The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15
] NOT YET.
Taylor Gains, But Not Enough.
The Thirty Ninth Ballot Reached
After Midnight.
It Shows Taylor s12 and Benton
McMillin 516.
Trousdale and Mcconnell Retire in
Favor of McMillin.
8vertrees Makes Strong Speech
81 Against the Governor.
lngersoll Takes Up the Gauntlet
W in His Defense.
Clapp's Resolution for New Prima.
ries Much Discussed.
The Taylor Men More Aggressive
- mhan nuar nafnra
Clapp's Resolution for New Prima.
ries Much Discussed.
The Taylor Men More Aggressive
Than Ever Before.
Each Side Disposed to Wear Out
the O.her.
What the Delegates Heard from Home
Sunday-The Abrogation of the
Unit Rule Fails to Solve the
Problem - VIII It Con-
tinue All Summer

special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 14.-The Tay-
lor men held another jolliilcation meeting
in the Senate chamber at IL o'clock this
morning. Mr.. +. S. Mallory, Of Jackson,
presided. He stated that il was his
pleasure to announce that the battle had
been fought and won. All that was nee
sssary was 10 stand firm as they had in
ihe past. The great voice of the people
rs heard from teeqams and newspapers,
was for Gov. Taylor. 1t was their duty,
then, TO stand To him for a month, or
more.
The Hon. Jesse w. Sparks was next
called upon. The speaker stated that he
had gone homo Sunday to get a change OF
linen and sleep. Instead of sleeping he
had been kept busy complying with de-
mands from the people for information.
The excitement throughout Tennessee was
more intense than at Nashville. Meet
ings would be had all over the State
and positive instructions sent TO nearly
all the delegations TO nominate him.
Mai. Sparks said the farmers had
=, quit their blowing, carpenters laid aside
ths,r ITssels, end nearly all labor ceased, to
take an interest In TaylOr's nomination.
1.-THE members would stand firm II would
be accomplished. lie then read kilograms
from various counties, Johnson, Marion,
Hardeman and others, saying people red
hot for Taylor" etc. All were greeted
with cheers.
Mr.. w. A. Anderson, Of McNIinn, wa,
rushed TO the stand. lie was not dele
entc, but through no lack Of Democracy IN
his composition. lie reciled an old asser
don that he had pronounced his county
convention the worst packed in history
Instructions were sent up for Mcconnell
His people saw there was no chance fol
Mcconnell, and sentiment went TO Taylor
Stand firm, he said, and greetings will b,
sent in from nearly county in the State.
Mr.. n. w. Baptiste, OF Upton, was tn
next speaker. II was strange TO him tina
minority should ask majority 20 giv'
away to Il. Was that Democratic2 Tn
minority had so far weakened as 10 ask 70
compromise and say name your mani
Gentlemen, we have picked our man
tChoenl. lie had too much faithl I
Democracy TO believe their demands on
man would be defeated.
Mr.. W. J. Whitthornc, brother Of III
Congressman, stated that he was fresh fror
his people, and he knew the sentiment 4
favor Of Taylor was undergoing marye
ous change. Even Prohibition leader
were among the acquisition.
A delegate from Williamson was Gale
upon and Endorsed what Col. Whitihor
b. had said about good will, but all should r,
member that the opposition delegates wei
Democrats and had ~ much right to insii
h upon their candidate as they had. II
thing was TO treat every one fairly.
A Humphrey county delegate stated tn
his men were here TO stand by Bob Tayl'
until he went down. Should he 60 dow
In the heat Of battle then Humphr,
would be found by his side tooxtend syn
pathy.
Mr.. John r. Rivers. Of Giles, led q
with reference to soilcd linen. IIc fo
lowed with declaration Of his unfinchiI
Democratic principles. The question wa
when man has a sentiment that be h
not taken from any one else was he TO
cruclhed7 This, he said, was not homes
fair or Democratic. What devoly'
upon them, WIS 10 stand firm rs behooy,
representatives Of the 0s,0O0 Democrat
voters Of the State. On their side was d
people; on the other the politicians.
Mayor McCarcr, Of Nashville. was d
next speaker. lie was not n political
but thought he was a Democrat. Yes
minority was trying 10 decide whether
not he and his hearers were Dcmocn
lie had high regard for many Of the q
pooition, personally, but their policy
considered prcpos,erous. lie caution
thcm TO remain unninehing, for the rcas
4 that should any Of them ever dare ra
their heads for anything, the conquer
opposition would pronounce upon tn
Democracy and right TO aspire
Office. Ho thought the minority shot
be forced TO take the back scat Nv
thirds Of Davidson county was for II
Taylor all the business men, and the
fore the representative people. lie "