The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1896 Page: 2 of 8
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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. THURSDAY. MARCH 26. 1896.
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OLIVE BRANCH OF PEACE
Extended Coney by Mclvlnley Faction
nnd Promised Another Victory on
Permnnent Oruaniiatlon.
•raw over
i committee
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and that, unless they
. they will set up shop or tneir
il«l such a thing happen it would
bent on the regulars to elect
airman ot the state republican
committee. It is scarcely proba-
ker. that such ^ contingency will
igh it can not c.e denied that the
men now have a bad taste in
iths and are hourly becoming
? ami disgusted. They had a se-
cret caucus and counted noses to-night
and claim that all their men are still j
standing to their guns.
Sl'EECHMAklSti.
Kill", of Colonial Fame. Talked About
the Mexico Venture.
Austin, Tex.. March 25.—Shortly before 11
o'clock this morning most of the delegates
were in their seats. It was announced that
Chairman Cuney would not call the con-
vention to order until 1 p. in. Speechmak-
n garden <
presentee
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lt d the case of th<
es. and It ts said that
with admirable
■ngth. Major Breneman spoke
nty-tive minutes, part of which
M- contributed by Dr. Clifford. The lat-
ter was in charge of the convention hall
case, and during its consideration his re-
quest to be excused was granted.
Vn the Grayson county contest the com-
mittee. it may be stated on good authority,
will recommend the seating of both dele-
gations. It is understood this action was
taken to deprive Grant of every vestige of
ground for contest. It is understood that
the committee at first agreed to unseat
Grant's delegation, but for the purpose
named reconsidered this action. It was
reported that Grant would use the unseat-
ing of his delegation as the pretext for a
bolt. This, however, could not be verified.
The delegations will divide the vote.
Both of the contesting delegations from
Travis will be seated.
In the McLennan county contest the
j committee will recommend the seating of
the Austin-Robinson delegation, which is
in the AUison-K^ed combine.
The Cuney delegation from Galveston
i county of course received the verdict from
: the committee, and the Sherma k delet-
ing ensued. A. H. Caldwell of Braxos urged j j jon from Fayette county will be seated,
delegations not to go back on instructions : it is said the Shermack delegation favors
MeKinley.
1 The committee has about two hours'
1 work for to-morrow morning, which indi-
i cates that it will be nearly noon before
[ the convention meets, as the committee
I will not convene until 9 o'clock. It is said
there are four MeKinley men on the com-
mittee, the rest being Allis
hcrents.
THE VOTE
By Which Cuney Waft Elected—His
Speech of Acceptance.
Austin, Tex., March So.—'The following is
the vote by counties by which the Hon. K
W. Cuney was elected temporary chairman
of the convention:
Rosen-j Roaen-
Cuney. thai. Cuney. thai.
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EXPATIATES OS THE COLONIAL
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Anderson
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Austin. Tex.. March 25.-The republican
state convention held a short afternoon
srosion and adjourned until 6 o clock this
evening. At that hour the committee on
credentials was not ready to report and
Chairman Cuney extended the hour for re-
convening until 10 o'clock to-morrow morn-
ing.
DELEGATES DISAPPOINTED.
Fight Still On Between MeKinley and
the Combine.
Austin. Tex., March 25.-This has been a
day of expectation ana prognostication
without results. When the delegates as-
sembled at the wigwam this morning they
all appeared to think there was a hen on
and when It was announced that Chairman
Cuney would not call the body to order till
this afternoon one could see republican
feathers fall in every seotion of the bigs
hall. The truth was some of the wool hat
boys were becoming financially embar-
rassed and wanted to get through and go
^Tn The afternoon the convention remained
in session but a few minutes and ad-
journed until 6 o'clock. When that hour
rolled around and Chairman Cuney ex-
tended the adjournment until to-morrow
morning at 10 o'clock the disappointment
and chagrin of the bovs was greater still.
Some of them growled^vith discontent and
threatened to go on anyway. But it was
not lving Cuney's fault that the creden-
tials committee had not completed its
labors and of course he was not to blame
for the delay.
The democratic chiefs continue to honor
the grand old party with their presence
and espionage. General Ross was here to-
day and so was Major Goree of Galveston,
Bill Clark of Dallas and numerous others,
to say nothing of those who have been on
hand since the engagement opened and
whose names were mentioned this morning.
It was remarked to-night that all of the
democrats who have been here and who
are alleged to have been advising the re-
publicans to place a straight ticket in the
field for State offices are free silver demo-
crats and supporters of the present admin-
istration. with the exception of General
Ross, and it is known that he is here on
business bent and not in connection with
politics.
