The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-22
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THE KENTUCKY FIGHT
POLITICS RED HOT IN THE SIEVE. TIL
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Owens Speaks to n Throng of Men
inridge-Latter Coming Home.

LOUISVILLE, May 2L-The Posts Lex
ington correspondent says: With the ar
rival home Of Congressman Breckenridge,
who will be here not later than Thursday
OF this week, and the meeting of the Dem
ocratic congressional committee on Friday
next. the present week promises much of
interest in the congressional race in the
Seventh district. Breckenridge will confer
with his supporters in regard to the man
ner of determining the nominee of the
party. which Is of vast Importance to each
OF the candidates. The supporters of Breck-
inridge are loud I'm their talk that pri-
mary is what they want. and not con-
vention. There are those who say. how
ever, that this is done as bluff. and that
they really desire convention, where they
can carry things with a whirl.
The Owens lieutenants say they are con-
tent 70 have the nominee named by either
a convention or primary. 1t is thought
likely that a primary will be ordered by
the committee. as that will come nearer
getting at the wishes OF the voters. Some
OF the followers Of Owens are disappointed
and displeased at the way their candidate
has talked out They say he should not
have talked so freely, especially in telling
the names OF several prominent persons
who are pledged to support MIN.
Here Is the latest from Mr.. Owens.
When asked what he had to say in reply
to the demands OF the dissatisfied citizens
Of Lexington and elsewhere who want a
man stainless in character he said: ST
have this to say am no orator Colonel
breckenridge has done me no damage.
have no war to wage against him.. / am
indorsed by the best citizens of NV county.
and the Owens Club. composed of over LOO
good and true men. Proctor Knott, Judge
j. r. Morton and Judge George Il. Kin
kead are all pledged to vote for me. and
they know me better than those who are
willing to support either of them, and who.
gressive fight against Colonel Ereckinridge.
No sir, i viii make my own speeches and
rely on the good citizens of my town to
tndorse FOR me as to character. i think
IL Is time for all those who are opposed
TO breckenridge so bitterly to Iuit shooting
and help the man who is indorse.l by men
whom they are willing TO support"
The supporters of Owens object to his
having let out that Judge Morton and Judge
Kinkead are pledged TO support him. This
they say was inadvisable. as II may not
please the gentlemen whose names were
called, although their opposition to Brock
inridge Is known.
Mr.. Owens makes a good point when he
says that II is time for those who are OPP
posed to Colonel Breckinridge's nomination
10 quit shooting at stars and come down to
business. There has been far too much
Of this already by people. who do not seem
beaten some one must beat him Talk
against Colonel Breckenridge and not for
anyone else has very little effect. The
10 be to lay quiet and play for those who
are opposed to Breckenridge and yet are
not for Owens. With this class turned to
him his nomination Is assured but Ii has
not yet been turned.
The preachers. the women and workmen
have nySs shown their dislike to Breckinridge's
only way these attacks have been answered
by his supporters is to cry out that when
a man has repented he should be Forgiven
and returned TO Congress. That is where
the nerve OF their claims comes in The
people OF the Ashland district are willing
him as though he. had done no grieyous
wrong.
The Coloners determination In remaining
the Demonstrations already made he ne ~
sists in staying in the race and running
his party. He certainly has been mlsin,
sition TO himself. It would seem that after
reading some remarks concerning himself.
such as the following. which are not as Sc
see the futility Of further seeking for the
denomination. III he had any respect for
any love for his people, or any regard for
his party or his State, he would retire TO
private life and seek oblivion I'm the seclu-
he does not object to the justice of his ex-
posture. he admits that he is disgraced, and
Yet ne SOnc1tS the Suffrage or the people
OF his district 1t is better that the Ash
land district should elect anybody than
breckenridge +" 1t would seem that private
tences as the above would be preferable
TO running fer an office which he will
Mr.. Owens scored Breckenridge in his
initial address TO the people of Scott
his initial address 70 the people of Scott
a large crowd. filling the hall at George
town TO overlooking. and many who de-
sired admittance were turned away. Full
three hundred women were present, wear
ing Owens badges. and they Joined In the
applause in manner that plainly demon
strated that the women Of the district are
bitterly opposed to sending Colonel Brock
inridge back to Congress. The applause
was almost continuous throughout the
speech. Resolutions gotten up by the peo-
pie OF Scott county were read certifying
to the good character of the Scott county
man, and passed by a rising vote. The
speech was full Of strongly framed SEN
fences against Breckenridge. and its en-
thuslastic reception indicates that Scott
county Is against the Colonel In earnest.
Mr.. Owens said that sixty pillions of peo-
81 the Ashland district would render in
this case. and he hoped for the injured
manhood and womanhood of the state that
the voters would do their whole duty and
not sulk in their tents, but go TO the polls
and ~ against this burning disgrace.
Dir. Sens denounceS as lies the state
ments going around about him having
trouble at the Commercial Hotel in Louis
Vile. He has sent word by a close friend
10 the Breckenridge man who has been 70
louisville 10 investigate this that he is a
liar, and viii have TO prove his state
ments. Wednesday is the day set for the
meeting between Mr. Owens and the gen.
tlenlan who is at the head OF the Breckin-
ridge pamphlet. which the Colonels friends
propose TO publish and distribute throughout
the State. Mr.. Owens declares all the
statements made by the Breckenridge men
false. save that he once was good at cards.
The feeling IS becoming very bitter, and
the Owens people are preparing for the
worst. and IL the pamphlet is published
things unheard of by the public regarding
Colonel Breckenridge viii be brought out.
The siIver-Tongued Persuader boasts
WASHINGTON. May 1.-Representative
W. c. p Breckenridge was seen to-day
about a report that a delegation OF promi-
nent Kentuckians intended coming here &c
urge him 70 withdraw from the race for
Congress In favor OF his son. Desha. Mr.
Breckenridge said: II have heard the ru-
NOR. You say for me that the old man
vii! be in Congress next time. After that
the young man may BE- allowed 10 take his
chance In the race, but for the present