The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-20

Hon Geo, + Burgess the nominee for
congress- in the Tenth district, II a native.
He has risen to honorabla public estimate
reTforcn Of the distinctive characteristics Of
Individual energy aud merit. II is particu-
larry gratifying to Texas as wen as to those
OF his constituents who have nut upon him
tho tribute Of nomination. that he is a
product Of tho commonwealth In all es-
sentials he ia the "architoct OF his own for
lures and has drawn his inspiration to at
tain worthy place In tho confidence and
awards OF his fellow-citzens from a strong
and commondable ambition to ut himself for
leadership in affairs OF state AS n lawyer
he ranks easily with the best aud most sue
cessful OF his day and will bring to the
discharge OF the responsibilities Of con-
gresham mind trained to forceful thought
responsive to the exacticns of debate aud
rich IN the literature Of his profession lie
is democrat OF noble mold. ever ready to
fight for the principles OF the party on the
line or at the head OF the column. Undodot-
edly his ACCOMPLISHMENTS lis adccesses his
training in tho severe schools of experience.
his native Texas dash. as well as staying
qualities and his mastery OF tho issues OF
this hour conserve to make him so strong a
candidate that his election is hardly matter
Of question. The democracy of the Tenth is
united aud with Geo. II. Burgess as its
leader. viii reclaim the district This situa-
ton is gratifying TO the entire State democ-
raes.
While vet in tho presence of the common
| peril the powers are beginning to pull away
from general concert and 10 form new and
! special alignments. There can be little
symp.hy with dogs that hRht over a bone.
A considerable number OF people have been
attracted to Houston from adjacent sections
by reason OF the excellent public school
system which we have heretofore had. Let
us hone that the political manasement OF tn,
schools now. viii not wholly destroy their
prestige or stop this steady influx OF new
citizens. The present regime can not last
verv long.
BY the way. there's nothing in the wal
situation TO delay work for buster and
bigger Houston.
Wall street has not vet got its bearings ae.
curately either as to tho future home policy
or the future foreign policy of this gey.
ernment. when Bryan money is plentiful
at ono TO one Wall street wants time for
rejection.
The Beers are not 40 completely hemmed
In that they have not heard of China's new
draft upon British resources.
when tho call comes for troops for China
the strenuous Teddy viii literally revel il
glorious visions OF gore. Teddy is tho IN.
= oarnate symbol Of the booted ana squire
| Republic. YOU know. tho apostle OF the re,
: llgion oi blood and thunder.
!, The big publishing houses should hold al
: the forms open for while. at least. for tn
y revised editions OF their Biographies.
I, Texas has enough population now to grow
rapidly from natural Increase alone. An,
the soil for such purpose can't be beat IL
Amerioal
ID Il has been reserved for McKlnleyism /,
y discover that congress is kind OF mn
b. wheel In the government Of this country
g even in great emergencies
Ne IL Ctfra had ,,......