed to Indianapolis, where
he began the practice of law. His first
appearance in politics was in 1860, when
he was elected reporter of the supreme
court of Indiana, from which position he
resigned to enter the army. In 1876 he
ran for governor of Indiana on the repub-
lican ticket, but was defeated by "Blue
Jeans" Williams. Four years later he
was elected to the United States senate,
but has since been succeeded by Judge
Turpie. D
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
DEFEATED, NOT DESTROYED.

Although we have failed in securing a
majority in the electoral college, there is
reason to believe that we did carry a
majority of the popular vote, as we did
in the Tilden-Hayes contest. If we had
the greater number of voters on our side
in the late contest, and if we have lost the
presidency and even the house, there is
no reason why the democratic party
should be written down as destroyed any
more than the republican party was by
the election of Cleveland in 1884. In this
case defeat is not surrender, and although
beaten in the fight of 1855, the demo
cratic party, strengthened . by our
present reverses, will, in 1892
most assuredly. renew the contest
This is not the first time the democracy
the party of the people-hss been de-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The commissioners court, as now con-
stituted, is Judge Breckenridge, county
Judge, and Commissioners Schneider,
Cloud, Wellmer and Glasscock the old
court with the substitution of the names
of Schneider and Glasscock for Cranberry
and Kemp. Gentlemen, when you are
sworn into office what do you propose to
do about our county roads? This is the
most important question that will come
before you during your administration.
How will you decide itH Thinking caps
had best be adjusted at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE CONTROL OF THE HOUSE.

Has the house, with the presidency, also
been lost to the democrats? This is the
next most important question to be
solved within the next few days, and
which can't be answered just now. The
New York Herald figures it out 163 dem
ocrats to 161 republicans, but other jour
nails with as much prominence as shat
paper make even a better showing for
the republicans. The Star, on the con-
trary, claims that out of 325 congressional
districts already counted we shall have
165 democrats and 14S republicans, with
twelve districts to hear from. Any way,
it is doubtful, and we need not be at all
surprised if the control of the house, has
fallen into the hands of the republicans.
The majority, however, will certainly be
extremely small whichever party gets it..
The purport of our loss of the house, if
true, needs little explanation. 1t would
mean that, with the president, house and
senate the governmental least the legis-
lative and executive brsnches-would be
in the complete control of the repub licnD
party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

WITH a republican president and a re-
publican congress in both branches it
will remain to be seen whether or not
Texas can secure a sufficient appropria-
ton for her deep water port. But if not,
it would only be the oldstory of the farm
err, his boys and his wheat, we would
simply have to construct the port for our
selves. And central and western states are
prepared to help US out should we need
assistance. The sooner the demand upon
the federal government is made and we
know what to expect the better, for this
deep water question is one that cannot be
kept in allegiance without much and in
cressing loss to the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE NEW REGIME AND DEEP WATER.

1t is not likely that the project of Sc
curing federal aid towards building
deep water port on our coast will be much
affected by the change in administration
or the house becoming republican. 1t Is
true, Texas with her colossal democratic
majority against the new president and
the party which once more regains power,
car hardly expect to be great fsvorite at
court. But the entire new west, including
tier of republican states, every year, like
Texas, growing in Importance political
and otherwise, has united in pc titioning
the government of which Harrison is
now to be the head for a gulf outlet for
their commerce. Harrison and the re-
publicans owe their elevation to power in
executive place and the Fifty-t first
congress to the republican states.
west of the Mississippi as much as any
thing else, and it is hardly probable a
republican congress will turn a deaf ear to
the new west, even if antagonistic to the
great democratic stronghold of Texas.
At all events the demand upon the federal
government should be made at once and
insisted upon, so we may as early as pos
sible know what to expect. If no outside
help is to be secured, why let's know it and
we can at once commence on the work
ourselves, for it is work that must be done,
though the agent may be an immaterial
matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