Cuney's victory of yesterday is still the
topic of discussion, and it is surprising to
see the unanimity with which the leaders
of the democratic party make merry over
his conquest. Nearly every prominent
democrat you meet openly expresses his
approbation of the result and some of the
boys have manifested a desire to celebrate
the occasion. Governor Hogg wanted Cuney
to win and predicted his victory before it
occurred. Judge Faulk felt the same way
about it and bo did Collector Kaut'fman.
Then there was Treasurer Wortham. He
was to-day laughing in his sleeve and said
to The News correspondent: "They just
can't down Galveston on anything." Cuney
is already receiving congratulations, but
be wears his laurels well and says he is
for peace.
There has been but little change in the
^situation since last night. The fight is
still between the MeKinley men on one
side and the combined Allison and Reed
forces on the other. The followers of tho
Ohio man have been doing some lively cau-
cusing, and they are not in the best of
humor. It is even said that there has been
some bickering and dissension in their
ranks in regard to who shall be slated for
delegates at large from their side of the
house. This ripple of unpleasantness, how-
ever. is doubtless more largely due to the
uncertain condition of things and the de-
sire of the poorer class of delegates to go
home than to any other cause. They will
present a solid front when the tug of war
comes. Meantime it is given out to-night
that their slate for delegates at large has
the following names written upon it: John
Grant, W. E. Davis of Fort Worth, A. J.
Rosenthal and N. W. Cuney.
It will be noted that the MeKinley boys
have cunningly extended the olive branch of
peafce to the dusky chief by placing him on
the list. "A soft answer turneth away
wrath," and here is what might be termed
a case of the mountain going to Mahomet;
but just what effect it will have remains to
be seen.
By the way, Cuney achieved another vic-
tory to-day. It leaks out that the commit-
tee on permanent organization has per-
fected its report to be submitted to-mor-
row, and the recommendation is made that
the temporary officers become permanent.
The MeKinley people will hardly make a
right on this report. They have had a taste
of the Galveston man's personal popularity,
and a burnt child dreads fire. It is not
probable that they have any more sheep to
lead to the shambles when there is nothing
to be gained by it. Cuney and his friends
urged this permanent chairmanship on
Marshall of Dallas, but he declined on the
ground that ho preferred to remain on the
fioor of the convention. The fact is Mar-
shall has got everything he went after and
ho is satisfied to rest his laurels.
The MeKinley boys are as sore as a piece
of raw beef to-night. They have been
waltzed in every contest which they en-
tered and are weary and footsore. While
they have not given up the light by any
means, they have on a fit of disgust. A
majority of the MeKinley delegates are not
rolling in afliuence and their expenses here
are heavy. They want to either get in the
push or go home. A number of them are
charging to-night that the Reed and Alii- ■.
son combine is trying to starve them out
and to that end are delaying the proceed-
ings: in other words that a game of freeze-
out is being worked on them. They say
further, or some of them do, that a "bar'l"
has been tapped, that they are not well
equipped with the sinews of war and that
they have not hesitated for the want of it
if it lasts all summer. Still, it can be seen
that they are despondent. They know
that while they have a fighting chance, the
outlook is not rosy. Some of the more
sanguine say to-night that they will get
two of the four delegates, and a few go so
far as to say they will get three, but the
more conservative ones, when pinned down,
admit that if they land two of their men
they will be in luck. The general impres-
sion in disinterested circles is that unless
there is some kind of a compromise, and
Cuney is not out compromising, the MeKin-
ley men will not get more than one of the
delegates, if they get that. It is further
predicted that should they capture one
delegate his name will not be Grant; that
the chairman has been marked for slaugh-
ter good and strong.
As for the Reed and Allison men, they
are as confident as you please. They say
they will give the MeKinley boys the sec-
ond dose to-morrow and that it will be a
a veritable ehower bath. One of the lead-
ers said to-night: "They will not name a
•ingle delegate. Just put that in your pipe
ana smoke It, because it is a fact." The
combine delegates are those mentioned this
morning, Cuney, Terrell. Makemson and
Ferguson, and each of them is firmly con-
vinced that tha elate will go through with-
out a break.
Colonel Hawley returned to Galveston
to-night, wearing his habitual smile. He
expressed himself as being perfectly satis-
fied with the situation.
Cuney, when seen to-night, was In the
best or spirits. He 6ays everything is as
lovely as a May morning, He thinks It un-
lust, however, for his opponents to charge
him with trying to freeze them out by de-
laying the deliberations of the convention
when it is well known that everything has
been waiting on the credentials commit-
tee. This committee, by the way, has bcei*
for MeKinley; they should be honest, even
in politics. If delegates came here on a
MeKinley boom be honest to MeKinley.
