The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-10
Hardeman; VIM. Sanford, Of Upton, and
Judge A. II. Douglass, of Shelby.


Judge A. II. Douglass, of Shelby.
Mr. Collier stated to your correspondent
that promise was made him that the
Shelby delegation would show no prefer
ence as between him and Col. Goodwin,
and the fight would be allowed to take its
course in the convention unhampered by
local recognition.
Asked what effect he thought the action
would have on his candidacy, Mr.. Collier
replied that ii the methods used to bring it
about in the special meeting were shown
up in the convention it would initiate
heavily against the favored candidate.
Several OF Mr.. Golfers supporters
kicked and swore at tho action, stigmatiz
ing it as "snap judgment" and Attempted
gagging," protesting at the same time their
independence and determination TO stand
by Mr.. Collier.
OPENING UP THE "DAR'L."
1t is serious yet amusing fact that the
ruling henchmen OF some OF the candi-
dates are opening up the "bar'P' most
literally. The boys who work into
profit by this liberality are being hand
somely cared for. Shelby county has a
small army OF these hangers on who never
get left. They are here in force, too, and
the question with manipulatos is ado
they hold the balance of power?" In one
respect there is no doubt they DO, viz,
they make the purse holders believe they
do, and draw at pleasure. II cost them
nothing to come to Nashville, it will cost
them nothing to have good time while
here, but may cost them the price of meals
and drinks on the return home. The lat
ter is contingent upon fidelity TO the sue
cessiul candidatos cause at the critical mo-
ment.
THE SITUATION REVIEWED.
At the Maxwell and other hotels the
prevailing question is: "What do you
think OF the situation now?" II has refer
ence TO the determined fight over the
temporary craftsmanship and its effect
upon the candidacy OF Gov. Taylor. The
invariable answer is: Hanged ii l know
what's coming" Straightway the ques-
toner and questioned begin to canvass
the field for winner.
The survey Of your correspondent today
does not change his impressions given in
previous reports. Trousdalc is the most
likely compromise horse, and stands a
much better chance than either Taylor or
Mcconnell, unless n miraculous change
is effected among the workers for one OF
the other before the enemy knows what
struck him. Such consummation would
cause only temporary surprise, rs not q
single wire worker known TO fame in the
State is holding himself entirely aloof. 1
absent in person he has reliable an,
shrcwd agents. Taylor has forsakcn hi
handsome home in the city for a suit o
rooms at the Maxwell. Mcconnell, Dan
icl, Trousdale and Caldwell are minglin,
with the boys, though in n quiet way.
Col. VIII Madden is in his clemen
when holdinga vote in Democratic con
ventiOn.
At the afternoon session he wormed hi
way TO the cbairman's stand and at shor
intervals cnliyened the dull proceeding
with vigorous yolls for Mcconnell: "ru
from Shelby and under instructions, bu
id the Instructions" said he.
Your correspondent, who sat immcdi
atcly behind Squire Coleman, asked hin
Il there WIS not anxiety over Mikes 10y
atty. ooh no." he replied, 81 don't pm!
his expenses mp here. Jim's my man."
II is iruihiully said that politics make
STRANGE BEDFELLows.
This was touchingly verified last nigh
when Mr.. A. -. Pickett, Of the Ad
ldEcle, President MADDEN and the Hon
Ralph Davis, who represent the three Gle
mrnts OF the late local differences in Mem
pho, occupied the same room and It is sal,
made most glorious night Of IL.
There was much inquiry after Col. Jul
TAYLOR and his now famous convention
pistol, ana many regrets were heard owe
its absence. Had II been used instead q
the irail gavel used by the chairman, Il |
probable that better order would have pre-
vailed. On the point Of order IL may b
remarked that the body Of nearly 40
untcrrifed Democrats was wild in the OK
ircmc. Ordcr-why there was no sucl
thing, except for one brief spell. This wa
when
col. NARcimANEs,
Of Sparta, who Is said 10 be the best STUN
speaker In the State, responded 20 a deal
onmg request for a speech while waiiin
for the various committees 10 report. II
Is a wonderfully magnetic speaker, with
clear, well attuncd and resonant voice. II
declined 10 speak further than to pay nj
eloquent tribute 10 Gen. G. G. Dibrcll
who died today at o'clock.
Your correspondent has Just had a con
ycna,ion with Col. John 4. Upton, q
Upton county. lie is bitterly opposed 3
Col. John Il. Goodwin for delegate from IN
State at large, solely ON account Of N
"mgdng" process pracilccd upon NJ
Golfers friends. llo argues, and correctly
that being a State affair the Tenth cor
grcssional district, or "A small prop0r,io
thereof claiming the function, had no rigl
10 instruct any Of the counties embrace
IN that district. lie will not abide h
instructions" and, furthermore, say
he win 80 declare In open court.
DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.