El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-09

be q candidate Tor the senate lrreSpec-
tive of who ran against him. He said
that he would enter upon an active
campaign for the Office shortly after
he retired from the governorshlp.
Congressman R. L Henry, Of Waco
told the people that he would be
George W. RiddeI. Of Dallas, did like
wise.
Gator Of Waco took the people into MS
coincidence long enough TO notify them
that he expected to seek the much
Former governor Thomas NJ Camp
hell informed his close political friends
mat he was in a receptive mood in the
matter Of being made the candidate or
the dry" element OF that party for the
THE names Of other prospective
candidates Of lesser political proml-
nence were mentioned as getting ready
to shy their castors into the ring.
COIquitt Finds Out
This was the situation during the
closing weeks Of congress lnme-
diatelv after he retired from the gov
ernor's office, Mr.. COlquitt took a Trip
to New York 1t is said that ne was
laboring under the belief that MS alI-
nude towards the Mexico situation
yt.EiIe governor and the correspondents
tihrs that he had had with hiEh OHl-
cisls of the Wilson administration nad
made him a political figure OF nation
wide importance llldA AAN nav -
he would be feted, dined' ana inter
viewed extensively by the newspapers
1t is said that he was keeniy olsap-
Dointed with the outcome OF MS WISH,
that the painful reaiizatilon . -TI,.s1
itself upon him that retired leAas
governors are much smaller potatoes
abroad than they are at home. ne
stopped of at Washington on MS r.
turn trip and he took occasion Nhlle
there TO. sound senator CulDefson on
his plans for seeking reelection II is
stated that CulbersOn told him ne
would be a candidate, Whereupoh Col-
Quit made the statement thar s1cn
being the case he would Ioreso ms
plaDs for making the race
Since senator CulbersOn returned 10
Texas a few weeks ago, he mas oee1
quietly at work repairing his pollleai
fences and he has given his friends 70
understand that he is in the contest
10 stay, Irrespective Of who may run
Bailey May Keep out.
During the last few days close
noIiticai friend of Mr.. Bailey in Austin
received a letter from the latter me
tenor of which practically places the
former senator in the list Of candi-
dates It is known. however, tnat
Culberson will not adhere 70 his an
nuonced determination OF continuing
the race. Whether Mr. Bailey VIII run
against Mr. Culberson remains 20 De
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In the POSSIBLE event that Mr.. Cul-
berson should withdraw from the con-
test it is regarded as certain that
Bailey will be a candidate, and ms
friends say he may run anyway. II IS
learned on the authority OF one OF the
wet leaders that Mr. Bailey has been
assured OF the support OF that fac
ton Of the Democratic party ana tnat
he is being urged to make early ana
positive announcement OF his CANDID
acy. Mr.. Bailey is opposed 10 nauon-
wide prohibition. 10 womans Suffrage
and to many OF the thLngs " tL Inc Slle
Wilson administration stands for Inc
wet element in Texas is solidly with
him in these views
The Eliminated Candidates.
The impression prevails in wen IN
formed political circles that while the
elimination OF the prospective and
avowed candidates for the senator
ship may not include at this time
Mr.. Bailey. it extends to Mr. Riddle
10 Mr.. Henry, to Dr. Brooks TO
Mr.. Campbell and TO Mr. Colquitt
This elimination. however. Is more
tentative than positive II Is expected
that all of the men whose names are
mentioned viii get actively into the
contest should Mr.. Culberson recon
slider his present announced determine
ton to run for reelection
Another phase Of the senatorial sit |
nation that is beginning TO attract at |
James z. Ferguson may decide 20 seek /
the office Since the recent adjourn
ment OF the legislature, the mention /
OF. his name in that connection has 1
been frequently heard here It is con-
coded that he came through the try
ing session OF the legislature in much /!
better shape than usually falls to the 4
lot OF a governor who is serving ms I
first term. He made friends and sup
porters OF all the different political J
factions i'm the law-makinE body, and, (
If he is able to steer clear OF the I
snags and rocks that beset the polit- |
teal sea during the next several Z
months. he may sutceed in guiding his I
craft Of ambition into the senatorial /
harbor. should he decide to turn its !
prov in that direction.
FerEusOn'S Chances Good.
Tt is pointed out by Mr.. FergusOn's
political friends that he is free of all
political entauglemeuts. that he has
the advantage OF having no political
record behind him. previous to enter I
ing upon the duties OF his present {
office; that he has won the regard Of
the dry faction and is popular with
those who are aligned with the wet l
element Of the party.
Viewed in all Of its lights it's plain
that the situation at present revolves
around senator CUlberson. Summed !
up. il may be said that IL he remains
steadfast in his present plans to run
FOR another term there viii DrOba by !
not be an opposing candidate. but II he
should withdraw from the race the /
field of Contestants will be large
Get your hot deIicatessen at the Ham (
burg Cafeteria Cheaper than cooking !
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