The record-union., 1894-09-18

until tnat is done any charges that be in
the way of improper practices on nv part
are insolent and false, and when coming
from the COn7IeT-J0u79tdl and Louisville
Times, owned and edited by gang of
blackmailers, they become an insoient
lntermeddling with the affairs of the dis
trlct, and corrupt attempt to prevent
proper investigation and deliberate ac-
ton. 1t might not be proper 10 suggest
that lnsolent abuse does not tend toward
harmony, nor will it lead to the path of
party victory. 1t might be well for those
who are plotting to discharge their en-
ployes and eyict their tenants because
they voted for me to suspend proceed
lngs. | have no doubt OF my nomination
by the legal Democratic votes cast on
last Saturday, and that by many
votes. l had no doubt that
fraud would be practiced in Scott
County, and l am certain it has been de-
hberately done. l believe that at least
500 illegal votes have been cast against
me in the county of Fayette, and perhaps
nearly as many in Franklin County.
L shall make no frivolous contest,
shall raise no technical questions, nor
enter into contests about doubtful points,
but shall reserve until next Saturday the
right to have such proceedings taken be-
fore the District Committee as will accord
with my judgment. l have no regrets as
look back upon my canvass, for the ut
terances felt called upon to make, and
all of the statements made by me, whether
made in speeches or interviews, were alb
soluteiy true in tact, moderate in utter
ance and temperate in spirit. My graft
tude to my friends cannot be put into
words"
The Commercial Gazette correspondents
telegraphed from Lexington that he
asked Hon. w. c. Owens for statement,
and that Owens would only say that ne
would stand and abide by the statement
made by the people OF Ashland District
last Saturday.
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
SARATOGA, Sept. 17.-Unless the stu
alton changes the Republican State ticket
will read like this: For Governor, Levi
L. Morton; Lieutenant-Governor Fran
els Hendricks; Judge of the Court OF APP
peals, Albert 5. Haight.
Within the past ten hours to-day there
has been a very decided change in seuti-
ment, and the tide has changed so in
SaXton's favor that there seems to be lit
tie doubt that he will be nominated for
the second place. Mr.. Platt, who is man
ager OF the Morton boom, is very conf
dent.
There is not much jubilation in Mr..
Fassetrs quarters tonight, although he
is still a candidate for Governor and will
be placed in nomination. MesSrs. Wood
ford, Buttertield and Russell are still in
the fray and intend to stay.
A. O.. Van Shaick, Chairman of the
State Committee of the A. Z. A., has ar
rived here and caused uneasiness among
the candidates aud leaders, all of whom
are averse to having religion inserted into
the campaign. However, Mr.. Van
Schaick said tonight: Il am here, in
behalf Of my association, to see that no
man is placed on the ticket that represents
in any way, either individually or by fam
lily connection, the Catholic faith. l have
stated to the leaders that in case any such
candidate is placed on the ticket 1t will
cost the party 200, 900 votes.'
At a late hour tonight Senator SaXton's
friends claim he is gaining strength right
along, despite the announcement of
Hendricks candidacy, whom Mr.. Platt
is presumed to be backing.
The Republican State Committee named
for temporary Chairman Hon. L. r.
Quigg of New York.
\ o action was taken as to the perma-
nent Chairman of the convention, but the
choice lies between Senator Warner
Miller and Benjamin F. Tracy. 1t is be-
lieved that if MIR. Miller is elected Mr.,
Tracy will present the name of Mr.. Nor
ton to the convention, Mr.. Depew having
declined the honor.
SENATOR JONES OF NEVADA.
New YORK, Sept. I7.-Senator Jones of
Nevada was questioned this afternoon in
regard to letter sent him by Chairman
Coffin of the Nevada Republican State
Central Committee. asking him to resign
from the Senate Senator JOneS said, EsJ