The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-25
VAN BUREN, ARK.
FIRST GUN OF THE CONGRES-
SIGNAL CAMPAIGN FIRED.
Debate Between Col. Terry and
Congressman Rogers - Good
Speeches Made by Both.
looRaEsPoSOESoE or THE APPEAL.l

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VAN BURES, ARK, May 2l.-Judge
j. II. Rogers, who is now representing
this disrct in Congress, came over
from Fort Smith this morning. His
leading opponent, w. l.. Terry Of
Little Rock, is also here. The per
sonal presence of Judge Rogers has
gone far toward bringing back to his
support men who had for years stood
shoulder TO shoulder with him in the
contests of yore, and who had be,
come alienatel through the recon-
mendatlon made by him for postmas-
| ter at this place. Some OF these party
! friends, who had been warm personal
friends OF Rogers since he came TO the
Stats in 1869, concluded in their haste
! that he had sregarded their wishes
! and indoors I'm 9nis in the matter OF APP
pointing a postmaster. 1t is hard
" probable, however, that these
good men will allow the acts Of their
representative done in the best faith
and indo-ssd By some OF their nearest
Deighbors to give them cause for turn
ing their votes against man who has
in all other respects come up to the
iuli measure of duty.
Arrangements were made by the
citizens to-day to have the Congress
sional ssprauts open the campaign
here TO night. At 8 O'Clock the opera
house was filled by ladies and gen
temen from the town and country.
Col. Terry WAS introduced by Gen.
Thomson. lie charged that Judge
Rogers had done too much for Fort
Smith and too little for the district at
large; that against the recommends.
ton Of the engineer he pushed an APP
preparation through Congress which
was not for the general good but for
protection Of private property along
the river at Fort Smith; that in GER
tain RAILROAD legislation Rogers never
manifested zeal until he heard from
Fort Smith and ascertained the wishes
OF his home people; that his full in-
teTest was not enlisted in pushing
through what is Known as the Valley
Route bill until he found that his de-
lay was making enemies for him.
Rogers replied in speech OF two
hours and indicated his record by
facts. AS he discussed his record and
showed the good judgment used by
him in effect ng legislation for his dis
trict, the audience manifested uumis-
taxable approval by rounds of APP
plause. Rogers gave the kietory
of his connection with the Valley
Route bill in full, and showed
that on two occasions he had secured
the promise of Mr.. Carlisle to recog-
nize Mr.. Perkins of Kansas, who had
the bill in charge from the committee.
by some accident Mr.. Perkins did not
reach the House in time, aud hence
the matter went over. Mr.. Rogers OBJ
tanned q third promise from the Speak
or to recognizes Mr.. Perkins. Mr.. Per-
kins came in on time, brought the
matter up, unanimous consent was Sc
cured and the bill went through.
While Rogers was giving these facts
Terry inquired what was the date OF
the Transaction. Rogers replied that
he could not give the Gates. They
C uld be definitely given If the gen
tleman desired; that he hardly
thought il was material at this
point of the discussion, and
that quibbliDg over such points
was more worthy of Gro ,sroad polti-
clans than of gentlemen discussing
public questions before an intelligent
audience, Terry, in dignifed way,
said 81 will leave that question ID
the people" Applause ] Rogers re.
piled: THAT is not mater Of choice
with you. You willhave to leave it to
the people, Continued applause,
The Ergument was concluded by
Mr.. Terry. The debate is regarded as
able on doth siGes, and the best had
in this section in many years. Terry
lie Young man OF braine, lawyer of
good record and recognized ability.
But the record Of Rogers as a repre-.
sentative makes him a strong man bs-
fore the people, and the indications
are that he will be indorsed by his
district for third term. These dis
tioguished gentlemen will address the
people Of Alms, in this county, to.
Morrow night. ClvIs.