Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-17
THE DEMOCRATIC MEETING TO-DAY.

THE DEMOCRATIC MEETING TO-DAY.
Santa Anna, while president of Mexico
and commander-in-chief Of the army, was
celebrated for his pronunciamentos, full Of
sound and fury signifying nothing" During
the war President Lincoln initiated this ex-
ample by hurting at the rebels terrible pro-
CARNATIONS. The more he ordered them to
disperse the more they increased in num-
beers, and in commenting on this fact Bill
Arp, in one of his inimitable letters, said:
"Mr. Lnkhorn, it strikes you are Issuing
too much proclamashun." With equal pro-
priely it can be said that there is danger of
the Democracy OF Shelby issuing too many
resolutions. The two Democratic executive
committees for Shelby county in-ordering an
election for delegates on the 10Th of June to
the State Convention, further said: "The
delegates thus elected will be subject to such
rules and regulations as may be adopted by
the Democracy OF Shelby county, which is
hereby called to assemble in mass meeting at
the courthouse in Memphis on Saturday,
June II, 1882, at IL o'clock am, for the pur
pose of taking action in all matters of inter-
est to the party, and OF selecting a new Ex-
ecative Committee TO serve the next two
years. The delegates-elect to the State Con-
vention are specially requested to attend the
m lass meeting and take part in its delibera-
tions." Pursuant to this announcement the
Democracy of Shelby county will meet at
the courthouse at IL o'clock to-day. We
understand that various resolutions have
been prepared for this meeting, all of which
are out of time and out of place. The
Democracy of Shelby have already "reso-
luted" on the State debt question and the
issues likely to be discussed in the canvass,
and there is no further necessity for 'reso-
luting." A Democratic mass-meeting was
regularly called by the two Democratic ex-
ecutive committees for the county early in
March. This meeting was held on the 9TH
of that month, and was largely attended by the
best men of the party. After afull discussion,
and free and frank interchange of opinions,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, We recognize great variety of opin-
ions among the people of the State as to what
would be Just and proper basis which TO adj
just and settle the public debt OF the State, we
think would be wise and patriotic for those favor
ing the highest figures and those favOrine die low
est to make mutual concessions and compromises,
and agree upon a common basis for an equitable
adjustment and, therefore, speaking for ourselves
as one of the communities of the State. be it
Resolved BY the Democrats Of Setby county in
Veation assembled That in view of all the circum
stances. conditions and misfortunes that have
afflicted the State for the last twenty years;
the vast destruction of property and the general
ruin entaied on the State by the late war; the i'm
therefrom and their consequent impaired ability
TO pay, the shrinkage in values of nearly every
species of property, and the reduced prices at
which the bonds OF the State have been purchased
and the equities in the case, we favor an adjust
ment and settlement OF the public debt on basis
of fifty cents on the dollar and interest at the rate
OF three per cent. per annum; and it shall be our
unalterable determination TO stand bv and exc
cute such settlement in the utmost good faith.
Resotued, That we cordially invite the Demo :
crsts OF every county IN the state irrespective OF
their peculiar views to cooperate with in this
movement; and with this view we respectfully |
and earnestly recommend to the State executi We
committees of both wings of the party TO issue a
call Immediately for an election Of delegates in
the various counties of the state on the first Mon
day in June, to attend State Democratic Conven-
ton to be held at the capitol, in Nashville, on
Thursday, the 18th of June, 1852 for the purpose
of considering the State debt reuniting the Dem
ocratic party, adopting principles and policies,
nominating candidate tor governor. appointing
a State executive committee, and for The transac
tion of such other business as may be deemed ex-
ReSotucd, That representing at this meeting the
reunited Democracy of Shelby county, we advo-
cate this policy in the interest of the general well
fare. and TO the end that final settlement of the
debt may be effected, Democratic unity secured
and Democratic supremacy restored
State debt should be fixed by said gubernatorial
convention and embodied in its platform then
adopted, and submitted for the consideration of
the people as an organic part of'said platform.
This meeting was one of the first held
with view of inaugurating the State
canvass and uniting the Democratic party.
These resolutions were telegraphed over the
State by the Associated Press and special
dispatches, and created a profound sensation;
Al IL al. r. al.
canvass. In every part of the State the
Democracy echoed back the sentiments ex-
pressed by the Shelby county Democracy, and
one by one the counties held their conven-
tions and Endorsed these resolutions proposing
TO settle the State debt son basis of fifty |
cents on the dollar and interest at the rate of |
three per cent. per annum." Any action |
by the mass-meeting to-day not in accord |
with the resolutions adopted on the 9TH of |
March would be go inconsistent, such a gross |
qualification, as TO present the Democracy in |
a contemplate and ridiculous attitude before |
the public. If resolutions are adopted to-
day they should simply reafirm the views
expressed on the 9TH of March, which have |
been Endorsed by the Democracy of nearly /
every other county. Our delegates would |
he made the subject of derision if it should
be shown in the State Convention that we
adopted one platform on the 7th of March
and instructed our delegates on the 18th of
June on a new and entirely different plat
form. We have had resolutions enough al
ready. The delegation to the State Conven-
ton on Saturday last is largely composed of
the best Democrats of the county-men of
wisdom, intelligence, integrity and fue judg-
ment, and they need no further instructions
as to the will of the Democratic party of |
Shelby county. 1t is a wise axiom to let |
well enough alone, and as the party Is
united on what has already been done, this
unanmity should not be jeopardized by reso-
lutions likely to prove fre-brands in the /
The principal business in
hand to-day will be the selection of a new
executive committee, and it is of inestimable
importance that men OF energy, tact
and resource be selected, as the eff
cheney of the party organization depends in
a great degree upon the activity and vigi-
lance of that committee, whose busi-
ness it is to command the whole field of
county politics and to direct the details OF
the canvass. Indeed the duties OF the Execu-
tive Committee are vital to the work OF
and the men who are TO compose
the new committee should be drawn from
among the wisest and ablest OF the party
men who have skill for organizing and in
fuence to command popular action. The
Democracy OF Shelby county has a great
struggle before it in the August and Novem
Der elections, and it should be fully equipped
ia all the requisites OF efficient organization,
through an executive committee strong
enough to inspire enthusiasm and to develop
the energies of the party throug bout the
county.
STRIKES AND CAPITAL.
When capital calls upon labor to submit
to a reduction of wages, or refuses an adj
that inarossinU nricaa and nlputiful