Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-26
GOLD DEMOCRATS
of Kentucky Meet In Convention ut Louis-
Vile To Select Delegates to the National
Convention.

convention.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 2l.-The sound
money democrats, of Kentucky. met in
state convention in Music hall Thurs
day afternoon and Thursday night. and
amid the greatest enthusiasm adopted +,
platform embodying their views: named
delegates-at-large To the national con-
ventlon at lndianapolis:se electors
from the state at large; formed an or
gahlzatlon to carry on the campaign.
and indorSed eN-Gov. =. Il. Buclxner
Tor the nomination for vice president.
II was one of the most remarkable
gatherings in kentucky's political his
tory.
Ex-Gov. Simon Bolivar Buckner en-
tered the hall just before the conven-
ton was called to order and he was
given a rousing reception. After n
prayer by Rev. c. X. Hemphil. ex-
Lieut.. Gov. James Il. Rindman was
elected temporary chairman. His speech
of thanks was followed by loud
demand for ex-Congressman w. c. p.
breckenridge, who sat on the stage
with his wife. The silver tongued or
ator came slowly to the front OF the
stage. and the convention went wild.
the body of the hall showing "A scene
of wildly tossing hands. men on chairs.
hats flying and every mouth emitting
yell Above the confusion arose the
name of 'Breckinridge.
Mr.. breckenridge raising his hand
secured quiet as if by magic and from
the first few syllables the gathering
was captured.
just as Col. breckenridge was bring
ing his speech to close. a spectator in
the rear of the hall yelled .'Hurrah for
Bryan" amid cries of Throw him ont.
throw him out" The police escorted
the fellow through the door Col.
breckenridge asked them to let the
disturber alone and closed with plea
for money good the world over and for
a sariff for revenue only
After the transaction of minor busi-
ness the convention adjourned at 4:15
to BIS o'clock when the body reassem-
bled and heard reports from commit
tees, soon taking another recess until
1870 o'clock.
Judge Quincy Ward. of Paris. was
chosen permanent chairman Just be-
fore the last adjournment. lie took
the chair when the convention re-as.
sem bled at I:4O o'clock. a. j. Carroll.
of Louisville, ex-Gov. Bucl<ner, w. c.
i. breckenridge, of Lexington. and w.
+. Browder. of Russellville. were
chosen as delegates from the state at
large to indianapolis The roll call
showed that ia out of the ll9 counties
were represented in the convention.
On motion Of Col. breckenridge the
delegates to Indianapolis were in.
structed TO vote for ex-Gov Simon
Bolivar Buckner for vice president as
long as they deemed IL advisable.
Gov. Buckner made a stirring speech.
He said ne had determined 20 retire
from politics. but in case like this
old and young must do their duty
alike.
II. T. Tyler. of Paducah, and Judge
Quincy Ward OF Paris. were named as
electors at large. The report Of the
committee on resolutions was adopted
unanimously. After indorsing the
teachings OF jefferson. Jackson. Ben.
ton, Tilden and Cleveland. the report
demands currency measured by the
existing gold standard and which shall
consist OF gold with bank currency.
The convention adjourned sine die al
] ] o'clock.