The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-02

were, but claimed that the credit Of the
wonderful change was due 20 the Taxing
District system Of government, 20 which
Memphis owes her prosperity. lie re-
minded his hearers that Mouphii was
Just girding up her loins to make the great
race for commercial supremacy, and that
the continuance OF the Taxing District
form OF government was one OF the essen
tials Of success.
lie referred TO Cooney's threat that he
intended TO down old MADDEN and the
Taxing District Government, and asked
all lovers OF the welfare oi Memphis to
vote 10 prevent such result.
The speaker demonstrated the folly Of
sending Republican delegation TO a
Democratic Legislature, where they would
have no influence, and warned his audi
ence that much remained TO be done for
Memphis in the next Legislature, and
that II could be best and most surely done
by Democrats.
lie then devoted few minutes 10 ma
tional issues, showing the indciensille
position OF the Republicans, who opposed
n reduction OF the tariff in the face OF an
Overlooking treasury, and took from the
people money which they did not need.
In this and all other questions touched
upon by him Gen. Wrights remarks were
characterized by strong sense, vigorous
argument, clear reasoning, fluent diclion
and flashes OF eloqucncc. He WIS listened
10 with close attention and literally APP
plaudod.
THE HON. W. T.. CLAP
WINS the next speaker, and devoted most
OF his time TO the Peoples Reform plat
form. which he said embodied some things
already settled, among others the Reform
School for youthful prisoners, which has
been provided for by the last legislature,
which Appropriated 100 acres OF land and
$4,000 for the purpose.
The assessment law he admitted was
defective, but on the whole beneficial in
its operation. lie favored change with
respect 10 the taxation Of merchants who
paid double tax ON capital and again on
credits advanced TO country customers
Mr.. Clapp called attention TO the fact
that the legislative delegation from Shelby
four years ago was Republican, and bad
accomplished nothing; even his genial
friend Tom Brogan bad failed 20 get
through the Mechanics Lien Law-ior
which he worked hard. The last lcgis.
lature, however, had passed il, and II was
now law on the statute books. That
iiude OF the miners OF East Tennessee by
appointing public wcighcr 10 weigh and
check their coal rs they dug IL out OF the
mountain side. That same legislature
had also passed law making mine owners
pay their hands In lawful money, and not
in scrip, releemablc at n store. The last
Legislature had also increased the appro-
priaiion lor the Board OF Health, which
enabled MS few weeks ago 20 keep out Of
Tennessee the dreadful scourge which Is
devastating Florida.
Every want Of the Taxing District was
attended 10; no interest was neglected.
The public schools Of Shelby got from
the last Legislature $50 900 more for
schools than had ever been allowed before.
Mr.. Clapp then mado brief but telling
exposition OF the attitude OF the two great
parties on the tariff, and illustrated his
text with reference 10 home Affairs, which
evidently told with his audience, for
many Of his colorcd hearers shook their
heads when he said: "Of course, you
will vote against US"
HARRY N. MILL
next addressed the audience in n speech
that provoked much laughter. His forty
acres and mule story, though old, was ~
well told ~ 10 seem entirely new. The
colorcd portion Of the audience were
iicklcd TO death with IT, Mr.. Hill traced
the record Of the Republican party from
1865 down, and gave Il terrible roasting
Ills reference 10 the Freedmens Bank
failure created n great sensation among
the colored people. Mr.. Hill then took
hold OF the tariff and explained the fallacy
OF the protection idea In manner 10 make
II clear TO the simplest mind. His speech
was great hit. II was humorous, olo-
qucnt, powerful, and he carried the au.
dicncc with him from stay TO finish, and
had them wishing for more when he
closed.