The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-19
the ISSUE JOINED BY IA WKINS'
NOMTNA TON

NOMTNA TON
The Republicans OF Tennessee yestcr-
day nominated one OF their strongest men
for Governor. They nominated Mr.. Sam
Hawkins, OF Huntingdon lawyer Of
unusual ability, and strong, magnetic
and gifted speaker. Mr.. Hawkins is a
member OF family noted for its mental
gifts and decision OF character, and
it may easily be predicted OF him
that he will make stronger canvass
and moro decisive one than his cousin
Alvin did in 1882, when he ran against
Bate, then making his first canvass OF the
State for Governor as the nominee OF the
Democratic party. Some OF those who
know him best, predict that Sam Hawkins
will make better race than Reid did in
1884. This We do not believe. No
Republican can ever come as close
as he did 20 defeating our party 80
long s the national issue is what IL
IL and the Democratic party is true to the
Jeiiersonian doctrine oil the greatest good
Of the greatest number Tnr APPEAL has
entire confidence in the ability OF Gov.
Taylor TO meet Mr.. Hawkins on every
stump in the state and on the questions
that separate the two great parties, over
coming him at every point Two years at
the head Of the affairs Of the State have
made many changes in the Governors
methods and manner. II has broadcncd,
deepcned and strengthened his character
and increased his equipment for the work
the people have assigned him 10 perform.
TUE ArrEAL believes that hc secs mora so.
riously than lac used 10, aud that the weight
Of party and official obligation, while IL is
not oppressive, Is felt to be- u burden 10 bo
carried with the dignity becoming n man
who represents one OF the lirst Common
wcalths in the Union and Democracy
whose traditions 90 back TO the heart and
brain Of Andrew jackson himself. Mr..
sam Hawkins h man OF cultiya-
ton and is worthy the position
to which his party has elevated him. but
lac is ovcrwcightcd with n bad cause. No
American who has studied the Declaration
Of Independence and the Constitution Of the
United States can successfully defend the
assessment Of the many 10 enrich few.
No such man. though ho wcro the rcincar-
nation OF Dcmosthones and Cicero, can de-
end the doctrine OF protection by which
Ihc poor have been made poorer and the
rich richer. our candidate will speak Tor
the masses When he declares against
protection nnl Tor the policies 10 clearly
defined 10y Jefferson, the father and
founder Of Democracy; hc will BE- In full |
with the spirit Of the Declare.
ton Of Independence and Of the Federal
Constitution, which are the charters Of
n free people. AS 10 the policies Of the
state, It's condition speaks cloqucntly Of
Democratic supremacy aud leave Gov.
Taylor but little 10 say moc than
To call attention 10 II. Thus
at every point our candidate Is
equipped and ready, and We confidently
count on his making an opening speech at
Waycrlcy mex, Saturday tina, willbc the key
note Of the most successful campaign that
has been mado In Tennessee since 1870
No one Of our candidate, in that time,
save John q. Brown, had such an oppor-
tunity, aud We feel SURF hc will avail him
self Of Il aud convince friend aud foo alike
that the devotion nnd fidelity OF the mon
who nominated him aitcrso prolonged and
trying struggle is mop than justified.
The whole state will listen ior the words
tina, shall fall from Gov. Taylors lips ON
saturday.