A colored man from Waco excitedly an-
nounced that the eyes of seventy millions
"tt «ua he j nTiVteer'the rest "being Allison and Reed ad-
h?tMoKir„lev?SVavSt He'wilted he coUld i The Btmos county contest was presented
homfr Ciirley and^*ote for Mv']\lntey, too I this evening, hut it will not be considered
King, colored, of Dallas spoke for Reed
as the great master of men. He was in-
until to-morrow.
A gentleman in Grant's confidence said
terruutvd anil the MeKinley people kept j to-»igJU that the N\K in ley people will
up a din to stop him until exhausted. King , make their fight on tiro £.r?"
waited long, then lighted his cigar and l dentlals committee and endeavor to gl\e
smoked patiently while the uproar was re-
peated. In the interval he got in a compli-
ment to MeKinley anil was given a patient
hearing. He mocked the MeKinley people ;
as a Texas mob. and was again interrupted j
and howled at, but again lighted his cigar. I
lie proceeded: "You denounce democrats
for suppressing the negro vote and you .
suppress free speech and talk of white-man ■
mobs in the south. You are a nigger mob (
in the capital of Texas. Too many millions i
of dollars and oceans of blood have been |
expended for King's freedom to allow him i
now to surrender nis manhood to a bloom- :
ing MeKinley mob."
Love, a delegate from Collin, interrupt- i
ed King to compliment the colored man j
who had attained such glorious heights in
oratory. King resumed, saying MeKinley |
stood on Reed's protection plank, and while
MeKinley was trimming his sails for the
white man's support in Ohio, Reed was
fighting in congress for ballot box protec-
tion for the colored man of the south, with
bayonet incidentals if necessary, and as
for Allison's plank for sound money, 'what
the devil do we all care about sound mon-
ey, anyway? We ain't got none, and don't
cure whether it's sound or rotten."
Moselev. colored, of Grayson warned the
delegates that their intemperate enthusi-
asm for Reed. Allison and MeKinley en-
dangered party harmony. He wanted some
consideration for the party in Texas. The
presidential candidates, either of them,
would make good officers, and there was
no occasion for their friends to break up
the convention and create feuds and race
factions when all should stand by the
party. He preferred Reed because he will
protect the right of the colored man at
make their fight on
denttals committee and endeavor
Cuney his first throwdown in that contest.
Though the credential committee will not
meet until morning the Grayson county
contest is being discussed privately among
the members and there is good authority
for the statement that It may yet be de-
termined to unseat Grant's delegation.
There is a'decided difference of opinion at
1 o'clock this morning us to the advisability
of such action, but Cuney's wish will fall
little short of bringing about harmony in
the committee. Allison men declare Grant
wants to be unseated so as to give him
ground for a bolt. Dr. Grant maintains
his reticence and refuses absolutely to dis-
cuss any reports.
For
A POINTED PLATFORM.
Gold Standard, Protection and
Agulnat the Force Bill.
Austin. Tex., March 25.—The committee
on platform, of which Colonel Hawley is
chairman, has completed Its report. The
platform presented to-morrow will be brief
and to the point, and will practically con-
tain but five counts, which come in the
following order:
1. They declare for a gold standard in un-
equivocal terms.
2. They pronounce for protection and de-
mand universal protection for all Ameri-
can industries: denounce the Gorman-Wil-
son bill a-i a pretense and a fraud in its
discrimination against the Industries of the
south.
3. In regard to foreign relations, they pro-
nounce against jingoism in all* its phases.
4. They declare that they will depend
the ballot box. but he would cheerfully ; Up0n the honest public opinion of the coun-
oi.tJirt Ii.inuinui tltt hflVP h»r. , 1 I ^
support the nominee. "Let us have har-
mony and good will and God will look
down on us and smile upon the most sen-
sible people he ever saw. Let us have
harmony and put boodle behind us."
Anderson of Travis, a candidate for dele-
gate at large, gave a history of his re-
publicanism from the cradle to this stage
of the journey to the grave.
The symposium closed with a speech of
over an hour by Ellis, colored, of Bexar,
whose colonial scheme is not forgotten.
He had talked in the vein of supporting
the colored man in polities for some time,
warning his brethern against the MeKin-
ley boom, when an old darky asked:
"What became of dem niggers' families
you tuck to Mexico?" (Immense excite-
ment.)
Ellis rose to the occasion, grateful for a
chance to explain, and for an hour had
the audience spell bound. The main fea-
ture of his talk was that the negroes in
the south, he had found, had no hopes and
the education they received was thrown
away. "This Is a white man's country by vw,-„»
rights. He discovered, settled, developed I above platform,
and civilized it." The colored youth could 1
have no aspirations in it. Whatever his
education, the highest position he could
reach was bootblack on a Pullman sleeper.
Mexico makes no discrimination on color.
