The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-16
RNAToRIAL TIMBER.
Lucas clapp Prominently Mentioned in
the Race OF 1900.

Lucas Clapp Prominently Mentioned In
the Race OF 1900.
Prom the Nashville American.
In the present House there Is one who
has already become distinguished, who.
rumor says, would like 20 I'LL the big easy
chair now occupied by Bob Taylor lie
comes from Shelby County, has twice in
succession been chosen Speaker Of this
body and his name is Lucas Clapp. Ills
peculiar fitness for the eminent position is
told by many friends, and there is little
doubt entertained by them but that he
will, u actively entered for tho prize,
develop into formidable proportions.
There are, however from his county two
other aspirants OF unquestioncd strength.
One OF these h the Hon. Josiah Paiicr.
son, recent Democratic Elector for the
state ut large.
Col. Patterson has long been an active
factor In the councils OF Democracy, aud
has nm acquaintance ~ broad ~ the State.
Another Shelby County aspirant Is un.
doubleday the Hon. David T. MADDEN, who
hes been frcsidentoi the Memphis Taxing
District ever since u came into existence.
lie y the most unique figure today In the
politics Of the state, and will come before
the people nj large with record that
shows NO defeat. These three gentlemen.
Mcs-rs. Clapp, Patterson aud MADDEN, are,
at present, the most formidable candidates
who have yet been developed from the
Western section Of the State. The Hon.
Albert McNual' shame isalways mentioned,
but his aversion TO tho position is well
known.
From Middle Tennessee come also some
strong names.
Il Is rumoncd the tall Congrcssmar from
the Fifth District, the Hon. James u.
Richardson, would like 10 supplement
most useful congressional career with the
position Of Governor, Il also comes by
grapevine that there are several ambitious
young Democrats in his district who would
be morc than pleased TO have him thus
elevated In order 10 make possible Tor
themselves tho occupancy OF his Congress.
siunal sandals. AZ any rate, Il IL believed
that u he comes out strong for the posi-.
ton. ho can bring 10 his solid support the
strongest Democratic district la the state.
Ia the Fourth District number Of
names are spoken oL Amongst the num-
Der may be mentioned the Hon Benton
McMillin. Of Smith County. the Hon.
Julius A. Trouslalc, OF Sumner, and the
Hon. - 4. Wilson, OF Sumner.
Mr. Trousdalc Is known the State over
Tot the manly canvass OF last year for tho
nomination and also Tor his prominence In
several General Assemblies. lilo l. com.
pamiiycly a young man, modest. worthy
and absolutely true 10 Democratic princi-
pies. lie was chairman " the State Dem.
ocraiic Executive Committee In 1854, when
Gen. Hate was the successful candidate OF
hs party Tor reelection as Governor Nr.
Wilson II not known to BE- an aspirant, and
almost certainly will not enter The contest
against his follow Counlian. Mr.. Trouslalc.
lie was q candidate Tor Governor IN 1850
IN the noted triangular contest OF Wilson,
wright anu Hawkins, which resulted Ia
the election o. the latter. Mr.. Wilson was
appointed by President Cleveland 20 be
United states Marshal for the Middle
District Of Tcnrcs &C.
Whether Mr. McNillin will We n candi-
date h not vet known. lie would enter
the contest with the csiigc OF live sue.
ccssiyc terms In Congress, where lac Inns
achieved much distinction Of nationil
character In the great tarih contest OF
1855, he wac leader In the House aud
was one Of the Democratic giants In the
national campaign Of the same year, he
made iano ~ an orator ON the gnat
ba,llclclds Of New York, Indiana, New
Jersey and Connecticut aud WIS one Of
The most popular public speakers nj the
command OF his party. In the memorable
State Convention OF last summer, his name
was placed before the convention against