The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-27

searching remarks about Eaton found re-
sponse in the breasts OF the audience. The
Democrats cheered and applauded, and
the colored Republicans grunted, ap-
provingly, showing that they admire a
manly contempt for things that are con-
temptible. Mr.. Phelan alluded to the
superiority OF the national ticket of the
Democratic party rs compared TO the Re-
publican standard-bearers and give Gov.
Taylor boost, urging his hearers to
give the nominee OF the Democracy full
vote. The Hon. John X. Head, the
iloatcrial candidate ior the Legislature from
Haywood and Upton counties; j. g..
Moore, candidate for the Legislature from
Upton, and Joseph ii. Dorcth, OF Fayette
county, candidate Tor noaterial senator for
Fayette and Upton, were mentioned in
terms of warmest praise, and the Democ-
racy OF Upton county urged to support
them. The necessity for electing Demo
Gratis to the Legislature was pointed out
and harmony advocated, then Mr.. Phe-
Ian retired in the face of storm OF APP
plause.
MR.. PTIELAN INTRODUCED Mr.. HILL,
who spoke with his usual dash and bril-
liancy. He paid his respects to the Re-
publican party and the tariff. On the
question OF the tariff he said: ave are
charged by the Republican party as advo-
eating free trade. Where, ask, is the
proof OF this assertion? Can it be found
in the speeches of its giant leaders or
statesmen Can 1t be found in any OF
their platforms, State and ana,ional2 Ex-
anime its record, IFS expressions made in
and out OF Congress and uttered by its
President. In this great question you
cannot find one line, one sentence or word
which will warrant this false and ma
licious charge. II economy in the expend-
iture OF the peoples money, II tax
alton limited TO the needs OF the govern
ment, honestly administered, means free
trade, then the Democratic party is free
trade party in all that the phrase imports.
No, sirs, there is no such thing as free
trade. A tariff is the accepted mode OF
taxation from which the revenue OF the
government must come. To what extent
this power should be carried is plainly ex-
pressed by Mr.. Cleveland in his message,
as follows "The simple and plain duty
which We owe the people is TO reduce tax
alton 10 the necessary expenses OF an eco-
nomical operation Of the government. "
In this grand sentence We plainly see
u simple solution OF the great
problem called the tariff, which
at this hour is agitating the public breast
throughout the republic. This principle
must control the government OF your fam
lilies, the government oi your towns aud
cities, your counties, your States and your
nation, and any departure from this cardi.
nal doctrine is arbitrary, unconstitutional,
and, MS declared by Republican supreme
court OF these United States, nothing less
than legal robbery. Again. my friends,
this present system Is inequitablc and un-
just, as a few words and figures will
demonstrate. We have in this country
lT,OOO,0OO laboring people. II Is now
proposed 10 continue this vicious system
for the benefit OF only 100000 the re-
naming l3,000,0O0, who receive no pro-
lection whatever, must continue to toll
and are forced TO pay their pro rata Of this
burden, and II is levied upon all they eat,
wear and drink, upon the coal that warns
them, the rooi that shelters them, and
even the tomb that bears the names oI
those you loved contributes TO this crue
system. The Democratic party is before
the country standing upon platform
which declares for the repeal OF thcsC
obnoxious measures, and II triumphant
will remove this burden from your shoul
dcrs and thereby install new life, new
hope and property in all pursuits o
business and trade throughout the wholC
country.
Mr.. Till was very successful with hi.
colored hearers and they laughed at hi,
anecdotes, applauded his oratorial flight,
and indorsod his sentiments enthusiasts
cally. lie closed his speech, which wa,
one Of the best and most instructive Of th'
canvass, with an appeal TO the people tc
vote for the Democratic candidates, and
showcred leit-handcd blessings and vivid
comparisons on the head Of L. Il. Eaton
Eaton record in buying Federal tax titles
10 orphan childrcn's property was given IL
scalding language, and Mr.. Hill sat dowr
with the music o! deaiening cheers ring
ing in his car. A grand meeting Is ex
pccted In Coyingon tomorrow.