Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-16

which has gained so widespread notoriety, he
remarked that he did aspire When asked if he
would accent the nom nation of the state Repub-
lican convention, should it name him, he re
piled that no patriot will refuse.
HON. CHARLES A. cULBERsoE's SPEECH.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Aug. Flowing to the
great confusion in the convention hall many OF
the speeches of the nominees were incomplete ly
reported. The Hon. Charles A. Culoerson, the
next attorney general, authorizes the following
6 exact statement OF his remarks:
1 am deeply grateful to the convention repre-
senting the Democracy of Texas for this express
sion of its confidence ami esteem. Taught from
childhood to regard it with favor and educated
to pursue it as a profession, whatever aspira-
tions I have cherished have been associated
with the law. To be chosen, therefore, with
unanimity as the candidate of great party for
the first law office in the state in canTass re-
markable for its advocacy OF principle is source
of pride to which shall always turn with pleas
ure and gratitude. Considered in the grosser
light of q mere personal victory, II is
not extravagant to say that You have conhded
to me the highest trust to which could aspire
In the broader and better sense of presenting an
opportunity to one who, if possible. would love
TO render to his party and his state some service;
you have charged me with duty Tar
ABOVE ALL PERSONAL CONSIDERATION
and Of which l am profoundly sensible. That
am mindful of the grave responsibility OF the
position and, am distrustful OF the results de-
tracts nothing from my warm and cordial
appreciation of your action. On IN
the 6f.. contrary they bigbs s reseiye n
some measure. to merit your great kindness and
render you effective services. 1 shall not detaIn
touching a policy to pursue, but the oc-
casion is appropriate to say If your nomi,
nation shall be ratified by the people 1t viii
the authority OF this office the laws vigor-
ously and impartially administered. With the
wisdom and expediency OF the statutes me law
department is not officially concerned. Its
clear, constitutional duty is to execute the Will
of the people as declared and evidenced by the
existing law. Neither persons nor corporations
should disregard or max war
UPON THE CONSTITUTION.
It's wise provisions intended to foster compe-
tition between common carriers and prevent
state is burdened with excessive charges should
be thoroughly and exclusively enforced, ana
tenance of the authority of the state
to regulate commerce within her borders would
be a surrender of a revered constitutional
right, a vital principle of Democracy. Inc
public domain is sacred fund, Is chiefly
designed and held to provide homes Tor
the people and education for the chill
dren of the state l understand it to be
the policy of the Democratic party, not only or
this state but of the Union, as my personal con
viction that all wrongful appropriations OF TINS
fund, whether by natural persons or corpo ra-
tions, should be annulled and the lands restored
to the state. Those interested in this
question may es well be advised now
as hereafter that this course will be pursued,
and that their invasion of the rights OF the state
cannot be shielded by the misleading cry OF dis
| lurbInR conditions wrought by LIelr own "EOHB
accept this nomination as tribute to the
| Young Democracy OF the state. As such its
| value to me is above price, and L shall always
| hold il in grateful remembrance.
BAILEY AT NEVADA.
| Special to the Gazette.
| delivered of his characteristic campaign
| speeches here last night He had no opponent
| present. His speech was well received by a
| large crowd, and he will have good following
| at the polls.
SHERMAN NOTES.
Special to the Gazette.
| SHERMAN, TEX. Aug. I5.-Everybody is de-
lighted with the nominations at San Antonio
| especially all true Democrats.
| The candidates are taking in the big picnic a,
| Rock Creek o-day.
| Tomorrow the Republican county convention
will convene TO elect delegates to the state con-
| yention They will not put county ticket II
| the field.
| MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
| JACKSON, Mss, Aug. l5.-The constitutions
| convention has under consideration series OF
| proposed amendments to the constitution sub
| mitted by Judge Calhoun. They cover almos
| every important change called for. Shortly
| after assembling this morning resolution was
adopted by which it was agreed that the conven
| ton upon adiourning too day would not assemble
again until Monday morning. resolution wa'
offered by Senator George TO PRINT all resol1tion
| or suggestions submitted to be printed anC
agreed to. The chair appointed committee OF
temperance and liquor. E. l.. Martin OF Jack
4
| Denie of Vicksburg and W. H. Madden OF Leak
county engrossing clerks.
| NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS.
| OMAHA, NEB., Aug. l5.-The Democratic
state convention adjourned at O'Clock thi
morning. after placing in nomination the fol
lowing ticket: For governor, James E. Boyd o
Omaha; lieutenant governor, DR.. Alex Bear o
Norfolk; secretary OF state, Frank a. Spragu
of Rushville; auditor, R. B. Wahqpis
| of Hastings; treasurer, w. b. Cush
ing Of Plattsmouth; attorney genaral
| John e. Higgins of Grand Island; commissions
| of public lands, Jacob Gibler of imperial; su
| perintendent OF instruction, c. D. Rakes traw o
Nebraska City. The platform reafirms the dec
| larations OF the last national platform. On tn
| subject of tariff it says the Democracy OF Ne
braska does not believe in tariff upon the neces
| saries of life, and scouts as deluslve an
hypocritical the plan of aiding tn
farmer to pay off the ever increasing burden o
his mortgage by increasing the tax upon cloth
| ing wool, tin plate and crockery, and denounce
the hypocrisy of the Republican platform o
this state in saying that eve favor revision c
tariff in the interest of the producer and laborer
while majority in the national house OF repre-
sentatives is gagginE free speech In the interes
Of the manufacturers.
NOMINATED FOR HIS SIXTH TERM.
MACON. Ga, Aug. Is. Democrats Of tn
Third congressional district yesterday rencml
mated Charles F. Crisp by reclamation for hi
sixth term.