The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-29
LANGUAGE OF A SMILE.
SQUIRE J. M. COLEMAN WEARS ONE
AND TELLS A REPORTER WHY.
He Has Intelligence that Taylor Move
Is Forming in East Tennessee that
win Sweep the state-McConnel and
Hillsman Touched Up.

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barely entered the 'squire's Office door, on
his usual visit for political inspiration
when the foregoing salutation was cheer.
fully extended. There was indeed n smile
on his face, such as never exists withou,
well-founded elation over an accomplished
or well-assured triumph. After protierinp
hearty congratulations TO the gratified
squire, the reporter betrayed his curiosity
by the bluntly piled request:
Hand over the document that | may
De enabled to share inteligenty in your
great joy"
Il can't go that far" was the good ma.
tured reply; 'but it's of political nature.
It's tidings are that Bobbie is coming over
the mountains Of East Tennessee with a
whirlwind of strength that will sween thu,
; and the middle division of the Stote ciean
us well-kept parlor floor It's regular
political blizzard for the McConneililes
and will chill the blood in their veins 10
such degree that no amount of August
heat will thaw il out"
FROM the Governor himself. was it?"
NO, but friend Of the family. | heard
from Bob yesterday, though, and he saws
ne VIII get there, or break both hame-
strings He has been up in his section Of
the state, looking after the boosted strength
oil the enemy, and created such furore of
enthusiasm In his favor that he himself
could not check 1t, much less Mcdonnell
OF any other aspirant for the guberna-
toflal chair. We have heard great deal
about the Hamblen county split-up. but
not the truthful version. You hear me
1here was also little preliminary maneu.
YER that you are doubtless ignorant of, and
mat Is this: Bob was in Knoxville en-
route TO Nashville. He had been notified
that he would waste his time by VISITING
mat country, as hecouldn't get a vote. Tho
cause OF this disailcction was bitterness
engendered in the heart of Kane and bis
friends, because OF Burroughs annojnt-
ment TO the office Of superintendent of Tho
penitentiary, for which Kane was AN an.
plicant. Kane lives at Morristown md
Yields powerful influence, being n nice
clever man, but awfuly down on The Gov.
ernor. AT Knoxville tho thought struck
Bob that he would larry awhile al Morris
town and view the situation for himself
lie 30 stated 10 q few of his friends. who
'valniy attempted to dissua,lc him from the |
resolve. lie reached his destination. pro.
cecded quietly 10 the hotel, and in less |
lhan three hours was besieged by friends
Then the brass band mustered and moved |
OH toward the scene 10 scrcnndc the l;ov. |
erDor On the way Mr.. Kane intercepted |
Them and offered them S2j 10 desist and |
quietly dlsperse. We think a great deal |
OF YOU Mr.. Kane, ms citizen and business
man. said they, but we are going 10 |
serenade the Governor And they did. |
Then somebody put Bob upon a box. he
addressed the assemblage, and the oppo.
htlon hot.bod was revolutionized.
But did not the majority Of the con-
vention members split or from the Tay.
Ioritcs AMI instruct Tor Allison and Nc.
Connell2'
"Bosh'' calculated the squire, the
gehia smile being swampcd by an over.
,whelming wave of disgust "Whoeyer
neara o. INC majority boiling convcn-
uonI III they were In the majority. why
aiIn they stay in the hall and defeat
bod l can see Mcconnell In every word
OF mat report; The idea OF fleeing from
outsiders and Republicans. as the dis.
there"
DO you anticipate an early appearance
Of that Taylor wave In West TENNESSEE"
ut has already arrived. never saw
more radical change in public sentiment
than has occurred here in the last forty.
eight hours. A morc effective BOOMERANG
Rrgument against a candidate was never
used than the Mardi Gras fool veanon
against Bob Taylor II has enlisted $50
OF tie sphinx Organization.
leading business men Of Front, Main and
other streets in his behalf. because IL WINS
u their earnest invitation that he came 10
Memphis TO help along the carnival fos.
lvities: These gentlemen are now all
aroused 10 active friendship, and are
worth double or three times that number
n mere passive friends"
DO you, then, believe Taylor will be
Most certainly, and reelected with n
Hhoop and hurrah. Last time he In.
'reascd the Democratic majority 10000;
his time he will carry II up ZOO or 10000
more. Ono thing II certain, no outside
nan can he taken up and carry the State.
Either Taylor or Mcconnell must he
elected by the party, and enlist the heart.
est support, or the State II gone. Ten
lessee II doubtful anyhow, and 10 swan
lorses now would be suicidal. For that
eason Taylor IL the man 10 run In with
ush. We tried the swapping business In
$50 aud got left. No one desires repeti-
ion OF that experience"
"Are you still Of the SEINE opinion about
he one convention being wire-worked
Trough against Iaylor?r
"Yes, j am, and believe il was in the
interest OF Mcconnell, reinforced by Ali.
on's friends. All this bitter and relent-
ess warfare against Taylor Is made 10 in.
Iuencc the convention, which meets in
lay. Tho opposition Is simply playing 20
make capital out Of his weakness, and "A
arly Ms possible. We're II deferred until
august the force OF the bitterness would
ave been spent. Tho county elections
rould have occurred triumphanily for the
Democrats, and all OF us could move along
n harmony. Harmony Ia commodity
N which Mcconnell, Allison ct al. could
ever rely for success"
"iiow are you progressing with the
osses who attempted 10 grasp the reins +
nd manipulate them for Mcconnell"
"iiayent heard word froIp Ilillsnan
Ince TnE APrEAL opposed his methods.
'erhaps ho Is working, and making his
equities work. but II no he has shrcwdly
overcd the tracks left know he was
.orking heroically before the exposure.
iillsman Is d statesman in some respects. y
nd was sharp enough 20 refrain from re.
lying TO the charges made. II Tennessee q
lost to the Democrats this year, Neon
ell and Hillsman will be responsible for n
"You observed the mention Of Gen.