The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17

bullock, of Jackson, and the Hon. NJ. T.
| Bryan of Nashville were especially re-
| questcd TO aid and assist the movement in
| tennessee. Since the latter gentlcmans re.
turn he has secured imm Mr., Whitney a lot
| of documents touchipg the organization of
Democratic clubs, which are at his
office for free alisribation. The Ma.
ton in the city of Baltimore. Md, ON the
ith of July next, and 1t is desired and cx.
pcctcd that il will be largo and notable
/ gathering of the widcawakc young Demo.
Gratis of the country! One of the circulars
which Mr. Bryan reCciycd, and which sets
| forth the object OF the league and its coming
convention is as follows;
THE 1CRCULAR.
The National League of Democratic clubs
| was organized at conference Of twenty
clubs, representing thirteen States, at the
rooms of the Young Mems Democratic club
Of New York city, on April q, 1883. Its
members are pledged Ia maintain Demo-
cratic principles, aud oppose all class lcgisla-
ton; 10 labor for reduction OF the tariff ON
| the lines laid down by the President in his
| last annual message, 10 support the civil ser.
| vice policy of the present administration; 10
| oppose trusts and other monopolcS and, rs
far MS is yet possible, to reclaim and pre-
serve To the people OF the United States their
agricultural public lands. In other words,
the league supports boldly and nggrSsiyely
the present policy OF the Democratic party.
The league, now rapidly increasing IN its
membership, will hold its first convention in
Baltimore, on the ith day Of July next.
IL viii then complete its organization and
enter at once upon the campaign. Its mem.
bcrs by united effort will act with the clear
est intelligence and least waste Of force.
They will distribute documents hold public
meetings, canvass the votes, help man the
polls aud IN every legitimate way work for
victory While they will be in harmony
with the regular party organizations, still
they will oct Independently, bringing into
the campaign an element OF active, intolli-
gent and practical men who never have
joined in organized political work before
The leagues convention on the ith Of
July next viii DO the grandcst opening that
any presidential campaign ever yet has had
Delegates are already being elected from
every portion Of the Union.
Ample preparations for the reception Of
all delegates have been made under the
charge Of the Calumet, Crescent Concord
and Calvert clubs, of baltimore. BY this
convention the FIXTURE work OF the league
will bc marked out In detail.
All Democratic clubs not already members
are invited 10 come In. The Democrats Of
every town and county where no club ~ yet
exists arc requested b. 20 ahead and organ-
izc. This Is essentially q young mems move.
mcnt Tho young and active men Of the
party are called upon by the league 20 re-
spond without delay.
Applications for admission 10 the league,
or for information, may be made to the sec
rotary at the temporary headquarters In the
laclede hotel. ST. Louis, up 10 aud includ.
ing June q, 1883, and thcrcaftorat No o. Wall
street, New York City II Is particularly ~
questcd, In view Of the short time left for
preparations that the earliest possible notice
OF intention TO send delegates be given
Applications for accommodations at Ialti-
more during the convention there may be
made 10 Robert Grain. secretary citizens
committee, at the Baltimore headquarters,
No. West faycttc street.
Clubs are entitled a. representation ~ fol-
lows Five delcgctes for clubs of lOO mem
bcrs or less, seven for clubs OF iOl 10 300.
nine for clubs 81 over 300
Cii,Rifs OdpES. Omaha. Neb
1t NNSDERGnyr. Wilmington, Del
Is q SCHIFr, Milwaukee. Wis
HAHHY W Rusk. baltimore. Ma
hnnkEt MoNlpI. New York City
TX Curtis, New Yhrk city
EDWARD DwnirNEY. 40. VI Wall street New Yorh
cay. 1ccVtaTs.
- Louis, No. June q. lSsS
at may he urged, said Mr. BRYAN. re-.
Gently. TO n Nasbpilc Imcriom reporter.
that Tennessee Is an old reliable Demo.
cratic state aud that there Is no apparent
need OF such oiuhx Yet IL must be al.
mittcd that while this Is true little
more life aud spirit la the party would
not hurt aud would kiievc Us from the sus.
picion of Tennessee brsng q doubtful state.
aud too, there II sofne Satisfaction aud T,ridr
10 every Democrat In rolling up n big ma
ioriiy. and the way 90 DO thi. 4, am per
suadcd, through the organization II Demo.
cratic clubs. No one could see the fine APP
pcapnce Of Tammany. of the Randall club.
81 Philadelphia, of the Duckworlh club. of
being impressed with their effectiveness IN
elections"