The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-25

Mr.. Culberson declared United States SEN
son In nomination. His remarks were as
follows.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
Senate--I esteem 1t privilege and q
pleasure to be permitted, in obedience tc
the instructions given me by the democ-
racy of my county, to present to you fol
election to the high and honorable posi-
ton of United States senator from Texas
the name OF the Hon. Charles A. Culberson
of Dallas county.
These instructions were not dictated
alone by the fact of his honored citizen
ship amongst us. but sprung also from an
appreciation OF q record which loses none
of it's lustcr when contrasted with that OF
the patriotic statesmen who, since tho
days when the fathers wrested this grand
domain from the barbarism of the Mon-
tezumas have guided Its destiny to its
present glorious position in the galaxy OF
sovereign States.
Called in the full flush OF young man
hood, BY the almost unanimous voice of
his people, to the head of the legal de-
partment of the State, at q time when il
required mental giant armed with rich
knowledge Of all the subtleties Of the law
to protect her from the onslaughts of greed
entrenched behind the bulwarks OF wealth
and power, he demonstrated himself a
worthy son OF that magnificent constitu-
tional lawyer, pure citizen and patriotic
statesman whom all Texas loves, "Old
Dave Culberson.''
In conflicts with the ablest counsel that
unbounded means could secure he thor
oughly evidenced that "the faith OF his
friends was well founded, and in every
legal battle maintained unimpaired the
ri ~ tho Qtafo SyUhon his form, nj T.
torney general had ended and that Jury
which never errs, the whole people, had
written their verdict it read: well done,
thou good and faithful servant; go up
higher
His administration of the Office of gov,
ernor Of this great commonwealth whose
immense territory contains greater di-
yersity Of conflicting interests than any
State in the Union has added new laurels
to the fame he had heretofore acquired.
Amid the roar Of the waves Of
passion and prejudice he has remained
steadfast to duty and executed the
laws faithfully and impartially. De-
creasing the burden of taxation, he has
so wisely administered the financial affairs
of the State that he retires from office with
all her institutions fourishing and her
Golfers overlooking. The school fund, that
richest legacy from the heroes OF the Re-
public guarded with jealous watchfulness,
and with the public educational facilities
of the children OF Texas greatly increased.
When wars fearful alarm summoned from
Texas the flower Of her youth. with the
devotion of a father. he carefully watched
over and maintained their rights.
And now we arc gathered to ratify that
reward. which the people have already de-
creed him, the highest position within
their gift. In the full strength OF vigorous
manhood, endowed by nature and educa-
ton with all the attributes which insure
success. beloved and respected by his peo-
pic, he goes to take his place In that hall
which has echoed TO the matchless elo-
auence OF Webster. Clay and Calhoun
The hall where has been waged the mighty
conflicts, between great political parties
that has shaped the destiny OF this Nation.
Texas democracy has sent no weakiipgs 10
represent her there: Houston. the SOLDIER
without. fear; the patriot without snile'
Rusk, Henderson. Ward, Wfgfall, MaAey'
Coke the second father of the State VINO
redeemed her from tyrany little less than
that which woke the slumbering hres IN
the hearts of the fathers of the Republic;
Reagan. the graud old man whose record
ia interviewer with the saddcst, sweetes''
,nost eiorious pages OF our history; NILS.
.the lion of the tribe OF Judah whose
name will ever be indissolubly llnked WIN
tariff reform; Chiffon, the broad mindea,
conservative, brilliant son of East IeSas.
And now. In the name OF constituency, 70
represent whom would be an honor 10 any
man. pledge their plighted faith tnat
this son of Texas is worthy place
amongst them; that when his record IN
The senate shall have been made, when
partisan prejudice shall have Dsen siienced
by time. and impartial history assigns toe
statesnen OF this generation TO their prop
er niche in flames temple, crowned by im-
mortclles. gained BY unfnltering devonon
TO the rights of the common people, there
Will be no brighter name on the rolls OF
the United States senate than Charies A.
Culberson Of Dallas county.
senator Burns OF Harris, the republican
member, seconded the nomination Of cui-
berson. He said:
Mr.. President and Fellow Republicans,
rhe modesfy Of men having the poiiticsi
t.,th IN the speaker Is both remarkable
and proyerbial II may be that II Is
matter for regret that out OF more tnan
len ono republicans In the grand. younB
1.cmmonwcalth OF MY beloved State not one
can readily Ne found consenting 10 exils
hlmsslf from the State OF his devouon'
IL psnalty therefor being az enloreeu AZ
s.rce ~ not less than SIX years. III ING
wsmbershlp OF the National congress y
,,,st NOT be understood thai those VINO
i've ailegiance to the cause OF the gfano
"a IA, n.rts confuse the National law-mskins
hcdy Win the National prison congress
-. hniding session IN 3 near ana sister
asste: ire speaker can only account TOT
shs rsfussl Of q Texas republican TO Pc
cor cor,s United states senator upon NE
srcupa that he has higher nome asp
.,nrs and looks to broader fields OF use
s s,',r..s II may be that he nurses ana
au nn',,. the worthy ambition which wou,d
s w line inc Of credit and admiration TO THIS
ss ,vs body and yet some positive siii-
a ae,;sv has been occasioned ~ inducing
n.ea1s 70 ansver roll calls 10 inc
Texas Legislature In the persons, snp
rIenes q rssvsiiinx upon "tbc senator
.Ionv, x..rrs.T Il AN for title and CON
- dssree vsstips In him legislative Don