Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-18
Senator tsaffis Interviewed - HIS
Speech at the Capitol.
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SbttSh 6t NdPttOt.
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NASHVILLE, June 17.-Since writing the
Above concerning Senator Harris an in
terview of about ten minutes was had,
during which he said that the primary
object of his visit to Nashville was the
opportunity 10 meet, and confef with a
large nrmher OF friends and acquaintances
from remote parts of the State, whom he
knew would be in attendance on the con-
vention; also that he felt an intereat in
some matters thst would come before the
contehtion, but the latter was not of sufii-
cient moment to cause the visit OF itself.
On the Presidential question ne favored
Tilden, If he would accept, but since that
has been settled by his letter the promi-
nent names mentioned in Democratic cir
cles at Washington are Mcdonald, Clete-
land and Bsyafd.
Gen. Quarles, who was present at the
interview, asked if Flowers name was not
mentioned, 10 which Gov. Harris replied
softly in the negative. Gov Harris ex-
pressed surprise at finding himself billed
for speech at the capitol tonight, saying
that if he had knewn il hp ECuld have
deferred hl3 isit beyond the hour Tor the
assembling of his constituents. In relation
to the appropriation for the relief of the
Memphis harbor Senator Harris spoke
hopefully. The obstacle to be overcome
was the question whether the appropria-
tion already made for the general improve
ment of the river and harbors from Cairo
to the mouth could afford to be reduced
the amount asked for Memphis, or wheth-
er 1t would have to be increased that
amount. The original appropriation is
s., 100000. WI en- he returns to Washing
ton he hoped to see the request OF the
Memphis committee rroiHptly responded
to, knowing fully the necessity of its i'm
mediate use. During the brief visit by
the Appeal representative, not less than
twenty visitors entered the room, each one
of whom the distinguished Senator recog-
niaed by name and extended hearty
greeting, until the interv!eH Has forced to
a conclssipp
SENATOR HARRIs's SPEECH.
At S O'Clock this evening the Represent
atye hall of the capitol building was
crowded to its fullest capacity, gallery and
floor, to hear Senator Harris's speech
Senator Harris began by announcing his
desire TO know that harmony prevails in
the Democratic ranks in the State, and
the interest he felt in the general we!-
fare OF the people of the State. He
feels that the success OF the party is
assured if a platform be adopted which
is not capable of double construction.
He alluded 10 the division of Sena
tors on the tariff Question, and dwelt
at length Upon the Democratic doctrine of
-ariH for revenue only, drawing a strong
contrast between that policy and that OF
the Republican party of protection for
projections sake. He concluded by urging
harmony in the deliberations of the
coming convention aud the adoption of a
Platform full of purely Democratic doc
uines, and expressed the assurance that it
that have not been enjoyed by the people
OF the South during the past twenty years
9. inofe.
Senator Harris was followed by Col.
John A. House, of Clarksville, who al
luded directly to the tariff question and
its relation to Democratic principles, ar
guing that Congress mas no right to levy
taxes upon the people unless demanded
by the necessity OF the country. He is
willing to take the platform adopted at
st. Louis when Tilden was nominated as
his guide on all questions of govern nent
He alluded to the talk about the Ohio
platform, but he did not know who dele
gated to the State of Ohio the authority to
dictate platform to the National Demo
cratic party. He spoke of the Morrison bill
and It's fate before Congress. 1t ives mod
crate and conservative, but its defeat put
it in the power of the Republican party to
charge that the Democratic party refused
to reduce the taliff. There is no reason
for the Democratic party to be divided
upon the tariff question. He hoped
tomorrow the convention would be
harmonious, because we have the
best chance to win the fight
that has presented itself for the last
twenty-five years. He concluded by a
brief but fearful arraignment of James
q. Blaine. The Hon. Benton McMillin,
of Smith county, was the next speaker.
Taking up the same questions and follow
ing in pretty much the same train of ar
gument as his predecessor, he arraigned
the Republican party for abuses of gov
ernmental power and the neglect OF the
welfare of the people of the nation.
Other addresses were made, but the late
hour preclUdes report tonight. The
applause greeting the leading points in
the speeches on the tariff question indi-
Gated that large majority were in sym
pathy with Senator Harris's views.
TURNER
arrived this morning and found his own
way, Tiguratively speaking, to his hotel.
large crowd listened to him at the
Olympic Theater Tonight, when he re-
peated his vituperation of the press
of Memphis, portraying them as
since they had arrayed themselves so
bitterly against him he had drawn his
sword, thrown away the scabbard and it
was war; r-r TO the death.
The rear guard of the Shelby delegation
arrived by to-night's train, as did also the
remainder of the delegations from other
counties in West Ten nnessee