The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-15
,,,,or Austin. Texns.

I, Foster, Austin. Texas.
sron. Texas, January 1S.-Dear Sir:
inst had the pleasure OF reading
,stement to the public as manager
campaign OF Hon. Joseph d. Sayers
democratic nomination for gov
which you say you gave out in
,ercst OF truth and in fairness to all
candidates" Doubtless you felt
mt that this statement" from you.
,nr so closely the interview given
daily papers few days ago by Hon.
Matlock. the distinguished ex-man-
~ Judge George Clark's campaign
byernor, would effectually settle the
nm as TO whether there is really any
between any OF the present candl-
for governor. aside from their per-
lies. The labored assurance given
mblic by Mr.. Matlock that all OF the
iatM for governor stood for the
81 that had been pursued by the
ADMINISTRATIONS since the Inaugural
N the 'Hogg regime' and for "Bry-
. aud for cree silver" certainly ap-
n upon its face innocent enough, and
surnrising that you should consider
nssary to labor with the public with
men in order to clear up the sus
that there is some other difference
Zen some of the candidates for gov
aside from their personalities. But
NV OF the fact that the rank and file
i democrats Of Texas have several
In the past taken the reservations
Matlock cum grano sails, you have
justification for undertaking to boil
In that gentleman's declarations. Now
van have both spoken, and with the
ty and solemnity characteristic OF
craftsmanship, the question ought. II
ere not for the great concern of the
Of the democrats of Texas. be settled
Ter.
viewer important it may be to the In
of Mr.. Savers candidacy to have
question settled as you and Mr.. Mat
have settled it, 1 am sure that when
i've explained myself fully yoa will
on me for not having guilelessly nc
Ed the settlement made by you and
new-found ally. When the Farwells
Abner Taylor, or the capital syndi-
!" built the State capitol, Mr.. Matlock
member of the State senate and be-
b the attorney and representative OF
Syndicate to look after the vast domain
lands procured by it from the State.
en Attorney General Hogg became u
hidate for governor, MIR. Matlock was
baps his most active enemy. When
vJnoey haao a On AiIa q fnr
tion, so extremely violent and vitriolic
brds his candidacy was Mr.. Matlock
from amongst the bitter pnrtIsans
pudge George Clark. he was selected
The fittest to manage the campaign OF
boilers. At least since Mr.. Matlock's
rneyship for the capitol syndicate he
been viciously, constantly and consist
" opposed TO "Hoggisn," "Bryanism'
free silverisTn."
bout two years ago Mr.. Matlock, as II
u OF playing general to the Texas army
political unfortunates, apparently re-
flushed his title and job to the Hon.
Jus Hardy. His impatience, in not wait
for his successor to give Information
! assurance to an anxious and suspect
public, is fully explained when the
is considered that the North TeXas
krests OF the Farwell- Taylor syn
BITE are connected with Mr.. Savers can
bcy for governor through its Velasco
brests and you, as general manager OF
Velasco Terminal railroad and man
n Of Mr. Savers campaign, constitute
connecting link.
Ehen one goes even little further INTO
history OF the politics of our State and
|octs that at the time you were elected
|aker of the house OF representatives,
OF the present candidates for governor,
b. NJ. NJ Crane, was a member OF that
" and one of your most active and
uable supporters; that afterwards you
be appointed to the important position
RAILROAD commissioners by Governor
gg, and while in SUCH position prevailed
pm Hon. John H. Reagan to run tor
ternor because neither of the candidates
Culberson nor Mr.. Lanham, was
rong enough for free silver to suit you
i after Mr. Culberson was elected gov
lor Mr.. Crane made Il personal appear
MIN TO reappoint You to the position you
N held, and which You failed 10 retain;
y You then became an employe OF the
lwell- Abner Taylor syndicate TO man
their property at Nelnsco and appear
ore congress as lobbyist to induce
government To purchase the improve
nts made by the syndicate at the mouth
the BRACES; that The fate of the designs
the syndicate upon Uncle Sans treas
is yet 10 be decided by congress --after
'ectins upon all these things am
we'd 10 conclude that there Is some mis-
'e about the personalities of the can
stes being the only issues in this cam
gn II MIR, Savers ever rendered you a
iueal favor In your life the public Is
: aware of It, On the other hand, Mr..
me has more than once been your po-
eal friend as well as your long per-
'ai friend. feel confident that II there
nothing else in this campaign except
sohai like or dislike TO move you IN
q cnoiee for governor, YOU would not
ne managing The campaign OF MAJ
never in his life rendered you po-
.al service, against a man who has been
" valuable friend. | think, sir you and
/. Matiock, TO the contrary uotwith-
hding, tie great majority OF the DEM
aus OF Texas are fast coming to the
mon that there are important issues In
sed in this campaign.
= speaking of the fact that the Sound
ney democrats" the CLARK element"
'populists' are for Mr.. Savers, you
that their support lis based on per-
"a and not political grounds" DO YOU
an that these elements are expecting
sonal benefits from Mr.. Savers success
rer THAN political advantage? Do you
W mat these elements are after pie
ner Than the success of their poiiciess