The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-12
GOV. TAYLOR SPEAKS.
What He Has to Say Abost State and
National Politics.

National Politics.
Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, June ia repre-
sentative OF The APPEAL met Gov Taylor
at tho Maxwell House and engaged him
in conversation on things political.
"What do you think Of the nomination
at 81. Louis2" inquired The APPEAL man.
"simply glorious" responded the Gov
crnor enthusiastically. "The nomination
Of Cleveland was, OF course, foregone
conclusion, and the old Roman was en-
phatically the man 10 go on the ticket
with him. was originally for Black, but
when Thurman's name was first men
toned bought me n bandana and IL has
been my flag ever since. The ticket will
win beyond poredyenturc,"
The Governor added that the platform
was an admirable one. "Of course" he
said "a few men who have personal axes
10 grind will bo displcased with il, but the
great masses OF the people will sustain IT,
| ! have been always a consistent advocate
OF tho theory that under our constitution
the government has no right 10 collect one
dollar in excess OF It's needs under an
economical administration. The fight for
tariff reform must bo fought 20 a finish,
aud that il the idea which, in my opinion,
will surely triumph"
"What do you think will be the effect
Of the platform in the doubtful States2"
II think IL will be TO the advantage OF
the Democratic party. II will give us in
creased strength In such States as Mime
sota Wisconsin and Michigan, all OF
which believe we have good show for
carrying"
"Do You think the nomination OF Thur
man n good one for lndiana2"
81 believe that Thurman il as popular
with Democrats in Indiana as any man in
or out Of the State, and have no doubt
that with good management and active
campaigning Il will giyean increased Dem
ocratic majority"
"what Of the State campaign" asked
the reporter.
"Tho signs are all hopeful for large
majority in the State. believe the Dem
ocrnis will come together in perfect union
and harmony, and fight together in com.
mon cause. There IL nothing that | know
Of 10 divide the Democrats In this State
now, and there nrc no iactional or other
| differences 10 he settled. Speaking foi
myself can say that | have no i'll feeling
toward those who opposed me In the con
vcnlion. and believe that they have none
toward me. think they understood that
! have done my best In the past, and
believe, that while am subject, like AL
other mortals, "a mistakes Of judgment
have been honest and sincere. | respect
their position and ! believe they respect
mine, and now that the Democratic part,
OF the State has brought us all together OF
one platform all differences are buried"
| "ny the way, lsec IuK MEApIts AREA
makes n mild criticism on your Springfield,
| spepal, WLioh Was reported la tlu Dtm0
| crH," suggested the ArrEAL man, as h,
drew ont u copy Of the article referred To
The Governor read the criticism care
fully aud replied: "Ihc criticism Is based
entirely upon a misapprchension Of my
meaning. which may not have expressed
~ clearly ~ intended The gentleman
who introduced me spoke NJ length upon
the subject Of education, and ] took ur
the same subject and commented upon Il
In n general way. | hal not ex
pccicd and was not prepared Il
make speech, but | certainly
had no thought Of making m
attack or even u criticism upon any man
OF class Of men In particular. other than
| superstition, lew VINO may Dolong 10 tht
class that kicks against everything. ! hat
no particular opponent II mine or Of an,
policy OF mine In my mind, on the sub
cct which has interested me very much
and one In which am deeply Interested
Upon that m upon all other questions,
stand squarcly upon our splendid, sount
aud thoroughly Democratic State plat
form. believe that we should confirm,
To improve our public school system. ant
that the Democratic party Of Tennessee,
should prSs Il home M a live State qucs
ton"
Goy. Taylor said that ho intended &c
give much Of his time In the coming cam
paign 10 important State questions. Iii
prrcnt ambition, he said, was 10 I'LL GU
another term ~ Governor OF Tennessee In
such n manner ~ io leave II with homo
10 himself aud credit 10 his party. II,
believed that when Il WIS over, the vain,
OF some important reforms begun unde
his administration would be demonstrated
and that tho financial condition and IN,
credit OF the State would he a matter O
Just pride TO all Of her citiEons.