Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-28

whispers. ever and anon gazing furtively
toward the open doorway leading into the
hall, as II in expectancy of visitor. Pres
emily thick neck, heavy-built man, wear
ing closely cropped gray beard, dressed
plainly but neatly, and carrying an um-
brella under hisarm, arrived, and IN deep,
cultural tones said: "Good afternoon,
general, good afternoon, gentlemen" Gen.
Butler arose, a smile playing on his charac-
teristic features, and extending his right
hand cordially, responded: "Good after
noon, Mr. Kelly; | am pleased to meet
you" What was the object of this strange
COZ ference was the question the occupants
of each adjoining Office to Mr.. Pryor put
TO each other.
'Ohlr said the lawyer, "Gen. Butler
and Gen. Pryor have been joint counsel
in many cases and Butler often calls upon
Pryor"
"But where does John Kelly come in ?''
"Well that's a mystery. Kelly always
liked Butler, and at one time it was
thought that Tammany Hall would advo-
cate his nomination at Chicago. What
Tammany wants is votes for the city and
county ticket, and il is all grist that comes
to Tammany's mill. Anybody to beat
Cleveland is the war cry. and any one OF
the busy bees, Bayard or Butler, will suit
them. For nearly one hour this quin-
tette, healed by Butler and Kelly,
held whispered conference, precautions
against aGy OF their statements reach
ing outsiders having been taken by closing
and locking the door as soon as Mr.. Kelly
entered What WIS ssid 0:Iwhat Presi-
dental booms were started no one in the
binding could tell While the illustrious
cenfres were disposiDg of the work OF
the Chicago Convention in advance OF the
gathering only on July Sth Roger A. Pryor
arrived. He tried his door but it was
locked. 1t YVES opened, however, long
enough Tor some one to whisper word In
his ear and Mr.. Pryor sought refuge in a
neighbor's Office. listening to the click OF
the key which locked him out OF his own
sanctum. He smiled, but said nothing and
when questioned 81 TO what the strange
gathering of statesmen meant, he threw
back his long hair significantly, shrugged
his shoulders and remarked, "I think
there will be change in the weather
and we will have shower" Finally
the great men finished their labors,
stTolled leisurely out of Mr.. Pryor's office
down the stairway TO the street, and the
problem still remained unsoived as to what
these diplomats had been doing. 1t Yves
given out semi-oflicially, a few days ago
that the work of organizing Gen. Butler
clubs would he begun in the city vest er
day by the Observation-Disclosures party of the
country, but whether Mr.. Kelly repre-
seRted the Greenback or Labor end could
not be definitely settled. Seated in au
easy chair in a parlor OF the Fifth Ave.
nue. Hotel, ls-t evening, Gen. Butler, look
ing vigorous and in the best of health
was in earnest conversation with Gen
Pryor when a correspondent called on
him. The reporter asked the general
Have you seen Mr.. John Kelly this after
noon and had conference with him on
any matters of public interest?'
Il did not, was the reply, "on any mat
ter which should be given to the public
tried to have a conference with HIM but
failed"
Are you a candidate before the coming
Democratic Convention at Chicago?"
Il said in my letter of accept.n nee to the
Anti-Monopoly Convention that l fell
highly ilattered by the nomination of any
respectable organization that sees fit to
honor me in that way"
"That includes the Democratic party p
Certainly it does if you class that as q
respectable organization"
would sucn a nomination be incon
sistent with the nomination which he,
been rendered you by the Greenback-
Labor party, and which you have ac.
ceptea?' ~
1T would not. In my letter of accent
ance l fully expressed my views on the
currency. The Observation-Disclosures party
sanctions fixed currency, legally and
constitutionally established. No right
minded person would care to disturb il
1t would be cruel to get up any agitation
about it, and do not believe that the
Democratic party would care to do so."
"Will Massachusetts 90 Republican ol
Democratic this fall ~
with a proper candidate it will &c
Democratic. Who that candidate shall
be must be left to the convention tc
determine. The bolting and anti Blaine
Republicans in Massachusetts, who are
quIIe respectable IN numbers and intlu.
ence, have very high opinion of Mr.
Bavard."
"But will not his Dover speech disas
trously affect his candidacy ?"
"Of course there are some who will try
to make use OF it to revive unpleasant
memories of the past, but believe it is
the general sentiment OF the country to
treat all those matters as dead and buried
There should be not ing but the kindliest
feelings toward the South"
"How does Massachusetts regard Cleve.
land?"
II do not know that | would care to
speak for the Democratic party in at
State on the question, but my opinion is
that he is not the best man to no innate
0f course everything depends on the
State of New York. II he is acceptable to
the people, he is available. We find no
fault with his character as a gentleman OF
statesman. We only fear that he cannot
carry this State. The objection to him is
a doubt whether he can harmonize the
,.f,,, init ,,,h tata
A reporter called at the house of Mr..
John Kelly last evening. A servant
answered the call. Being asked if Mr..
Kelly was within the polite reply was re-
turned: "Mr. Kelly is very busy and can
see no one this evening"" Early in the
day Mr.. Kelly said: 81 am opposed to
Gov. Cleveland, but only because believe
there are other men who are better fitted
to receive the Presidency. | have been
brought in connection with many people,
both Republicans and Democrats, through
out the city, and they all express wish
that Bayard may receive the nomination.
l hope so myself, and believe that if nomi.
mated he would be elected. The opposi-
ton to Bayard because of his record is
absurd. In fact, l think that this bloody
shirt business 10 all played out"
Gen. Pryor was seen at the Fifth Av-
enus Hotel and was asked: "Have you
heard OF the conference which took place
to-day between Gen. Butler and John
Kelly at your Office"
no" was the answer, in apparent aston
ishment. AT least, have no knowledge
OF it. know that no conference took
place at my Office to-day"
did not one take place elsewhere,
them"
II will not say that one did not take
place, nor win deny that any did occur.
certainly was not party to any such
conference, nor have l arranged one.
saw Gen. Butler for about five minutes
only to-day. John Kelly was not with
him then"
Notwithstanding the mystery attached
to the conference, the following dispatch
was received from Washington;
Ben Butler left here last night for
New York for the purpose of having q
conference with John Kelly. 1t is expect.
ed that he will return alter the interview.
Butler has been very busy for the last
two weeks. He has been the subject OF
a good deal OF talk among the Democrats,
who are very anxious to find out Just
what his plans are. 1t is very certain
that Butler will use his entire influence
against Bayard. They have had a
number of differences in the past, and
Bayard has gone out of his way number
oi times to denoance Butler. The
latter has a most excellent memory and
ne rer lets an opportunity go by to repay an
injury. 1t is understood here that Butler
VIII fight at least for the second place on
the ticket, upon the assurance that he will
be able to carry Massachusetts, if he re-
ceives the Endorsement from the National
Convention. The majority OF Democrats
in Washington are against making any
concessions to Butler, with this exception !:
They viii b. willing to help him secure a
nomination for Governor OF Massachusetts,
and back him for a fight of that kind ii he
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