El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-18
UNIVERSITY HAS
PEOPLES HELP
w. W. Turney Says Mass
of Texans Expect to Sup
port It. Despite Veto.


That the leading educational insti-
tuition of Texas, the state university,
has the support of the masses of the
states population. irrespective Of
affiliations with political parties, was
clearly demonstrated by the enthusi-
astic discussions at the state wide
mass meeting held in Dallas Satur-
day by 1900 friends and loyal sup
porters of the university, coming
from all parts Of the state to discuss
temporary means of aiding the uni
versity and permanent measures in
sLring the life of the institution, in
direct opposition to the attitude
shown by governor Ferguson in veto
ing the two years appropriation bill,
after it had been passed by the legis-
lative houses. This word was brought
by ". W. Turnev, one OF the HI
Pasoans who attended.
In order to provide for the future
welfare and the best interests Of the
university. upon the motion of r. l.
Holiday of 81 aso. a permanent or
ganization was effected with judge
Joseph D. Savers as president and
James ". hcClendon, Of Austin, per-
manent secretary with an advisory
committe which will be selected
later, it was announced
Turney's Report Adopted.
After much discussion the minority
report and the recommendation of
Chester Terrell, of San Antonio. petit
tioning for a special session of the
legislature for the consideration OF
the APPROPRIATION bill and II neces-
sary to impeach the governor for
alleged failure to do his duty to the
university and for alleged violation Of
his oath Of office, was regarded and
the majority report, with resolutions
of the state association for the pur-
pose of waging a statewide campaign
and recommending legislative amend
ments insuring the perpetuation Of the
university. was adopted as presented
by Mr.. TUrney, of Ell Paso, chairman
of the resolutions committee, and W.
A. Rhea, of Dallas, secretary.
Divorce 1t From Politics.
One of the conditions heartily en-
dorsed was the severance Of the uni
versity from the state administration
in regard to political relations. and
upon the recommendation OF Murphy
Townsend. OF Dallas, the convention
decided that no candidates for polit-
ical office should be allowed to speak
at the convention in order that the
convention could not be considered as
political meeting, but as nom
partisan gathering convened solely
for the best interests Of the uni
yersity.
Tries For Ways and Means.
In urging the adoption OF the ma
JOrity report and the exercise Of
mature and thoughtful elaboration
by the assembly in the resolutions
which il adopted. Mr.. Turney said:
4 went to Austin several days ago
and then 1 came here that 1 might
serve the people and their university.
to devise ways and means to take
a Of ran1fNfna ND IN
provide for its maintenance until such
time as some sane man shall be
elected governor Of the state.
think no more Of governor Ferguson
than does Mr.. Terrell. (whO had just
spoken and I, for one, would like TO
see him out. but il he should be taken
out OF office il would only be the
means of placing him in the United
States senate"
Mr.. Turney was greeted by cries OF
/ NO. no." from the audience at this
sally.
The Fl Paso delegates. Robert L.
: Holiday, judge J. " GOggin and Nj.
Turney, &c turned from the convention
Sunday night. They were assisted in
an advisory capacity by A P. Coles,
who stopped in Dallas a day return
/ ing from Washington.
Blamea Men for Failure.
The women Of Texas were repre-
Percy V. Pennybacker Of Austin. She
Z blamed the men OF the state Tor their
failure to give the women a chance 10
vote and to intercede for the in
I terests of their homes in the affairs
Of Inc state and the universities and
schools.
HOEg Promises Sensations.
During the days discussion an
nouncement was made by William
I Hogg, son OF the late governor, that
within the next 80 days he would
/ deliver speeches in behalf Of the uni
iversity all over the state, and that
although the papers could not print
his testimony because OF the liability
to libel laws, he would deliver a copy
to the governor. Mr.. HOgg explained
to the convention what he considered
the true reasons for the action of
governor Ferguson and claimed poll
tics as the chief one.
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