There the industrious educated colored
youth stands the same chance that the
native Mexican does. This condition of
his race suggested the colonization of col-
ored people in Mexico. The scheme was
organized, money secured, President Dias
gave them 2,500,000 acres of land and over
2080 were exported. Dissatisfaction and
disease defeated the scheme: dissatisfac-
tion because the immigrants .were lazy and
of no account. They had only about 30
cents apiece when they left home for Mex-
ico, paid nothing for railroad fare and
nothing for food in Mexico and were fur-
nished 800 new houses to live in. What
could you expect of people who in thirty
years of freedom had only saved up 30
cents? One cent a year. Disease came be-
cause they would eat bacon, which in that
hot climate bred pestilence. He had ex-
pended a fortune for these people and had
not received one cent from any of them.
He then explained how they returned, and
his own personal adventuro and hazards.
There were unmistakable evidences of
hearty approval of his estimate of the col-
ored race as a non-progressive element
hampered by the white environments.
, try to control an honest ballot and a fair
count and that it is unnecessary to have
any general election laws.
5. They declare against many of certain
classes now coming to thia country and de-
mand a law fixing standard requirements
for immigration, based on morals, physical
health and intelligence.
Therq was no dissension or difference of
opinion in the committee room in regard to
the financial plank and practically none
relative to going on record as being op-
posed to the "force bill" or any kinXl of gen-
eral election law. General Flanagan, how-
ever, is said to have demurred to the ex-
pression condemnatory of the general elec-
tion law method, but ho is understood to
have been the only member of the commit-
tee who did not heartily favor the plank
adopted. It is also reported that Colonel
Rentfro sprung a resolution Indorsing Mc-
Kinley's candidacy, and that he advocated
it with much persistency. It was, however,
voted down, Chough it is suid the majority
was small. It is said that the fine Italian
hand of Colonel Hawley is detected in the
M*li.I\LEY SPECULATION.
Caucused
Have
CALLED TO ORDER.
The Routine Work of the Republican
State Convention.
Austin, Tex., March 25.—Chairman Cuney
was more prompt in the afternoon than tho
delegates had thought he would be, and
when he rapped for order not more than
half of them were present, and of these
tho most were negroes. But as the ap-
pointment of committees was in order,
those who were absent missed nothing. All
the districts had suggested representatives
except the Eighth. Cuney used the omis-
sion to impress upon the delegates that he
desired to be eminently impartial: "I
want to select representative republicans
from the different districts," he said, "and
I would like to ask the gentlemen from the
Eighth if they have anyone they would
like to have represent them on the com-
mittee on permanent organization."
Tho delegates from the Eighth retired to
agree on a member, and while they were
out Cuney announced the committee on
permanent organization, which was as fol-
lows: First district, W\ M. Lawson of Mont-
gomery county: Second, J. H. Brinkley of
Jefferson; Third, to be named later;
Fourth, W. H. Walker of Marion; Fifth,
W. E. Granville of Fannin: Sixth, J. P. El-
liott of Ennis; Seventh, J. T. Stewart of
Falls: Eighth, G. C. McAndrews; Ninth,
W. K. Makemson of Williamson; Tenth,
P. S. Whit ' of Gonzales; Eleventh, J. O.
Luby of Duval; Twelfth, Robert Gallagher
of Yal Verde; Thirteenth, J. B. Ralston:
Committee on resolutions: Tenth, R. B.
Hawley, Galveston, chairman; First, B.
Repsdorph: Second, P. J. Dennis; Third,
Webster Flanagan of Rusk; Fourth. C.
M. Ferguson of Lamar; Fifth, II. M. Mc-
Connell of Montague; Sixth, J. M. McCor-
mick of Dallas; Seventh. L. B. Kinchlon;
Eighth, Wr. E. Davis: Ninth, Henry Gray;
Eleventh, R. B. Rentfro: Twelfth, George
B. Jackson; Thirteenth, J. C. Minton.
Committee on credentials: Sixth, W. M.
McDonald, Forney, chairman: First, John
M. Parish of Walker; Second, George W.
Burkitt of Anderson; Third, L. H.Gray of
Gregg; Fourth, James Fore of Camp;
Fifth. H. J. Hendricks of Cooke: Seventh,
J. Allen Myers of Brazoria; Eighth, Marion
Mullens; Ninth, J. A. Hickey of Lee;
Tenth. A. J. Johnson of Galveston: Elev-
enth. D. N. Leathers of Nueces; Twelfth,
George C. Clifford of Bexar; Thirteenth,
O. T. Bacon of Wichita.
There was a wide diversity of opinion as
to when the convention would reconvene.
Opinions ranged between 3 and 8 o'clock,
and it was not until Cuney in a fatherly
way suggested that the credentials com-
mittee would not finish its task before 0
o'clock, that there was any agreement
whatever. Of course Cuney's suggestion
was construed as an Indication of Cuney's
desire, and accordingly the convention ad-
journed to 6 o'clock, with scarcely any op-
position.
