The record-union., 1895-06-27


declared to have been adopted. He said
the report had been lost and that the vic
tory was really to the Hardin men in
stead of the Clay men. The Clay men
augmented the confusion and babel
reigned.
John 8. Rhea attacked Cleveland and
Carlisle, and opposed the resolution to in
dorse the Administration. He said that
when the Democrats elected Cleveland
they rushed from a slaughter-house into
an open grave. If the convention in
dorse Cleveland and Carlisle, 1t should
also indorse J. Pierpont Morgan, who
was also responsible for the success OF
the bond issue. Let us go TO Lombard
street," he said, land laud Rothschild."
Mr.. Rhea'S speech was constantly
interrupted by Kisses from the admirers
OF President Cleveland.
Senator Joseph Black burn, the leader
OF the silver forces in kentucky, said: II
trust 1t is not necessary for me to say Pm
opposed to the election of Bradley as Gov
ernor, and therefore l am apposed to any
adoption of this majority report w hlCh
has been submitted to you. 1t is ques-
ton of w hether you are going TO stand on
a single gold standard Oh double stand
ard OF gold and silver. None of the dis
tInguished leaders OF Democracy have
sailed under banner bearing the de-
vice Wall Street. and we cannot afford
to now. Why are you not content to
stand on the last declaration of your
party, instead OF travelling out of your
way 10 thrust q new bone OF contention
into its ranks? Let there be harmony
between platform and candidate. Do not
put dou BILE standard candidate upon
narrow single standard platform. Our
defeat would be certain. should we do
this. There is no need OF temper; there
should be no extremes OF principle
among us. Whatever your platform
may be, and whatever your ticket L will
plead with the Democrats of kentucky
on behalf of them. Take counsel of your
patriotism, your love OF country and
your love of party. DO nothing that
will cause tie party to tremble on the
ides of November"
Senator Lindsay again spoke for the
majority platform. 1--WE are not alone"
said he, outlining a platform for Ken
lucky, but we are setting an example
which the country will follow. We are
here rs the vanguard of the campaign,
which is just beginning. We are not here
to indorse plank in the Repu bllcan plat
form; but neither are we here to indorse
q blank advocated by gentleman who
has been championing the cause of the
unlimited coinage OF silver at l6 to l. we
believe in the Democracy and statesman
ship of Cleveland, and that is why we in
dorse him." He moved in conclusion the
adoption of the majority report, and
called for the previous question.
Chairman Berry said both the contest
ing Louisville delegations would be per-
mitted to retain their seats. This left
matters about even between the rival
forces.
The report of the minority of the Com
mittee on Resolutions real1irming the
platform Of 1892. but refusing 10 indorse
Cleveland and Carlisle, was defeated-5S4
to 33l.
The final vote on the minority report
was $50 against its adoption and 20 for 1t.
Senator Lindsay, Ex-Governor Buckner
and James b. McCreary. who sat on the
platform when the vote was announced,
were warmly applauded.
1t don't make any difference who wins
for Governor. now," SAID Senator Lind
say. honest money has been indOrsed,
and that's what we are after"
The next question was on the adoption
of the second minority report, signed by
the free silver men, and somewhat Sar-
castle in tone. Only 244 votes were cast
for the second minority resolution. The
question was then on the IN ajority report.
1t was adopted by the overw helnlng vote
OF GA 10 233. The convention then adj
journed till s p. NJ.
When the night session was called to
order by Chairman Berry every delegate
was present. Nominations tor Governor
were in order. The clerk began to call
the roll OF counties. The Seventh Dis
trict, in which Cassius NJ. Clay, Jr.,
lives, was called. but there was no re-
sponse. The call OF counties was COM
pleted without any one rising to make
nomination. Another call was begun,
and when the Seventh District was called
{. &. Lockhart arose and nominated
Clay. The nomination was seconded by
Judge l. Nj. Quigley of Louisville.
The call Of districts proceeded and Rob-
ert j. Breckenridge OF Danvllle, Il brother
OF w. 4. Il. Breckenridge, arose to name
for Governor +. Watt Hardin. a scene
OF tremendous enthusiasm ensued, and it
was some time before order could be salts
tactorily restored for him to speak. He
spoke as follows:
You have tonight written upon your
banner the principles of your party
principles deathleSs as time. What next
is to be done? 1t is to place the banner
In the hands OF one who Will see that these
principles are carried out. Wherever
Democracy has tlourished, there has the
name of Hardin been found, and shall
he now be reegated to the rear? Wher-
ever q few Democrats have assem- bled,
there has this man proclaimed his princi-
pies. How 90 l know it? From per-
sonal acquaintance with and with an init
mate knowledge OF his antecedents."
The nominating and seconding speeches
being concluded, the Secretary called the
roll of counties. Hundreds of persons
jotted down the votes as they we're called
out, and it was seen that Hardin received
the necessary number for CHOICE. His
friends created an uproar of enthusiasm.
Hats were thrown in the air and Eurrahs
followed hurrahs.
The ballot. before any changes were
made, was; Hardin 1864. Clay 33S. Henry
Watterson 3, Ex-Governor Buckner 3, j.
Stone 80.