The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17


of followers this morning and charged
Grants barracks, and again met anoth-
or ignominious defeat and Il final one,
for he left the convention Immediately
his last battle on the credentials COM
mittce report. He scarcely had fifty
followers, but he rallied them and tried
his best to create chaos. AT the height
of the debate over the report, which had
been precpitated by his men, he made
his presence known on the floor of the
convention. His appearance was that
of the unframed lion of the jungles. His
hair was rufiled up, his eyes were in
famed with passion and his face a study
of anger. hatred and bitter disappoint
ment. There was a charm in watching
him. He fairly charmed one by his
very wildness. II was a man fighting
when his cause was hopeless, yet fight
ing with a vigor born of desperation. He
was allowed to advance to the ramparts,
then the order was given and Quincy the
has-been, but is-not now, went down in
hopeless defeat for second and final
time. 1t is hoped he will do loyal service
in the ranks for awhile, but l am in
clined to think that he is too badly CALLED
to enter as an able-bodied soldier.
AS | stated before, this convention has
been harmonious and peaceabe to a
marked extent. True, there was Il
slight rufile in the convention hall today,
but only a few delegates were partici-
pants, the balance being outsiders.
While they showed fight for a moment
they were quickly quoted and the bust
ness of the convention proceeded to one
of the happiest endings | ever saw.
Grants ovation in the hall this after
noon. rendered him by the delegates,
was one of the most thrilling l ever saw.
1t lasted ten minutes, and was tribute
to his ability and standing the like of
which is seldom offered any man. Look
ing at his face one could see that he was
proud of it, and he had cause to be. In
fact, everybody was happy. Those who
were fighting Grant so bitterly Tuesday
closed around him today and gave him
the warm hand of fellowship. When
the convention closed, it was happy
united people that left the hall, every
body Joined in general jollification-bu
Quincy, who was missing. He had long
since gone forth alone.
The last thing done tonight was the
appointment of Il campaign committee
by State Chairman Green. The commit
tee comprises e. H. r. Green, DIR. Jno
Grant and Hon. C. w. Ogden, and the!
will at once open the campaign. an
led to think that satisfactory fusion ar
rangements will be made by this com
mittee and that they are confident o
winning everything they go after.
At repeated intervals during its ses
sions the convention showed almost to ;
man that it was for fusion and in favo
of Kearby, and he will get the republi
can support and the populists will re
taliate with their vote on McNinle,
electors. Final plans have not ma
tured as yet, but l feel no hestancy IL
saving that they will be satisfactory t
all parties.
The republicans intend having an as
gressive campaign and will open head
quarters in Dallas next Monday.
Huston of Indiana, who came down t
look over the situation at the request
the state campaign committee, VIII II
main here until next November.
Several prominent speakers have pee
promised from the east, among them be
ing eX-President Harrison and John II
Fellows of New York.
1t was announced tonight that actlv
campaigning would begin i'll every dis
trict in the state ut once.