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Editorial
June 11, 1882
The Waco Daily Examiner
Waco, Mclennan County, Texas
What is this article about?
Editorial argues that John Hancock could garner strong support for Texas governor like Winfield Scott Hancock did for president, despite old Civil War-era opposition from 1861 antagonists who refuse to admit past errors. Suggests awaiting a new generation for justice, similar to Sam Houston, and considers a third term for the current governor amid ongoing issues.
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THE TWO HANCOCKS
It is true there are people who cannot be made to understand that the war is over, but we think the time is at hand when John Hancock can poll as many electoral votes for governor as Winfield Scott Hancock did for president. If not, why not? Martin Ball.
The conditions that controlled the action of the Texas democracy, in reference to Gen. Hancock, do not exist in state politics. A prominent Texas democrat once told the Examiner: "I know that John Hancock is a man of absolute integrity, and he is the brainiest man in Texas, but as long as I have any political aspirations myself I am afraid to espouse his cause. The men who, in 1861, antagonized his views, still live and they will fight him as long as they live, because they do not propose to eat any ante-bellum crow. Another generation of Texans will do him justice, as they will Sam Houston." This may or may not be a solution of the question, but it is tendered for the Ball's prayerful consideration. But why worry about the gubernatorial succession? The incubus is with us yet, and the state might go farther and fare worse than to give him a third term.
It is true there are people who cannot be made to understand that the war is over, but we think the time is at hand when John Hancock can poll as many electoral votes for governor as Winfield Scott Hancock did for president. If not, why not? Martin Ball.
The conditions that controlled the action of the Texas democracy, in reference to Gen. Hancock, do not exist in state politics. A prominent Texas democrat once told the Examiner: "I know that John Hancock is a man of absolute integrity, and he is the brainiest man in Texas, but as long as I have any political aspirations myself I am afraid to espouse his cause. The men who, in 1861, antagonized his views, still live and they will fight him as long as they live, because they do not propose to eat any ante-bellum crow. Another generation of Texans will do him justice, as they will Sam Houston." This may or may not be a solution of the question, but it is tendered for the Ball's prayerful consideration. But why worry about the gubernatorial succession? The incubus is with us yet, and the state might go farther and fare worse than to give him a third term.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
John Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Texas Governor
Civil War Politics
Political Grudges
Sam Houston
What entities or persons were involved?
John Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Martin Ball
Sam Houston
Texas Democracy
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
John Hancock's Potential Gubernatorial Candidacy In Texas
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of John Hancock Despite Political Obstacles
Key Figures
John Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Martin Ball
Sam Houston
Texas Democracy
Key Arguments
The War Is Over, Enabling John Hancock To Win Gubernatorial Votes Like Winfield Scott Hancock's Presidential Votes
Old 1861 Antagonists Oppose John Hancock Due To Refusal To Admit Past Mistakes
A New Generation Of Texans Will Recognize John Hancock's Integrity And Intelligence, As With Sam Houston
Current Political Burdens Suggest Considering A Third Term For The Incumbent Governor