The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-10-13
N. W. CUNEY WRITES
A CIRCULAR LETTER TO TUE REPUB-
LICANs OF TEXAS
Scoring the Hogg Policy and Giving the Rea
sons That Influenced the State Repub-
lican Convention to Indorse
Clark for Governor.

Galveston concerning the political
situation in the state:
GALVESTON, Tex, Sept. a. 1892
NV Dear Sir: La view of the result OF
the recent Fort Worth convention, in
which / had the honor to play an ac-
tive part, have been called upon by
many friends VINO were not present to
explain my reasons for advocating
such action.
Under ordinary circumstances l
would have favored u straight Repub-
lican ticket, tor everyone knows | am
a Republican and wish to uphold Re-
publican principles, but experience
has taughs me that we could not &C.
complish anything by placing such a
ticket in the field. We have an undis-
puted power as a balance of power,
but absolutely no power as prime
factor.
| knew, under existing circum-
stances, that Mr.. Hogg, Mr.. Clark or
Mr.. Nugent would be the next gov
ernor of Texas.
Realizing it was state matter, and
realizing, too, that every citizen of
Texas owes his state great and SOL
emn obligation, 1 could not see where
in was untrue TO the national party
to which / belong, in advocating the
election of any one of these gentlemen
as thought best, to the governorship
OF Texas.
L examined the principles advo-
Gated by each one of these gentlemen,
as to the best political and material
interest of the state, and when | say
that of course ! mean the best inter-
est of each individual in his daily life.
L considered the condition of every
home and fireside-its prosperity and
happiness L lost sight of personal
preferences and personal prejudices.
1t is almost useless at this time to
go into details and state specific rea-
sons, as shall later on do so before
tie people of Texas when meet them.
Mr.. Hogg has been our governor for
two years, and what has been the re-
suit? Stagnation in business, nc new
enterprises, every industry paralyzed,
money driven from the state, the
money markets in the hands of the
few at the expense of the many-this
to such an extent that the rate of in
terest has gone up to II and Is per
cent, so that Texas today is doing
business at pawn shop rates. Many
if not most farmers are borrowers, and
fellow citizens who are thinking peo-
pie cannot or do not see the injuries
inflicted upon them by the class legis-
lation adopted by the present admin
istration, all of which go to prove the
total incapacity of this present admin
istration to administer the govern
ment in the interests of the whole
people.
L object to Mr.. Nugent because he is
in line with Mr.. Hogg, but a few steps
removed toward socialism and COM
Instance, the govern.
me It ownership of railroads and the
subtreasury. His principles seek to
undermine our whole system of bust
ness that has existed for years, and
under which our country has become
great and strong and made itself the
foremost among the nations of the
world.
1t was therefore, clear to me for the
foregoing reasons and others too plain
20 mention, that the best thing for the
Republican party to do at this junct-
ure, important to all the vital inter-
ests OF the state, was to lay aside for
this election its state organization and
emu helping hand to the party
most likely to remove the disastrous
'Hects OF the Hogg hurricane, univer- (
sally admitted to be the worst which
ias ever swept over Texas.
Inc convention has now passed into
history and the atmosphere has
feared, and looking dispassionately
It it's work am more than ever fully
convinced that it has dono wise, sa-
'acious and patriotic piece of work
hat will rebound to its credit through
III coming years. 1t seems to be for
often by many persons that this is
lot the first time that we have deemed {
best to support an outsider, as it '
we're, for governor.
The Republican party is not cast
ron institutions; it Is reasonable, tlexi- ,
lie, liberal and patriotic, and nas
.iven an example of wisdom and de.
POTION to Texas in this matter in
which every Republican mas cause to
eel proud.
In conclusion let me say: The Re-
publican party clothed itsel with a
lew dignity, which should be worn
~ every member of it with pride and
pleasure. At single stride you have
one to the very front of the procession
With compact organization OF 100, 900
otes; you have subordinated all per-
onal ambition, and prompted by pat
iotism alone, have laid your offering at
he feet of Texas that she might live.
Jour action challenges the admira-
ion of the world and the applause of
our country; you have served notice
n ignorance, stupidity and prejudice
hat you are not to be cajoled nor
aught with any by-play of affection
tie solicitude for your welfare, when
he very mischief which the admins {
ration declares its intention to sub
lue has been raised and cruelty en-
cted in many parts of our state
ecause the powers now at ,
austin wanted the ability or
disposition, or both, to so rule Texas
hat such disorder would be i'm
'ossible. We want a governor whose
administration will prevent wrong,
ot one whose friends incite it, then
eclare he will hunt down the evil
oers. He will repair the wrong! ]
What PREPARATION can be made to the 1
rphars and widow? They fool us