The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-24
TALK AT TOONS.
Democrats in Old Hardeman County.
Congressman Phelan and Elector
Hill Wake the Echoes.
A New Line Of Argument Welded
Against the Radicals.
Mr.. Phelan Deals Gently With the
Tariff, but Remembers Eaton.
Argument and Appeal the Burden
of His Discourse.
Elector Hill Sails Out Into the
Realm OF Logic and Eloquence.
~ ath, Destruction and Demnition
to the Arrogant Enemy.
The Democracy Of Hardeman Were
Ncrved to Roll Up Largely In
creased Majority on Eleo-
ton Day--At Bolivar
Today-Miscel-
laneous.
Elector Hill Sails Out Into the
Realm OF Logic and Eloquence.
. ath, Destruction and Demnition
to the Arrogant Enemy.

specIal Dispatch TO The Appeal.
BOLIVAR Tenn, Oct. 23.-Congressman
Phelan, Elector Hill and your correspond
ent went this morning from Grand juno
ton, where successful canvass was made,
TO the town OF Toons. Toons is a beauti-
full hamlet on the Illinois Central railroad,
in the Fifteenth civil district Of Hardeman
county. The district is decidedly Demo-
cratic, polling between 250 and 800 hun
dred votes, The Democracy is solid TO n
man, and filed with enthusiasm for the
entire ticket There is not the slightest
division on any question, and the stanch
business men and prosperous farmers who
compose the population are determined TO
pile up a big majority on election day.
They have scant patience with boilers, and
express surprise that there should be the
slightest disailection among the Shelby
county Democrats. Gov. Taylor and Mr.
Phelan seem to be particularly strong
here. The colored people are aroused to
an interest in the question Of tariff, and
numbers OF them will vote the Democratic
ticket on that issue.
The meeting was held in Cranes store
.t o'clock. An audience OF 200 unterri-
lied Democrats and colored voters, desir-
Gus OF acquiring information on national
politics, had assembled.
THE RECEPTION
The speakers met with was hatiering
They were frequently applauded, anil the
points they made in argument and their
nrraignments OF the Republican party were
chcorcd TO the echo. Prominent among
the gentlemen present were Dr.. John
Nuckalls and Messrs Ersmus Mercer, A.
s. Anderson, II. K Black, George Brad
ford, G. W. Dimings, ]. n. llillhousc, Jo-
scph II. Keller and 7. X Barham.
Mr.. T. J. Ruiiin, a leading Republican,
also occupied trout seat
Mr.. Phclan spoke iirst, and was listened
20 attcntvcly for one hour. Then Mr..
Hill took the floor. Mr.. Phclan touched
upon the tariff incidentally aud devoted
the mnjor portion OF his speech 20 a dis
cussion Of the abuses Of power ofthc Repub-
lican party during its administration, par
iiculnrly In the mismanagcment OF the na.
tons finances. Hcshowed the condition of
public affairs when the Democracy as
sumed charge, depicted the corrupt and
extrnyagant practice that had become inn
bcddcd In the administration Of the various
departments and the speedy and thorough
reforms the Democrats had made. llcspoke
Of the influence Mr.. Cleveland had cXcr.
ciscd for the good OF the nation, and
showed conclusiyely that the Presidents =
strong personalities aud individuality had
pcrmcated and purified the functions OF
every department lie referred 10 Mr..
a .fI
cratic principles, Democratic simplicity
and Democratic carncstncss Of purpo ~, "
aud OF his fidelity to the interests Of the
people ai argc. lie defended
Mr.. FAiRcIuLDs ADMINISTRATION
OF financial Affairs The system In use
Ssr one that, in many details, lac could
not approve; but Mr.. fairchilds and his
illustnous and gifted predecessor, Daniel
Manning leader among Democrats aud
n Democrat among leaders had been con-
frontcd. ~ Mr.. Cleveland said about the
tarill, by "a condition, and not theory"
When the Democrats entered Office they
were mot by condition OF affairs in
which was involved problem that widely
and deeply affected the industrial interests
OF the entire country. They were COM
pcllcd. under the circumstances, TO usc
the nfllN NtNIHNlN NWNllNNNNhA AhfAA ~ Wv
false eyetcms OF their predecessor The
treasury Of the United States Ia an i'm
portant subject Of consideration. for ID,
success OF financial operations Of th,
country DEPEND largely upon H. manage
mcnt II isa serious responsibility, an,
the Democrats have assumed II with iul
appreciation Of iis gravity, and With tie
intention of accomplishing such rclorm
NJ will illuminc The dangers arising iron
Il In the hands Of gJ0i men. The ppwC
ui this department may bring prnspcrit!
mud contcntmcni. but IN the hands Of th
lad. the incompetent, the vicious, Il ma!
bring financial ruin, taking away the sub
stance Of the poor, and adding, NJ by th
touch ni the nccfomanccrs hand, io ih
uowor and the wealth Of the capitalists
Tho system was inaugnrilcd by ihc kc
publicans, aud was contrary 10 DcmOcmii
principles. Mr. Phclan paid his
nE,rEcrs TO MA. EATON,
teadina the record Of that product Of th
frozcn north in temperate md conscfvaiiy
Language. bat with force Of manner an
an exhibition Of proofs thnt convinced hi
tndicnce that be was speaking the trnt
md meant IL. lie discussed the merits
tho local candidates, aud urged his hcarc
% stand true 20 thccausu II taruthcrs IN
- Siainbark. lie also paid tribute 10 Co
Taylor. aud predicted a brilliant victor
for him. Mr.. Phclan
tNrRoDucED M NIL
and that silvcfy .ionguod orator and ke,
-yit addressed the crowd with the logic
.oquoncc and irunchant humor 10 pc
fcclly ut his command. lie expressed cot
s,lcnce in the people Of llafdcman count
carving on the canvass Ia manner th
will assist TO bury the Republican party
deep that 1t will never again be able " n