The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-11
TURLEY AND CARMACK.
Both Given an Enthusiastic Welcome
at Memphis.
The Tenth District Democrats Bury the
Hatchet, and Accord 20 Carm ack
His Full Me, q of PraIse.

On Senator Turley's return to
Memphis last Thursday night an
enthusiastic reception was given
him by an immense audience at the
Auditorium. A number of prom
inent speakers were present, aud all
paid glowing tributes 10 the Senator.
Congressman Carmack was one of
the speakers, and was given rous-
ing ovation. The report of Gen.
Luke E. Wright's speech in the
Commercial-Appeal says:
"As Gen. Wright called over what
he termed the "roll OF honor,n men
who so gallantly fought for Senator
Turley, there was applause at the
mention of some names. To Con-
gresham Carmack he gave amply
of his praise. He said Mr.. Carmack
was an indefatigable worker for Tur-
ley, and did more To elect him than
any other one man, in his opinion.
Gen. Wright paid Congressman
Carmack very nice compliment,
saying that though they differed on
many things, he thought the con-
gressman from West Tennessee
should be given the credid Of elect
ing Tom Turley. The audience
gave vollev of hurrahs for Car
mack when Gen. Wright concluded
speaking about him.
In speaking of Mr. Carmack's
speech the Commercial-Appeal
says:
Judge Greer introduced the last
speaker, Congressman Carmack, in
a very appropriate manner. Among
the pleasant things be said of the
congressman was:
~ will now introduce you to the
man who writes better articles than
any man in the South and who
speaks better than he writes
Mr.. Carmack made an effort to
respond, but his voice was drowned
in deafening roar of applause.
When quiet was restored, he made
a second attempt with like result.
This continued for some time, and
the speaker was compelled TO await
an opening. He foundit and began
in his ready way. He first asked to
be excused from making any speech.
i expended all my vocal powers In
behalf of Mr.. Turley in Nashville
he said. i have only one small
section of my lung left and 1 feel
sure that / will need that myself
before very long Mr.. Carmack, in
referring to Mr. Turley, said: We
have taken a private from the ranks
and we will make him the greatest
figure in American politics
Taking up lighter vein, the
speaker, in his characteristic way,
! fnlA nf oo.rot.nl s,a Int, -,
of the late campaign, and illustrated
the seriousness of the situa tiOn by
contrasting IL with the humorous
} features of the fight.
"Growing serious again, he said /:
j am glad / can say that in an
humble way / helped Mr.. Turley,
! and in my Judgment Tennessee has
got the best senator that could be
selected to take the place Of Isham
G. Harris
"Mr. Carmack was frequently ap-
plauded during his talk, aud seemed
to derive great pleasure in making
goOd-natured fun at the new sem
ator's expense. He said in this con-
nection, now that the fight is over
it is just as well to tell the truth.
e Mr.. Turley went to Nashville and
worked a gigantic bluff, and to be
. perfectly candid, he is just as bad as
the rest of us, aud all this stuff
, about his goodness, ability and
genius is all Jest Both Carmack
a and Senator Turley seemed to enjoy
, this badinage, and the audien ce or
! several occasions broke into loud
: applause.
"Amid loud cheering for Turl ey
the great meeting broke up. "