The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-16

MAJOR was editing republican organ in
houston, and for whom l worked, the
resurrection being more marked because OF
dlnerence OF several dollars between me
ana the pay roll when the paper suspended
AFTER twelve issues, AT that time some
thing was said about the secretary OF the
democratic convention working on the
republican paper, and Major EEris
published magnificent defense, say
ing that was but a reporter and had
nothing whatever to do with the politics
OF the organ ! have copy OF that de-
tense, and ! hardly think the major viii
deny Il.
The statement above that resigned my
position on The Post because that paper
opposed 'Brashear Is without fact or foun-
dalton. left The Post because | think
have better position in Fort Worth,
one which Is better In several ways. /
consider The Post one OF the best demo-
cratic papers published In this country;
believe its directing head, Colonel X. NJ
johnston, is the MODEST Roman OF them
all, and II matters not what happens my
support and Endorsement Of The Post shall
DC strong ana sincere at all times, be-
cause | know that 1t Is sincere in what
II IL doing. l have been on the inside Of
The Post for long while and have the
highest regard for its every attache. and
believe that Il is supported in It's recent
contest municipality by the best people OF
Houston
The statement that resigned good
position to take one subordinate to the
other Is untrue; that | accepted less sal
airy than was getting on The Post is un-
true. and the reason suggested for tho
change is untrue. 1t is just another OF
the many campaign lies which has be n
used against The Post. and have the
nerve to give back the allegation to the
one who uttered II. l came TO Fort Worth
at the earnest solicitation Of Mr.. II. H.
Murphy, manager OF the Telegram.
and bis associates who have for a year
past held the position OF city editor open
TO me- and ! am we'll situated here, and
viii remain until the notion strikes me TO
change again. ! believe that when the
article above quoted was written. 1t was
with tho idea that would never see Il,
as the circulation OF the Herald does not
reach beyond the limits of the city OF
Houston, hut ! ran across IL aud | take
occasion to deny 1t emphatcally. Ii 1t is
charged that am talking at long range.
without previous notice to nom combatants
that ! would lombard the enemys strong
hold, say in reply that the attack on tau
Post over my shoulder was made when |
am absent. and as I am the only person
who can authoritatively deny the charge
made, II was thought It would go UNI
noticed, the pretty bouquets acting as an
Offset TO the untruth and keeping quiet my
reply. That idea was erroneous. Mr..
Bailey has always been my friend, but at
the same time do not propose to allow
him to use me to vent his splesn on The
Post fight in the open at all times. and
no man extends his hand to help friend
quicker than |, My address Is city editor
Of the Mail Telegram, and can be reach
ed by wire telephone or letter at any time,
and If long distance tactics are abandoned
by the mud singers, and they care TO get
closer range they can consult Colonel 8.
f. b. Morse. passenger traffic manager,
and ! think he can map out q route for
them to Fort Worth which will destroy the
distance. which appears now to some TO
lend SO much enchantment.
I am still secretary of the democratic
executive committee. and while occupying
that position would have voted for Hon.
John T. Browne for mayor of Houston had
remained there, as l believed him to be
the best democrat in the business, and
II anybody wants to do business on that
account, have but to say, Let loose the
dogs OF war
do not suppose that my opinion re-
gardng local politics or people in Hous-
ton is desired by the majority Of the peo-
pie there, and | regret that circumstances
have forced me into print, but misrepre-
sentation causes ms to do justice TO those
who are attacked. Very truly.
James Hays Ouarlpg.