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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20
wYyNE Al GREENyILLE.
An Enthusiastic Crowd Uenrd His
Opening speech

oNfhtnE fneeFh.
Greenvilie, Texas, March l9.-IIon r..
NJ. Wynno arrived yesterday afternoon
from Fort Worth and was the guest Of
relatives last night. This morning at the
Bccbham an informal reception was held,
during which large number called aud
were presented to the distinguished Texan.
special train arrived from Fort Worth
at ~ o'clock, having on board band and
a large number of enthusiasts Wynne sup
porters from his home city ana county
The trains on all roads brought large
crowds delegations being present from all
the surrounding counties and cities and
Wyune badges were coDspicuousiy dts
played during the day
Among the crowd were candidates for
various Offices in the counties and alsO
State candidates. including George ".
Smith OF Houston, who made a catchy
speech. The county towns and country
precincts were largely represented and by
noon the streets were thronged as on cir
Gus day or first Monday.
a large tent was pitched for the speak
ing just eagt Of the square and thither by ]
o clock IN the afternoon the people began
10 gather. and by 80, when the speaking
began. an audience Of fully 5000 assem-
BLEED TO hear the distinguished citizen OF
Fort Worth formally open his campaign
for governor. He was introduced by Hon.
NJ. NJ. Brooks In a very elegant aud elo-
queni address. Colonel Wynnc was In good
fern, and yolcs and spoke for an hour aud
half. the address being literally APP
plauded throughout and 10 all appearances
making favorable impression an all pres
ent.
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CHEROKEE COUNTY.
Denied tbnt Col. Wynnc Has Any
peciaf Strength. HI

New Birmingham, Texas, March IS
In last Sundays Post appeared an int
view of the Jacksonville correspond
with MIR. J. T.. Fledgler, chairman Of
Cherokee County Democratic Executi
committee. which conveys an impress
quite at variance with opinions OF prom
Ont democrats Of this county. Mr., FIJI
nler is reported as having said: "Wly
Colonel Dick Wynne had more friends
the committee than other one candids
and while | have no doubt he Is by od
the most popular OF the four gentlen;
With the democrats of this county he bcs
the almost unanimous fnvor.te OF this pi
OF the county"
While the chairman doubtless express
his own favortism In the language abb
quoted he falls short OF correctly EXPIRE
INK the sentiment OF the Cherokee DENT
racy, and his language is vigorously
undated by many old veteran democra
who were leadcre In The party when Il
gallant young partisan OF Colonel Wyn
was Vet In swadling clothes.
That Colonel Wyfne has warm suppoA
ore In tho county Is not denied but III
he or either Of the four candidates cont
even bare majority of all the dcmocrs
votes here Is exceedingly doubtful.
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Hamilton, Texas March 17.-The dem
ocratic executive committee OF Hamilton
county met at Hamilton today and passed
the following resolutions to-wit;
l. Ordering primary elections for county
officers Saturday, May 4 1893
2. Ordering primary elections for State
and district officers July 8, 1928.
The following Is the test adopted for the
primary elections:
J. Are you q democrat?
2. VIII you pledge yourself to sup
port the nominees of the county. dis
trict and state democratic conventions
and primariesy
Where said questions are answered. In
the affirmative the person shall he per-
mitted 10 vote.
The following were also adopted:
Resolved That we commend the fidelity.
patriotism and zeal of our present chair
man, Hon j. ". Blake. Who as chief ex-
ecutive OF the party in Texas for the past
two years, has exhibited degree Of in
telligencc, self-sacrifcing devotion and zeal
tempered by prudence and discretion,
which entities him to the highest CON
fidence Of his party.
Resolved That the platform of the Ma
tional democratic convention held at Chi
cago In 1896 as the political creed OF the
party and agree to support II until the
same is changed by a regular National
democratic convention.
Resolved That the thanks of this com
mittee be extended to our able and eff
Client county chairman. John l.. Spurlin. for
the fearless and impartial manner IN which
he has conducted the business OF this COM
mittee,
John L. spurlln. Chairman.
J, l., Spencer Secretary Pro TEN.
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WHITE MANS UNIONS.
Proposed to Hold a. District Convcn-
ton This Spring.

