New-York tribune., 1908-10-11
HOPEFUL FOR TEXAS
Colonel Lyon Thinks Republican
State Ticket Nay Vim.

Austin. Tex. oct. 10 (SpcciaD.-It is asserted by
Colonel Cecil Lyon, Republican national commit
teenlan from Texas and chairman Of the state ex-
ecutiye committee. that Republican prospects in
this state the ensuing election much bright
er than might be supposed by those not in close
touch with the sentiment and existing conditions
hero. Colonel Lyon has just finished a poll Of the
eligible voters i'm yariou, counties in different parts
OF the state. and hasiug hs Judgment the result
Of this poll. he declares that the chances of sue
cess for the state ticket headed by Colonel John
y. Simpson FOR Governor. 1re good
The causes which contribute TO this hopeful out
look for the Republican state ticket ap-
parent that Governor Campbell. the Democratic
candidate lor reelection, and his chief supporters
showing much Uneasjues5 over the possible
outcome.
In the first place. Governor Campbell is unpopu-
lar in his party. He is severely criticised for
the Tuiucus policies which he advocates and has
put into effect in part The 1900 votes which
were cast for an obscure and Untriod rival Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor In the recent pri-
maries attosted Governor Campbelrs unpopularity.
In that primary Campbell received only 2Oi,0OO
votes making total Of approximately $4,000 DEM
oCTatic votes that were for tho Cand-
dates. 1t is said ty Colonel Lyon that large pro-
portion Of the 1900 Democrats who voted for
LOB Williams, the blacksmith opponent of Cow
elnor Campbell. in the recent primary will show
further disapproyal Of Campboll's administration
and policies by remaining away from the polls at
the coming general election. Many others, it is
asserted, who gave their support Williams will
vote iof Colonel Simpson for Governor. The high
est number Of votes ever east IN Texas for d Re-
publican candidate either state or national, was
for William Mckinley for President. lie received
more than is2 900 votes
Colonel Simpson expects to receive the votes Of
most of the so-caIled Mckinley Democrats in
Texas Colonel Simpson a Democrat most of
his life. He is one of the leading bankers and
business men of the state, and Is popular among
business men. He has received pledges OF support
III his present campaign from many OF the men
who are prominent in business affairs Irrespective
OF their former afflliation with the Democratic
party. Colonel Simpson is essentially Roosevelt
Republican
1t is also said that there has been great influx
of Republicans TO Texas In the last few years
Many Of the new settlers in the Panhandle and
other newer parts of the state came from Kansas
Illinois, Indiana and other Northern states. Then
there has been general drifting away from the
Democratic party Of who believe that the best
Interests OF Texas lies III overthrow temporarily
at least Of the dominant party which has SO long
been in control Of the state. It is estimated that
Governor CampbcP viii receive little more than
the 20fO50 votes which cast for him in the re-
cent Democratic primaries. and that the actual
Republican strength and the dsaffected Democratic
votes which viii go Colonel Simpson may bring
his vote up to 225,0cO 3
Another important factor which will. it is as
serted result in a considerable loss to the former
strength in Texas is the Inderendence
0a-U movement 1t Is said that thousands OF