The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-09

steuullstIy relying upon H. vi course one
OF them will fall underneath treachery,
perhaps both; James Phelan for Congress,
with no hope of succor from the llar-
ris contingent, because the love be-
tween them could be contained in
pint measure and then not more
than cover the bottom. Oh, ii will be in
teresting from fireworks standpoint. But
Democracy in Shelby and the Tenth Con-
gressional District is not likely 20 profit
IN uch by il, and where does Gov Taylor
come in? In his sober senses he can point
to very little for which he is indebted to
the Senator's good pleasure.
The Senate is now thoroughly organized,
having elected young Caruthers Ewing
assistant 10 Chief Clerk Harris, Mrs. Tay-
lor engrossing clerk over Miss Willie A.
Dromgoole, and Mr.. John p. Hickman
sergeant-at-arms. The latter office was
filed in open session on one ballot, and
gave the Republicans q chance to take a
hand, six OF them voting for Mr.. llick-
man, rs follows: Fouts, Jarvis, Mynatt,
Nelson, Pouland, and West Here's state
OF things, when the general understanding
was that the caucus would take clean
sweep, and really did so on every other
Office. Mr.. Hickman received only nine
teen votes, six OF them Republican, leaving
thirteen, and three short OF the adopted
two-th'rds Democratic caucus rule. But
the . IT. is duly organized for business,
which something TO be thankful for.
1t is 40. unlikely that the House will be
ready for State business after tomorrow.
Mr.. Clapp, after two days struggle, dur
ing part Of which time he voluntarily
withdrew from the race, was elected
Speaker on the seventy-second ballot A
short time prior to the fifty-second ballot
Mr.. Clapp became impressed with the be-
lief that the hitch was the result OF child
play and doing the party no good. lie
proposed TO Messrs. Fort and Stevens, his
most formidable opponents, 10 select two
men each; he would select two; and these
six would determine what course the
principals should pursue. They declined.
Mr.. Clapp then further proposed that
they select any honorable man as referee
between their claims and strength, and
they would abide by his decision. This
was also declined, and Mr.. Clapp with
drew. Neither Fort nor Stevens reaped
much benefit from the withdrawal, the
Wheel and Alliance members standing
solidly by Mr.. Lewis, together with re-
cruits from the .Clapp contingent.
After the fiity-ninth ballot, Mr.. Stain
back eulogized Mr.. Clapp and again en-
tered him in the race, which drew a ring
ing endorsement from Mr.. Dismukes, who
had been nominated, and placed Mr..
Forts name before the convention, con-
Guiding with the withdrawal OF that gen
tlcman's name. On the sxty-fourth bal
lot Mr.. Stevens gracefully retired, and for
| five ballots Lewis and Clapp were the only
entries, the former leading in all up TO the
sixty-ninth when Clapp led by two votes,
standing at -, then 81, then 3s, and on
the seventy second ballot received SO. and
was unanimously endorsed. lie was duly
escorted to the stand, where he briefly and
fcelingly returned sincere thanks for the
honor conferred.
The Speaker-elect will be formally pre-
sented TO the House tomorrow by Mr..
Lewis The caucus then proceeded 20 bal
lot for Chief Clerk, for which there were
three candidates, Mcssrs. r. B. Wade,
George Griffin and T.. G. Price. II re-
| quired but two ballots TO put Mr.. Price in
the tureen, and the contest settled down
into stubborncss that caused the caucus
10 adjourn without election until half past
nine tomorrow morning.
There are twenty or thirty Wheel and
| Alliance members Of the lower House, and
against them war has been declared, the
declaration coming from Harris leader
direct TO me. lie was not very polite in
his language, either, rs he actually to-
marked: "Dann those Whcelers; here We
are caucuscd against the Republicans, aud
they are great deal worse, but well fight
| 'cin % the last"
Poor Wheelcrs. They would be sur
priscd II they did combine with the Re
publicans u ,hat Ia TO be the policy Of the
unicttercd Democratic members.
Senator Crews demuTs 10 the construc-
ton placed on his remarks ON the llar-
ris-Aikins contest While expressing the
warmcst feeling toward the latter, and
admitting that II he cannot get Harris he
IL willing 10 take Atkins, yet he wishes IL
distinctly understood by his friends that
lac will vote for Harris as long as the end
Of his pockcthandkcrcaiei Is before the
caucus. SO, there.
Representative Odlum today received q
bill TO regulate tho dressed meat traffic
which Inc will introduce at the proper
time. II is similar 20 the one presented
and urged unsuccGsiully by him at the
last session.
Republicans scom 20 be working under
the influence ol Random Butler, who ar,
rived early this morning. At both the
morning and afternoon session thcysprunl
Issues and put the membofs on record
One was on Democratic motion 10 adj
journ, the other Republican motion /,
proceed 10 the election Of permanent
Speaker. Each partook Of II like littl,
men.
In n lengthy editorial review Of the Sen
atorial situation thc B1nner this afternoon
says There IL sentiment Jf no inconsid
crnblc strength among tho Democrati,
members, which isnot especially fayombl,
70 either Of the contesting candidates, anC
this sentiment may be increased by th'
perhaps long aud bitter struggle which 1
10 ensue. 4 certain number ol mcmber
arc already oulspokcn In their opposition
20 both candidates, aud some who hay
not declared their opposition are eydcntl,
prepared 10 take advantage Of th
} opportunity 10 assert choice In
dependent OF the claims Of an,
announced candidate. II may also b
remarked that the impression begins &
prevail that lIarris's chance Of election
will be lcszoncd as the contest Is prolongc,
and that unless he eau WIN with an cncc
! tive whoop he will be able only 10 hold
! deadlock for a time. There are man
I who are not pattisans oi Mr.. Atkins VIII
, think that the General has much NOR
chance Of election from reserve strcngil
! than his opponent. An effort may b
, made 10 break the two.ihird rule. but i
; the nature Of the case such moycmcn
! would be fought as trick Of the majort