Proposed to Hold ~ District Convcn-
ton This spring.
Wharton. Texas. March 1S.-Mr r.. Il.
Huston. In conversation with The Post
reporter today. outlined proposition
which IL OF more than passing note and
interest to tho white citizens Of the black
belt. As is well known the counties of
Brazoria Fort Bend. Matagorda and Whar-
ton have each q county organization known
as 1.-THE White Mans association" The
compact is non-partisan and is formed for
the purpose Of securing mutual protec-
tion OF the citizens OF the county and the
maintenance OF honest, economical county
administration" This Is the governing.
dominant idea in all tho various organ
izations. Mr Huston now proposes where
each separately has worked successfully,
in union there IL strength, that the four
counties named, whose Interests are the
same, band together into district COLI
gress' with n district president, grand Sec
rotary and district executive committee.
with annual meetings, to be held In the
county seats OF the counties of the COM
pact 10 be fixed later on. The district
body to be the synthesis OF the aims. In
tentions and purposes OF the minor or
CARNATIONS. Politics will be rigidly ex-.
cluded, though the body is supposed TO be
representative OF the people who have the
highest interests In the district ut stake.
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CRANE AT GAINnsvIILE.
Made Some AlIusions to "a .Rinn'' ansI
tn a ntMg.

tn a Ring.
Gainesville, Texas. March I'm. NJ.
Crane spoke In this city today at y. M
at tho court house TO a large and enthus-
iastic audience On National questions his
speech was along the same line as his
Temple speech. The major portion of the
talk was devoted to matters OF State policy.
Some suggestions have boon made that
should not be nominated for governor be-
cause l belonged TO tho so-called State
house ring, - he said. 1T should be suf-
ticient to say in 1890 CO. operated with
those who hoped to destroy the ring in
Texas. 1t is we'll known that In years
past few individuals used TO hold demo"
cratic primaries at the county seats. that
they would meet and adjourn before the
farmers would haev time to hitch their
mules and get upstairs; TINT l was one
Of the FIRST who advocated primary cleo
tons so that each democrat whether lie
knew anything OF parliamentary tactics CT
not could 20 to the election polls at any
time between o'clock H. IN. aud y. III.
and express himself by vote and have II
counted II seems singulariy strange that
Notwithstanding this fact should be
charged with ring rule when the method
had advocated made IL possible for Inc
masses OF democracy 10 rule instead of u
few IL my loyalty 70 the masses Of the
democracy and my insistcnce on the prop
oslton that they should be permitted TO
hold primary election made me II ring can
didato I am proud to plead guilty OF the
arqugatiOu -
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MN. nLAIkEs PLAYS.
VIII Tell Them to the Public About
NcNt MciinehdnN.

Austin. Texas. March ~ Hon. J. w.
Blake returned home this morning after
spending day and a night in the city
on his way back from San Antonio. To The
Post correspondent he stated that he would
probably be ready TO announce by next
Wednesday what his course would be with
regard to the senatorial race and that be
has indicated his Intentions to no man and
that no one has either the rght or author-
ity TO speak for him in the matter. Further
than this he said he felt satisfied that he
could defeat Culberson II the matter was
left 10 popular vote for adjudication. but
that under the existing method OF select-
ing senators he would have much hard
work to do to get there, us many prosBec-
tive legislative candidates have already
committed themselves, which would neces-
state the making of vigorous ana
lnborious campaign on his part TO secure
instructions In his favor
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municipality of Lnfkin.

