The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-09
SUMMING UP.
What the Republicans Are About.
They Acknowledge the Strength OF
the Democratic Ticket.
& Is So Strong that Blaine Must be
Called In.
4en. Harrison Badly Wanted for
the Second Place.
'ovp They Will Work Il and Their Rea-
oons-The "Old Roman" Makes
Another Clever Speech
Some Press Opinions.

Especial Dispatch to The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, June S.-There is not a
|single discordant note in the chorus OF
democratic approval here OF the work ac-
|complished at st. Louis. Mr.. Mills and
| his friends are most confident now OF their
ability TO pass the tariff bill now under
k11etssion, and in form which will insure
| the approval Of the country as to the ticket.
The longer II is studied, the greater is the
degree OF satisfaction felt. Mr.. Cleveland's
denomination, which has been for so long
| q time foreseen, occasions less talk, of
course, than that Of Judge Thurman for
second place. The two however, are es-
teemed to be admirably suited, and no
Democrat doubts their qualities as against
any two gentlemen the Republicans may
put in the field. Those acquainted
with the situation in Ohio declare
that none Of the fractional opposition which
Judge Thurman for several years past has
encountered will appear in the approach
ing contest. II is pointed out that opposi-
ton grew out of local matters and has
been confined exclusively to them. The
Cincinnati Enquirer, which is everywhere
quoted as inimical TO Judge Thurman,
supported him in his race for Governor in
that State and twice for United States Sem
ator. In the Chicago convention OF 1884
Mr.. John II. Mclean, the editor OF the
Enquirer. was chairman Of the Ohio delega-
ton and voted for Mr.. Cleveland against
MIR. Thurman. lie stated at the time,
however, that he did this for the reason
that he thought Mr.. Cleveland the stronger
man OF the two.
No one here seems TO doubt Mr.. Mclean
will give the ticket asincere and cordial sup
port. II may be true that the Ohio dele
CATION at 81. Louis would not OF their own
accord have presented the name OF Judge
Thurman TO the convention, but that was
largely for the reason that Judge Thurman
himself had no desire 10 stand for the
place until the call from all sections OF the
country became overwhelming and obliga-
tory. Ohio, OF course, will not, strictly
|repeaking, be the battle ground, but the
FinccSe character OF the support that Judge
Thurman will receive at home, viii greatly
add 10 his strength in the surrounding
States and especially In the pivotal State oil
Indiana.
The Republicans here confess that the
notion nj 81. Louis will require OF them
the nomination OF their strongest men Mt
Chicago. Sherman's friends are indus.
triously giving out the impression that the
nomination OF Judge Thurman makes his
nominate, n by the Republicans matter Of
necessity, but this opinion prevails only
among Mr. Sherman's tried and true sup
porter.
A canvass Of those who have othel
preferences reveals the fact that there is {
return 10 the old ticket OF Blaine and llar.
rison. The argument runs in this wise
The Democrats having shown sucl
unanimity and enthusiasm nj 81. Louis
the Republicans are required 10 show I
similar spirit in organization at Chicago
IL is argued that 10 go into the convention
and wrangle several days over mediocr'
lot Of favorites would not be only e
merit damaging comparison, as between
the two parties, and would be sure TO lea'
10 the selection Of an obscure and untrie'
man in affairs.
A prominent Republican, speaking her
today, saws "Ihe nomination OF Cleye
land and Thurman makes the nomination
OF Blaine and Harrison n necessity. Tn
Democrats have put forward their ables
and most prominent men, and II we are e
meet them and hope 10 overcome them
we, too, must commission our ioremo'
champions. Mr.. Blaine Is the only M
tional candidate We have. Under hi
standard the sherman men. the Alliso
men, the Algcr men, and the Gresham
men, can all rally without surrenderin
any Of their appreciation OF the
= -raspectiye iavorites. Gen. Harriso
N "A the logical running mate
Blaine not only by reason OF b
record as asoldier but also by reason OF b
locality. The argument used by the Den
ocrats In urging Gov. Gray for secon
place on their ticket was that his organic
ton 10 him was most complete and qua
tecd victory. This is true OF Gen. Earr
son on our side OF the line. lie Is at hes
\ of party's organization and should he
nominated our chances Of success Won
be improved 100 per cent by reason Of til
fact"
This same gentleman stated that his yic'
had been submitted within the past TIVE
ty.iour hours TO q number OF promine
leaders In the party here, and among OF
ems the Hon. Thomas G.. Platt Ills id
Il 10 draft Mr.. Blaine, as Mr.. Whitela
Reed puts Il, and by so doing put II out
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