Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

Special Dispatch.
Mt. Pleasant. Tex, May ie.-'rhls re-
porter interviewed about thirty repre-
sentative farmers of Titus county with
a view OF nscertainiig the sentiment
Of Democratic lenders. and the trend OF
the rank and file Of Democracy, me ifee
coinage OF silver Is almost unanimously
demanded, ana the avowed views o.
all candidates. regarding the financial
question Is imperntiVely demunded De-
fore a choice Of aspirants viii lac chosen
Among the representative business mon
the following report VIII explain llael'
r. j. TinEic merchant ! favor Hon
Horace Chiffon for United states tenh-
tor because he has expressed his Views
on the silver question Ia "A way mat
they can be clearly Understood, ana be
cause they suit me. ! would IKE 10
support Hon. Chns, Culberson for gov
ernor, but am not yet satisfied with hlS'
expression on the silver question
He claims TO stand ON the national plat
form, but the plank In the platform
may be construed 10 accommodate va
lious Views ! hope Charley VIII pro-
claim his Views with no uncertain
sound like chiffon has done. Harmony
should be maintained, but not ny a sac
rihce OF principle The conventions
should demand definite expression
from every aspirant, and then nominate
those representing the Views OF the
mighty We must demand decision and
honesty la politics, and l heartily APP
prove OF the methods Of Judge Reagan
In exposing the Implicitly Of Judge
Clark It should be applied to others OF
like character.
Col. r. G. Norris merchant, said. II
Hon. Charley Culberson takes an eN-
pedient stand on the silver question 10
comply with my views 1 favor him for
governor Hon. Horace Chiffon suits
ma vol for EFmNlBT kmnW
actly where TO ind him on the financial
ques tiou. and he Is young man Of
great promise. An Will admit his ut
ness for the high position 10 which he
aspires. ! am In favor Of maintaining
harmony, but not at the saoflnce OF
principle. The majority should rule
Col. G. {. Carr, banker, said; ! have
Just read Hon Horace Chllton's views
on the silver question. and as the tlnan-
cial question should be settled at the
earliest possible time | am IN favor OF
Chiffon for senator. as l heartily In
dOrse his views on finance. favor Hon.
G. Culberson for governor II he takes
proper stand on the silver question,
but the time has come when we must
know what views our representatives
VIII maintain. We have often elected
men TO office who misrepresent the ma
jorlty. Judge Reagan Is man OF great
ability and u a conservative statesman,
he has recently lifted the ven to the cx-
posure Of duplicity. and / praise him
for his mastery exposure OF clAss OF
politicians who are dangerous men 10
place In positions Of trust.
Geo. Lllienstern, merchant: 'T am for
Hon Horace Chiffon. free silver 10 10 /.
and harmony first. last and always.
/ may support Charles Culberson for
governor. but have not thought best 90
choose my candidate for governor I'LL
we know more about the views OF the
asplrants."
Col. Morris Iilllenstern; II favor men
who support the national adminstra-
lion from iirnt 10 finish"
Mr.. Aaron Smith, editor. said 1.-THE
Times Review has been yoicing my
Views. / believe In free silver 10 to ]
and | will not support any candidate
who straddles the silver question. We
must demand definite expression from
every candidate. and their Views must
be given general publicity ] like Hor-
ace Chiffon very, wen because ] know
where he stands on the silver question
but I cannot ray at present who the
Times-Review viii support for governor
ard other important offices. We should
exercise vile discretion IN choosing leg
islators believe In harmony IN Demo-
cratic ranks. but not % the sacrifice OF
principles supported by the majority.
We should shut down on minority rule.
The state convention should nos lndorsc
the national administration.
pr. j s. Miller said y am FOR Hon.
H,race Chiffon Tor senator. His silver
views suit me. expect 10 support
Hon. c. Cuibersqr for governor. Hnr-
rnouy should prevail but not az the
sacrifice d principle. ! heartily indorNe
Reagans letter showing UP Judge
ClarkR inqlnceriiy.'
W. j. MCGEE merchant, said. II am
FOR Hon. chns Cuiberson Tor governor,
but I believe that Lanham Is very
good man for the piece. NJ he II also
| broad minded and liberal toward capt.
s,oInaae ~ silver Ie 10 !. believe IN q
rate which will make a silver dollar
/ equal to a gold dollar. Cannot say who
\ will support for senator, hut with
! great reluotance Will oppose my per-