THERE is one special advantage in the
return of the same Texas delegation to
congress. They know thoroughly how
the state stands on the question of deep
water and what she demands, and without
wasting time in Washington getting &C.
quainted they can plunge in medals res
for the securement of the needed sppro-
priation. If they do not gain their point
in this last half of the Fiftieth congress,
they may stand very poor chance in the
Fifty first with its likely republican ma
iority. The work to be done should be
dons quickly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

REPUBLICANS everywhere are free to adj
NIT Cleveland would have had a perfect
walk over" for a second term had he not
sent his famous tariff message to congress
last December. But he was brave enough
to do what he conceived to be his duty;
and to day we wager the assertion he is
prouder of defeat following in daty's wake
than he would have been of success crown
ing weak kneed action. He is made of jus
such splendid stuff
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
TEXAS VOLUNTEER GUARD.

The Army and Navy Journal published
in New York in its issue of October 20,
1888, published the following resolutions
upon the death of Brig. Gen. A. T. Bedell,
First Brigade, 7. V. g., whom all the old
citizens of Austin knew full we'll and ad.
mired:
Brig. Gen. A. T. Bedell, First Brigade,
I. V. G., having died September Is, of the
present year, the following resolutions
were passed by the members of his staff :
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Almighty
Ruler of the Universe to call from our
midst and gather to His fold our re-
spected and beloved commander, Brig.
Gen. A. L. Bedell, who whilst yet in the
vigor of full manhood, had rendered such
willing and valuable services to our state
militia, as to distinguish him as one of its
trusted friends, an active promoter of its
best interests and an honor to the char
aoter of the citizen soldiery;
And, whereas, In the death of General
Bedell his family and friends, the Texas
militia, and the state at large have all
sustained severe loss; therefore
Resolved, That the members of the staff
Of the First brigade, I. V. G., wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days
in respect to the memory of our deceas ed
and lamented commander.
Resolved, further, That we request the
adjutant general of the state to have
prepared an engrossed copy of these reso,
lutions, with his seal of Office thereon, and
to transmit the same to the bereaved fam
lily of General Bedell, as an evidence of our
sincere sympathy with them in this hour
of trial and suffering.
Signed FRED. FEIGL,
Major and A. D. c
sEAL] ANDREW CArHoART,
Major and A. D. G
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE PRINCIPLE LIVES.

Suppose it is admitted democracy was
defeated because of its fight for tariff re-
form-what then? Is the principle right
or wrong? If right, shall the mere fact
of present defeat deter that party from
continuing the contest during the future!
If the people are not now sufficiently edu-
Gated to the necessity of governmental re-
trenchment in taxation to appreciate the
need of tariff reform, shall hope be
surrendered that at some time in the
future they will adopt this policy as the
only true one? Free trade is not the
question. What dem ocraoy commended
for in the campaign just closed was care
full business-like adjustment of the revenue
to the needs of the government; and it
seems it was the question of the best way
in which to raise this revenue that fur
nished the rock upon which democracy
split. But how will it be in the futurei
If democracy was right during the past
year it is still right, for defeat does not
change a principle. The question may
lie dormant for some little time, but it is
of profound Importance and must yet
come to the front and be dominant in
politics. Democracy is beaten this
election, but not by any means for all
time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

COMPLETE returns are not yet in, or at
least it seems not to be definitely settled
how the house of representatives of the
Fifty-f congress will be, the New
York Sun though figuring out republican
majority of three. 1t was not in the
purview of the intent of the trainers of
our national constitution that one politi-
cal party should control both houses of
congress and the executive Office at the
same time. The system of checks
aud balances they established would
surely seem to prohibit such a
political condition of things. They did
not believe in the nation being sub
jected to such great waves of sentiment
as are generally incident to such result.
Yet. at this time, and as leaving the re-
publican party wholly unhampered TO
work out all the wonderful results they
have so long been promising, VS. could
almost desire to see them in full charge OF
congress and the presidency, which, doubt
less is the case. Let US watch for the good
results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

IT IS painful and wholly unnecessary
divertisment to kick against the pricks.
The election was thing of the 9th in
slant and to-day is the 9th-let's get
down to good honest work once more.
The nation has not gone to the bow-wows
but will wag along on March just about
as on the day before. The American ma
tion is too great and powerful to be
shaken by the success or defeat of any po-
litical party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