SETTLING CONTESTS,
Fight to Be Made on the Report of
the Credentials Committee.
Austin, Tex., March 25.—The committee
on credentials worked until this evening at
8 o'clock and then stopped for the night.
Dr. Clifford of San Antonio seems to have
the committee In charge* There are about
and Dccide They
Thitttf* Grabbed.
Austin, Tex., March 25.—Just before 2
o'clock this morning the MeKinley men
professed to have the convention grabbed.
In their caucus, which lasted the best por-
tion of the night, they counted noses, and
claim to have a majority of over 100 votes.
They decided to make no fight on Cuney,
and to keep him on their slate as one of
the delegates at large, for the purpose of
holding the colored votes for their other
three delegates. They alee discussed the
advisability of putting up a candidate for
permanent chairman, but will not arrive at
a conclusion until later.
Singleton of Jefferson and other leaders
say it is doubtful if there will be any in-
structions, but that they will make an
effort to indorse MeKinley. The following
convention floor managers were re-elected:
Flanagan, Rosenthal. Smith of Colorado,
McCormick and Singleton. The following
were slated for alternates: Ed Anderson
Kinney. E. II. Caldwell and Riehard Allen.
The Allison and Reed faction also caucused
to-night, and they say they have nothing
to fear. They are complacently standing
pat, and it is a notable fact that the Me-
Kinley people, with all their enthusiasm,
do not profess to believe that they can
possibly get more than one or two of tho
delegates.
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Chairman Grant Not Communicative.
MeKinley Men Confident.
Austin, Tex., March 25.—The MeKinley
caucus whieh met about 10 o'clock ad-
journed shortly before 1 o'clock this morn-
ing. Immediately after the caucus Chair-
man Grant announced to a friend with en-
thusiasm that betokened firm belief, that
the MeKinley forces were in the ascend-
ancy and" that the delegates would be
named by the MeKinley people. He said
that this assertion was based on a careful
poll which showed them to have a clear
majority of all combinations.
Chairman Grant was seen to-night and
asked for an opinion of the outlook but he
declined to express any opinion whatever.
He said he had not been around the com-
mittee rooms and knew nothing of what
they were doing, more than what was cur-
rent report. He was asked if he thought
any MeKinley delegates would be elected
to-morrow and he replied "1 don't know,"
and in reply to a question as to whether
he thought he would be elected, he also re-
plied "I don't know." When pressed fur-
ther for an answer Mr. Grant said he had
absolutely nothing to say and he firmly de-
clined to express any opinion.
The oolored brother flocked to the Dris-
klll to-night In such unusual numbers as to
suggest that the fodder and the where-
with therefor are running short. MeKinley
people say tho combine money is about ex-
hausted. and liko opinions aro expressed
of the MeKinley fund.
At a late hour to-night the MeKinley men
aro becoming more confident and say they
will surely land two delegates. Cecil Lyon
says it is a lead pipe cinch. W. M. Fergu-
son of the combination, who has stood by
Cuney through thick and thin, is some-
what in doubt about the result. He said:
"We may go through, and I believe we
will, though it is not certain. At any rate,
the MeKinley men will not get more than
two delegates, and it is a safe bet that
they will not get more than one."
It transpires that a move is on foot to
present a resolution instructing Cuney and
the other delegates, after they are elected,
to support MeKinley at St. Louis. It is
believed, however, that such a resolution
would not even die decently. It will stir
up the followers of the dusky warrior
wore than a red rag doeg an angry bull.
The consensus of opinion Is that the dele-
gates will go to St. Louis without instruc-
tions.
The latest this morning comes from the
Cuney side of the house, and it comes
btraight. It is to the effect that the mem-
bers of the credentials committee have de-
cided to make a unanimous report. If this
is true it not only precludes a minority re-
port, but practically puts a stop to the
light, for the reason that if the unanimous
report of the credentials committee is
aaopted it gives the combination decidedly
the best of tho situation. abater Wilson
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lemphill .. 2
Henderson. 4
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Hockley ... 2
Hood 2
Hopkins .. 2
Houston .. 5
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In accepting tbe chair Cuney said:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentleman of the
Convention: You have conferred ut>on me
a great honor, one tbat I cherish very
deeply, and 1 trust in the selection of my-
self as chairman of this convention the
gentlemen who have voted for me will have
tic reason to regret It. I have been known
in public life in this state a Ion* time—
twenty-seven years now—and let me say
now to this assemblage of republicans of
Texas that this is tbe proudest moment of
my life. (Applause.)
"To-morrow this convention will assem-
ble, and it will assemble here to carry out.
