The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-07-11
CONVENTION.
Manufacturers, Merchants and l. a,
borers Protest Against Rail
road DISCRIMINATION.
Political AcUlon Clicked Off-A
Question of Endorsing Atty
Gen. Hogg's Policy.
Special to the Statesman .

DALLAS, July S.-About 500 delegates
were present when the State Convention
of Manufacturers, Merchants, Farmers
and Laboring men to consider the rail-
way freight traffic met this morning.
President Blanke, of the Dallas Manu-
facturers' association, called the conve n
ton to order. Col. j. B. Simpson, of Dali
las, was chosen temporary chairman and
Howard W. Peak, of Fort Worth, tempo
rary secretary. A credential committee
of one from each senatorial district was
appointed. Each senatorial district Sc
lected one representative each on the reso-
lutions and permanent organization COM
mittees.
A resolution expressing sorrow at the
death of 3. c. Evans, a duly accredited
delegate to the convention, was unani-
mously adopted.
A telegram from Waco explained the
portant business with the Arkansas Pass
officials.
William Cameron, of Fort Worth, was
authorized to represent Waco.
s. d. Blake, of Dallas, spoke on the
freight question.
The committee on credentials seated
everyone with blue badge.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion and resolutions were appointed.
Hon. Tom Brown, of Grsyson, addressed
the convention followed by Hon. George
Todd, of Jefferson.
The committee on permanent organiza-
lion reported for permanent chairman, j.
Brown, of Sherman, and for permanent
secretary, Howard Peak, of Fort Worth.
Then it was decided to read the resolu-
tions as every delegate seemed armed with
dozens of them. They were read and all
referred to the committee on resolutions
after which the convention adjourned un-
til 7 p. m. to receive the report of the
committee on resolutions. At that hour
the convention reassembled with Col.
Brown in the chair and while the commit
tee were out, Messrs. Blake and Hare, held
the convention in imploring the body not
to pass a::resolution which Endorsed Attor-
ney-genersl Hogg for the effective dis
charge of his official duties. Mr.. Blake
and Hare found out that there were lots of
men who could discuss point of order
according to Hoyle.
One delegate didn't think it was right to
boom Hogg for governor in freight con-
vention, and Chairman Brown, who is also
a candidate for governor, seemed to think
the delegate was right. The whole bust
ness was finally tabled.
Messrs. Blake and Maroney, of Dallas,
male strong anti-railroad speeches. A
railroad man, Mr.. Masters, of Galveston,
was permitted to speak. He showed that
the Santa Fe was not earning per cent
on the capital invested; thstit was bonded
only for $4,000 mile.
Messrs. Brown and Blake inEerrogated
him.
Mr.. Masters answered the various in
terrogatories with such precision as to
gain almost the sympathy of the conven-
ton, but Congressman Hare, of Grayon,
saw the drift of affairs and he led the dele
gates back to the point that the railroads
were high handed ghouls and unprinci-
pied brigands. The committee on resolu-
tions sent word to the convention that
they would be unable to report tonight,
and at 1915 the convention adjourned
until 8 q. m. tomorrow.