The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-08
THE STATE CONVENTION.
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES DEPART
FOR THE SEAT OF WAR.
Squire J. M. Coleman Submits to an
Interview, Which Assumes the Char
acter of q Prophecy--Trousdaie May
Be the Man.

The business will be OF the usual order for
such representative institutions, such rs
the nomination OF Governor and other
State officers, delegates at large to the
national Democratic convention, and the
enunciation Of platform principles. The
latter will, as stated shortly after tho date
for holding the convention was settled
upon, be a sort OF hazardous business.
Coming as Il does, before the national con-
vention, the platform must either DO In
the line Of anticipation, or go II blindly
and indedenpently. This at least, was
the view taken OF the matter bv those who
favored the holding OF two conventions.
II is safe to prophesy, however, that the
hands OF the wise men will be interposed,
and clashing over State and national plat
form principles avoided. Whatever may
be the actual strength Of Democracy in
Tennessee, II is clearly apparent 10 the
watchiul leaders that the Republicans have
their eyes upon II as one OF the doubtful
States that may be wheeled into line for
their presidential candidate. Thus rein
forced In their determination for a sturdy
fight, the controlling spirits ut the convcn-
with wits sharpened by conceded men
ace.
About half the Shelby delegates left last
night and the remainder will follow this
morning. by this IL must not be under
stood that the entire $50 will hc on hand
at Nashville TO raise hurrnh and rush.
Those who cannot go, however, have
intrusted their proxies 10 tried and true
friends who will raise n howl for Taylor
whenever IL Is thought IL can avail any
thing. George Coleman, tho handsome
and enthusiastic delegate from the regis
ter's office, goes armed with the power
OF attorney" from eight OF his coniiding
friends who were disappointed in their
desire 10 attend. IL IL unnecessary TO
state that the full vote Of the delegation
will go for Taylor.
President lladdcn was one Of last nights
party 10 the capital. Mr.. lIaddcn Is n
Taylor supporter, but puts his visit 10
Nashville In very adroit and character
is,ic way, thusly: I" / am not going ~
delegate, but on private business, which /
arranged 10 attend TO ut this particular
time over all others. | have never seen
the Hermitage, and will drive out there
tomorrow and visit the spot where lie the
remains vi the embodiment Of pure and
gerl around among the boys and speak a
whole volume OF words for my iavortc
candidates, principally the Governor. And
u may 20 happen that in the joyous ex-
element attending my assured success,
may tear my clothes and hair But am
not n delegate, bear that In mind"
Squire James NJ Coleman was OF the
party, Of course ID IL admitted that n
State convention without his magnificent
form and commanding presence would be
incomplete II not n bowling failure. The
squire has Just left a sick bed, but his ar
dor ior Taylor is as warm and vigorous as
when was hrst heard the campaign gun.
An ArrEAL reporter found him IN his of.
ice yesterday and obtained the following
prophetic interview, which ut this time N
exceedingly interesting
"Nho will he the Democratic nominee
for Governor Of TENNESSEE" asked the 70.
porter.
Robert I. TAYLOR" was the reply.
"Mill You land him on the first BALLOT"
"No, about the third"
"What substantial reasons have you for
The prediction
I've are going MP th-o with over COO
votes, n good majority, and can afford Ia
remain there some lmc incase of stu born
opposition" ,
positon factions hns been conics-cdly bit
Ter, therefore there eau ho but little hope
oi a break from either one OF the other Ia
the rival, suppose you admit In this case
wha, can he doneY'
1--WE win give the Mcconnell men the
privilege Of running In another candidate.
One thing Is NJ certain ~ though u had
already been decided. Mcconnell can
never get through. ] take Il that he will
he withdrawn after about five ballots"
"llut 10 you not believe that oil the sup
poricni Of opposition candidates will al
here 90 their convictions aud refuse % sup
port TAYLOR az nll no matter who else y
nominated In such an event. what ~
mains 10 be done 10 ever break the dead
loDki'
IL don't know about that This fgh
against Taylor u all by the politicians ant
not the people. Up here in liardcmni
county ] have been informed, fully u
per cent ol the people atc for TAYLOR
while the delegation j. instructed iO
Mcconnell, all through the schcming %
politicians az the primaries. Mcconnell
can never got H. though Should there de
yolop deadlock huyund the possibility OI
brcaking, | believe Twusdalc Is a man
upon whom oil factions can unite Ant
itnhy come 10 this ON account Of the Bit
tcTncss Of existing feeling"
what private information have yoJ
from the Nashville primary contcsty'
~ telegram, announcing that siNiy.iiy,
al the delegates out OF thc total numbc
Wcrc ior Taylor
~ this point the Hon. Harry NJ. llil
entered the oihcc, heard the topic dis
cusscd n moment, then remarked that h
was Tor thc party nomination. oven thong
thc honor aud grave responsibility "a
upon himself.
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The Nu,d,r Of Iiitt. nal.