I hope, the expressed will of the people of
this state in the best interests of the repub-
lican party. I trust that peace and har-
mony may prevail here; that we may re-
turn to our homes with an honest, hearty
purpose to work for the best Interests of
our party. I want to see peace prevail in
Texas; I want to see harmony prevail here.
We have had unseemly conflicts in our
state that are not creditable to a great po-
litical party. I want to say to you, gen-
tlemen, that the eyes of the great national
republican party in this country are watch-
ing this convention. Right now the electric
wires are spreading it broadcast that
Wright Cuney is the temporary chairman.
(Applause) Now then, gentlemen, I do not
propose to inflict upon you a speech. I
know there are gentlemen here who have
done me the distinguished honor of casting
their votes for me who do not hold the
same opinion as to the candidates that I
do. I appreciate it the more because they
have thus conferred a personal honor upon
me. I think more of this honor than many
may think. It is deeply imbedded in the
heart of Wright Cuney.
"Now, as to what the republican party
may do. We are in favor of sound money:
wo are in favor of a protective tariff and
we are in favor of all legislation that goes
along the lines of protecting the people.
There is a great fight to be made in Texas
and let us not be discouraged. The clouds
long drooping near us are going away; the
skies aro clearing. We want the very beet
element of the republican party to take
part in our deliberations and give us the
benefit of their encouragement. We want
the best element all along the line to help
make it what it ought to be, an organiza-
tion that ought to control the government
of this state for the beat Interests of tho
people. You can do It. Let factional quar-
rels be buried. WThen you go to your homes
send delegates that will carry out the ex-
pressed will of the people. Let us never
have a campaign like this again in Texas.
It is to be deplored by all honorable and
thinking men; it is not a credit to the pub-
lic life of our state. I can not say who is
responsible for that condition—they shall bo
nameless.
"We are now here to elect a delegation to
the St. Louis convention who will nominate
a man for president of this country who
will be elected. I say to you, many of my
friends have voted for me who do not
agree with me in my choice for the presi-
dent of this country. ' favor the Hon.
William B. Allison. (Applause and cheers
for MeKinley.) I want to say to you, gen-
tlemen, you can hurrah for MeKinley all
you want. It does not hurt me. Mr. Me-
Kinley is a very excellent gentleman and
would no doubt make this country an ex-
cellent president, (Cries of 'What's the
matter with Reed?') Mr. Reed is likewise
an excellent gentleman and would also
doubtless moke the country an ideal presi-
dent, but when you look up to the sunlight
you sew that prince of financiers, William
B. Allison." (Applause and cheers for Me-
Kinley.)
Untitled to tlie Credit.
Austin, Tex., March 25.—Although there
are hundreds of "influential" leaders who
claim that they brought about the Reed-
Allison combination and patched up the
peace between these two factions, yet the
men who aro really entitled to the credit
are Otis T. Bacon of Wichita Falls, G. Wr.
Burkitt of Palestine, W. J. Wasson of Dub-
lin and Dr. J. M. Mosely of Denigon. These
men worked unceasingly for this combina-
tion last evening after everything had been
declared off between the Reed and Me-
Kinley forces.
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London, March 2S.—Dr. Montague. Sir
Robert Herbert, General Gallway, Hon.
Steveley Hill, Admiral McCllntock and
Messrs. Tomlinson, Gedge and Bucknell,
members of parliament, and many Cana-
dians were present to-night at the dinner
given to Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain,
secretary of state for the colonies, by the
Canada club.
Mr. Chamberlain replied to a toast In
which Lord Aberdeen coupled the names
of Chamberlain and Montague. The colon-
ial secretary was given an enthusiastic re-
ception as he rose to reply. He said he felt
honored to be associated with Dr. Mon-
tague. and that It was a great pleasure to
meet the many representatives of the great
American colony, which stands first among
the kindred nations forming the British
empire. He visited Canada and had met
many of its leading statesmen, notably the
great Sir John McDonald, that most Im-
perial minded man, whose guiding idea it
was to maintain intact the local independ-
ence of Canada in close alliance with the
mother country. At times he did not have
any easy time. There were many promi-
nent men on both sides of the Atlantic who
had once assumed that it was the manifest
destiny of Canada to be absorbed into the
great republic on Its southern frontier.
(Cries of "No, never.")
Mr. Chamberlain continued: "That was
the opinion. It is ancient controversy, and
1 will not refer to it now except to mark
the contrast between the doubt and hesi-
tation then and the determination now of
every son of Canada to maintain the local
constitution in his special identity, and at
the same time to draw closer the bonds
which unite him with the great parent
state. The recent Isolation that seemed to
threaten us. evoked from all the colonies,
especially from Canada, an outburst of
loyalty and affection that reverberated
throughout the world, which testifies a
sentiment deeper than words can express,
and which dispels the idea that such ex-
pression of loyalty and affection was
superficial and would not bear the test of
serious conflict, so that if war broke out
the mother country would be left to her
fate and the colonies would take care or
themselves.
