The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-20

In Fayette county both OF these promi-
nent men have warm and ardent support
crs who united In this instance in q COM
mon cause. There should not be, nor will
there be, in our opinion, this presidential
year factional fight.
THE QUESTION or LOYALTY.
From the Chattanooga Times.
The gentlemen in the Nashville conven-
ton who surily and boyishly refused to
assist in making Taylor's nomination
unanimous did very foolish thing, to call
1t by mild name. Not only was their
action stupid, II was execrable politics.
What could they hope TO gain by standing
aloof and making mouths at majority OF
more than three-fourths? Were they ex-
hibiting their much Wanted Democratic
loyaltyf Were they illustrating how
good Democrat accepts cheerfully the de-
cision OF the MAJORITY Were they widen
ing an alleged breach in the party ranks
or trying 10 compose differences OF fac
tional and individual opinion? These
questions answer themselves, call for
neither solution or comment Several OF
these recalcitrants have In times past, on
various occasions, Illuminated bulls OF ex-
communication against the Chattanooga
Times, on their assumption that II was not
sufficiently loyal TO meet their standard OF
Democracy; and now they don't wait TO be
read, but tumble themselves out OF the
fold Of the faithful like lot OF mad buff
falo bulls pitching headlong over a preci-
pice.
RED HAIR AND DARK HORSES.
From the Nashville Banner
The alleged red hair coincidence was
not verified In tho Democratic convention.
There was Ralph Davis constantly promi.
nent, and yet all the talk was about dark
horses.
BOWS TO THE MAJORITY.
From the Columbia Herald.
We opposed the nomination OF Gov. Tay-
Tor Tor reasons not necessary 10 ecapitu-
late, but after one OF the hardest struggles
In the history OF the party the convention
saw III 10 make him the standard bearer OF
Democracy In the ensuing campaign. Like
all good Democrats should do, VIC bow our
individual opinions 10 the wisdom of a
minority OF the party, and pledge ourselves
TO assist In carrying out lis wishes.
''oEr DOWN TO WORK."
From tho Jackson Dispatch.
Let the Democracy in every county in
the State get down TO solid work. Let the
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yass be 10000 for Bob Taylor.
non ~ A POWER.
Prom the Dresden Enterprise.
Bob wns the idol Of his party In 1886 and
we predict that when he gets on his war
paint and gets TO slashing the Republican
party from the stump, in his peculiarly
winning style, the white roses will he as
numerous this campaign "a they were the
last. There is something in Bob Taylor
that makes him power In the political
field.
THE DUTY on TIIE HOUR
From the Troy News Hammer.
After heated contest Of one weeks du-
ration. unparalleled in the history OF our
State conventions, for the bitter and ran
oorous spirit manifested by his opponents,
Gov. X. l.. Taylor was rcnominatcd for
the second term OF Governor OF the great
State OF Tennessee on the foriicth ballot.
This being the action Of the largest politi-
cal convention ever held In the State, II
certainly reflects the voice OF the people Of
the State; hence the duty Of the Dcmoc-
mcy OF Tennessee Is 10 rally 10 the sup
port OF the nominee without one ALTERING
voice, and thereby roll up such majority
next November that the Republican party
will be forever abashed. Every genuine
Democrat, regardless OF past predictions,
will rally 10 the polls next November and
| obey the behcsts Of the late convention, Rs
the voice Of God-tho voice OF the people
is the voice Of God.
ONLY 4 FAMILY FiGnr.
From the Upton Record.
This was q family fight. and while the
blows struck were not all "loyc licks' they
will he forgiven, aud those who have been
enemies al Gov. Taylor will fight ~ truly
ior him ~ they have against him. They
realize that the coming fight Is with real
enemy; they know the "bloody shirt IN
the flag under which their enemy IN
mastering; they know that the election Of
Republican Governor will strengthen the
hands OF the enemy; will aid in the cleo
ton Of n sectional President; give them
again possession Of the government, and
thus give them the opportunity OF con.
iirming the already written and lying his
tory Of the south, which brands every
southern soldier IN n traitor 10 his coun.
try, and will leave stain on his childrcn's
children 10 the third and forth generation.
God help the south when she falls "a pro
sent solid iront 10 the Republican sec
uonal party.
| Ihf " NAVE fiAtG
Prom the Ripley News
Now that the convention has closed its
lahor, "lct M have peace" lot the ILL.,
feeling cngcndcrcd between friends oi the
different candidates be iorgoiicn--bc by
Cones lat tho second sober thought
prevail and induce all 10 forget the
past and look 10 the future.
cnKEruitr Amprs TIM RESULT.
fnpm the nrowusvilc states. icmocmL
Though Taylor was not our choicc, We
shall chccHully abide the result aud 1--WE
him most cordial support
"uumAu ron rAyloRw
Fran the Louisville Courier Journal
The Tcnncssrc Democrats arr 10 be- con.
graduated upon the issue OF the long strug.
glc over the guhcfnaiodal nomination Ia
their State convention. II became the
duty Of the opposition TO Gov. Taylor TO
give up the fight after lac had nccivcd a
clear majority oi all the votes. Ours u a
system Of maiorilics, not Of two.thir,ls, or
thrcciourihs, or fycaixths, and u Il
strange that the Democrats Of Tennessee
adhere With such tcnaciiy 10 the two.
thirds rule. The origin Of this rule has
nothing In Il 10 bo proud Of. H. effect Il
10 defeat positive men aud 10 strengthen
middle or weak mon. II might be- called
measure 10 promote mcdincfiiy. In
1896, Mr.. Douglas wind his friends In
the national Democratic convention nj
Cincinnati 10 vote for Mr.. buchanan ~
BOON ~ Mr.. buchanan obtained majority
Of the votes of the convention, and tho
act was everywhere npplandcd ~ Demo.