Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-23
LILY WHITES, OR REGULARS,
As THEY CALL THEMSELVES, ARE
HOPEFUL.
Chairman Goodeu OF the state COM
mittcc says They VIII Elect Sew
erni congressman. But Doesn't Es-
pect 10 See Jos. ID. snyers Beaten.


The Lily Whites OF Texas may be
chasing rainbows. but they are GER
sainly very hopeful. Chairman Goodell
of the state committee was seen yes
terday and asked how the campaign
was progressing. He thought a mo-
ment and then said;
"The situation among the Reform
Republicans of the state IS most en-
rouraging while our friends Of the
other wing arc INDUCING in fancy
Nights OF oratory and gazing at their
beautiful countenanees as displayed in
their recent picture gallery, we are
quietly attending to our own knitting.
with the belief that has somehow
crept into our system OF circulation
7hat "after next November we shall
occupy the land" Wen. perhaps not
the land entirely. but at least we shall
be the only Republican party in Texas.
we have larger and more complete
organisation than the Black and Tan
wing, and Il becomes only n matter
OF time when their entire fabric will
dislntegrate and go the way Of all
organizations managed in the interest
OF the office holders ana run for reve-
nue. only.
I'm several OF tho congressional dis
tricis OF the state. opportunities are
offered to defeat the regular Demo-
cratic nominee. This is particularly
true in the Twelfth district, whore
Judge Noonan Is running against Hon.
A. W. Houston. Tho formers well
known personal popularity Is proving
a strong influence IN the admittedly
close race now being made. In the
Seventh district. Mr.. Barber, P0pulist,
candidate. who is protectionist Will
undoubtedly receive the Republican
support, and I'm that event his chances
Tor winning will be even with Mr..
pendletun. In the Eleventh district.
the Independent Democratic candidate,
Mir. Weldon. mas been Endorsed by
Populists and Republicans alike, which
snakes his chances for success almost
certain In the Ninth district the two
gentlemen who are making the race
arc both men or splendid reputation
and character. and while Mr.. Hutohin-
con will undoubtedly receive "a large
number OF Republican and negro votes,
Btill II ~ doubtful II he can secure
enough TO win, In view OF the lofty
position occupied by Mr.. Sgycrs In
thc committee on appropriations in
congress. his long service In behalf OF
zhe entire state. and tho stlll greater
possibilities involved IN his future FER
Vice, which no other Democrat ana
certainly no populist from Texas can
equal In the Tenth district there
are three candidates IN the Held, and
The chances uu 20 date seem quite
favorable for Hon. A. j. Busenthnl.
the Republican candidate. Ever since
the nomination ~ Miles Crowley was
made In opposition 10 the well known
and EXPRESSED wishes OF the best cle-
sneut Of the Democracy, the feeling has
been constantly gaining ground that
his election would be an event much to
be regretted.
"The Populist candidate. Mr.. Nc
Bride. y said to be personally an cle-
rant gentleman, aud one who has
aned positions OF responsibility In Ne
brlHkA before coming TO Texas, but
tho recent uitcranec In which he de-
chtres hat h Is "in no sense a pro-
fbetInnist' removes him from the pos
pthuty Of II publican support u Is
therefore readily seen that IN this
emergency, amt having the interests
~ hs national party In view, 1t be-
tofDep die duty OF all Republicans, re-
gluilesA OF any and all fractional dif-
fercncca which may exist In this state,
10 put their GhOuluerH 10 the wheel
and by every means IN our power, en-
dcuvor to compasa the election OF MIR
Ropenthnl to the next congress. for In
so doing we demonstrate our ability 10
assist the national organization In a
practical way. and go far ma Va pnssl-
bic Cor us to do, place 81 under ohllgR-
ton 10 the party IN TeNaa.
at is generally conceded that tho
colored vote VIII largely be cast for tho
1'upulist and Democratic tickets. An.
other portion VIII stay at home and
not vote at an, white only a ANAL
portion Will vote Tor either OF the Nv,
Republican state tickets now In thi
Held From recent advicca u IS pos
liable that In the mater OF colOret
votes honors win he easy as between
the tickets. Therefore. assuming thcsi
condition. 10 ,slst, 1t Will be seen tina
the brlk OF he votea cast FOR tn,
Republican state tickets VIII be cas-
lay whllo men, and II is extremely pro
hablc that a large majority Of Tn,
white Republicans viii take adviin,
eare pt the opportunity now AFFORDED
ahem 20 vote for the reform movcmen
whiah nenrly all acknowledge to bl
81 tho right direction. For Il Is moral,
certain thgt every vote cast FOR Hon
j. y gohmltE for governor Is hut an
other step In tho direction OF reformn
tion in the policy Of our party II
Texas. We expect to determine. there
fore. by vote IN November, what nor
tlon OF the white Republicans ot tn,
state favor white supremacy In The
control OF the party"