The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-07

ing telegram he had Just received from
Congressman Mcmillan 10 Mr.. Watterson
this afternoon:
Gov. John G. Brown, Southern Hotel.
Failure TO indorhc the Mills hill In platform or
separate resolutions may defeat H. We charge hay.
oncis herr aud haze the enemy Il the convention
docs its duty. BENtON MCMILLAN.
LATER ABOUT THE PLATFORM.
Twenty houn exactly is the time Il
took TO prepare u tariff plank that could
be agreed upon for the campaign Of lSSS.
The result is reallirmation OF the plank
OF 1884, as suggested by Senator Gornan,
but amended and amplitied 80 as 10 suit
Henry Watterson. The 1884 platform had
been rcaflirmed before $50 o'clock p. m,
by an extremely close vote, after contest
remarkable for stubbornncss on both sides
An adjournment was then taken until {
O'Clock p. m, when the battle opened
once more, ending as stated. Just an
hour later Mr.. Wattcnon, who had en-
tered the committee room somewhat anN-
ious looking aud harricd. emerged for a
moment, wearing much more happy cx.
precision.
"It is all we ask" hc remarked 10 q
friend, and In almost moment was back
within the room where the opened door
had given n glimpse Of Senator German,
pale and worn, but on the whole appar-
emily well content. Nearly an hour longer
was consumed by the committee discuss
ing miscellaneous resolutions, and then the
members began coming out one by one.
In rushed an army Of newspaper men, but
the committee had not only closed up
business, but lips as well, and were deaf
ag.I lVtg..1. "a "a sluFna AF WuI-
tcrson was surrounded by an importunato
mob who would not bulge an inch until
he had consented 20 give up at least a little
OF the committee secrets. lie finally prom
ised 10 get them the tariff resolutions in
full, but came back shortly, presumably
from consultation with Senator
sible TO do more than give ont
n statement OF their purpose. This lac was
satisfied the country was entitled 90 at the
earliest moment possible, Notwithstanding
Il had been decided not 10 forest all the
report Of the committee 10 the convention
tomorrow. Raising his voice ~ that the
scores OF waiting nowspapcrinen crOwding
about him, pencil In hand could hear, Mr..
Wattcrson said. "Ihc substance " this
that we renew our fidelity 30 the Demo.
cratic principles, and rcailirm the platform
OF 1891, and indorse the last annual mes
Elge OF the President and declare II n cor.
rect Interpretation OF the platform, and
approve the efforts Of our Democratic rep.
rrsentatives In Congress 10 secure reduced
taxation. In n separate resolution TO be-
offered 10 the convention tomorrow, wC
commend the Mills bill, urging iis passage
at an early day"
"would II be In order, Mr.. Watteron,
inquired one Of the newspaper men when
the committee had done, "would Il he IN
order 10 ask whether this action is IN
accordance with your original casc?'
"Wcll," replied Mr.. Wattcrson, meas
uring his words carefully, well, yes. Ny
ideas originally were opposed 10 any rc
curronce 20 the platform OF 1854, and
when that course was suggested ! ycry
naturally opposed Il because II had been
subjected 10 n double construction
Nevertheless, thesituation II this-that the
platform Of 1884, when coupled with th,
Endorsement Of President Clevcland'i
message ~ the true Interpretation ant
a commondation OF the Mills bill, meet
my most hearty approval"
''was there anything else, Mr.. Waiter
son7" yentured one oi the reporters q
their patient but nearly exhausted victim
"What about silver"
"Oh, d.d-n silver" shouted Mr.. Wat
terson, when unable 10 submit longer, and
bursting away from his puBuen, he va
gone.
The platform s agreed upon by ih
committee tonight Is compromise be
tween the two factions. The compact be
tween Congressman Scott aud Senator GoI
man TO secure for the President an indorsc
/ inent that would bo satisfactory TO hir
. and yet not weaken the party at the poll
, In the doubtful States, was strong enoug
20 force some concessions from the extern
tariff reiormen. At the samo time th
latter had votes enough 10 compel the oI
position 10 consent 10 an Endorsement
the Presidents message ~ correct inte
probation Of the tariff plank Of 1884, and
secure an Endorsement Of the Mills bill b
a resolution added 10 the tariff plank.
Thus with the exception Of yielding
. little stronger declaration on tLe tarih tia