Luflsin. Texas. March 17,--Replying 10
an outside article from Lufl,in In the Gal
weston News OF March is as TO the NUM-
cipal corporation written by come one who
knew nothing about the law governing the
municipality OF Lufkia would say. Lufkin
is Incorporated under title IS, chapter !,
Of the Revise Statutes Of 1885. The time
for the notice 10 have been published by
The city council for election Of OBJECTS
having expired there viii Oh April next
be vacancy ia all the offices OF the cor
poraflon. Under article 1871, Revised
STATUTES OF 1898. the county Judge can order
an election Of officers.
The vacancy 10 occur does not In any
way affect the validity OF the corporation.
The county Judge win b. requested as
provided by law 10 order Az election
y hieh viii be fully accomplished al not
exceeding fifteen days when Lufkin viii be
well provided with municipal officers OF
the first class.
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WAR WITH SPAIN.

While deeply sympathize with the Gu
ban people in their heroic struggle for
liberty. freedom and right OF local self
government, and believe the United States
should have long ago recognized in them
the rights of beiligerency, yet, in view OF
the great money issue now before the
American people. which rises above al!
Others and should be settled by the i1pme-
date re- establishment of silver as one of
the primary moneys. aud in view OF our
financial condition, 1t would be exceedingly
unfortunate for us TO engage in war with
Spain at this time. To so 10 war now
will be to continue the republican party in
power, 10 delay the settlement Of the
money issue, to flood the country With
greenbacks, which will be called in and
bonds issued in their stead us soon as
the war ends. which Will be short in du-
ration that the country will gain no bene-
fit in increased prices by reason OF the
increased currency, and the result will be
more bonds, more pensions, more republic
an misrule, more extravaganza, more pow
erty and hard times. and the great silver
issue no nearer solution II, however, it
appears that Spain has offered our coun-
try an intended insult by wilfully blow ing
up our man ofwar, or causing the same
to be done, then. however much wp may
deplore the necessity OF it, the honor, the
yalor and the dignity OF the American
people must be maintained and respet ed
at all hazards. Let 1t cost what 1t may
we must fight.
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Victoria Counly's Action.

Victoria, Texas, March 1.-THE dem
ocratic executive committee III Victoria
county met today and fixed June II as tho
date for primaries and June 1s for the
convention. A liberal test was adopted,
participants being required TO pledge them
selves TO support the nominees and plat
form adopted.
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a NOTE FROM MIR. KENNEDY.
To the Editor Of The Post.

Mexla, Texas. March lo.,-Your Dallas
correspondent places me in the attitude
Of giving out nm interview In regard to
MIR. Blake's senatorial intentions. The truth
is know nothing about 1t, for | have not
seen or heard from Mr.. Blake several
days. ! write this because I do not want
IL TO hc understood that am giving out
Interviews. have said nothing whatever
for publication about this or any other
matter. A. NJ. Kennedy.
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DALLAS COUNTY FIGHT.

Dallas, Texas. March 10.--Quife little
party Of Dallas democrats went to Green
Vile today to watch the formal launching
The fight In Dallas county was opened
at Garland In earnest this afternoon
speeches we're made by both Crane and
Wynne advocates
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THE MONEY PLANK.

iavor the free and unlimited coinage OF
sVia ana silver at the ratio of 16 to /,
'.'ependent Of the action of other coun-
tries.
4 Because the best interests of our
country require it.
{ because 1t is the money of our con-
.-.uuon' and the only kind named in that
nsttument.
IA because we did not derive our right
' ssa Power TO govern ourselves from other
ss,a.iles, therefore | am opposed to their
ny our currency. ~
,alua o.cause as money Is the standard OF
M, ana the medium of exchange BY
orr sa an business is conducted 1T Is to
n !. interest to have and the prosperity
ri,s ae people demands a currency that Mill
| "a ,hse whose volume is large enough 10
pot ~ ~ business of the country. that will
porari Ivy away In times of war. and inn
hi a. = me country and enslaye the peo-
ves,r tiiaes OF peace, that viii seek In
~. ht IN the industries of the country.
4 Az Ewing employment TO labor, and not
aiIos lsages and bonds which escape tax
~ the lender.
aad wo..u'e OF the people of the South
bot ~. rss' are not a lending people,
Ina rs. farming, stock raising and labor
no,,sspie, whose wealth consists not In
/ 4 liz ses ana bonds. but in property and
| 4 ny PRODUCTS OF property and labor. and
saps y, Is the standard by which the
[neprrsn an other things is fixed, and as
Ftalps products and labor descend In
trsasx." proportion as this standard in
items ~; me welfare of the whole people
Mt 1, IA, cheap currency',-so cheap
inyesisa WI bring a greater return when
| Mi NJ. "a property and industries than II
| kcrtsass IN Interest when invested IN
mi $3.50 and bonds. A cheap currency
| 90 u'a,e, dear currency viii not a
ga pec.. ,,sehoy never deserts its country
/ lenesF s,l in times OF war. a dear cur
tlltss lays does. A cheap currency slim.
| " pr,n aue. reyives industries, increases
+ n<nf ~ OF commodities, gives employ
IA ~ y labor, and fills the land with peace
seaes res and contentment; a denr cur
bssrs ,vhssslcis trade. paralyzes industries,
~ 81 ~ price OF commodities below the
spploy,np p.oaueticn, depriyes labor OF it's
tkts,s In. makes tramps. produces anar-
"a dIs sla MS the land With poverty. want
M lh EST BEARING BONDS.
u Is,a,nl Individual whose expenses exceed
y ertra e has but to indulge the folly OF
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Fo.ter After q Conferences.