IL THE Globe-Democrat's supply of
BOOSTERS gives out, which seems highly
probable from the demand upon them, we
would suggest to that journal that it send
to Texas for an extra number, for there
seems here to be more roosters than re-
publican papers to give them publicity.
This advice is gratis and given in good
part.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The most bitter fight made in Texas
was against Congressman Mills. 1t was a
fight engineered by the republican ma
tional committee, but it has failed of &C
oomplishing its purpose. Colonel Mills
was not to be defeated, and returns SO far
received indicate that he will be sent back
to congress by handsome majority. So
much for republican work in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
The Exposition Did 1t.

Is how Mr.. o. G. Johnson, of Beloit, Wis,
expresses how he found out what Tsylor's
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null
lein was, and how efficscious it is in curing
coughs, colds and Group.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

FROM democratic state Delaware, also,
has gone over to the republicans, who
have a majority in the next legislature.
Senator Salisbury, democrat, whose term
expires March next, will of course, be
succeeded by republican. Senator
Gray's term is not out till 1898.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

MoRB1soN's old district in Illinois has
gone back to its old love and sent up a
democrat, Forman, who beat Baker, re-
publican, by seventeen votes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

IT is said e1-President Mr.. aud Mrs.
Cleveland will take up their abode in New
York city after March 4, and live on
Growers income from his quarter of a
million dollars, while Mrs. Cleveland
shines in society. After all, does not
such a sweet, quiet and comfortable ex-
isteLce have more charms than the round
of trouble, anxiety and trying publicity
incident to life in the White House can
contain? Who really, if he had his choice,
would be president?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

CLEVELAND has made Us a splendid, an
excellent president, but we fear chival-
rous south will regret his retirement from
Office as much on account of his glorious
wife as for his sake. Mrs. Cleveland has
proven the greatest success of the CEN
turv.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The New York Journal lind intercedes
for the vaDquished in the words: "Do
not jump on the PROSTATE counties, o,
TammsDy. They are at your feet, but be
merciful as you are mighty"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

WHEN the smoke lifts from the field we
shall clearly see the exact position of the
and the other factions who
undertook and formed coalition against
the Texas democracy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

A dude, a beautiful tight trowsered
dude, slipped on a loose stone and bruised
his dainty ankle. The gentle patient is
doing well. He uses Salvation Oil.
Many children have coughs and colds
now, and should have bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

To THE republicans of the United
States: We meet again in 1892, and don't
you forget it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The national democracy was downed by
monopoly. Put this in your pipe and
smoke il.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The election shows that the civil war
issues-the bloody shirt-was used with
effect in the northwest, and helped to
overcome the democrats. Sectionalism
still exists in that quarter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

IINOR ALDERMAN-I am candidate for Al
II derman OF the Seventh ward at the coming
election December 8. FRANK NJ. ALLEY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

If we can't elect Cleveland president, at
least let us have the pleasure of construct
ing cabinet for his successful rival, Har-
rison. And we don't name the men we
want particularly, but those who will be
mentioned very prominently for portfolios
if they don't get them. Blaine, secretary
of state; dear friend of Blsine's, John
Sherman, secretary of the treasury; Lin
coin, secretary of the navy; Mckinley,
secretary of the interior; Evarts, attorney
general; Ingalls,, secretary of war, and
"some fellow like Phelps" postmaster
general. 1t would hardly be a congenial
cabinet, but no one would doubt its ability.
In the death of Colonel Knapp, at st.
Louis, yesterday, western journalism
loses one of its most distinguished and
venerable members. Colonel Knapp,
though in his later connection with the
Republican, failing to keep that journal
fully abreast with the times, nevertheless,
did valuable service in the cause of
democracy and the advocacy of the in
terests of the west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

