The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15

tADtnSC III hOthtets
Hancock county broke its record and
divided the vote equally between Trous-
dale and Taylor. II was first cast solidly
for Trousdale.
Taylor.
McMilin. 'hu9
Mcconnell y
During the wait for the clerks to sum up
there was scene OF the most animated
conversation and smiling faces from pic
ture of detection an hour before. The
convention appeared rs fresh and good
humored as ON the opening day. There
was a universal sentiment OF sympathy
for Mr.. McMilin as he was universally
recognized us the peer of any Democrat.
The Hon. JohnJ. Vcrtreos, of Nashville,
attempted 10 explain why the opposition
TO GOV. TAYLOR had been continued so long
and Professionally. He and his co.labores
were emphatic because they considered
the denomination of Gov, Taylor unwise
for the Democratic party.
Considerable opposition was manifested
to the further remarks of the speaker, but
upon the advice OF Col. A. S. Colyar
everybody maintained order ahd Col. Yer
trees proceeded.
lie said there were two rules time
honored among Democrats. One was that
the majority always ruled in most mat
tiers of State; the Other was that in
nominations for responsible officers two
thirds was required. The latter was wise
and insured safety 10 the people. Gov.
Taylor had been Governor two years.
The convention had been in session five
days and adopted one OF the cleanest plat
forms ever framed. That platform re-
fused 10 indorse Gov. TAYLOR. The
Governors political creed was not
in accord with that OF the Democratic
party rs a whole. That fact would stand
as menace TO the party during the entire
canvass and prove dangerous menace TO
success. Who could 10 before the coun-
try on that? [Crics OF Taylor.l He came
TO the convention Trousdalc man. One
by one the supporters OF his iavoritc lett
some for Taylor, some for Others; but
not one through disrcspect 10 Gov.
Taylor. His hearers had seen that
opposition crystallize and center upon
others. lie submitted that when they
asked for a pure Democrat, ono whose
standing and record was bulwark against
the attack Of enemies, open or concealed,
how can YOU answer with Taylor, who
does not stand upon your platform. lCrics
Of GLOW do you know thatg' "Bol
Taylor ioroverl"l The speaker continued
| by rcitcrating that he would coniinc him.
self tn the political record. lie andall IN,
opposition would agree 10 any man who
could 90 before the country on the clean
platform constructed, and his hearers ne
piled that only one man should stand upon
Il, and that man was Gov. X. l.. Taylor.
Col. Nertrecs predicted that II GOV. Tay
| lor were renominated the Democrats woul,
see the largest Republican majority eve
rolled up in Tennessee A cry; "Wil
you vote for him2'l The speaker said h
never entered q convention and refused q
vote for the nominee. This time woul,
prove no exception, and turning upon tn
inquirer, raidi ~ did, / expect, what yo
did not, viz; voted Ioi railroad commit
sion, did you?"
from no more.
Col. Vertrecs concluded by saying thu
there was no opposition 60 Gov InylC
because OF anything but his politics
record. II was persisted In because h
could not stand upon The platform adoptc
by the convention.
Col. II. II. Ingersoll, Of Knox, roapondc
10 spontaneous cries for speech. de n
viewed the history of the votes and th
scene created by Col Ncrtrccs IN explain
inc the opposition. For the first time In hi
lie he had supported u. l.. Taylor in COZ
ycntion, Notwithstanding an Acquaintance
OF over twenty years Times change an
men change with them. They were Dcn
ocrnts. and Il was fundamental principl
with them that the people shall rule. !
response TO the request Of his people u
entered the conyenlionn supporter " Go,
TAYLOR. lie had witnessed many efforts ,
politicians 10 defeat him, aud IA yet IA
people. the country people, Who scldol
participate save 10 vote, turned out !
force and attended the conventions an
primaries for him, giving him thrc'
iourihs Of all the votes cas-
In the light Of thee facts he arguct
, surely We must surrender on
opinion and let the people rule. Further
Il was our duty 10 atb'nd the oonycnto
and sco that the will Of the people WI
carried out. lie know al the candidat,
. aud would be pleased 10 see any one {
them nominated, but not now. lie cor
/ cludcd by paying tribute 10 the method
/ and skill OF the opposition, and cxpccic
some day 10 see SOM Of them GoycrnC
, Of Tennessee, but not now, an
sailing into tho tw0.thirls rule, j
. declared We killed out In many h
stances the best men. They wcU G,
a pccling 10 nominate TAYLOR under its ~
} Grafton, and IL Was said would meet doicl
by an overwhelming majority. lie hn
heard nothing about how GOV. Tayi,
stood upon the platform adopted, but j
i Al. A.. .I.l...I A aaautfaHN ufi
{ man on the stump In Tennessee.
A gentleman interrupted and said ihI
: he had heard Gov. Taylor say lac indong
0 every line and word IA II.
= A gentleman nsked Col. lngcnoll II !
: believed in Federal AID 60 education Nh
: was greeted with hiSos from the Tayl'
' men.
Tho colonel said: Tho Federal govcn
! mont has no right 10 levy tax Of ! ccl
J Tor anythingbui revenue Tor an cconimlc
! administration Of She government" u
. stated further, that he hnd written the pla
, form adopted by the convention.
Tho Hon. Emmct Thompson askc
= "Did not Gov. Taylor recommend IN u
= message the payment oi the Bank OF Ici
q ncsscc and the Pcabody iundi' Th'
how can the members Of the low tax par
support him"
"Col. lngcnoll's only reply was tia, u
|. people ovcrpoworcd all these things, ~
be asked Ia the namo 81 Democracy th
a. the opposition heed the voice heard he
u tonight. Nominate the man who had u
= people and so home united against u
' Republicans.
q Tho delegates demanded ballot, whi'
u was begun.
:, Tho chairman Of Che Warren coun
q delegniIon rose 70 point Of order WIN