Dallas. Texas. March 1s.--Manager ros-
ter Of the sayers campaign went to Green
vile today He went 70 Austin tonight
for conference with Colonel House AMI
nj herg lf3s
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MiInm Country Acttn,.,

Cameron. Texas, March 1s.--At d meet
ing Of the democratic executive committee
this afternoon the State COMMITTEES test
was adopted and May set for holding
primaries.
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THE TARIFF.


The power to tax is the power to de-
story, and that government which exercises
this power without regard to the rights
of the great producing and toiling masses
and for the benefit of the favored few is
despotic In it's action, and fails to serve
the ends and purposes for which free gov
ernments were instituted.
Upon principle | am a free trader. One
lof the greatest blessings that could be
conferred upon the American people would
be TO abolish custom houses and raise all
revenue by direct ad yaiorem and internal
revenue taxes. The people would then
know where their money came from and
would inquire more closely where and how
it was expended. IL would be in the in
terest of economy, it would do away with
extravaSant appropriations and cause the
representatives of the people to be more
careful how they burdened the country
with taxes. Il would enable the produce
ing masses to buy and sell in a free mar
ket, whereas now, under the protective
tariff, they are forced To buy in pro-
tected market, while they must meet the
competition of the world in the sale of
their farm products and raw materials.
However, under our constitution, rs in
terpreted by the supreme court, the govo-
eminent is limited in raising revenue TO
tax on imports called the tariff, and TO
ternal revenue taxes.
] therefore favor tariff fjr revenue only,
limited to the expenses of the government
honestly and economically administered.
BY a tariff for revenue I do not mean
the placing of all the products of the south
and West on the free list, thus necessitat-
ing high protective tariff on the manu-
features OF the North. believe the highest
tax should be placed on articles OF luxury,
and the lowest tax upon those Of necessity;
that every dutable article should Dear It's
proper tax for the greater the number of
dutiable articles the lower the rate OF tax
upon each necessary to raise sufficient
revenue. and the lower the tax the nearer
we approach free trade. The doctrine OF
free raw materials and protected manu-
features never had any existence in demo-
cratic circles until promulgated by Mr..
Cleveland There is nothing III IL for the
consumer. Free raw materials but ADDS
to the profits of the manufacturer. without
lessening in the least tho cost OF living
to the people. for 1t is the tax upon the
finished product that fixes the point OF
and competition fixes the cost
to the consumers, who are the great mas5
of our people, and In order to secure the
lowest rate of taxation. ! favor n revenue
tax upon raw materials imported INFO TINS
country from ABROAD. | also laNol du M
come tax. and if,clected to congress shall
use my best efforts to secure the passage
of n constitutional law that VIII cause tDe
great wealth OF this country created ana
fostered by protective tariffs AMI other
cl9ss legislation. and which now con-
tributes nothing to the support Of me
government. to pay its part of expense and
thus lessen the burden row imposed upnn
lie great toiling masses by the present
system OF taxation and profilsate expendl-
lures of public money
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" he should call " Time z him
self His life is more precious both 10 hitrs
self and his family than the few doiisrs hI;
will gain by sticking to his work or his bus
iness. few days rest and little righT
treatment, and he will be robust and read
for fresh plulgc into work.
When man Is rundown, the best med.
cine in the world for him Il DR.. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery. It is the Grea.
appetite maker II viii make I maj;
"hungry as wolfn and 1t will attend 70 "
that the life.giviug elements of what he cati1
are assimiIated into the blood and carried
to all parts Of the body, to build up new and,
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healthy standard, but does not make fij'
people more ccrpulent. lttones the nsrye}
won't offer you an inferior substitute ~ Il
little extra profit.
the benefit have received from your upedefl3
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pInL1c EXpaNpITuREs

