The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

deavored and desired to arrange a
canvass between Gen. Bate and
Gov. Hawkins as the respective
candidates of the two political or
CARNATIONS in Tennessee. 1t will
be observed that the proposal was
made to Mr.. BrOwnlow, July 6tl,
before Mr.. Russell had been nomi-
mated, and that although it was
first in time, and made by the regu-
lar democratic nominee, it was de
clined. 1t Will also be observed
that the republican chairman, Mr..
Brownlow, deferred replying to the
letter prospOsing a joint canvass
until after Mr.. Fusselrs nomina-
ton.
OF course upon the reception of
Mr.. Brownlw's letter of July %,
explaining the meaning he intended
his letter of July II to convey, the
explanation was accepted at once.
But inasmuch as he not only ex-
plains the meaning he intended to
convey, but also affirms that my in
depreciation was not sustained by
anything in the letter at all, deem
it not inadmissable to say a word
with respect thereto.
Neither Mr.. Russell nor any one
protesting to represent him had
then (nor have they at any time
since) indicated a desire for Mr..
Russell to discuss with Gen. Bate.
The only intimation of such q plan
as is contained in Mr.. Brownlow's
letter of July 18th.
l did not understand that he had
invited Mr.. Beasley's and Mr.. Fus
sells chairman to meet in confer
ence to arrange appointments for
the candidates, but to meet in con-
ference with a view to that end"
If Dir. BrownlOw had said II sug-
gest that we invite them to meet us
in conference" or even 81 have in
vited them to meet us in confer
ence," 1 would have understood
that the conference was one at
which | was expected. But when
he states, 81 have written, asking
them to meet me in conference" not
to a range the appointments, but
with a view to arranging them. II
did understand the letter to indi-
cate that there was to be prelimi-
nary conference, which 1 was not
to attend.
OF course l accept Mr.. Brownlow's
disavowal of that inten-
ton, but so far as the letter itself
is concerned, l must insist that
there is great inexacitude in Mr..
Brownlow's Interpretation, when he |
asserts that there is nothing therein
my Interpretation. More
over as / had assumed the initia-
tive, could not understand that |
Mr.. Brownlow would undertake to
invite them to our conference with |
out at least suggesting its advisa
bility before sending the invitations
out.
Mr.. Brownlow's letter of the % nd |
states that he intended his letter of
the 18th to be the invitations sent |
10 the other gentlemen on the 18th.
1t distinctly requests them to des-
ignate time and place for the con
ference; but there is nothing, in my |
Judgment, in the letter of July u |
which can be construed into such a |
request of me. Nevertheless as
Mr.. Brownlow explained subse- |
Iuently that he so intended it, 1 de |
clined, as soon as 1 understood his |
to be present at the con-
ference proposed.
Your committee declined to ar
range for a canvass between Gen.
Bate, Gov. Hawkins, Mr.. Beasly and |
Mr.. Russell for reasons so apparent
rs hardly to require statement.
The time required for the discus
sion of the issues involved in this
canvass by four candidates, would
be so great as to impose a strain
lpon both candidates and hearers, !
which neither could long endure.
In 1880 four gubernatorial can
lidates were in the field. l am re-
iably informed that after arrange
nents for n canvass between Gov.
Hawkins and one of them had been
Igreed upon, the application of an
,ther candidate for n division of
ime was refused by the chairman
# the republican committee, on the
rround of want of time.
1t will be observed that the views {
# Gov. Hawkins have recently I'M
lergone a change.
Your committee became satisfied
he opposition to Gov. Hawkins
7as confined to Gen. Bate, and ac-
1 was instructed to nego- c
iave with the representative of Gov. I
hawkins alone.
Your committee became satisfied c
hat the only possible effect of the =
of Mr.. Beasley and Mr.. d
'ussel will be the reduction of the
ote of Gen. Bate; and they were L
lso persuaded that such effect is {
=
A few representative utterances \
re given which, interpreted in the v
ght of existing circumstances, can {
OF be misconstrued. K
The Nashville Banner said: :
This is to be peculiarly a canvass +
, which ,,roOraSSiyp fhouUht Il ~ | =