The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-07
SPEAKING OF POLITICS.
THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTIONS WORK
HAILED WITH DELIGHT.
Locally There is an Oppressive Calm
Presaging a Violent Storm-Repub-
licans Skilfully Laying Their Wires
Magistrates Scuffiing.

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Speaking Of politics, everything looks Sc
rene for Democracy, State, national and
local.
The bulletins from st. Louis, yesterday,
so skillfully handled by the Western
Union Telegraph Company on behalf Of
the newspapers, were objects OF the most
eager interest. Great crowds collected in
front OF The APPEAL Office, where the
brief but pointed messages were displayed
conspicuousy, and patiently waded
through the contents from beginning to
end. There was not the indulgence Of
wild enthusiasm that seemed to run riot in
the convention hall, but Grover got there
just the same, deep down in the popular
heart. When the bulletin announcing the
nomination by acclamation was displayed,
why, of course; that's the proper caper,"
was the sentiment expressed, and the
waiting crowds dispersed, discussing the
singular unanimity reigning throughout
the country. They expected to see Thur
man treated the same way for second
place, and were disappointed at the
| failure.
Isn't 1t a remarkable occurrence for a
national convention to nominate a candi-
date before the adoption OF a PLATFORM"
inquired leading lawyer and politician
OF an APPEAL reporter. at is the first
time such thing was ever done, believe.
In this case ii seems TO be all right, and |
really do not see why the convention
doesn't adopt Cleveland's message without
further foolishness. That'll be the out
come, anyhow, in nv opinion"
Coming down TO local politics, what are
the boys doing? Well, they are hustling,
but somewhat on the sly.
Even that astute observer and shaping
genius, Squire J. NJ. Coleman, can only
see little streaks Of lightning ever and
anon shooting across the political sky."
An APPEAL reporter called on him yester-
day to get on the inside of affairs, and be-
gan with general inquiry concerning the
situation.
"You have heard since your childhood,
/ suppose, that great storm is always
preceded by a wonderful calm" said the
squire. THAT calm is now really OPP
pressive, but / apprehend that the condi-
ton will be changed in a very short time.
In fact, can see the stormy elements APP
preaching Little streaks of light
ming shoot athwart the political sky
every now and then, and they are
full OF omens. Behind them are the rival
forces working like beavers. Tennessee,
you know, has been set upon by the Re-
publicans as doubtful State. More than
100000 will be distributed within our
borders. Their clans are organizing in ev-
cry district. The leaders are on their
No hop 20. a
and keep our wits well under control"
"You do not apprehend the loss Of Ten.
nessee TO Democracy, do your"
"Not bit OF IL But / speak more par
ticularly OF Shelby county. There are so
many strong factions at work solely on
large game. Senator Harris friends are
busy, Atkins friends are moving, 80 are
Phelan's. They are engaged more
directly for these offices, ncgleclng
the smaller ones, and | fear some loop
hole will be left open whereby
the enemy will enter and capture tho
whole business. Suppose that y,rty
should scoop Shelby county, AMI take
charge OF the county court, along with the
sheriff s Office. There IL has the lock and
key OF the situation, and good-bye 10
Democracy here for at least six years."
"lIow about Judge Eldredge's strength
for the chancellonhip?'
lie Is very strong man, whom wa
cannot sit idly and beat Aside from be-
ing socially popular with all classes, he has
a record that will prove wonderfully VAL
liable. Then, too, he bas influential con-
nections in the Democratic party. who.
while they will vote against him, will not
pull of their coats and work with charac.
tcristic zeal. ] do not believe, though.
that the people will permit Chancellor
Estes 10 be defeated"
Democrats in the Eighteenth civil dis
trict are In middle. They have mora
candidates for magistrate than there ara
Offices TO go around. What are they 20.
ing 10 do about it2 That's the conundrum.
The county executive committee has in
structcd Democratic voters 30 come to-
gether in mas meeting and relieve tho
county convention by designating their
respective candidates. To this several as.
pirants demur, more particularly present
lneumbcnts who desire return. In tho
Eighteenth district Squire II. T. Cannon
Is on record as Violently opposed TO tho
method, and has circulated petition
against IT, He Is reported as announcing
That he will run Independent Of any action
by the county convention. All this is de-
preciatcd by Squire liughey, who Is also a
'andidate, but siaunch Democrat and in
ayor OF the mass meeting.
The contest Tor sheriff Is going 70 be a
'atiing one All The candidates are popu-
ar, capable and honest, with about an
'qual division OF friends among the voters.
Possibly Capt 0'IIayer will lead In The
1ty though MIR. McLendon Is strongly
orti6ed here and has n great deal II
trength In the country. McClryer's
trcngth lies principally In tho country.
he great danger surrounding both Can't
, Hayer and Mr.. McLendon Is tho knowi.
dgc that they are for a responsible and
iiicient staff Of deputies, as against a lot
4 public pensioners, too many Of whom
low hold the Offices. Somehow the pub.
c favos this policy, however. and hail