Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
KENTUCKY FL0PS TO GROVER.

Watterson Speaks Strongly on Behalf Of
the Ex-President-His Whole Strength
VIII Be Thrown to Him-A Magnetic
Wave That Changed the Bourbon's
Mind.
CHICAGO, June q. kentucky this morn
ing followed the lead of IndiRa and Ill
inois and the 26 votes Of the Blue Grass
State will be cast solidly for Grover Cleve-
land. This result was reached at an in
tensely exciting meeting of the delegation
in it's headquarters at the Palmer 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 when the man of destiny was NOM
mated.
Mr.. Watterson said he saw yesterday that
the nomination of Mr. Cleveland was in
evitable. All his labors in opposition to
Mr.. Cleveland had been done from the
sincere desire to see winner named and
he had up to within short time ago been
convinced that it would be madness to urge
Mr.. Cleveland's nomination in the face of
the fact that yawning grave would be pre-
pared for him by his enemies in New York.
Mr.. Watterson said he counted himself one
of the truest friends Grover Cleveland
ever had and it had been to save him from
what he thought was sure defeat that he
championed the cause of a man who would
not be marked for slaughter in the Empire
State. But the last SO hours had worked a
wonderful change, the magic of the ex-
Presidents name had even cast its spell
about the solid phalanx of opposition in
New York and the leaders there we're re-
treating sullenly, but backing out of their
opposition.
A Tribute Paid to Whitney.
Mr. Watterson eulogized Mr.. Whitney, to
whom he credited the wonderful campaign
made by that gentleman in Mr.. Cleveland's
interest, and he believed that in the end
New York would be brought into line for
the nominee, and the solid vote of the
grand old Empire State would be cast for
MI. Cleveland.
81 propose now and henceforth to work
for Mr.. Cleveland's nomination." said Mr..
Watterson. He ended his speech by a mag
nifcent tribute to the worth and sterling
integrity of John G. Carlisle, Kentuckv's
favorite son. All this and much more Mr.
Watterson said, but, as the meeting was held
behind closed doors, the entire speech was
not obtainable. Ever and anon when Mr.
Watterson made telling point the hot,
sitting room rang with cheers, which were
answered by shouts from the crowds of Ken-
tuckians who besieged the headquarters
waiting for what few tickets were lett.
Just as Mr.. Watterson finished his speech
the impatient crowd burst open the doors
and surged around the perspiring orator.
1t was dramatic scene, but Mr.. Watterson
waved his hands right and left, and quickly
elbowed his way out into the open corridors
''Three cheers for Cleveland and Waiter
son." some one shouted, and they were
given with vim such as only enthusiastic
kentuckians can give expression to.
The balance of the delegates came out
soon after. All wore smiles of contentment
and satisfaction. They hurried away to the
convention, as the hour of noon was ap-
preaching.
The Delegation Solid for Cleveland
''No formal vote was taken as to refer
ence," said John B. Casselman, 'but the
delegation is, without doubt, solid for
Cleveland, and he will receive Kentucky's
26 votes solid. Mr.. Carlisle has expressed
q wish that his name be not presented, and
his wish Is law with us. Mr. Cleveland
will be nominated on the first ballot
Zhe original purpose Of calling the meet