Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-07

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 4--The Cou-
Journals Chicago special says: Within
the past twenty-four hours a political con-
ference has been held here. lie members
comprised primarily the leaders of the
Democratic party in all Michigan, Iowa and
Wisconsin, with large delegation of the
foremost members Of the party from several
other Western and Middle States. It's mem
bers represented not only the active political
leaders of the party, but the editors of the
principal Democratic papers. The confer
ence was OF long duration, aud all the dis
cussion was earnest, candid and generous,
while the entire situation of the country re-
ceived thorough and careful considera ion.
The chief Jmportance OF this conference
lies in the fact that its purpose was to settle
upon, as far as practicable at the present
time, Democratic presidsnlial candidate.
1t was the unanimous verdict that such
candidate must come from the Wesi. In
looking over the field aud the men by States,
the discussion regarding Ohio resulted in the
conclusion that The October vote (Pendleton
and Payne) put that Stats outside the pale
OF presidential possibilities. This settled
upon, there were left the names OF four men
to be discussed. They were Palmer and
Morrison, of Illinois; Justice Field, of Cali
fornia, and Mcdonald, of Indiana
The general DRIFT Of feeling regarding Ex-
Gov. Palmer was that while he is a man of
irreproach able CHI aracter, the highest and
best nature, and at present thoroughly iden-
tilted with the party, he WAS not Demo-
cratic veteran, and il was thoroughly settled
that no man within the party who cannot
show II continuously perfect record az a
Democrat, and whose entire antecedents
were Democratic, could be seriously con-
sidered. 49,
The name of Morrison was dwelt upon at
considerable length, and while it was con-
coded that he Possesses many sterling quail
ties for stand ard bearer, il was concluded
that his dictatorial brBsqueness and inhar-
monious methods with the national man.
ayers OF the Democratic party made it i'm
possible Tor selection 10 rest upon him. His
great ability was fully recognized, and it
was agreed upon that his candidacy for the
Speakership of the next House should be
strongly urged, as il was generally conceded
that Randall was no longer an available
candidate.
Regarding Judge Field, that gentleman
was most favorably considered, but his pres
snt position on tine Supreme bench, from
which it would be necessary for him TO re-
tire, seemed an insurmouutable obstacle.
Finally, when the name of Mcdonald
came before the conference for discussion,
there seemed to be . spontaneous and unani-
nous accord upon his fitness. This reached
degree bordering upon enthusiasm. His
record was thoroughly dwelt upon, and the
different members OF the conference discussed
the same in all It's bearings. His record
upon the money question, and his consistent,
honorable, aud patriotic course during the
war, his earnest and able support of all wise
measures of reconstruction, his we'll
known candid, manly aud fearless position
upon the tariff question, ami the
fact at all times, on all measures
affecting the good not only of the
Democratic party, but of the whole coun-
try, he had proven himself not only a
Democrat of lifelong consistency, but q
statesman of safe, conservative and patriotic
methods. Another matter OF Importance
and interest was also informally discussed
This was in connection with the name oi
Col. Vitar, of Wisconsin, and 1t was general
Iy conceded tn at if this brilliant orator and
most able mau made the race for governor
of Wisconsin next fall, as it is believed he
VII, securing an election, as would certainly
result, he would lead tbs Wisconsin delega.
ton to the next Democratic National Con-
vention, and take the second place on the
presidential ticket so surely as he did so.