The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-03

bent, Col. John Allison, feels comfortable,
thank you. Why, because he believes he
will get enough votes to give him another
two years in the office he has filled SO ably.
For Comptroller your list was complete,
and the expressed doubt OF Col r. Stones
continuance in the race was correct. Mr.
j. w. Allen, the present incumbent is the
only candidate for the field, and he wears
the same smile that would wreath his face
after he carried away the honor on unan-
imous vote. For Treasurer there is
another name to add to the published list,
that OF DR.. Alfred Jones, ex-senator from
Marshall County,"
Mr.. NJ. f. House, at present holding q
clerical position OF responsibility in the
Office, says he may be relied upon to win,
but DIR. Jones, who Is here and working
official vote to decide il between them.
Mrs, $. p. Lowe, the librarian, is not over
confident, but relies upon her merit and
services during the past two years TO con-
tinuc her in the office.
For the Speaker OF the House there are
five contestants, as follows: W. L. Clapp,
OF Shelby j. Il. Fort, OF Robertson; T. o.
Morris, OF Davidson; w. h. Stevens mot
j. W. Lewis, of Henry. None of these
gentlemen, save Mr. Morris, are here, but
most OF them arr expected in q day or
two. The impression here is that the
contest lies between Messrs. Clapp and
Fort, both OF whom are strongly Harris.
1t Is fair 10 presume that the fate OF tho
Senator will determine theirs.
For Speaker OF the Senate there are only
heaA et.te 10 L., ...s. a
OF Williamson, who is here at work; b. j.
Lea, OF Haywood, and J. W. Sparks, of
Rutherford. And how is Gov. Taylor in
the grand scramble? His friends say he is
hands of, and he SAYS thu same; but there
are matters OF record which the Governor
wots of and his influence isgreat. Since lac
has two wears TO serve as Governor, and a
pretty accurate idea OF politics in Tennes-
see, he will doubtless whisper a word or
two to his friends Just before the battle be-
gins. Ii is further sand that no combina-
tons are being formed among the candi-
dates and their friends, but who believes
III That isn't politics, at least in Tennessee.
The Maxwell House corridor is swarm
ing with candidates and their friends to-
night. Supporters OF Gen. Atkins are
largely in the ascendency and are leaving
graphed that he will be here tomorrow.
This will put both on the field and make
the contest truly interesting John
Colyar, who has studied the situation
from the first, and is in thorough sympathy
with Gen. Atkins. says il is safe to esti-
mate the relative strength OF the Senatorial
candidates as follows Savage, 10 or y;
Atkins and Harris, about 40 each. lie is
sangunc that the difference between them
first will not be more than two votes.
Senator elect J. VI. Crews, Of Shelby,
led the hosts from West Tennessee,
closely followed by Senator j. T.. Me-
Corkle, OF Dyer. The other arrivals to-
night and TO date are: Senators T. +.
Mynatt, of Knox; :. c. Pyatt, Hamilton;
ID. X. Nelson, L0ulon; Representatives
John II. Savage, I. b. Carson, J. Harris,
Lee Jacobs, +. j. Bennett. and &. VI.
Joiner. The candidates here ouinumbcr
these two TO one, and they got in their
work ut once, so rs TO be ready for the
others
Capt. John Upton Of Upton, Is here.
lie is a candidate for clerk OF either the
House or Senate, your correspondent is
informed.