The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-06
THE NOVEMBER CONTEST.
ELEMENTS WHICH WILL FIGURE IN
THE DEMOCRATIC RANKS.
Tho Senatorial Race and Recorder for
the Taxing District Likely To Be
Heard from with a vengeance-But
Harmony Must Prevail.


All ewes are now conferred upon the No
vember election, with particular reference
to the legislative ticket
Both parties are more than likely to put
forth their strongest men, fact that will
tend to make the test a warm one all along
the line, and draw out every man properly
equipped for action.
From pointers received by an APPEAL
reporter in tour OF inquiry yesterday,
there will be two issues involved in the
makeup OF the Democratic ticket, viz: The
senatorial and city recorder. The former
fight has been and will continue to be
made in every county in the State, while
the latter will be engineered by opponents
Of the present order of things in this city.
The first political oracle cornered by the
reporter was asked what he knew Of the
preparations being made for the legislative
ticket.
Haven't heard Of anything being done
further than q quiet canvass, having for
its object the shaping OF things for the
senatorial contest. The actual friends OF
both Senator Harris and the Hon. j. ID. &.
Atkins are working like beavers to win
=. their point. At this early day it cannot
be even intelligently guessed at which
will succeed Numbers OF influential and
good Democrats are opposed TO Senator
Harris, while others would follow his
cause wherever called. II one may credit
what was known and heard ut the State
convention, the Senator is not firmly en-
trenched in Shelby, nor in fact, is he in
IL 80. L.. all Nla..
leaders OF his cause were opposed TO the
nomination Of Gov. Taylor, and it is
known that Col. John ]. Vertrees, Inter
nal Revenue Collector John 4. Iiillsman,
United States Marshal Frank Wilson,
Mr.. Joel b. Fort, Col. Josiah Patterson
and others were determined in their oppo-
sition. On the other hand, there were
those in the Shelby delegation, not Harris
men, who were equally opposed to Gov.
Taylor This feeling that the Harris fol-
lowers are not in sympathy with the
Governor, has not yet subsidized, and COM
plants come in that Col. Patterson, one
Of the electors from the State at large,
who canvassed with Senator Harris until
that gentleman returned TO Washington,
said little or nothing about Gov. Taylor's
candidacy. How true these reports are /
am not prepared TO say, but Ipresume
Nbu haNt ntdIu lutll dlHOs lltu again
the congressional race between the Hons
James Phelan and Jesse Norment comes
in rs a disturbing element There is not
believed TO exist between Mr.. Phelan and
the friends Of Senator Harris the strongest
bond Of political sympathy. / have heard
more than once that the Hon. Jesse Nor
ment had the influence and encourage
ment OF the Harris faction, and have as
surances that this Is true in Shelby. None
OF these suspicious have crystalized
into indisputable facts, however, and
probably will not until tire battle gets
thicker and approaches climax. At
present both armies are deploying skirm.
.1shers, so TO speak, but you know 30 small
thing rs a straw will show which way
the wind blows"
"What are the Republicans doing2"
'Simply manipulating TO put forth a
strong ticket. That party can have moth.
ing more than the balance Of power when
IL comes to electing United States sena.
tor. | do not suppose they will have q
candidate, but choose between what they
consider the best Of two evils advanced by
the Democrats, or perhaps refrain from
voting altogether. But Il Is not beyond th,
range OF possibilities for the division
among shelby Democrats over the senator
ship TO 10 split the party that the Repub
licans will come out conquerers. On,
thing Is certain, the Democrats must organ
ire, submit TO whatever a reprcscntatiy,
convention decides and 10 10 work will
sleeves rolled up
"What do you surmisc will become o
Zach Taylor in the approaching clcction7'
"Oh, Zach can get anything lao wants
20 far ~ his party is able TO give IL 10 him
lie may lead the legislative ticket, and IN
N.N tag.
grcss. The Republicans will cheer
fully Try him again in any capacii
wherein he can render them the hes
service. OF one thing the Democrats nee,
not try and dsabusc their minds ZacI
TAYLOR will be q candidate for some oflic
In November A strong ticket will accom-
pany him, and that means no half hearted
slip shod work among the Democrats wi
defeat them"
The next oracle was one who never lose
sight Of even minor, or what might b
termed outside issues. After cXprcssin
views similar 10 the foregoing, lac said:
Another issue We may confidently cN
rect 10 be sprung ia the creation Of an o
ice STYLED recorder, for the taxing di'
irict Of Shelby county. That has bee
talked Of for several years, and the eliot
will be made In the next Legislature wit
idea will endcayor 10 ioist upon the part
~ candidates men who are committed I
the cause. / do not know how pfcsidcn
Haddon and his friends will taxi
90 the scheme, but do kno
that the Taxing District N better OF und,
the present arrangement The police c0u
bench IL the place 10 have all the saniiar
measures enforced, and no one but n
president, who must needs know mol
about the city's condition than anyot
else. Is better equipped 10 stir mp oiicndc
than any outsider. Under the aulhoril
Of the president In this direction, Mcmph
has enjoyed immunity from epidemic III
eases ever since the Taxing District for
Of government was established, and III
grown and prospered as never before In
similar length Of time. Then why shou
those who have axes 20 grind and the
friends interfere 10 overthrow the anang
meni7 But | believe the effort will
made. Already ! have heard the subjc
discussed In general way"
4 Told Sou No.