The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-06-10
The ALABAMA DEMOCRACY
MEETING OF THE STATE CONYEN-
TION AT MONTGOMERY.
One OF the Most Representative
Bodies That Ever Assembled In
the state.
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MONTGOMERY, ALA, June 9.-Ihe
Democratic State Convention met at
noon to day at the capitol, and was
opened with prayer by DIR. Barkhead.
The chairman OF the State Executive
Committee, IL G. Tompkins, in call
ing the convention TO order, as the
representatives. OF the Democratic
party. composed of the integrity and
Intelligence of this commonwealth,
abiding to the high character OF the
distinguished gentlemen from whom
they would have to select, which
would, he said, make their work COM
paTatively easy, gave a retrospective
view OF former year,, coDg'atu ated
the convention on the happy condition
of affairs in the STATE, and the victory
achieved by the national Democracy
n securing Cleveland as their standard
bearer, spoke of the great success OF
the administration under his wise
Leadership, and said the party was
destined to retain it. He nominated
the Hon. Wilbur f. Foster of Tuske-
gee for temporary chairman, who was
elected unanimously.
Mr.. Foster addressed the conveu-
ton a lie 9Th, reviewing state and
national pol ii s. He happily al
luded to the latter as follows
"Tbere is no feeling 10 the great
Democratic heart of the South in.
consistent with the most devoted
Loyalty TO the UniOn-no aspiration
that does not COM rehend the interest
and happiness of sixty millions OF
American citizens. The peXt blow
that ia aimed at the integrity of the
Federal Government will come I ON
beyond the bord rs Of the late Con-
fedeTate States, and should another
civil conflict unfoituna ely arise it
will be the Southern hosts that will
car the flag and keep step to the
music of the Union" Another graft
Ting fact was thai, in view OF the
probable compl cations, there is not
even suspicion of managing in
this convention, nor intimstion OF
co test as to the majo -ity of
officers. The chief absorb 'ng
topic was the contest for Governor.
There was little msr9in left fer mis-
take, since four of the most distin-
kufflA" VI vi AllN 0AaAb hNAb
before the Convention Clayton, Daw-
saw, McKleroy and Ssay- noble
qnartete, each Of them reipg sbso-
lutely unaslaiable in every respect.
He spoke of the canvass being carried
on in aspirit of high me rails, and, in
concluding, admonished sell sacrificing
patriotism in the ranks OF Alabama
Democracy.
Temporary officers were elected,
counties called, lists OF delegates
handed the secretaries, aud Commit
tees on Credentials and Permanent
Organization were appointed,
There are but three con esling dele
cations, from Lowndes, Greene and
Morgan counties.
Adjourned till pm.
On re3ssemb'irg, the Credential
Committee not being ready, the COR
ven ion adjourned until $ o'clock to-
morrow.
THE PERSONNEL or THE CONVENTION
could not we'll be improved. 1t is one
of the livest, biainiest, most repre-
sentat We bodies ever assembled at
this historic capital. Spe culation is
rte as TO who will carry the much
coveted prize for Governor. Each
candidate hes large following. From
frsqu mt remarks, gaining strength
hourly, the one whom the Alabama
daiits counted on as having the
smallest vo in the convection, the
Hon. Thomas Seay of Hale, late pres.
ident of the Alabama Senate,
distinguished, refined, scholarly
gentleman, is now most promi-
neutly mentioned az III ultimate
choice of the conven ion. No matter
however who of the quartette is
chosen, Alabama will get good Gov
ernor. The best feeling prevails.
There are nearly 800 delegates pretent,
and fully as many followers and
friends OF the respective candidates.
THE CHANcERY CONVENTION
OF the Eastern Division renominatad
the Hon S. X. McSp adden of Cherokee,
the present incumbent, by acc'ama-
ton. Chancellor Foster of the South
ern Division has no opp lsition. Judge
john I. Hubbard OF this Second Com
gTessional Crcu wa renominated by
hau dsome maj ority.
The city is Fl led wi h strangers.
The nomination 10 the all absorbing
topic. Chancellor Cobb of the West
crn Division was renominated to-
nis Int.