Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21

rises on scenes of difficulty, vested with
sporsibilities which come with double burden
in this season ofupheaval, and standing in the
full light of the gaze of millions, the champion
and central figure of The Democratic party OF
Texas, his will be arduous task to clear away
obstacles, and make the great reform which the
people have confded to his generalship living
letter OF reality. His will be the post to main
tain the dignity and authority of Texas by every
means which thought can shape, discretion ap-
prove and honor Justify. And from the energy,
caution and ability which nave safely led him
through all the years of an eventful past we
have right TO believe that when the record of
his two years term is presented to the Demo-
cratic voters of 1892 they can take proof to their
hearts that the pillars of their confidence have
been built on the granite, and not on the sand.
will not offend your intelligence by suppos-
ing it useful to speak in his personal vindica-
ton Pursued by the ISLANDERS of exasperated
enemies, and the hbels of multiplied presses, he
still stands out above them all with the clear
ness OF monument and the nrmneSS OF the
rocks.
From this day forth let all Democrats turn
their backs upon that sham picture which paints
him as a dark destroyer with uplifted sword,
cutting the threads of our industrial progress.
Let Us look at him as he iS-as the man who sees
in that star which represents our glorious state
not only the symbol of territorial greatness and
material wealth, but of severe ignty and public
Justice; as the man who would make every
of the five points of that star as sharp as pixies
and as terrible dynamite to those who would
trample upon it, but arms of welcome and sup
port to those who cross our borders and ask no
privilege but the protection OF our equal laws.
Enough-I present him to you, q native Texan,
fearless officer, a true Democrat, strong in
body and in mind him, nominate for governor,
James S. Hogg.
At every good point made the convention went
wild. Hats were thrown in the air. men stood
on chairs and yelled themselves hoarse while
cries of nominate him by reclamation rang
out all over the hall.
WHEELER PLACED II NOMINATION.
Connelee of Eastland county got the floor and
in brief speech placed J. B. Wheeler in nom
ination and the call of counties began.
The ballot resulted: Hogg. S39 SIP; Wheeler,
II 7-l2.
The nomination was then made unanimous.
Chairman H9teheson appointed Col ". L.
Malone of THE GAZETTE, NJ. Looscan of Hous-
ton E. E. Dickinson, II. q. Moore and H. E.
Hildebrandt a committee to proceed to Gen.
Hogg's headquarters and notify him of his
nomination ana bring him before the conven-
ton. in five minutes the committee returned,
bringing with them the new governor of Texas.
As he entered the door the band struck mp
''Hail to the Chief, - and then the convention
DID GO WILD.
The thunder on Sinai, the roar of thousand
pieces of artillary, the crash of things material
when the cyclone comes, could not exceed the
mighty roars that went up as Jim Hogg stood bes
fore that multitude, slightly pale with emotion
but erect and stalwart. The scene dramatic.
5000 faces met his and all but few hundred had
their faces aglow with the light OF victory.
There would be 1ull and then a mighty roar
again. Some old men actually wept with Joy.
Some men Rugged their brother delegates while
@ shower of hats, handkerchiefs and fans rained
down upon the heads Of the delegates. Jim Hogg
raised his hand and there Was quiet. so quiet
that the whirl of electric fans could be easily
heard. He said:
HoGG's SPEECH.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Conven-
ton:
Responsive to the will of the Democrats Of
Texas, whose voice and acts evey support free
dom's bulwark and give life to iberty's cause,
You have chosen me the standard-bearer
of our party in the pending political
contest. Fully conscious OF the important
responsibilities of the trust SO generously and
conhdingly reposed in me I cheerfully and
with profound gratitude accept it. Wisely.
tersely ana devoid of circumlccution, the plat
form you have adopted pledges the Democracy 8
adherence to principles consistent with true
patriotism. The policy which it commits
to the party cannot fail, when fully
accomplished, to make Texas the home of pros
psrity where every legitimate calling, trade