The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

stated that he doubted very much whether
or not Mr.. Garland would accept the place
Ii offered him. lie had refused the place
given Mr.. Lamar, and would undoubtedly
refuse, for reasons too well known 10 the
country, said vacancy caused by the death
of Chief Justice Waite.
Attorney-General w. A. Jones enter
tanned similar views, but he said. al am
Garland man Notwithstanding, and trust
he will accept the place should President
Cleveland see III 10 tender il him."
Internal Revenue Collector Thomas III
Simms felt the same way, while every
citizen of Arkansas, OF whatever political
faith would feel proud at the elevation OF
Acknowledgement Garland 10 the position
spoken OF; yet he thought 1t quite doubt
ful whether Mr. Garland would accept the
position.
Ex.state Auditor A. w. Files knows
Mr. Garland well. A purcr man at heart,
more conscientious man politically, in his
opinion, does not live, and he would be
glad TO see his old friend elevated TO POI
sition for.which he is so well qualified, but
recent events in connection with Mr.. Gar
lands high sense Of honor caused him to
doubt his acceptance OF tho position, even
ii President Cleveland should single him
out for the place.
Col. Chas, Coffin, cx.editor OF the Little
Rock Gazette, hut now leading citizen OF
the Second district, resident at Walnut
ridge, and who is q strong candidate for
congressman in Brockinridge's place, was
seen ut the Capital hotel. lie had read
today's APPEAL, and among other things
its article urging Attorncy-Gencral Gar
4. .l.t.l ts,att.gal.e..
"But, said the colonel, III would not be
cxpedient--it would work against the in
tercsts Of the Democratic paly-ior Pres.
ident Cleveland 10 put Mr.. Garland in the
chief Justices chair, Notwithstanding there
IL not a man in the south who believes
him guilty Of corrupt motives In his con-
nection with the Pan-Electric suits" lie
favored a northern man ~ Mr.. Waite's
successor. The country would rest easier
over such asclection.
Col. G.. w. Sappngton Endorsed Col.
Collins views
Mr.. l.. G. Balch, an representative in
the Arkansas Legislature, and prominent
citizen Of Pulaski county, was very doubt
ful whether Mr.. Garland wanted 10 be
chief justice. II ho did, the United States
contained no better man than Augustus
II. Garland for the position.
Mr.. l.. ID. Audigcr editor Of the National
Whod Enterprise, after doubling Mr.. Gar.
lands acceptance OF the vacant Judge.
ship, suggested Mr.. Mcdonald Of Indiana.
lie was looked ON by the country ~ be.
yond rcproach, and his appointment
would throw oil on the troubled waters
and give more general satisfaction, in his
opinion, than any other man In the coun'
try
Col. James Mitchell, Of the Arkansds
D,mocrdt, while strongly favoring Senator
Garland, thought II we couldn't get him
the President, In order 10 allay all sus-
pcions In the approaching campaign had
best 70 north and there select some pure
man 10 succeed Chief Justice Waite.
Col. John u. Jones, president Of the
Little Rock Real Estate exchange, OK.
pressed tho opinion that Gen. tSarland
would not accept the place. llo had re.
| fused similar appointment recently, and
triusa from Garland meant "no'' ali th'
way through. lie, however, believed Nj
Garland 10 be one Of the purcs, linen N th
world.
Every effort was made 10 see Col. q.
Brewer, editor Of the GGioftc, but that gen
tlcman could not be- found. His estimat
| Of Mr.. Garland, however, IN about ~ tn
preceding opinions. Mr.. Brewer thinks ]
would be COOL policy 81 take some level
headed northern man M Mr.. Waitc's sue.
ccs8or. This move would help 10 stud III,
mouth Of the bloody shirt press Of the
north.
A large number 81 other prominent
| business men spoken 30 entertained iden
teal opinions. Republicans and Demo
Gratis Of Arkansas know aud love Augnsiu.
II. Garland, and Il Is merely roitcration
Of opinion 10 interview any OF her people
concerning promotion Tor man "a
universally respected as Is the Attorney.
General. The names quoted above are ~.
well known In this territory ~ IL that Of
Mr.. Garland, and In tclegraphing their
opinion Of him your correspondent VOICES
the opinion OF the entire State concerning
the question.