The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04

was voted for and telegraphed by his
friends that his name was being ballo.ed
upon. The General at once replied, in
structiDg the friends who were sticking to
him to cease, and under no circumstances
vote for him as long as there was Middle
Tennessee man before the Legislature.
Middle Tennessee men remember this and
are beginning to reason upon the facts
shown in the foregoing. With this rea-
soning Gen. Atkins gains strength. IL
may not be shown very materially in the
first few ballots, because there are some
instructions TO live down. These Demo-
Gratis remember. further, that Senator Har-
ris pledged himself, both before aud after
his election six years ago, not TO be before
the people again as candidate, and put
ting this with the sentiment OF West Ton
nessee Democrats, do not feel like stepping
in and thrusting him upon them. Their
turn for another Senator will come ere
long. aud they win wish West Tennessee
TO stand ready to acquiesce in their choice.
II has just leaked out that Senator Har-
ris occupies high place in the regard.oi
the Republican leaders, and stands fine
chance to secure majority OF the votes Of
that party should it be decided to omit the
caucus This is very interesting and may
prove valuable later on. | was reliably in
formed today that X. Random Butler,
Arch NJ. Hughes, sr., and also Arch, Jr.,
Boss Houk, Watson, Murray and Black
burn are for him, and have II from Rep
resentative Joe Harris, OF Knox, that the
Senator made IL convenient TO have con-
ference with him. paid my respects
TO Senator Harris this morning. While
in his room ! asked him how long he
would remain. lie replied, 20, will be
here until the caucus has disposed OF the
Office ] seek"
"Will there be a caucus?" promptly in
qulred Senator Craighead, OF Davidson,
who was present and who is staunch
supporter of the Senator.
II really don't know" replied Senator
Harris, in tones suggestive Of doubt that
there would be.
Gen. Atkins arrived today and is COM
/. fortably quartered in room No IA. Max
well House. called upon him and asked
his sentiments concerning a caucus. Said
he: 81 recoguize the fact that the Demo
cratic members OF the incoming Legisla-
ture are charged with the duty Of electing
United States Senator whose Democracy
is unquestioned. II is also their duty TO
the party sending them up TO labor for
harmony in the ranks in order that there
will be no hostile factions to unite when
the next election comes on. Ii these mem
bers, in order 10 accomplish both these
ends, deem il adyiS,Ll, 70 caucns, then
that suits me. In other words, shall be
entirely satisfied with any course they
deem wisesl in the premises"
"Aro YOU going TO make any combina-
tons with candidates for the various Of
fees within the gift OF the Legislature
charged with the election Of a United
States SENATOR" he was then asked.
mo. sir; shall not enter into any COM
binaiion whatever. 1 will play my hand
alone, openly and plainly"
Gen. Atkins has been at home now for
sin weeks. resting and enjoy ing The fresh
air, and he says he feels in the best posi-
bic condition, physically aud mentally 30
stronger in the former than when he was
twenty-five years OF aye. FY.A