Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-07-31

cans to the name of Democrat. We
were forced, in the last campaign, to
the conclusion that no Democrat, as
such, could be nominated who would be
elected, and so we surrendered to the
Liberals, and let them carry the colors.
All events have forced me, though most
reluctantly, to the conclusion that the
DEMOCRATIC PARTY is PowERLEss
and ineffective as an ally, and not a fit
instrument for reforming its own poll
ties. Most of the Democrats have not
come to this conclusion. They still
preserve the name, and they cherish il
with almost religious fervor. AssOcia-
tlons of a lifetime, memories of its tTi-
umphs, firmly endear 1t to them, and
they will abandon it at no mans dicta-
ton. Look at its history, and then tell
me if you wonder at the lifelong Demo-
crat clinging TO it. Let US in this nomi-
nation stand together. Your nomina-
ton is most excellent. The Democratic
party can fully subscribe to your plat
form. 1t is placing the calling from the
Democratic party solely upon the ground
of inefficiency, and l see no reason why
the sixth of August Democratic conven-
ton cannot indorse your ticket. Dem
ocrats, Republicans, workingmen and
Liberals, all of you combined, we are ir-
resistible. Let US go into the fight
shoulder to shoulder, and win the vie
tory. When the victory is won, the
4u uastion must be settled whether or not
the Democratic party shall be preserved,
or q new party enter the field for the
publication of our government, and the
preservation of our free institutions.
Hon. +. Hassaureck, of Cincinnati,
made a vigorous and effective speech in
favor OF the platform and ticset. The
convention then adjourned. The entire
proceedings of the convention were eX-
ceedingly harmonious.
As correspondent of the associated
press at this point, held an
INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR THURMAN
this evening, to ascertain his position
relative to the new departure just in
augurated in Ohio. The senator in
formed me that statement made in the
Liberal Republican caucus last night, by
Colonel Lowe, OF Dayton, that Thur
man was at heart favorable to the new
movement, was entirely erroneous. The
facts in this matter are as follows: In
conversation between these gentlemen,
Senator Thurman said that the charge
so often made in the Cincinnati Com
Blercidl and VOLkSbldtt, that it was his
active opposition that caused the De-
mOcracy to reject the movement, was
unfounded; that he had not written a
single letter on the subject, and that the
opposition of the Democracy was their
unbiased feeling. From the statement,
Colonel Lowe drew the erroneous con-
clusion that Thurman was not at heart
opposed to the convention of to-day.
The truth is, that the senator always
considered this movement as
A GREAT MISTAKE,
and while he would have been glad to
see all the elements of opposition to the
administration consolidated, he does not
believe that a disposition of the new
party is either necessary or advisable.
In view of the proceedings of the con-
ventiOn to-day, the Democrats say there
is but one course left for them topursue:
that the August convention will nomi-
nate a Democratic ticket, and make a
more vigorous fight than the party has
made for many years.
Interviews were had with other prom
inent Democrats of Ohio now here, and
all indicate that the nominees Of to-
days convention can hope for nothing
from the Democratic party leaders, and
that the convention of the sixth of Au-
gust will ignore this movement and
nominate full ticket of their own.
THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The State central committee of the
peoples party met this evening for or
ganization. Aaron B. Champion, of
Hamilton county, was appointed chair
man, and a resolution was adopted that
members Of the peoples party through
Out the State be requested to make COM !
Dlete organizations in their respective |
and report to the chairman of
The State committee at Cincinnati.