BUT little else could be expected of
California. In 1872 that state went 49,
600 Majority for Grant; in 1875, 10000
majority democrstic; in 1876, $500 re
publican; in 1880, 102 democratic for
president; in 1884, over $4,000 republican
for Blaine, and 1886, 652 democratic for
Bartlett for governor. Now she has gone
republican by majority very much re-
duced from that of Blaine four years ago.
A very uncertain state is California.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

the late political battlefield, as the smoke
clears away, and see the causes that pro-
duced the result. Every political philos-
opher You meet is ready to give you his
solution, but after all that has or can be
said it must be admitted the prime cause
of defeat was the insufficiency of votes
cast for the defeated candidates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The Philadelphia Times, Thursday
morning after the election, said edi-
torially: "For president in 1872, David
Bennett Hill. Plstform-The people
want no reform and Pm going to give 'em
what they want" Well! 1t looks like the
platform was just about right, that is read
by the light reflected from recent events.
1t will in the future be said of Cleveland
and the men who furthered his views, they
were decade and more ahead of their
P arty and the people at large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

HIND sights are so much better than
fore sights it is easy to look back over
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

THANK heaven, Texas, at least, is safe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
HIS NOMINATION..

He was made the republican nominee for
president at Chicago on the 26th of last
June after long, hard fight of six days.
Eight ballots were required to settle the
matter. General Harrison was placed in
nomination by ex-Secretary Of the Navy
Thompson. The nomination was seconded
by Mr.. Terrell, of Texas, whose father was
chaplain in the army under General Har-
rison, and Mr.. Gallinger, of New Hamp-
shire. The ballotlng Vbegan on Friday,
General Harrison receiving so votes on
the first ballot, 81 on the second and 81 on
the third. Balloting was resumed the
next day, and on the fourth ballot General
Harrison received 217 votes and on the
fifth 213. On Monday on the sixth
ballot be received 231 votes, on
the seventh 27S and on the eighth
$40, being declared the nominee. General
Harrison is the eldest of four sons of John
Scott Harrison, three of whom are still
alive. His grandfather, General William
Henry Harrison, was the central figure in
one of the most remarkable and sensa-
tional campaigns ever fought in the
history of the United States. In 1910 he
was the whig candidate for president
against Martin Van Buren,, and was
elected after peculiar campaign. There
was no real issue at stake, and General
Harrison was absolutely sung into Office.
Hard cider, old time songs and log cabin
meetings marked the campaign of "Old
Tippecsnoe," as he was called, and the
campaign of Benjamin Harrison in 1888
recalled to many old time voters remem
ORANGES of the campaign of 1910. Mr..
Harrison is the head of well-knoW law
firm in Indianapolis, and has one son,
Russell, who makes his home in Montana.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

In the stock market reports from New
York published this morning, it is stated
foreigners have become apprehensive that
the new administration will make such
changes as will retard business and hurt
values. Well, the people of the United
States have decreed it, and we shall now
see whether the business situation will be
improved under the new regime. If it is
adverse, those who voted for the change
ought to stand it without murmuring.
IT Is amusing, though with touch of
sadness and regret lingering around, fes-
toonIng, shading and draping it,as it were,
to read exchanges from distance as they
now come in freighted with their knowl-
edge of what was going to happen. The
amusement, however, couched in this &C
cupation,is mostly found in the perusal of
democratic journals. But after all isn't
itsurprising ofttimes when things turn out
Just exactly as we knew they wouldn't.
It's wonderful to see to what extent the
people can yet be educated. An object
lesson is at hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
vIcE-PREsIDENT MORTON.

Hon. Len P. Morton, the vlce-president,
is the son of clergyman of an English
Puritan family. He was born in Shore
ham, ", and is about sixty years old.
He was educated in the local academy,
and startee in business life at twenty years
old. At twenty five years he was clerk
in a Boston dry goods house, and five
years later he established the dry goods
commission house, or Morton q Grinnell,
in Boston. In 1868 he established the
banking firm of Morton & Steele, of which
he Is still head. Mr.. Morton was defeated
for congress in 1876, but two years later
he ran from the Murray Hill district in
New York, and was elected. He was ap-
pointed United States minister TO France
by President Garfield, and two years ago
was defeated for the United States senate.
At the Chicago convention he was placed
in nomination for vice-president by Hon.
Warner Miller, of New York, and was
nominated on the first ballot.