The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-18
Clubs from Every County in tho
State Gather at Little Rock.
Tho Town Perfectly Wild with an
Enthusiastic Democratic Spirit.
Tho Uniformed Organizations Mako
n Fine Appearance.
Gov. Hughes Makes u Regular Ripsnort-
ing Old Democratic Speech, and
Brings Out High Approval-Col.
Fishbuck, tho Silver Tongued.
srccInl nI.natrh to Tho Arr.nL

Special Dispatch 10 Tho Appeal
LlrrLE Rock, Ark, Aug l7-Iittlo
Rock has been alive with enthusiastic
Democratic clubs from almost every county
in the state today. II has been glorious
occasion, and the Democratic party came
cut OF the back woods last night and today
ina phalanx that has caused the opposition
to seek other clmcs. The Democratic party
OF Arkansas is q unit, II is organized Tor
noble purposes, and when the roll wa1
called today representatives answered from
every county in the state. No state in tho
south possesses better political organization
than does Arkansas, and the idcs OF No
ycmbcr will see larger results attained for
this territory than ever rolled up before in
her history
The Pine Blun Democratic club, one Of
the largest in the State, arrived at 10
o'clock AIN. and presented an elegant ap-
pcarancc as they marched from lower
depot, OF Markham street, with their red
bandana haudkcrchieis, long linen busters
Cleveland stoycpipc hats and striking uni-
forms Frequent outbunts ul applause
were sent up IRON the assembled thousands
along the street ~ Il moved to the Slate-
house. the rendezvous Of different clubs.
The city has been full oi brass band music
all day, Little Rock musical organizations
having been strrnthcncd hv clubs from
other places bringing bands with them.
At 10 O'Clock the convention was called
to order In the opvra-huusc, aud after go
ing through the usual prclimiuarlCs, Gov.
l. Lii L ..I.s.
patriot, address oi welcome tu the asscm-
blcd thousands After predicting tho
lrnndcst results Tor state election on tho
% Of September. aud cumplimcnting in
oulogistic.tcrms the solid Democracy Of tho
state. passed to national Affairs Speaking
oi the national standard bearers, tho
Governor said: "Our gallant leaders aro
Grover Cleveland aud Allen g.. Thurman.
4 Waterloo awaits thc Republican party
on the idcs Of November, and victory
brilliant, glorious, complete and far reach
| ing and valuable n itH consequences Co tho
| American people will perch upon tho
! banner Ol Democracy aud Ol liberty aud
| our county will thcncciorih move with
! accelerated momentum along the pathway
| oi national progress nnd prosperity and
will mount higher aud higher In tho
broad aud glorious realms of peace,
ui uEht. ul Justice, equality and
of national aud individual free
dom. aud will shine ~ bright beacon
light Ia attract b. warn and 30 guide into
the haven oi national greatness, glory and
grandeur, aud into the enjoyment Of in
diyiluH liberty and equality, the nations
| aud people of the earth. The Democratic
| party in this national contest b. inspired
| by courage. honesty uul uusulish patriot
/ ism ol their great leader, Grover tlcyc-
| land, whose noble purpose and unsWcry-
| ing determination to DO right and serve
| the best interest oi his country lead him
la the paths ui sinclcsi rcC'itudc and
highest aud bmyc siatgwanship. lilo
stands pur-cminrut
The Hon. ". T. llcmmingway, Of Pine
/ Blun, WIS made permanent chairman.
| Col W. VI iishhlrk, one oi this state =
| silyor-tbnguci orators, fnIlpw'f Cow.
| Hughes aud made an excellent speech.
Other prominent Democrats throughout
/ the State alsp spoke. After adjournment
| the muItituips spread Themselves over
town awaiting thc coming ui night, ar
mngrmrnts having boon made a. have ono
Of the rnulrat tuphlisht demonstrations
over witnessed iu the south, hut the
elements we're against the enthusiastic
| Democracy, aud nt N o'clock 10 liter
ally seemed as though the Hood gates ot
| heaven bad been drawn open, u waters
| came down iu torrents iur two hours, aud
| in fact uminuus clouds are flying lt this
| writing. 1850 O'Clock pm. while min -
! FtIII ullug out ui them. Tho multitude
/ proceeded 10 tAr upcushUuao, where the
/ fp.ut uf purpose was vnklullcd Ia every
/ Lusum ui hosts there assembled.
! CpIS n. Wmuhpn, Of Ecninn, mado
! ono ui his Characteristic speeches. Politi-
cllly. tpday aud touights proceedings rN-
eel anything ever attempted iu iho south.
Tho city Was decorated throughout, many
business houses presenting patriotic dis
plays.