"This decision waa emphasized by the de-
bate in the Dominion parliament and the
moral was summed up In the eloquent
speech of Mr. McNeill, who is quoted as
having satd; 'From the British people, one
people, to tbe integrity of the common em-
pire.' This orator struck the right chord
when he said: 'The empire of Great Britain
is the common heritage of all its sons and
is not tho appenduge of the United King-
dom.' Many speeches were made to the
same effect in the Dominion parliament,
and a resolution waa passed by acclama-
tion, repeated allusions being made to the
opportunity which every community in the
empire was bound to seize, and the hope
was expressed that something would be
done to bring us nearer. Wo share that
hope." continued Mr. Chamberlain, "and
ask you. is this demonstration, this almost
universal expression of loyalty of all the
colonies, to pass without a serious effort
by colonial and Imperial statesmen to
transform high sentiments Into practical
results?"
Mr. Chamberlain then reviewed the
growth of the feeling of the imperial fed-
eration. and said although experience has
shown that the final realization of our
hopes of federation i*- a matter of such vast
magnitude and great complication that it
can not be undertaken at the present time,
it does not follow on that account that we
should give up our aspirations. The great-
est obligation is the impartial defense of
the great interest in the Imperial trade.
The former must be reached through the
latter, as was the case in the creation of
the German empire. At first the reichstag
was convened to deal with the commercial
interests of the states. Gradually it em-
braced national ami political objects, and
became the bond of unity and the basis of
ths empire.
Remarking that it natural that Can-
ada should take the Initiative, Mr. Cham-
berlain cited the resolution of the Ottawa
conference in favor of customs arrange-
ments between Great Britain and the col-
onies. and also Mr. McNeill's resolution
in the Canadian lygislature on Tuesday in
favor of an ad valorem duty on foreign
imports. Although he foresaw a very se-
rious dislocation of trade with England if
such a proposal became effective, Mr."
Chamberlain asserted that the proposal
merited respectful consideration. This
proposal, Mr. Chamberlain proceeded,
would involve at least a small duty on
food and raw material, and would thus
increase the cost of living and the pressure
on the working classes. It would also tend
to increase the cost of production, and
would thereby prejudice us in competing
with foreign companies in neutral markets.
It is useless for us to shut our eyee to
these facts. In return wo should get a
very small consideration in the shape of a
preference, maybe 2 per cent, and perhaps
even 5 per cent in competing with foreign
manufacturers in the colonial markets.
"This is a very startling proposal for a
free trade country and seems In its present
form impossible for us to adopt. I am a
pronounced free trader, but at the same
time I am not so pedantic that If sufficient
advantages were offered I would not con-
sider a deviation from the strict dogma.
But so far no sufficient cause has been of-
fered to induce England to take certain
losses and the possible risks involved in
reviewing altogether her present commer-
cial policy. The preferenoe would be
smaller in the case of British goods im-
ported into the colonies than in that of
colonial goods imported into Great Britain,
it is still more important that our foreign
trade Is so gigantic in proportion to the
foreign trade of the colonies that tha bur-
den of taxation would fall with much
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been increasing by the khedive also ignor-
ing the porte entirely. Reproaches have
in consequence been addressed to the Ot-
toman commissioners in Egypt for not tak-
ing steps to prevent the organization of
the expedition, as it Is feared an advance
up the river Nile will be felt elsewhere
than on the frontiers of Egypt, and tbat
the Arabs of Yemen (the principal divis-
ion of Arabia, adjacent to the Strait of
Babel, Mandeb), may be encouraged to
fresh hostilities to the Turkish authorities.
In diplomatic circles here it is believed the
steps taken by the porte to protest against
the expedition to Dongola will not have
more than a moral effect, and though it
is admitted that France and Rtissia will
refuse their consent to the use of the
Egyptian reserve fund, it is generally un-v
derstood that nottogyshort of the armed
Interference of thelb two nations will pre-
vent Great Britain from pushing the Sou-
dan campaign.
Semi-OiHclnl Note.
Paris, March 25.-A semi-official note was
issued this morning, stating that France
will refuse to sanction the use of the
Egyptian reserve fund for the purpose of
the British-Egyptian expedition un the
Nile to Dongola unless she receives pledges
concerning the British evacuation of Egypt.
Cabinet Council.
London, March 25.—A cabinet counoll was
held this morning for an expression of
views regarding the British-Egyptian ex-
pedition up the river Nile. Commander in
Chief Lord Wolseley was present.
President Hlppolyte Reported Dend.