Economy in public expenditures is as es-
sential to obtain good government and the
peace, happiness and prosperity oil It's Peg
ple as is the proper exercise of any other
az It's many important powers and rune
lions. A disregard of this vital principle
leads to waste and extrayagance, encour-
ages jobbery and spoliation, and II per-
sisted in drives the love of country from
the hearts OF the people. A casual iook
into our own history, and We stand APP
vailed al the length 10 which we have gone
and are going in colossal appropriations oi
public money to ends foreign to the spirit
Of our government and for purposes n
which the people have no concern anu
from which they receive no benefit me
wonder is our people have stood i 10
long. and the. fact that they have attes's
their patriotic conservatism and abiding
faith in the final success and perpetuily o.
free institutions. 1t is time we were wax,
ing M upon this question. We Should
cali halt. and return to those prac,iees
of simplicity and economy which char-
acterized the action of our people IN the
early days of the republic,
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including interest on bonded debt. was
stated to be $4,000. 900. Now our appro-
prlauons for pensions alone amount to
nedriy Sl50,000,000 annually-a sum suff-
o Zen TO pay standing army of over 7o0,-
wv men. And still the abuse goes on with
yet.
BY this method we are creating a favored
ci'ss unknown TO our constitution and at
VAT with the spirit of free Institutions. We
a aS rearing In our midst a bob-ta,led no.
unity, a. Praetorian guard. whose power
ahu numbers grew and expanded until they
oNeiawed the Roman citizen with their
military presence. and proved to their TO-
public the deadly upas.
GOVERNMENT BY INJUNCTION.
In a government like ours, where all
men arc equal before the law. where the
poorest and humblest citizen is entitled TO
the same measure Of justice that is meted
10 the richest and most powerful, there.
is no place Tor arbitrary power or despotic
RUE. As n safeguard against tyranny an
der the forms OF law, the customary weap-
on by which freedom Is destroyed and lib
erty slain. our constitutions, State and
feuerdl. have guaranteed the right of the
people TO peaceaby assemble and discuss
and make known their grievances and seek,
writ OF habeas corpus TO restore the Lbs
erty or the citizen Illegally restrained, has
declared that no man shall be held 10
answer any otfense except upon complaint
information or Indictment setting forth the
true nature OF such offense and the ac-
eused given an opportunity to answer aud
defend himself before jury OF his coun-
trymen.
That all Of these safeguards sacred 10
the cause of freedom and the preservation
OF liberty have been recently ruthlessiy
disregarded, and the innocent citizen shot
down upon the public highways BY the
armed minions of the law, for no other
cause than the mere act of assembling
there In company with others OF his fell
ow-citizens, is still fresh in the memory
of all, and admonishes us that tho matted
hand of the despot is abroad in the land.
despoiling our temples OF justice, profanins
the name OF law and bringing into con-
tempt and disreputo the virtue. fairness
and conservatism OF our civil institutions
In view of this 1t is well that the citizon
look with alarm upon the dangers that
environ us, and see to the safety and pre-
servation OF his home. his firesde and
his altar by the enactment of laws that
viii forever put an end to repetition OF
such disgraceful and outrageous abuses.