El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-30
DEFEAT OF BAILEY
MAY BE REALIZED
Active Steps Being Taken
by His Enemies to Force
fCannDaIOn issues.

San Antonio. Tex. Aug. 3O.-Although
the state Democratic platform endorsed
Bailey and Bailey's- policies the fight
against hfs reelection has been going
on quietly and effectively.
Congressman r. l. Henry OF Waco,
congressman c. B. Randall of Sherman
and congressman Rufus Hardy. In the
heart Of what was once Bailey terri.
tory, have been putting in some good
blows.
The conventions which renominated
these men repud lated the state platform
and Bailey The bill providing pen
atty for serving public service corpora
tons by congressman and senator's was
endorsed Randall represents the old
Bailey district yet this district voted
to condemn Bailey He was not even
endorsed. To make the slight more plain
Culberson was mentioned and his name
omitted.
Will Keep Up Fight.
Not only are these three congressman
actively in the field against him and
will keep up the fight all summer, but
there is a militant organization plan
ming for his defeat
It is said the prohibition leaders are
very resentful of Bailey's attitude
the recent campaign and will combine
with those who are fighting him.
When Bailey went before the citizens
the last time he was pleading exonera-
ton. He had no active opponent. He
had served but one term
The Coming; Storm.
Two years from now it will be diff
ferent. He VIII have fighting him one OF
the most vigorous campaigners who
can be secured, a man with personality
and man qualified in every way to
represent the citizens. Bailey will have
been honored with two terms He can
not claim a personal disgrace in being
defeated The Texas Democracy GER
tainly has right 10 select its own Of
ficialsfand 10 change its mind if II sees
fit.
Reaction of Convention.
It/is also said the action at the
Democratic state convention is reacting.
The influence is becoming very unfa-
vorable 70 Bailey. The specific endorse
ment of employment OF public officers
BY public service corporations was a
bad mistake.
While Bailey, because Of his person
ality and the supreme confidence his
ardent admirers have in him. may be
excused from practicing a doubtful pro-
cedure yet the citizens of Texas are
not ready TO say they approve of the
matter as a principle
The fact the Democratic party per-
mitted itself to be made the tool of
Bailey and adopt as its principles not
only not Democratic but dangerous has
alienated many supporters, both of the
party and Of Bailey
To have endorsed Bailey and his
course would have been sufficient, ar
que many OF the rank and file of>the
Democracy To go further and invite
every man in congress of the legisla-
ture 10 attempt 10 serve the people at
the same time he is filling his pockets
with corporation money is considered
as an added burden, even the much
abused rank and file of the Democratic
party Of Texas is not willing to bear
VIII Lack Votes.
Where votes count the enemies OF
Bailey claim he will be found lacking.
To stock a convention and plan
demonstration is easy, especially where
the successful Democratic nominee for
governor is working in complete har-
mony.
To go before the citizens of TexoS in
a state wide primary is a different
matter Two years from now those in
close touch with the trend of events
see a fight which will make II mighty
interesting for Mr.. Bailey