The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22

easy and self-contaiued as to suggest re.
servo power equal to the heaviest drafts,
Tut these are the lighter, though shcwy
aspects OF tho big governor, as no appears
before Tho people on the Texas musings.
They are only a part, u minor part, OF his
equipment. They are but the accessoriea
the outward expression, os that rugged
strength OF intellect and vlrile force Of
character that are the real source Of his
power. and the secret OF his phenomenal
suecess. Possessing the courage OF his
convictions, when he assumes a position
o. takes an attitude upon public Qucss ions,
he is steadfast and unyielding In his
chosen course. Opposition has no tsrros
for him. Indeed, the assaults Of his en-
emies--and OF these he has no lack-but
feed the fires of his resolution, Whether
his path DO strewn with flowers or plart-
ed with thorns. matters not, Undismayed,
he presses for the desired goal, needless
OF the odds to be met, or the difficulties To
be conquered His end is not reached,
however. by any stroke u genius unless
that tireltss energy which is the basic
| principle OF all achievement may be called
genius.
This popular tribune who makes the peo-
| pie laugh and cheer by turns. and who
seems TO be kndling their senses with the
| flashlights Of an impromptu performances,
| is the very incarnation OF arduous and
unremtting work, While seemingly with
out his uanopy, he Is incased in mail from
pllsmo TO spur. There is not an opening In
his harness big enough 10 receive The best
aimed lance OF his foe. A student OF 20
liteai and current history. a deliver after
| facts that Will serve him a turn or do hin,
a service when the battle Is joined, te
never appears before the people until he
Is thorough master of the subjects that
are 10 be the theme of his address lie
draws from every source that viii furnish
information that may illumine his argu-
ment or strengthen his position. Hence Il
is that the speeches of Governor Hogg re-
veal evidence OF thorough and exhaustive
preparation, His facts, those important an,
often decisive elements OF political Is-
cussioll. are arrayed and marshaleJ with
consuriratc skill. What will help mis- side
OF the controversy Is boldly projected like
The salient point o; fortress; thu, which
may be turned to account by his op-
lpanont Is tnnocently and dexterously con-
oealed from pubic view.
SuchSarc some Of the characteristics ana
lmethods OF this hero OF the Texas hus-
tlnrs and conceded leader OF the Texas
people.
Il goes without saying that a man with
the aggressive spirit and strong conyic-
lions 81 Governor Hogg has not reached
this commanding vantage grouad OF pop-
niafity and influence without inviting BIT
ter and unrslenting opposition, 7, Is his
tory that Cor years Texas has been divided
into two hostile camps--"Hogg and anti
Hogg' being the legend written npon their
respective standards His name ane MS
personality have been the railying point.
tho bloody angle" of n fierce contention.
His official record has been the text Of
party platforms and his support made tbs
test Of party feaity. About him aud around
him has ragged AS hot d battle as was ever
delivered npon political field, Never were
the hres OF passion aud prejudice kindled
70 winter heat. Never did party strife
breed such wide diverging opinions OF Z
public nan.
! HIS enemies proclaimed the "man from