El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-16
To
Be HARD To
ERADICATE
Resignation May Be Ruse to
Secure His Vindication
Through Reelection.
SENTIMENT AGAINST
BAILEY rs GROWING

Austin, Tex, Sept. 16.-It is very
evident that it is going to be a diff
cut matter to eradicate Baileyism from
Democratic politics of Texas, notwith-
standing the junior senator's announce
rnent hat he will not be a candidate
for reelection. Several different views
are taken of the real import of Mr. Bal
ley's unexpected declaration.
While probably a majority of Demo-
Gratis accept his announcement as hav-
ing been made in good faith there is an
element Of anti-Bailey people who
clalm to see in it another indirect eff
fort on the part of Bailey to obtain
VinGiea alton at the hands of the legisla-
ture. This could be accomplished in
no other way than his reelection to the
senate.
another view of the situation is that
while Mr.. Bailey may retire personally
from his position as an o~fficeholder he
VIII continue to reside in Texas and
hopes to direct the plans and policies OF
the party even to the extent of naming
his successor.
Meetings Are Significant
1t is considered significant that i'm
mcdsateIy following mis- announcement
there were held, and are still being
held for that matter, numerous meet
iDgs n conferences of his political
friends over the state. There has been
very little learned publicly as to the
object OF these meetings beyond the
statement that they were to frame ex-
pTeseIons Of loyalty 10 him and regret
that he proposes TO retire from the SEN
ate. According to current report, how
ever, the real object of the different
meetings is to frame a plan of cam
paign for rejecting Mr.. Bailey ire
spectixe of his expressed outward de-
sire in that particular.
Might Not Be Difficult.
II If is the intent and plan of Mr..
Bailey to obtain a reelection, Eel
such action on the part of Texas Demo
Gratis, IL may not be a very difficult
matter for him to accomplish his pur-
pose- In the first place it is already
of candidates in the field. Som of
thec1 belong to what has heretofore
been known as the Bailey element n
others represent the anti-Bailey fac
troll of the state political machine, and
If they should throw their quiet influ-
ence to reflect the Junior senator they
would accomplish the purpose perhaps
vided among a number of candidates
On a straight two-man race there is
little doubt that Mr.. Bailey would be
overwhelmingly defeated. The selection
in the Democratic primaries to be held
ext July, the legislature being bound
by the result OF that vote.
Prohibition a Factor.
With Baileyism absolutely out of
the way the issue upon which the SEN
atorial candidates viii run will be
prohibition and anti-prohibition. 1t is
possible that, even SHOULD MI. Bailey
be a personal factor in the fight, the
prohibition question will be paramount,
with former congressman Thomas H
Ball. ca Houston as the candidate or
the Bailey element and a good part of
the prohibition faction. 1t is now prac-
tiCa1ly assured hat former governor
Themes VI. Campbell will enter the race
mea whose availability and possible
CO cies are being considered are
Cone Johnson, prohfbitionist; Yancy
Lewis. prohibitionist; J. F. VOTERS.
anti-prohibftionist; William Poindex-
ter, prohibitionist; congressman Albert
Bur1eson, anti-prohibitionist, and con-
gresham Morris Shepherd. prohibition
ist. Choice B. Randell. anti-prohibi-
florist is already a candidate for Mr..
Bailey's place.
1t is considered probable that should
Mr. Bailey actually retire from Texas
Democratic politics there would quick
1v tax place a reuniting of the two
of the party that hav existed
IN the state for several years and
this be accomplished it is con-
sidered not unlikely the number of
candidates for the senate would be re-
duced to perhaps two and the fight
made strictly on the prohibition ques-
ton, although that issue is conceded
to not properly belong to the sem
atorial position. Baileyism, however,
can not be eliminated from politics in
Texas except by the removal of the
senator from the state.
Senate's Action Surprised Bailey.
1t is positively Known that the &C.
ton Of the Texas senate in ~refuSin~ by
a good majority TO adopt a resolution
endorsing senator Bailey's position on
the tariff question was received by the
Junior senator with the greatest surprise
and nc little show of indignation. 1t
IS said he has confided to political
in Texas that he is certain the
senate did not reflect the views of a
n jority of the Democratic voters in
refusing him q vote Of Findication or
IS believed to have brought forth Mr..
Bailey'S announcement that he will not
seek reelection.
There is a large element of Texas
who have formerly been the po-
friends and supporters of Mr..
Bailey, which actuafIy hopes he will
remain steadfact in his pur-
he M a also quit the Democratic po-
arena Of the state. He has been
q disturbing factor in Texas politics
FOR many years, and instead of the stu
alton improving under his leadership
It has constantly grown worse. Should
have remained in the field as an
III owe and open candidate for ~reelec-
ton there is every indication at this
tire that he would have been defeated.
the situation would have demanded
IF the anti-Bailey element the placing
the field of but n candidate
lgainst him. With him out of the race
rs al open candidate, however. the anti
Beiley Democrats of the state are ex-
to leave the field an open one
whoever may so desire NAV enter |
the contest Up to the time hat Mr..
Bailey made the announcement of his
purpose to not seek reelection his DO
itical enemies in Texas had busted
themselves organizing against him. |
organization is said to be one of
he strongest ever effected within the
'aEks of the Democratic party in this
1t extends to every county and
1t will be held intact pend
ng any possible further Developments
IF the situation.