The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-05-09
Senator Bailey and Texas.

the selection of Senator JOS w. Bailey to head the
delegation from that state to the national democratic
convention. There two tickets in the field one
headed by Senator Bailey, the other by one of the
most able, popular and eloquent men of the state
Mr. Cone Johnson Both sets of delegates pledged
themselves to support the candidacy of Mr. Bryan
Senator Bailey submitted his claims to the people
squarely the ground that he desired vndication
and vote of confidence
Mr. Johnson based his claims for election square1y
the statement that his selection would mean that
the democrats of Texas condemned Senator Bailey
Senator Bailey won at the primaries by some 90
600 majority. 1t understood that had the pri-
maries gone against the Senator he would resign
his seat in the senate
The charges against Senator Bailey were that he
the attorney for the Standard Oil company and
such attorney accepted large fees in money, and
had used his political power to further the interests
of the Standard Oil concern, in Texas and in viola
ton of the laws of Texas 1t was proven beyond
any question of doubt that the Senator accepted
money from Mr.. Pierce representing the Standard
Oil 1t was also shown that in other specific in
stances he accepted money from other representatives
of the same company, and performed legal services
for it.
Senator Bailey endorsed unanimously at the
primaries in Texas about two years ago. for election
his successor in the senate of the United
States and legislature was elected, composed al
most entirely of democrats all of whom were select
ed for and pledged to the reelection of the Senator
After the primaries and after the election of the
legislature, these transactions of Bailey came to
light, and bitter and persistent warfare was com
menced. The Senator demanded an investigation
before the legislature after it had reelected him.
agreeing to resign his seat if the legislature by vote
made before the legislature and substantially the
charges presented to that body as those
which the democrats of Texas have just passed upon
Speaking generally Senator Bailey did not finally
deny receiving money from the Standard Oil people,
that he performed legal services for them but
averred that he not actuated by corrupt or I'M
worthy motives, and had done nothing dshonorable
The legislature exonerated him but with divided
vote, and the democrats of Texas have condoned
his action by majority of 10000 primaries where
some 100000 votes cast. AS but two sets of
delegates voted for and both sets were pledged
to Bryan and no other issue involved but
the of Senator Baileys vindcaton and as none
voted save democrats, it would seem that the demo-
Gratis of Texas refuse to condemn Senator Bailey
The whole affair is most lamentabe and regret
table.
Senator Bailey is marvelousy equipped for
great career OF usefulness In point OF ability no
nan in public life is his superior if there is one
Who is his equal. He is recognized by all the great
awyerS of the country, of the great lawyers.
1t is doubted if he has equal in debate. His
mind is wonderfully alert, his most pleasing,
nd none excel him i'll courteous demeanor, no mat
er how exciting the subec under discussion may
e, how intense the interest exasperating his op-
onents. He is young, robust and handsome, and
assessed of personal magnetism and charm which
almost irresistible.