Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27
THE PLATFORM OF 1892
Endorsed by the Democratic State
Convention, by a Big
Majority.
NO NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR,


John ID. Carroll called the delegates
Of the Democratic Convention tc
order. He made splendid address,
and among other suitable things he
said:
In calculating that honest differen'
ces of opinion would lead us into
extreme measures that might result in
great advantage to them, they have
forgotten that we are Democrats and
as such believe-in fact know--tha,
upon the maintenance Of the princi
Piles Of our party, the integrity of our
organization, depends the safety and
perpetuity of our institutions, and
the honest and economical admins
tration OF public affairs, and however
much we may disagree as individuals
concerning the wisdom of this or that
measure, it is far better to accept the
judgment of a majority fairly express
sed than to deliver our State, its in.
situations and the conduct of its affairs
over to a party that in all its history
has shown itself to be ,hostile to the
best interests of the people generally,
and has at all times used its power for
the purpose Of advancing the inter.
ests of the few against the many,
that in the south especially has left a
record of reckless extravaganza,
wasteful expenditure, and orerous
debt never equaled in this country,
to mark its brief control of state gov
eminent.
The eyes of the Republicans as well
as the Democrats of the State are
turned anxiously towards this couven-
ton; each is inquiring what will we
do with the currency question, but
their inquiries are prompted by oppo-
site motives; the Republicans would
hail with delight the information that
we had hopelessly divided upon this
ssue that has threatened us with de-
feat, while the Democrats, almost with
,ut exception, would be rejoiced to
now that, by mutual concession, we
lad adjusted il manner reasonably
satisfactory to us all. 1t is with you,
to determine which party
ill be most pleased with your &C.
on.
We know that in union there is |
rength, we know that in harmony
ere Is victory, we know that in |
'rty like ours, in government like
rs every new ass!sra .s g..s q RgI Ej9;
as willing to yield a portion of them
lere could never be any legislation
r the State. or rule for the govern.
ent OF parties. Some of us are
I'D men, Others are silver men. but
OF us are Democrats, proud of our
'rty, its history and its achievements
therefore, in the interest in the pub
good, to promote a common cause
win in November a splendid yicto. '
T, each ought to be willing to con.
de to the other the same honesty of
rpose and sincerity of motives that v
claims for himself, and meeting u
on common ground stand together,
yer and gold, shoulder to shoulder
night the political enemy OF us all. ~
Judge Beckner and Hon. W. ]. K
me were placed in nomination for Ri
lporary chairman. BY a vote of
liz to lis IL Beckner was cbos. NJ;
beckner was the Hardin man.
lie stone represented the opposing vii
'es; thus the first vote was a vic. -
: for Hardin.
ne committees were then appoint.
ND the convention adjourned until
clock to give the committees time
eport. !
ne hall was packed at the evening \
on and from s o'clock to 1;30 tow
Utmost confusion prevailed. At \
clock the Clay men made a mo. Sat
to adjourn, but the motion was Mrs
BY a vote of 661 to 217, and for N
hours more speech and motion per
ng was INDUCED in. At 1870 a. ate
be convention adjourned until Their
nesday without having accom-. r
ID anything. ,oh,