The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-10

reporters, voted The chair would not
undertake to declare which side had 1t,
amid such confusion, and as the uproa
subsidized he put the question again. The
yeas yelled out loud and strong, the nays
reJoined likewise, and confusion reigned
supreme. Amid it all the cool headed
chairman remained composed, and in q
distinct voice announced: "The yeas have
1t; the resolution has passed. What is the
pleasure OF the convention now?"
Patsey Cooney excitedly sprang up in
his chair and exclaimed: "The house is
packed for Taylor. Every one of those out
siders voted for the resolution" [Great
laughter.
Mr.. Davis (excitedlyj--Mr. Chairman, l
ask for a division.
A dozen members seconded the motion
and q division was ordered. The chair re-
quested all within the railing and not
members TO retire. This thinned out the
left considerably. The question then
arose MS to how the vote should be taken.
Mr.. Davis insisted by ballot, Judge Doug
lass by Il call Of the members, but some
one interposed that IL be call OF the
wards and districts. This motion pre-
vailed. The call proceeded amid much
confusion, and frequent applause, as a
ward or district would cast its vote for
either side. At the call of the First ward,
Col. Gautt rose and stated that the four
teen votes would be cast against nstruc-
ton, in order to have the resolution modi-
fed should II be defeated. For awhile II
seemed that the non-instructionists would
get majority, and they went wild with
applause, but the tide turned. At
the conclusion IL was announced that
ninety-one votes had been cast for
instruction and sixty-one against IL. The
result was received with uproarious vocii-
Grafton. The excitement lasted several
minutes, during which Ralph Davis sue
ceeded in getting the car OF the chairman
and reminded him that the vote Just taken
did not amount 10 anything Said he:
The two-thirds rule is what governs in
Democratic conventions, and | demand
IT," This outburst met with ieering laugh.
ter from the gentlemen over the way, who
had just achieved all they wanted, and
nothing more was said about IL.
Patscy Cooney, from the Eighth ward,
mounted a chair and in a scre-ching voice
demanded to know OF the chairman il the
convention had been instructed 20 vote for
Bob Taylor. Eyes, sir, +" said he, 81 want
to know II that is what that resolution
mcans?'
President Taylor-That is the way UNI
derstand il.
well, then, goodbye" said the re-
doubtabe Eighth warder, w'm going
home, and off lac started, followed by Jim
and Mike Madden, Billy Ryan, Charles
Richards and Bob Dougherty. For n time
II seemed that there would be o serious
bolt. On that side of the house there was
a general outbreak Of dissatisfaction, and
things looked rs II they would take a
squally turn. The convention had risen
10 its feet, and confusion was rampant,
when above il all, Mr.. w. A. Collier
gained tho chairs attention and the un.
ruly house paused TO hear what he had to
say. IL was very hard 10 hear him at
first on account Of the noise, but as the
house quoted down he proceeded, saying.
"Mr. Chairman, this convention is looked
forward 10 with a great deal OF interest
throughout the State. II has a grave and
important duty 20 perform, both TO the
State and 10 this county, and Il will not
do for this convention 10 be split intwain."
President Taylor-To what motion is the
gentleman speaking2 II is out Of order 10
discuss the resolution just passed further.
Mr.. Collier--lf you will indulge me a
moment will tell you my object.
Several Members Is out OF order
Mr.. Collier-I was going TO say
A Mcmber-What Is the gentleman
speaking fort
Mr.. Collitr-I am here as Democrat,
interested In the deliberations OF a conyen.
ton Of my party, and | have right 10
speak. The convention, or at least great
part Of Il, is for Mr.. Taylor for Governor.
That is all right, but, Mr.. Chairman, II is
quite plain 10 you that there arr gentlemen
here who do not propose 10 go 10 Nashville
with collars around their necks.
A Mcmber-The gentleman Is out Of
order.
Mr.. Coller-My object, sir, is harmony.
want 10 see the party united. ! want
20 see the nominees Of the party given nm
harmonious and earnest support by every
man in IL. But You cannot accomplish
that end by snch arbitrary methods IA we
see enacted here. ] move 10 reconsider the
vote by which tie resolution was passed.
Mr.. 4. ]. Jackson--Mr. Chairman,
make the point OF orler, that no one has a
right IN move for reconsideration, except
n member who voted in the affirmative.
President Taylor-The point Is well
taken.
Mr.. IIunsdon Cary then moved that
the convention proceed 10 select seventy
delegates 10 represent the county at the
State convention on the 9th OF May.
Col. CAN'T made a motion asking the
privilege Of the entire first ward delegation
| 10 20 10 the convention and be empowered
with one.half vote each.
The motion was not only agreed 10, but
Joined In by other wards, until finally
come one made the motion that the entire
convention 20 TO Nashville, each member,
there being l52, TO have half vote each
This was agreed 10, and there being nc
further business before the body II was de
clared adjourned by President Taylor.
The following is the list Of delegates Al
the convention yesterday, and who will
represent the county In the State conyen'
/ ton.