The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
rather than assist such a class

newspapers rather than assist such class
of people in the enforcement OF the law.
Mr.. Green. of Franklin. made a very hu,
morous speech in which he rid culed the
necessity of passing a resolution to enforce
the law. Such course was only necessary
for a party like the Republican which was
trying to proiong precarious existence BY
resorts to tricks to catch votes. AS well
might the convention pass resolutions that
the ladies in the galleries were beautiful-of
course they were beautiful and of course,
also, the Democratic party was in favor of
enforcing the laws,
Mr.. Lewis withdrew his amendment
COLONEL MOONLIGHT.
When Colonel Moonlight was unanimously
called for, and appearing on the stand was
received with wild demonstrations OF enthu-
siasm.
He said he felt more embarrassment over
the kindness OF the friends assembled than
he ever had in the face of danger. He was
deeply touched by the tributes of his friends,
TO whom he was placed under everlasting
obligation. He was in the service of his
brother Democrats and would serve them,
There was no questions as to who should lead
and who follow. for in the Democratic party
ell were leaders and all followers There was
a time when a Democratic convention hardly
Four years ago the people of Kansas elected
their FIRST Democratic Governor and things
were now changed. Had the people of Kan
saS ever regretted Governor Click election?
No; it was a pure administration, free
from jobs, free from investigation free from
whitewashing committees and one the Demo-
cratic voters could always be proud of. The
speaker would not refer to all the good work
which had been accomplished by that first
Democratic administration. He Endorsed
every section of the platform and invited all
the people TO read and discuss il until all
should say Hail to the gallant and manly
Democratic brethren of Kansas" He coun-
se!ed earnest united effort on the part of
Democratic voters and declared that, If put
xv0r 81, 80, 80
the Democratic party again this year.
THE AUTHORSHIP.
When the Office of Auditor was reached
several candidates were presented and Mr..
Fenlon IN all eloquent speech in which he ar
raigned the Republican party for slaughter
ing E. p. McCabe, the colored candidate
for Auditor, nominated William ID. Kelly. a
colored man of Levenworth, whom he eulo-
gZed as one of the first colored men to vote
the Democratic ticket, an officeholder under
the first Democratic administration of this
State and man capable of filling the Office
of Auditor with credit to himself, the party
and the State.
When other candidates withdrew and Mr.
Kelley WAS nominated by reclamation Gov
ernor Click presented him to the convention.
When the nominee bowed to the assemblage
and stepped forward to begin his address be
was given hearty cheer. His speech WIS
modest and graceful acknowledgements of
the honor conferred on him, and in the
course of his remarks he declared he had
been voting the Democratic ticket for ten
years and believed in Democratic principles
and was proud to be member of the Dem
Ocratic party of Kansas to-day. He lived in
Massachusetts when the war broke out, and
shOuldered his musket and fought through
the conflict. His soldier record he was not
ashamed 10 put against any mans. Though
the nominal on was most Unexpected, he
would gratefully accept it, and would work
for the success of every man named on the
ticket. Determination was not born of the
action of the convention touching himself
for he would have worked for the success of
the ticket in any event