The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-16
DELIGHTED DEMOCRATS.
LOCAL STATESMEN REJOICE AT
TAYIoR's DENOMINATION.
All Agree That the Choice OF the Con-
vention Was That of the People,
and His Election Foregone Con-
clusion.

The denomination oil Gov. X. l.. Taylor
by the Democratic convention at Nashville
yesterday was well received in Memphis.
The Governor has thousands OF friends
here, who from the start were his earnest
and strong supporters, and labored assidu-
ously for his denomination. An APPEAL
reporter met number OF gentlemen yes
terday afternoon, and in reply to the
question 'what they thought OF the nomi-
nation?' replied as follows
d. p. Hadden--I am sitting here all
alone lin his Office rejoicing within my
self that Taylor has won. He richly de-
served the nomination. The convention
ousl.t TO bave nominated him the first day.
| am truly sorry they got into such
wrangle but throughout the people were
for Taylor, and he was bound to win. He
will be elected by an overwhelming
majority. am no speech maker but II
called upon, III take the stump for him,
and make things as hot as can in this
neck Of the woods
Col. Napoleon Ilill--Yes, indeed, am
satisfied. All good Democrats ought 10 be-
The people are sensitive and knew that
Taylor deserved an Endorsement. Those
men who stood by him represented the
majority Of the people. Majorties rule,
and you. will see that Taylor gets the big
gcst majority on election day that any man
has received in this State for ten years.
Squire John ]. Barry-He was the peo-
pies choice, and consequently my choice
rom the start. His majority will be over
10000
Mr.. w. A. Collier--Gov Taylor's re-
nomination is q triumph OF the people over
the ring. lie has beaten the politicians,
or at least the people have done 80 for him.
! considered his denomination q necessity
from the first, and ain exceedingly graft
fed that the convention at last recognized
It's true sense 10 the people and declared
him their standard-bearer. He will be
elected by an overwhelming majority, a
majority which will transcend his vote OF
two years ago by several thousand.
James T.. Beasley-1aylor was my man
from the start. lie is sure winner, de-
serves all he has gotten, and will be elected
by handsome majority.
Col. W. ID. Bethell-I am delighted at
the nomination.; the convention did the
proper thing, only that il ought 20 have
done so sooner. am sorry that the con-
yention staid in session 80 long, but
throughout all Of II, there was one thing
plain, that the people wanted Taylor, and
their representatives determined TO stay
there until he was nominated. lie will be
elected by big odds.
Capt. :. 4. Carncs-I was from the start
o Taylor man; his nomination is truly graf
flying 10 me, and am confident win be TO
the Democrats OF the State. Ills election
Is foregone conclusion.
Judge J. w. Clapp-Satisfed, why, OF
course i am. II has not been an hour
since sent the Governor telegram con-
graduating him on his well earned victory.
lie will be elected beyond all doubt. Ills
name means victory now us ii did two
years ago.
Judge Henry Crait-I am delighted with
the nomination, and feel confident that
Mr.. Taylor will be elected by an over
rhelming majority.
S>pesilcr Il. NJ Estes-The action Of
o,e convention y entirely satisfactory to
me. The thing now Is for all OF the dis.
corlant elements TO resolve that Taylor
will be and must be elected, and he WILDE.
Mr.. holland fontaine-THE APPEAL
knows very well that Taylor was my first
and only choice. OF course I'm delighted,
and predict his reelection by $1,000.
DR.. Heber Jones-I take less interest in
politics than any manin Memphis 10 be m
rockribbcd Democrat rs / am. / suppose
the nomination is the best that could have
been made. know that ! shall vote for
Mr.. Taylor.
Mr.. West Cmwiord-I was not Taylor
man 10 start with, but when all the stories
were started about him my heart went
out TO him, and wanted 10 see his nomi-
nation, therefore I'm gratifed and will do
all | can for his election, which think Is
above doubt.
Capt. J. II. Martin, President Of the
Merchants Exchangc-Taylor will be
elected by not less than 5000 majority.
lie Is my friend, and am glad that the
representatives OF the people did their full
duty In nominating him.
DR.. A. NJ. Wcst-I accept the nomina-
lion cheerfully, s all good Democrats
should. The next thing in order Is har-
mony, which will roll up n majority Of at
least 10000 Anything that l can do 10
swell Il shall not be lacking.
J. S. Duyall-The least majority / will
give Gov. Taylor Is 1900. He not only
deserves u, but the young Democrats will
give II 10 him.
w. l.. Cameron, Secretary OF the Water
works-I am no civil service reformer In
the Cleveland sense, and will give as much
10 see Bob Taylor reelected as any other
man. ! am Democrat, so Is he, and ]
want 10 sec the party succeed at all times.
= Fire Chief James Ryan-Certainly he IN
Tic man, and should I've elected by a great
majority. am no politician, but let me
tell You, the people were and are for lay
Dor. Nobody can beat him, and u every
body feels like do there will not be ayote
against him. =,
Attorney Henry Reichmann-I am glad
The convention Is over. The nomination
made was tho proper thing 10 do under the
circumstances. No doubt about u. Gov.
Taylor viii beat any Republican put up
against him.
Charles Saltmanh--I am delighted.
Taylor was my man all the time. lie got
there before the convention and he will
get there In November by the biggest ma
jority Governor has since the war, In this
State.
Squire F1cming-I am one OF the IL told
you 40 crowd" Taylor Is invincible be-
lore the people. lie will develop % per
bent more strength this time than he did
Two yeau ago. In my opinion the Demo
tratic party will poll the biggest majority
this year II has since the war.
Judge T. j. Iatham-Gov. Taylor, In
,my opinion, was by far the strongest nomi-
haiion tho convention could have made.
Yes, he may be elected, but II the Repub-
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