The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-10
A Brief Convention Enlivened by
Fun and Frolic for All.
The Minority Caught in a Regular
Drag Net Resolution.
Some of the Taylor Men Protest,
and the Ants Make a Bolt.
Judge Douglass and Col. CAN'T Pro-
claim Their Loyalty to the Gov
ernor, but Ask for Fair Play
The Whole Convention
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vile,

n Shelby county is dead in line The
political ball was set in motion yesterday
morning, and will be kept a-rollin' all
through the sultry summer months and
until the early November frost shall have
nipped the last hope of the Republican
r party. The gathering OF the county
Democracy at Walkers theater yesterday
morning was representative one. Every
a ward in the city and county was fully rep
resented. The 100 men who made up the
various delegations presented a handsome,
earnest and intelligent appearance II was
the initial step TO be taken by the Democ-
racy OF Shelby county la the great local
and national contest for the year 1888.
Many OF the leaders of the party were
among the delegations, and those who were
not had gathered within the spacious hall
to witness the proceedings which they felt
an abiding interest in.
Long before the hour-l0 oclock-set
for the convention TO assemble the dele
gates and spectators began TO gather in
groups in front OF the theater, and seemed
TO enjoy talking politics in the fresh April
air, rather than be seated in the comfort
able chairs on the inside and proceed TO
business, for II was l045 o'clock before
Chairman $. J. Camp, OF the Democratic
executive committee, raped the conven-
ton TO order. twas thenat least ! | o'clock
before the delegatesgot comfortably seated,
and quiet enough for Chairman Camp 10
state 10 the convention that the first thing
in order was for the convention 10 elect
temporary chairman and secretary.
Squire j. u. Blackburn, who sat on
front seat 10 the extreme right, placed
Col. j. NJ. Cruise, OF the Eighth district,
IN nomination, and he was unanimously
elected. Judge X. j. Morgan aud Squire
Blackburn were appointed a committee 20
escort the temporary chairman to the
stage.
In accepting the marked compliment
paid him. Col. Cruise spoke rs follows
Gentlemen of the Convention thank
YOU for this unexpected demonstration Of
your kindness. While | may doubt the
wisdom OF your choice, have followed
the banner OF Democracy 80 long-in fact,
all my liie--that now, as In the past, I do
her bidding and accept any duty 10 which
shc assigns me. The duties Of this con-
vention are important. Ibcliove that you
have assembled here fully impressed with
the gravity Of the responsibilities which
the people have delegated TO you. am u
Democrat because believe that It's princi-
pies are the embodiment OF the best form
Of government ever devised for q grand
and free people. This is the finst step the
Democracy Of this county have taken In
the great political battle which Is fast COM
ing upon the whole country. Shelby
county Democrats should and will 10 their
full duty, know" lApplause.l
II Squire Walter Pope nominated Mr.. j,
u. Duffy for secretary pro tenn, aud del.
tgate on the right nominated Criminal
(ourt Clerk ]. ID. Hunter Before the
vote could tbe taken, however, Mr.. Duffy
arose and withdrew his name In favor OF
Dir Hunter, who was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Simon Green then moved that q
committee OF seven be appointed on ere.
Rentals, 10 lie composed OF four members
nom the city aud three from the country.
The motion was carried and the following
eommittec appointed: Simon Green,
chairman; A. J. Harris, Clarence Caldwell,
Robert Lee, q. X. Strickland, Dan O'Don.
nell and T. ]. Jackson. The chairman
was handed list Of the delegates and tho
committee retired.
Judge Il. ]. Morgan then moved that q
committee Of five ON permanent organiza'
ton be appointed, consisting Of three
members from the city aud two from the
country.
The chair named the following gentle.
men: Judge H. ]. Morgan, chairman; II.
J. Kelly, l.. u. Suggs, J. ID. Blackburn and
Emmett T. Woodson.
The committee on credentials evidently
i a a H.
the Sixth district ~ u was fully. an houl
before they filed into the hall TO make
their report. The committee granted q
full hearing 10 both Of the contcsting del
egations, and nj the conclusion decided IN
favor Of the TAYLOR delegates. The Eccro
tary commenced TO read the report Of the
committee when amo,ion was made 10 dis
pcnsc with the reading, but before the
motion could be- put the Hon. Ralph Dayil
rose and demanded 10 know Who the dele
gates were from the Sixth district; The
names were read, and then the motion
prevailed.
Judge Morgan then submitted the re
port on permanent organization, which
was as follows and accepted with mp
plausc. President, Jules A. Taylor; vice
president, Thos. Iloleman, secretary, Johi
]. Duffy assistant secretaries, the mem
bers Of the prors In attendance.
President Taylor, on accepting ihe chair
said.
"Gcnilenlcn--I return You thanks 70
being chosen 10 preside over such an In
telligcnt body Of men a. are assembled
here today. We have met here In the In
4 ,erest Of the Democratic party, and through
Il for the interest and weliareof thee count
II and State. Before the convention pro
cceds TO the transaction Of business, u vii
pardon me r., Wl.in'lina u and tho Dem
ocrats Of III, mniy q. il inpphihrr. Q
I the approach gtciiUn Ice pady ba
Il before Il anius ami bitter tight, an
|above everything ilcro y an impcraliy
.lcmand for The utmost harmony with
De ranks IN August The county vii clc'
inagisilaics. These are most linportnr
pliicca, and every taxpayer should I
teenly interested IN them aud sec that IN
best and mosi busincss.like men nre y
lscted, for II " these niagislfates ~
county court who tx the tax mi
ard regulate the matters pertaining 10 III
cosaiy's welfare; uicn, :aioo. there 10 10 !