Paris, March 25.—The Haytian bank has
received news that President Hlppolyte had
died of apoplexy. The Haytian legation
has no news on the subject.
THIS THING TIPPED OVER.
Thirteen Men on n Pile Driver When
It CaiiHlsed.
Yesterday about 5 o'clock p. m. the large
pile driver of O'Connor & Sinoot, the jetty
contractors, while at work upon the ex-
treme end of the south jetty, went down
into the sea in about twenty-five feet of
water. The accident was caused by insuf*
ficient piles being driven to support the
driver.
The men on the work say they had sug-
gested to the government inspector and
the contractors that the number of piling
being used was insufficient to support the
great weight of the pile driver and loaded
cars, but it was thought by the inspector
that there was no need of additional piling.
There were thirteen men at work on the
pile driver at the time of the wreck. Five
of • them under the driver were carried
down with the driver, which also dragged
three cars with it. The rest of the men
escaped over the falling cars. Fortunately
no one was seriously injured, and all were
"quickly rescued by their companions.
The 'contractors suffer great loss in the
destruction of their pile driver, amounting
to several thousand dollars. It being one
of the best of such appliances.
The wrecking of the driver will throw a
great many men out of employment for
some time.
Popnlist Executive Committee.
The populist executive committee will
meet at Turner halk /Thursday evening at
7.30 p. m. Following the meeting there will
bo a populist rally,, in which many promt
nent sneakers will participate, among
whom will be J. W. Bird of Luting, Tex.
greater weight upon the United Kingdom
ban upon the colonics."
Mr. Chamberlain then proceeded to in-
vite the colonies to continue their efforts,
and he expressed the opinion that the mar-
quis of Ripon's dispatch to the governor
of the colonies on this subject in*1895 had
not closed the doors to more favorable pro-
posals, which might be advanced in the
future, and he called particular attention
to Lord Ripon's statement that an ar-
rangement" creating a customs union, com-
prising the whole empire, by which the
aggregate customs revenue might be equit-
ably proportioned among the principal com-
munities, would in principle be free from
objection. Mr. Chamberlain regarded this
as an alternative and not, as it waa gen-
erally regarded, an impossible alternative.
"Its advantages to the colonies would be
bo enormous," he continued, "that it ap-
pears to me that the colonies themselves
will be bound to give such a suggestion
their careful consideration."
Mr. Chamberlain added that he spoke for
himself alone, but that the subject was so
important that he desired to provoke a
discussion, above all. In the colonies.
The speech was listened to with the
greatest attention and his various points
were cheered with enthusiasm.
Turkey'* Action on Kile Expedition,
Constantinople, March 25.—As a result of
the extraordinary cabinet council, which
lasted throughout Saturday, the Turkish
government hgs issued an appeal to France |
and Russia, asking them to intervene with !
tho object of regulating the affairs of
Egypt. Germany is also requested by the
porte to exercise her good offices in this
sense. Instructions have also been dis-
patched to the Turkish ambassador at
London to make representations to tho
marquis of Salisbury, but their tenor is
not known.
In well informed circles it is declared
that the action of the norte Is due to the
councils of France ana Russia, the gov-
ernments of which countries, It Is claimed,
have submitted that the nresent is an op-
portune moment for Xuraey to raise the
question of her suzerainty over Egypt,
being practically usurped by Great Brit-
ain. The government syndicate, it is al-
leged, promised Turkey their support In
the matter. There is no doubt that con-
siderable annoyance is felt by the porte ut
the fact,that Turkey was not consulted In
regard to the advisability of dispatching
the British-Egyptian expedition up tho
river Nile, and the feeling of Irritation has
THE WAR IN CUBA.
Madrid, March 25.-A majority of the
newspapers \ere print pessimistic com-
ment* upon tli» Cuban discussion at Wash
InRton, and point to the fact that thre^
senators upon tho joint committee have
distinguished themselves by showing 111
will for Spain. These newspapers claim
that this Is not a reassplng symptom and
urge the government to prepare for every
eventuality, 'fhey declare that while the
vote on the belligerent rights has not been
finally carried out. the conflict continues.
The press »iso refers to the fact that th<|
Spanish squadron remains In Spanish wat-
ers ready to depart at any moment. Tne
oftieial prees, however, takes a more opti-
mistic view of the situation.
Kiotluw Itudvni..
Barcelona, March 26.—After the munici-
pal band had played a patriotic march to-
day a few students became extra enthusiT
astic, burned a small American flag and
marched in the dlrectlou of the United
States consulate. "The patriots," how-
ever, were dispersed by the police before
reaching the consulate. The United States
consul was standing on the balcony, wit-
nessing the gathering of the groups of
people without being molested. The pub-
lie. however, expressed indignation at the
attitude of the consul, declaring It to bo
"bouncing and provoking."
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