The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-19
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July lS-The Re-
publican State convention met in Repre-
sentatives' hall at ~ o'clock m. today, but
long before that hour delegates commenced
TO arrive and ill all the unoccupied seats
in the hall and few Of those in the gal
lery. II was generally remarked that IL
was the most representative body OF Re-
publicans that have assembled in this city
for years. There was noticeable absence
OF the noisy element witnessed in former
conventions, and the main desire OF the
delegates seemed TO get to work and ac-
complish the business to come before the
convention and return home.
At the hour designated above A. NJ.
Hughes, IT,, chairman OF the executive
committee, called the convention to order
and said that he was desired by the COM
mttee to announce that it had selected as
temporary chairman the Hon. II. Clay
Evans, Of Hamilton county, and for tenn
porary secretary G. o. Boyd, OF Montgom-
cry, and for assistant secretaries j. ID.
Shawbury, OF Maury, and J. G. Patterson,
Of Knox.
W. +, McCarron, Of McMinn county, and
w. L. DUNCAN, OF SEWER were appointed
committee to escort the temporary chair
man TO his seat. Mr.. Evans was intro
duced by Mr.. Hughes, and spoke rs fol-
lows:
of the executive committee
and fellow citizens Of Tennessee in conyen-
ton assembled-I thank you for the dis
tingushed honor you have conferred upon
me by calling me TO preside as temporary
chairman over this grand body OF Ten
nesseeans. We have met for the purpose
Of nominating a candidate for Governor,
and congratulate you, gentlemen OF the
convention, upon the excellent men and
honored names that you have 10 select
from, either OF whom would reflect credit
10 the honorable people 10 elect 90 the dis.
tngnishcd position Of chief executive Of
this great State. congratulate YOU also
upon the cheerful good feeling that exists
among the delegates representing the
dieGrcnt interests Of the several can
didales, an earnest effort being appar-
ent on the part Of all rs 10 who
can best work and best agree, thereby
serving the best interests OF our people and
State. The attention OF our people is d.
rectcd toward this convention, believing,
hoping and praying that the result OF your
deliberations will be 10 place in nomina-
ton A slandard-be who will lead 10 n
glorious victory In the coming political
contest, contest that will be wagcd upon
principals that involve largely the business
interests OF the State. The result. M
firmly believe, will greatly effect the
growth, prosperity and rapid development
OF the material interests and welfare Of
this great State. Gentlemen, II Is not my
purpose 10 make extended remarks on
This occasion. Being Republicans, know
YOU are men OF business. You have your
business 10 attend to at your homes, and
know Il Il your desire 10 attend 10 the bus
incss that brought YOU here and then re-
turn home. | therefore announce the
convention duly organized and ready for
business"
When the convention was announced rs
ready for business the Hon. l.. G. llouck
.rd the Hon. W. 4. Yarlley (colored)
sprang 10 their feet. Mr.. llouck being
recognized. moved that all resolutions bc
referred 20 the committee on resolutions
without debate, which was adopted.
The roll Of congressional districts was
then called and the names Of committees
then called out, resulting as follows
ON Credentials: FiSt District-R VI.
May, Of Washington.
Second Dstrict-D. VI. Coaman, o.
Roanc.
Third. @. Duff, Of McMinn.
FOURTH. q. Duke, Of Putnam.
Finh-Chas q. Gun, Of Bedford.
SIXTH. Ira Watson, Of Davidson.
scyenth-w. J. Riggs, Of Giles.
Fighth--John T.. Mccall, Of Henderson
Ninth-W. II. Stillwcll, Of Gibson.
Tcnth-L r. Loppam, OF Faycttc.
On Resolutions aud Platform: First Dis
trict-W. 4. u. Milbun, Of Greene.
Second District-E. G. Camp, OF Knox
Third Dis,rict-w. Il. McCanon, Of Nc
MINI.
Fourth Distrist-w. L. Walters, Of VIII
ton.
Fifth District-Thomas H. Baker, Of Col
fee.
sixth District-Jamcs H. Dillon, Of D'
wilson.
seventh District-C. NJ. Thompson, {
Eighth Diitrict-Gcn. W. W. Muuy, Z
Carroll.
Ninth District-R. y. Ham, Of Gibson
Tenth District--L ID. Keys. Of Upton
On Organization: First District-Th
Hon. H. Clay Jarvis, Of Hawkins.
Second District-JohnC q. Hall, OF Bloun
Third Disirict-A. q. Sharp, OF liaIni
ton.
Fourth District--J. W. Overall, Of d.
Kalb,
- fiih District Gentry Smith, Of Car
non.
sixth District-Judge John Lawrcnc
OF Davidson.
Seventh District Courtney, Of llcI
man.
Eighth Distribution. Warren Smith.
Hardeman.
Ninth Dislrict--M. Vann, OF Dyer.
Tenth District-T 7. Casholl, Of shelh
State Executive Committee: .FiB, d