The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-22
SENATOR THURST0N IN TEXAS
SAYS THE PORTS OF THE STATE
ARE THE VESTS TRUE PORTS.
A Favorable Opinion of the Efforts
of Houst IN to Obtain Deep water
He Discussed Politics.

Galveston, Texas. November 21.-sen-
ator John NJ Thurston of Nebraska ar
rived in Galveston today from Washing
ton. The senator was married several
days ago in that city and with his VIE
and wifes sister and brother, Miss and
Mr.. Purman of Washington. and Miss
Beckway of Boston, is touring the South
on a bridal trip. The party left Washing
ton Friday and came through New Or
leans, where they spent day and then
proceeded to Galveston.
When seen this afternoon by Post re-
porter at the fremont hotel, Senator
Thurston talked freely of his trip, giving
his views of the great State of Texas, her
ports, resources, etc, and what was IN
store for the future.
Asked regarding the object of his visit,
he said it was purely wedding tour ana
had no political or business significance.
Wei mean my party-are seeking
pleasure solely" said the senator. "Ot
course, l can not but make note OF ousl-
ness and political occurrences that nap
pen to come under my observation. 1t is
changes that have taken place in Texas
since my visit some years ago. In passing
through Houston | could see that 1t mad
grown wonderfully, many handsome build
ngs had been erected and the streets well
paved which shows that there is energy
and push among her people. This, how
/ ever, knew before came down here, for
we Western people are pretty well posted
on what you folks are doing. To a very
great extent depends the future of The
West on the growth of Texas, and espe-
cially her ports, and every move is being
watched with the keenest interest. In my
estimation the Texas gulf ports are ees-
tined to become not only the outlet for the
farm products of the South and West, but
the time is not far off when the great bulk
Of the goods used by these people will be
shipped in through these ports by water
from New York and other Eastern cities.
With the proper railway connections to
the West-and these are being rapidly
made-it is only matter of few years
when all or practically all, the grain from
that section will come through Houston,
Galveston and other deep water ports of
Texas. OF course, Houston is not row a
deep water port but from tie work being
done by her people and the great interest
being manifested in other sections, it now
looks as If it were almost an assured fact. !
Yes, there Is no other State in the
that has such bright outlook as has the
State of Texas"
The Post man was little shy touching
the political situation, not knowing
whether Senator Thurston would like to
discuss this topic on his wedding tour.
But he was so polite and entertaining in
his conversation on other matters that the |
subject was finally preached.
Replying to a question as to what he
thought of the recent election in Nebraska |
tine senator's home State), he said "The |
fusionists did us up, and I admit that il
was largely due to the good work of Mr..
Bryan. He worked increasingly and is
sery popular man in Nebraska. He is
very magnetic man and held the popu-
lists free silver republicans and demo-
Gratis together in way that was sur
prising. This victory. viewing the situn-
ton In an impartial light. will In nv es-
rmation' insure his nomination for the
presidency on the democratic ticket next
'e" 49,, should nothing unforeseen occur"
-, "liI MI. Mckinley be the nominee on
the republican ticket next year," asked
the reporter of Senator Thurston.
mere Is no doubt OF that The beads
or the two tickets will be the same as
lhree years ago, and unless I am greatly
mistaken the main issue upon which the
1880, There is a great deal of talk Of
t,usls. imperialism and militarism. and
WINE they may be Issues In the fight 7 he
i've the money question will be the main
plank In the platforms of both parties and
l INA. the contest will be made on this line.
~, course, mere may be radical change
pV the time the campaign begins. as was
,ne case in 1895 wien the issue was the
iariif, and In less than thirty davs tin,e
inc tide of sentiment had changed ard
ever! hody would talk nothing but free
sliYer and the gold standard. This, saw. !
may again occur though / do not think 1t
Who VIII be Mr. McKinley's running
mate? Well, that is an unknown factor.
mere Is some talk of Governor Roosevelt a
%. NeW YORK, but 1t is hardly probable
tnat ne would accept second place on The
ddlcRe', think he has an eye on the
hrsI place for 1904 and the talk about his ]
accepting anything less is in my mind ali
a waste OF time. But III tell you who
mink will possibly be put on me ticket
WIN Mr. Mckinley, and that Is Attorney
GENERAL Griggs He Is from the rlght j.,
s =, l ana Is being urged by the people
OF New Jersey and adjoining States for
me place. AMI Is would not surprise me I
II ne was not placed on the ticket"
49,, what about the Philippines situation'
what action will congress take when II
eonyenes?' was. asked by the reporter {
INIT Is toocTrd question for me-"
measure it will depend on what has been
accomplished In those islands by our troops
wnen congress convenes. The main issue 4
mat VIII probably be discussed and looked Il
mo VIII be that of self government by +,
the Fiipinos."
The senator was little reticent, how o
ever In talking on this subject, but ad- r.
United that he was but little in favor of
expansion and rather favored only retain u u
ing coaling stations In the Philippines and q
not 10 make them part of this govern ,
senator Thurston visited tho ietries this b
afternoon as the guest of CAPTAIN Richie a