The record-union., 1892-05-26
Special to the RrcoRp-uS1oS.

of the national Democracy was shattered
against the iron will of Henry Watterson
in the Bourbon State to-day. 1t was
Grover Cleveland on one hand and Henry
Watterson on the other, and alternately
the influence of both swayed the conven-
ton, but in the end the counsel of the
great Kentucky editor prevailed against
the admiration of all Kentucky Demo-
Gratis for the distinguished eX-President.
The result must be attributed almost en-
tirely to the influence Of Watterson, for
even he will scarce deny that but for the
problem of expediency Cleveland is the
choice of three.fourths of the Democratic
voters of Kentucky.
Watterson's opposition to the renom-
ination of Cleveland has been on the
grounds that the serious division in the
Democratic party in New York makes
the election of either Cleveland or Hill
impossible and that the Democracy must
select its Presidential candidate outside
of the Empire State if it would hope for
victory.
Until the very opening of the conven-
ton to-day 1t seemed that the enthusi-
astic Cleveland men would win the day
in their fight for unqualified instructions
Tor Cleveland. Upon the final test, how
ever. on the selection of temporary
Chairman, by vote OF 427 to 800 Cleve-
land representative was defeated by an
administration candidate.
Bennett III. Young of Louisville nomi-
mated Charles j. Bronston OF Lexington
in speech highly eulogistic of Cieve-
land, and saying the Democracy of Ken
lucky should favor the latter's nomina-
ton.
John S. Rhea of Logan County, on be-
half of the anti-Cleveland element, nomi-
mated Charles r. Longe of Louisville, in a
speech eulogiZing Cleveland, but saying
that the Democratic party, in the interest
of sixty millions of people, rises higher
than Grover Cleveland. Let Kentucky
put forth declaration again that she is
against unjust, unnecessary taxation,
and present the name of Carlisle.
An hour was consumed in wrangling
over the .roll-call, and when the result
was announced the ti-Cleveland men
gave wild yell of delight.
After speeches by Chairman Longe and
MIR. BronstOn, the demands for Watterson
grew uproarious and he was forced to
respond. He spoke at some length, say
ing in part that the situation which faces
the Democrats is serious one. 1t can
not be smeared over with q little goose
grease on one hand nor carried by storm
on the other. We are between the devil
and the deep sea, and whichever way
we may turn the weather thickens and
the prospect becomes more uncertain.
To him there was but one comfort. and
that is that their political adversaries are
as bad off as the Democrats themselves.
He asked them al as reasonable men to
consider the case calmly and without
any interest except the Yindication of
truth and right as embodied and alone
attainable in the triumph of Democratic
principles and the election of Demo-
cratic President
Watterson further said that he was the
enemy of no Democratic aspirant, nor
the friend Of any to the extent of placing
his personality before his party welfare.
In New York he said he was able to see
nothing but chaos, and it seemed to him
that If the Democracy goes there for
nominee it will walk through a slaughter
house and open grave.
Congressman Breckenridge spoke for
nearly an hour in favor of Cleveland
A number of committees and district
delegates reported and the convention
adjourned until $780, p. NJ.
When it reconvened Congressman Nc
Creary was made permanent Chairman
Nominations for delegates at large were
then taken up, and on motion of a War
rem County delegate Henry Watterson
was declared delegate-atlarge by accla-
nation, this action being Unprecedented
in the history of Kentucky conventions.
Watterson made brief speech of ac-
acknowledgement.
The struggle continued for the other
delegates at great length. James A. Nc
Kenzie and w. c. owens were selected.
and John B. Castleman had within four
votes of the number necessary. Castle
man was finally selected as the fourth
delegate, and after the adoption of a
platform, the convention adjourned.
CURTIS TALKS OF BLAINE.
NEW YORK, May 25.-George w. Curtis
has been interviewed on the political sit
uation. He said: ''it is my opinion that
Blaine meant what he said when he wrote
that letter. He certainly did not mean to
have his name presented. l should be
very much surprised at any change.
Blaine had no occasion TO write such
letter. Therefore, it is reasonable to con-
clude that he would not have taken such
position unless he was prepared to
maintain it. There is no doubt that
Blaine is far the most popular Republi-
can. That is obvious. 1 would be very
much surprised ii after all he should ac-
cept the nomination" Curtis also said
he did not believe any doubt of being
elected had induced Blaine to write the
letter
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS.
TRENTON N. j., May 25.-The DEM
ocratic State Convention to choose dele
this afternoon. Judge II. Beasley was
made temporary Chairman. The men
ton Of Cleveland's name in his speech
caused great wave of cheers to sweep
over the convention. \ second later the
name of Hill was hissed. Committees
were named and recess taken. The
platform declares in favor of tariff re-
form, denounces the Mckinley bill and
reciprocity, and holds up the record of
Cleveland as highly favorable in COM
parison with the present administration.
The delegates to Chicago are instructed
to vote for Cleveland as long as his name
is before the convention. The policy of
free coinage, of deprecated legal-tender
silver and also further purchases of silver
bullion are condemned, and the opinion
expressed that the whole matter of the
use OF silver as money metal should be
relegated to the future commercial action
OF commercial nations. Governor Abb
bott's action is vetoing the bill for legaliz-
ing the Reading combine is approved.
Senator Mcpherson, Governor Abbott.
James Smith, Jr., and Miles Ross were
selected delegates at large to Chicago.
IL is stated that ali but Abbott agreed to
pledge their votes for Cleveland, but the
Governor declined to do so ON the ground
that he desired to go to the convention in
a higher role than a mere messenger.
DEMOCRATS OF COLORADO.
DENVER, May 25.-The Democratic
State Convention met this morning.
Colonel b. f. Montgomery was made
temporary Chairman. After the appoint
ment of comm itfaes thera WAC q recasS