Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-05

The Chicogo Graphic, IN discussing the
political situation says:
For the first time since 1878 the ma
jority of the successful state ticket In
Texas will be less than 100000 The
cause of this is that there are two
Democratic tickets Ia the field, the re-
suit Of Il split in the state convention.
Governor james =. Hogg, who was
elected two years ago, is best known
throughout the country for his strong
hostility TO the railroads and all corpOr-
ate interests, and has, il il asserted,
been instrumental in not only checking
to u notable extent the rapidly mcreas-
ing prosperity and material develop
ment of the state, but in keeping away
from its borders much capital which
would have otherwise found profitable
Investment in Industrial and other en-
terprises for which the state, under
equitable supervision, offers magniii-
cent field.
Mr.. Hogs candidacy in 1880, though
confined TO the canvass prior to the
nominating convention, was most Wig
orOus, and was led by many of the best
men in the party, who maintained that
Hogg did not represent true Democrat
ic principles. He was however, very
popular with the Alliance and other
elements, and received the nomination,
and was elected by Il vote of 2G2, 432,
to 1872 cast for Flanagan Utep)
His course since In regard TO the rail-
road commission and other matters Of
state policy have alienated consider
able number Of his former supporters,
and the fight in the primaries for dele
gates TO the state convention was UNI
paralleled IN the history Of the state
for bitterness Hogg's friends CON
trolled the state organization, and
at the assembling Of the CON
yention It became apparent that
It's power would be used to force his
denomination. Arbitrary ruling by
the chairman Of the state committee,
and the refusal TO recognize a large
number OF delegates opposed TO the
governor, together with the enunciation
Of principles In the platform inspired by
Hogg, contrary to the doctrines and
spirit Of the Democratic party. caused
his opponents to withdraw from the con
vention. adopt n new platform, and
nominate full state ticket. at the head
Of which was placed Judge George
"The Republican party Of the state,
though comparatively small IN numbers
Is vet well organized. IL cast SS422 votes
for President Harrison MISS and ~
742 votes for governor in 1890. No
state ticket has been put in the field
this year. and in its convention the
party endorsed the candidacy of George
Clark. and he will receive so per cent
or more Of the Republican vote. 1.-THE
vote on the party's electoral ticket
will not be Influenced in any way, and
will I've recorded for the Harrison and
Reid electors. There is no politics In
tbis. and in endorsing the CLARK ticket
the nortv was actuated only by its con-
viction Of what was best for the inter
ests Of the state. This is the only in
stance in the campaign Of the year
IN which the Republicans hive given
tbeir support to straight Democratic
ticket. hut It is one Of these cases. met
with now and then IN nj parts Of the
country. IN which a desire to promote
the general welfare rises superior TO all
other considerations and makes parties
4 INIT IN the advocacy Of good men and
better politics. Judge Clark who Is
LAWYER by profession, has long been q
nronineut figure IN the state and is
one Of The most widely and favornhly
known throurhont the country. The
vote Of tho stare viii approximate .i3o--
600. Of which 10000 nav be counted by
the Repuhlicans. and 1000 for the siate
Prohibition icl,et, leaving $4,000
votes ~ be divided between Clark Nh
cont md Hogs. with tho Republican
sunnort to he added TO Clarks Demo
cratic vote