The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-31
HOUSTON, TUESDAY, JAN. II, 1880
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uNwnoLEsoME AGITATION.

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The discussion OF the proposition to Sc
cure new constitution for Texas has pro-
duced some features which are sincerely to
be regretted, whatever may be ones in
dividual opinion as to the merits of the
question at issue. In concluding some ed
itorial remarks the Galveston Tribune thus
refers to those features:
hut the Tribune has discovered good rea-
sou against constitutional convention IL
was hinted at by Governor Sayers ana IS now now
portpntcusy In evidence. II is the fegered
and il-tempere1 discussion which the oppo-
nents of the measure are provoking. II We
ton OF threats and ugly words against capt.
fal. II Will be decidedly better to let the con
stitution rest as It Is We can live under It:
we have In the past II Is had, ill,assorted
int but II we can change 1t only by giving OPP
poctunity to dernagogues and food for night
tnErts. let II be.
The Post feels very much like the
Tribune in this respect, and regrets to be
forced to acknowledge that the stage seems
20 have been reached in Texas where hon
orablc men can not suggest or point out
remedial measures without having their
motives questioned and impugned by GER
tain class of superserviceable politicians
who pose as special guardians of the pub
lie.
The Post believes that the present or
ganic law of the State could be vastly i'm
proved. indeed that many changes therein
are imperatively demanded by the new
conditions which have arisen within recent
years. and has not hesltated to say so.
While The Post believes that the better,
safer and more expeditions and economical
plan by which to accomplish this purpose
would be to hold constitutional conven-
tion. to be composed of men selected with
view single to their ability and peculiar
fitness for the work. 1t has not been un-
changeably welded to that plan, and only
the other day suggested that IL conven-
tion should be regarded rs undesirable at
this time needed changes could be framed
by q committee appointed by the governor
said changes TO be in turn submitted by
the legislature to the people The fact is,
The Post has had no motive in the mat
ter further than to honestly and faithfully
The Post holds itself to the mission OF
serving the people, and has confidence in
their ability intelllgently to determine as
to what is best in the premises even with
out the impertinent and dictatorial advice
of self-constituted guardians of their in
terests
Tho Post Is for Texas. II has no higher
mission than to promote the general well
(. fare OF the commonwealth. In Wow of the
spirit OF enterprise that has pervaded
every portion OF the State tho past few
years. and the prospect OF an unpre-
cedonted inflow of immigration and cap
ital within tho immediate future, 1t was
known that tho State is on the eve OF
an ora of moro rapid progress and de-
velopment than Il has heretofore expert
cnccd IN its history With this new con-
dition practically In sight--with absolute
assurance OF having to deal with the many
additional problems issues and conflicts
OF interests which must Of necessity result
from an increase OF population and ar
enlargement Of our commercial and indus.
trial entcrprises-The Post believes that
The constitution. admittedly imperfect un-
der present conditions, framed nearly q
quarter OF . century ago when the popula-
tion numbered less than third OF wha'
Il IL today and when not more than hal
tho present, settled territory was occupied
BY white citizens. ought to DO revised AND
adjusted to the new era OF affairs thai
awaits us
The entire legal and judicial systems arr
based upon this fabric snd our laws mus
conform to Its provisions, yet the reports
Of the higher courts demonstrate beyons
question that its provisions arc SO vagu
ana uncertain that intense confusion 4
ofodpced and conflicts In tho opinions 0
4 tho different courts arc Of constant OF
c0rrencs. This fact has already been Il
IurtSated IN these columns. 1t Is question
able whether there Is lawyer Of an,
SANDING in the State but Will say thu
Il ~ tNdiclary article IL grossly imperfec
"a ea1nhersome True Il could be revised
|11 y u ~ article submitted as an amend
{ ~ n III cpnstitution. but II has oc
& Nm y TAe Post that the people, ate
efreriencs had with the presen
NJ 1ftlele. considerable portion Q
n p1opted - N amendment sub
~ iegtslatpf&, would be. slov
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