The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14

triots from Shelby, knew their fine would
come sooner or later. The limit was
reached Saturday night, on the vote to
reconsider previous action on the muz-
zling question.
Chairman Dennis Smith cast Shelby's
vote "no."
The Hon. Ralph Davis bounced like
rubber ball to the top OF chair, aimed
his index finger at the chairman, raised
his voice above the tumult and obtained
recognition. Then he protested, giving as
a basis for it an understanding the dele
CATION had acted upon throughout of di-
viding the vote-30l yea, 484 nay.
Col. John Donnely denied the right
eousness OF such division on this occasion.
The agile statesman insisted upon it, and
the naughty colonel made for him with
blood in his eye. No violence. The del
egation then retired to consult and count
noses.
Here comes in the mysterious circum-
stance and one that seems impossible OF
solution without serious trouble. From
the moment the question was raised the
opponents of Gov. Taylor agreed to show
down all proxies and take their proper
ton as known to exist. The other faction
denied the equity Of this for this reason:
Show yours, they said, and We will deduct
them from them and vote accordingly.
Squire z. NJ. Winters, in n spirit Of fair
ness TO his side and caution on both, re-
Piled "We don't care to show ours at
present, unless you show yours, because
we believe there are proxies being voted
here that are circular"
Then the charge was limited at that Sec
retary John j. Duffy had signed blank
proxies and allowed them to 90 out to
men who were collecting them for a pur-
pose. The name most prominently con-
nected with this business was Mr.. John
Donnelly. This gentleman denies II, but
the other side say they have the living
witness and documents TO prove il at the
proper time. Squire Winters told your
reporter OF an instance where four or five
OF these blank proxies had been given by
Mr.. Duffy 10 Mr.. Donnelly. The parties
10 whom they belonged aiterward called
for them, but were informed that Mr.
Donnclly had them. To this gentleman
they then went. and he informed them
that Mr.. Ben Marsh had them. Finding
Mr.. Marsh they made known the object
Of their visit, but were informed that he
did not and had never had them. Before
they were thus enlightened Secretary Duffy
had left the city for Chattanooga, has
never appeared at the convention, and
there the matter is alleged TO be standing
at this writing.
The opposition say that when it comes
to a show down OF proxies they will be
able TO show that the Taylor supporters
are reckoning among their effects docu.
ments to which they are not entitled and
which were shadilv secured. Tho show.
down will be very interesting, as Il Is
looked iorwardto for a elimination Of what
is at the present dangerous looking stun
bling block TO harmony. At the consulta.
| ton Saturday night there was little settle
Between retired opposing delegates, and
Tor brief season il threatened 90 engage
all the forces on both sides. Fortunately
Il occurred in Shelby's little anto-room,
but became 20 boisterous that every eye
in the convention was instantly turned in
that direction. The spilling Of blood was
avcrted by the coolncss OF few older per-
sons, who interposcd.
Squire Coleman, in his wrath, swore 70
punish the Hon. Ralph Davis upon hi
return home, but a nights sleep, no doubt,
served TO cool his anger aud temper his
rashly-spoken vow.
The Hon. j. VI. Harris was outspokcn In
favor Of releasing the delegates from their
instructions, and took no part in the
threatened free fight further than peace.
maker.
Blackwell was not 20 temperate, and
moved around with surprising alacrity.
The latter squire holds what the Taylor
adhecntss say constitutes somewhere about
sixty Of shelby's seveniy@ix votes.
II is insisted by Mr.. Joseph Thiers and
Others that at a previous caucus they pro
duccd three proxies, but the opposition lci
the room, refusing TO look at them. On
the other hand, the minority say they only
revealed six or eight. aud further say tha
Mr.. ThieB can throw great dea
Of light upon tho disputed question
OF how the important instruments cam,
into their possession. They claim that th,
transfers on the back Of some are In biz
writing, and that the name on the fac,
does no, tally with the signature Of Secre
tary Duffy. How all this really Is, you
reporter could not say, but he does know
rthat In looking over the alphabetically mr.
ranged list carried by Mr.. Thiers, lac saw
the names Of two delegates whose proxie
Squire Winters claims 10 have in hi
pocket, ready for production At the propc
time, which they say will DO before tn,
last ballot Is taken tomorrow. Altogcthc
Il looks very much like a good deal Of wire
working was being done on both sides o
tho Shelby delegation. This is n,
doubt also true in majorit,
Of the other delegations, else IL woul,
not be a political convention as this is in
pre.eminont sense. II has been suggesie,
that the Democratic party cannot ri
umph on the fruits Of this convention
Il would be better hundred times for IN
people TO order at least % per cent. Of tn
delegaics homo for perpetual reLremen