Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-08-16
aSHVILLE.
The State Democratic Concentration,
Holmes Iummins, of Upton, Elected
Permanent CEairman-The Plat
form Lengthy Arraign-
ment of
The Radical Party for the Frauds, Rob-
berries and Villainies which it has
Perpetrated The State Debt
Question and the Green
back Issue on POpu-
lar Basis
Special to the Appeal

Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, August Is. A very full
delegation from ali parts of the State was
present, and much interest was mani
tested. The convention was called to order
by Hon. j. W. Childress, chairman of the
State Democratic executive committee. Mr..
Burch Cook, of Hamilton, was elected tenn
polary chairman, and Mr.. John ]. Duffy, of
Memphis, temporary secretary. The
committees on credentials and per-
manent organization were appointed.
The tenth district is represented in
the first committee by Charles A. Miller,
of Hardeman; aud in the latter by Josiah
Patterson, of Shelby. The report of the
committee on organization, recommending
Holmes Cummings, of Upton, for permanent
chairman, was adopted. The committee on
resolutions did not make its report until ten
o'clock tonight. The platform is about two
columns in length. 1t makes fearful ar
raignment of the Radical Republican party for
it's responsibility for all the Ills, social politi
cal and financial that the country has
suffered in the past twenty years;
enlarges upon the greenback question; in
dorses the Ohio idea; urges the repeal of the
resumption act, and the settlement of the
State debt at the lowest figure, to be adjust
ed by the legislature and then submitted to
the people, SO that It may be forever excluded
from the politics OF the State; opposes mo-
nopoly in any manner os form; favors the I'M
limited coinage Of silver, and the pay
ment OF all bonds with silver that
are contracted to be paid In coin.
Three minority reports were submitted. One
of which favored the submitting of the set
tlenlent of the State debt directly to the peo-
pie; another recommending that under no
circumstances, In the settlement of the State
debt, shall the coupons Of the bonds be re-
ceivable for dues to the State debt No action
was taken on the resolutions to night.
Senators Harris and Bailey addressed the
convention, which adjourned until zine 0 clock
tomorrow morning.
Associated Press Dispatch.l
NASHVILLE, August I5.-The Democratic
State convention, held here to day, was the
largest ever held, there not being room on
the floor for al! the delegations. The two
largest, Nashville and Memphis, occupied po-
sitions in the galleries. Hon. Holmes Cum
Minis, of Upton, was elected permanent chair
man. After the appointment of three from
each congressional district as a committee
on resolutions, the convention adjourned at
six o'clock till eight clock.
The Democratic convention reasse mbed at
eight clock. The committee on resolutions
reported at ten o'clock The majority report
was of considerable length. A minority re-
port was also presented, and several proposed
amendments. Without action the convention
adjourned at half-past ten o'clock until nine
o'clock to morrow morning. The two thirds
rule in nominations for governor was adopted
Senators Harris and Bailey addressed the
convention during the evening.