The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-22
KENTUCKY FOR CLEVELAND.
Her Vote VIII be Cast Solid For the ex-
President.

Her Vote VIII be Cast Solid For the ex-
President.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-lSpeciall- Ken
lucky this morning followed the lead Of
Indiana and Illinois and twenty.six
votes Of the Blue Grass State will be
cast solidly for Grover Cleveland. This
result was reached at an intensely ex-
citing meeting Of the delegation at it's
headquarters in the Palmer House, at
which Henry Watterson made one of
his famous speeches., in which he said
that from now henceforth he was for
Grover Cleveland and he hoped the
Blue Grass State would be in line whom
the man of destiny was nominated.
Watterson said he saw yesterday that
tho nomination OF Cleveland was ineyi-
table.
All his labors in opposition to Cleve-
land had been from sincere desire to
see the winner named and he had up to
within short time ago been convinced
that 1T would be madness to urge Cleve-
lands nomination in the face of tho
fact that yawning grave would be pre-
pared for him by his enemies in New
York.
Watterson said no counted himself
one OF the truest friends Grover Cleye-
land over had and it had been to save
him from what he thought was sure de-
feat that no mad chanponed the cause
OF man who would not be marked Tor
slaughter III tho Empire State But
the laso thirty six hours had worked u
wonderful change, the magic OF the ex-
Presidents name had even cast its spoil
about the solid phalanx of the opposi-
ton in New York and the leaders there
were retreating sullenly but backing
out of their opposition.
Watterson then eulogized Whitney,
to whom he credited the wonderful
campaign made by that gentleman in
Clevcland'S interest aud he believed
that in the end New York would DO
brought into line for the nominee and
the solid vote OF the grand old Empire
State would be cast for Cleveland.
III propose now and henceforth to
work for Mr.. Clevelands nomination."
said Mr.. Watterson. lie ended his
speech by magnificent tribute TO tho
worth and sterling integrity OF John c..
Carlisle, kentucky's favorite son.
Al! this and much more Watterson.
said. but as the meeting WAS hold be-
hind CLOSED doors the entire speech was
not obtainable. Ever and anon when
Watterson made a telling point the hot.
"siAl'HE RUIN rang WlLE cneerS, which
were answered by shouts from the
crowds of kentuckians. who besiered
the headquarters waiting for what few
tickets were left.
Just as Wstterson finished his speech
the impatient crowd burst open tho
doors and surged around the uerspiring
orator 1t was dramatic scene. but.
Natterson waved his hands right and
left and quickly elbowed his way out
into the open corridors. Three cheers
for Cleveland and Watterson," some ono
shouted and they were given with vim
such as only enthusiastic Kentuckians.
can give expression to. The balance OF
the delegates came out soon afterward..
All wore SMILES of contentment and
satisfaction. They hurried away TO the
convention as the hour OF noon was ap-
preaching.
NO formal vote was taken" said
John Il. Caselman, "but the delegation
is without doubt solid for Cleveland and
he will receive kentucSy's twenty.six
votes solid Carlisle has expressed a.
wish that his name BIO not presented
and his wish is law with us. Cleveland
wall he nominated on the first ballot"
the original purpose OF calling tho
meeting was 10 settle the various COM
mitt, emen To the surprise OF all Wa.-
,crsun, who had been slated TO serve on
u" committees on resolutions. declined
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