El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-01
CULBERS0N IN
RACE To FINISH
His Entry For Reelection
Throws a Scare Into
Other ASpirants.

Austin, Texas, Feb. No political
announcement that has been made in
Texas in recent years created the in
terest and stir that was manifested
when the news was received from
Washington that senator Charles \.
Culberson is a candidate for reelection.
1t has been the generally accepted
belief that senator Culberson would not
seek the office again. 1t was upon the
theory that he would not run again
that Induced most. if not all, of the
candidates who are now in the field to
enter the race. 1t is too early to do
much forecasting as to who of these
candidates will ultimately withdraw as
a result of Culberson's expressed desire
to be reelected.
VIII Have to Campaign.
In state political circles it is the al
most universal belief that Nj. Culber-
son, in order to convince the people of
Texas of his physical fitness for con-
tinuing activity in ottice, viii have TO
make one or more public appearances
during the progress Of the campaign.
1t is suggested by some Of his friends
that if he will come to the state and
make one speech, It VIII draw to his
support thousands OF voters.
There is much discussion heard here
as to what effect Culberson's candidacy
will nave upon the other senatorial
candidates. The conclusion seems TO
be quite general that he will draw
heavily from the strength Of all OF his
opponents who are now in the field.
Already several men of considerable
political influence who were support
ing eN-GOv. O. b. COlQuitt for senator
have declared for Culberson. 1t is
claimed by CulbersOns old friends that
the same following that voted for him
for governor and who supported him in
his past candidates. for the United
States senate viii be found lined up
for him almost to a
Prohibition Issue DOWned.
Culbersons' entry means practically
the o~bliteration of the prohibition and
to be a prominent feature of the cam
pagn. Men who are prominent in both
factions of the party are ralying to his
standard. Great numbers Of prohibi- .
ton votes that would have gone to
former governor Tom Campbell and
DR.. 5. p. Brooks viii go to Culberson,
it is claimed. The same is true as to
Colquett and congressman Il. L. Henry.
the candidates Of lesser strength
who are in the race for the senate.
The statement by Mr.. Culberson in
official announcement that he
would leave the management Of his
candidacy in the hands Of his friends
has already caused preliminary steps
to be taken to organize a campaign
committee on his behalf It is probable
headquarters will be made in Aus
with ranch offices in Dallas and
1t has not been determined
as yet as to who Will he placed in di-
rect charge Of his campaign but sew
eral names are under consideration for
Col House TO Help.
1t is more than probable that the re-
urn of Col Z. NJ. House from Europe
Will be awaited before taking definite
,ctiOn in the campaign organization. II
s more than limited that Col. House
himself will have a lot TO do with the
CulbersOn campaign. Tt is said hat he
will come to Texas very shortly after
n ra~E hun1~ FEn~ hsa amaCnnW infection
broad +
Right here it may be well to mention
hat Mr.. Culberson's announcement
'laces him in the light of being the !
hoice of the Wilson administration.
{ current rumOrs are to be believed,
is decision to seek reelection was
after urgent requests hat he do
o had come to him from president
wilson himself. There are questions
f such vast import now before con-
ress and in prospect for the future
administration that II was earnestly J.
esired by the national party leaders
hat Mr.. CulbersOn retain his seat in {
he senate. it is said. {
Many Candidates Kept Out.
It is practically certain that II the a
enior senator remains in the contest j
D the end. there will be no additions
the list of candidates who are in the O
ace against him. Since his >
tent all talk Of former senator J. W. h
AAAt- uEADAAAAaiE a tdiAAAdAE 4OA NAAN l.
mate has subsidized. It is well known ~
rat he would not run against Culber- =
IN under any circumstances. Post l
.aster general Albert S. Burleson was
/ one time strongly of n mind to try
" the enate this year. but he said he
ould not become a candidate If Mr.. F
desired TO return. Louis J. n
'Ortham, of Fort Worth. was another Il
-Ospective candidate for the senate e.
no will nave to forego his aspirations r.
that direction for awhile on account f,
this late development in the situa- n
on.
Ill Health Only Drawback. 90.
It is universally admitted. even by =
r .CulbersOn's friends and supporters, #
at the fight against his reelection W
i'll be chiefly on the grounds that the y.
Of his health is precarious. "
cries of this kin are being an "
rered by the statement which reached IN
re direct from Mr.. Culberson a few
ago to the effect that his physi- pi
! condition is better than ii has been II
any time for five years. As for his ii
entality. everyone who has seen and D,
TO him is forciblv impressed b,
at he is as vigorous of thought and n
as he ever was, It is eN-
cted that his opponents will not un- n,
to attack his official record in -,
P senate. ~
,OTHEP OF CHARLES H. LEAVELL II