The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-03-31

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the hand writing on the wall, and die
not desire to be compelled tC
brook the anger of their con
stituents, to withdraw his name. II
had narrowed down TO the point
where they thought that one or two
things would have to be done, either
Mr.. Chiffon would have to leave the
race before the first ballot was taken
or they would have to make more
friends in their districts in order tC
get back to the next legislature. Sell
interest is the strongest influence that
can be brought to bear on human ma.
ture, and when these mem
bers saw in their imagina.
ton their own little political graves
gaping open to receive them, they
weakened in their support of the
young senator. 1t is my opinion that
he was so importuned that half in dis
gust, half in encouragement he yield
ed and wrote the letter.u
81 agree with you partly" spoke
up a second member of the group. 81
no not think he penned the letter OF
his own free will, but was coerced into
it, at least over influenced, if coerced
Is too strong term, but where differ
with you is in regard to the direction
from which this influence came. In
my opinion, it was the work of the
governor. He saw that it was
almost impossible for his friend
to succeed, and he feared that
If he persisted in his effort that
his defeat would rebound to his dis
credit, and not only this, but that a
spirit of hostility would be stirred up
which would be detrimental to his
cause in the coming campaign with
George Clark. Twas not that he
loved Horace less but Hogg more
In my opinion the governor looked
away into the future when he appoint
ed Mr.. Chiffon and planned some
deep laid plans unmindful of the adj
age about the slip twixt the cup and
lip. He intended for Chiffon to finish
out the short term, while he was be
ing reelected governor and then he
would step out of the executive office
into the United States senate for
nice term of six years.
If this was his plan it has been frus-
trated in the first part and the second
If not defeated will be badly frazzled,
while there is no possible chance for
the third to succeed"
81 agree with both of you,n said an
other member as he rose to leave the
group. 81 think the influence came
from both directions.n
A PERTINENT INQUIRY.
However well Mr.. Finley may sue
coed as bleeder of PROSTATE
railroad, one thing is certain,
rs q campaign speaker he is glitter
superintendent he is embarrassed
with very bad memory. There has
been an insinuation also thai as
chairman of the executive committee
he has not given entire satisfaction
His reading out policy cannot be
made to work in Texas, but while he
is bordering in his mind about what
qualifications shall be necessary
TO entitle man to vote in the pri-
maries would it not be well for him to
think both ways? If the past will not
afford criterion that can be followed
the future will. There are
many good Democrats who were made
)ut of Republicans, and it is true that
he party should welcome such men
nto their ranks. Mr.. Finley, who is
presumed to know something of
he Bible, should remember that
here Is more rejoicing over the soul
If one sinner who repents than over
just men and further that
while the light h Ids out to burn the
'ilest sinner may return, (Timothy, 10
% l6). A man who says that now and
he is to be q Democrat
hould be allowed to take part in the
of the primaries but one
Who says that in the future he intends
o vote as he pie SEES should
)e barred. An incident
occurred few days ago which gives
weight and direction to this observa-
ion. Several gentlemen were sitting
n front of the main entrance to the
apitol discussing men and measures, |
Imong them was a prominent farmer
rom Williamson county who is also !
of politician in his mild |
hammered way. The question of !
choice for governor finely came
lp as it does every time two or
more persons are gathered together
hese days when one of the group
'sked the aforesaid prominent |
armer and politician, who for con-
sake, we will term Major G..
Who was his man for governor.
"My politics have undergone radi- !
'al change in the last few days" was
he reply. "I came down here a
1ogg man but from now on / am for
dr. Clark
"Why is thaG?" was askedeagerly !
~ several.
WELL" responded Major c.,
Frightening himself in his chair and .
eieving his mouth of wad of to-
,acco, which interfered with the .
roper rounding of his sentences. "In .
he 80 .'ace let me say am Jeffar-
oman Democrat, and when 1 20 into +
he primary 60 in to abide the re-
ult, whether it be as I desired or
lot. In talking to one or two
representatives. last night | came
o the conclusion that MIR /
1ogg's followers were not going
o tote fair. Now whether this is in
esponse to anything the Governor or
Ar. Finley has said l do not know,
nut these members, who pose as DEM
rats, told nue. that they would not
'ote for George Clark if he was nomi-