The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-30

eAMf-SsADE hity-one afterwards,
ssf Coz discussion with Nor
wood, the Union Labor candidate. he quiet
ly repaired to Little Rock to await the cleo
ton returns. Having seen enough to as
sure him Of his election, it occurred TO
him that little rest would not be out OF
place, and in due time found himself
on board fast train bound for Kentucky,
the home OF his charming, brainy and ac-
complshed wife, who accompanied him.
Yesterday he came to Memphis, like q
sensible man, TO buy goods for his Lonoke
store, and took rooms Mt the Peabody.
Mrs. Eagle WIS, OF course, with him and
shared in the conversation which followed
the reporters Introduction 10 that distin-
guishcd lady. Mr. Eagles picture has
already been printed in TmG APPEAL, but
rs il began and ended with the head it
failed to do him justice. Gov. Eagle is
very tall, about six feet two, of slender
but compactly knit frame and command
ing presence. His hair'and beard are jet
somewhat sallowcd by long residence in
the marshy regions of Arkansas.
His brow is high, broad, and suggestive Of
an intellect Of no common order. His
features are clear cut, regular, and indi-
caiiye OF strength OF will and iirmness Of
character. In speech he IL slow, deliber-
ale and careful, but his ideas impress one
rs sound, original and characterized by
great common sense. 1t is impossible to
be- in the Governor company long with
| out becoming impressed with the convic-
ton that the man before you In one Of
those sturdy, rugged, strong Drained fel-
lows who will work to the top. no matter
where they start from, and who will hold
whatever eminencc they may reach by
their force Of iron will aud healthy, intel
lectual organisms. Tho reporter will not
attempt 10 give any connected idea OF the
| interview, much OF what was said being
naturally Of small interest 10 the public,
| but will only give here and there such
snntchts Of the conversation rs are OF
general intcres .'i
On tho question Of convict labor tho
| Governor u,id; II am now and always
have been opposed To the penitentiary
lease syEcm. The conyicts Of Arkansas
are under contract to peni,eniiary lossecs
for four years longer. but they have In l.
mated that they are ready 10 surrender tho
lcnsc upon terms favorable 10 the stats II
the state d,s rcs n. shall try, before the
Legislature meets, 10 formula plan for
the operation Of tho pcnilcntiary which
will not involve leasing out the couvicts.
think their labor can be- utilized IN that
way without loss TO the State. Al any rate
Il 10 worth trying"
"Whcn will YOU be inaugiraicdY''
"ln January next, Immediately after the
organization oil the legislature. There Is
likely 20 be n delay this year on account
Of Probable .proliacicd fight for the
spcakcrship Of the House"
"Who are the canlilats-7'
az. W. Rector, ol Garland county, n
former candidate for Governor, IL u.
lludgins, Oi Boone county, who was do.
icatcd by n slight majority in 1887 by
Hewitt, since Deceased, aud who presided
with ability aud distinction over the con.
vontion which honorcd mo with It's nomi.
nation. Then there h Charles Colin, OF
Laurence county. recently defeated for the
nomination for Congress in the second
district 10y Judge Cate, aud last. but by nc
means least, is Henry Hawkins, an pdu,
Gated and intelligent planter OF consider
able parliamentary experience, who ha,
served several terms in the legislature.
II will bc hot fight.
"Who will VIM
Tho Governor declined TO express ar
opinion.
"who will be your next scnatorY"
Tho Governor hcsiiaicd, bat MrS Eagl,
promptly inicrpolatel:
Senator james II. Berry Four present
United states senator. Hc Is very adj,
aud very popular, has rendered his stat,
great service and cannot possibly b,
beaten"
That settled u.
The Governor was then requested togiy,
his Views generally upon the subject %
railroad control aud immigration. lie dit
NJ at some Z ny Il but not, having takof
any notes y or porter can only rcproduc,
the gist oi his remarks from memory
"Wc have no immigration bureau operate,
under State auspices. We have an insii
tuition ~ that sort paid for by subscfip
tons frnm merchants, land owners an,
! othcrs. Interested In tho welfare Of th,
state, aud II has accomplished much good
I think, howcycr,Itbat the State shout,
! take official action iu this matter and or
! ganiyo bureau fbf The purpose Of bring
! ing the natural advantages aud undcycl
; opcd resources OF Arkansas conspicuousl,
= before the attention " the world. 1hf
, might 10 done NJ slight cxponfc by en-
{ larging thel functions. Of the land com
! missioner, Who, it tccms 10 inc IA IN,
] proper officer 81 have charge Of such mat
tens. II has been suggested that the Stat
, should send agents to other States an,
: there open Offices o. invite Immigration
I aud set forth tho Advantages offered b,
> Arkansas 10 prospective immgrans
!. do not favor that plan, as II Il too expcn
siyc and rarely productive Of satisiactor,
D results. do not,bolicye, however, that
. State bureau undor the direction OF IN
4 land commissioner charged with the dut
: Of collecting and dissu mina,ing In rcadabl
4 shape information ~ 10 the resources q
8 the State, ia vast mineral wealth, cheal
. lands aud favorable climate and othe
y points concerning which immigrants ar
0 eager for information. think such a bu
= rrau would be productive Of great goo
o aud naturally belongs TO governments
y functions"
! Then. after q pause:
= "As 20 railroads, ! favor somo aort 9
= State control. am assured that the CON
/. mission plan works we'll In other State,
Z and has earned the approval and indorss
mont Of tho railroads, while at the cam