The herald., 1896-08-21
THE GOLD STANDARD
MEN organizing
To Oppose Free Coinage
of Silver
KENTUCKY LEADS THE PROCESSION
Seeking the Defeat of Bryan
and Sewall
COL. w. c. P. BRECKENRIDGE
Emerges From Deep Obscurity aud
Makes Fiery Speech
Presidential Electors Named and Gold Con-
vetion Delegates Chosen
Goldbug Orators Invade Colorado In the In
terest Of Mckinley and Monopoly.
Ingalls, Feels Very Hopeful.
cranks In Kansas
COL. w. c. P. BRECKENRIDGE
Emerges From Deep Obscurity aud
Makes Fiery Speech
Presidential Electors Named and Gold Con.
vetion Delegates Chosen
Goldbug Orators Invade Colorado In tho In
terest Of Mckinley and Monopoly.
Ingalls, Feels Very Hopeful.
Cranks In Ksnsae
AssociatAd Press Special Wire.


LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 20-Ken-
lucky Democrats who are not in sympa-
thy with the Chicago platform raised
their standard today, and the Bourbon
state will lead the procession to Indian
apolis The convention contained some
800 delegates On th1 stage were many
of the men who have fought Democra-
cy's battles in the state for a quarter
of a century Two sessions were held.
In the afternoon temporary organi-
zation was effected, the selections of
the various districts for committees,
electors and delegates were presented
and an address was delivered by Col.
w. c. p. Breckenridge that aroused a
whirlwind of enthusiasm The coloners
re-entrance into public life was the oc-
casion of one of his best efforts. He
pitched into the Chicago platform with
might and main, and declared that it
was the duty of the Kentucky Demo-
Gratis to compass the defeat of Bryan
and Sewall, whose election. he declared,
would be the greatest calamity that
could befall the people of the country.
Chairman George NJ. Davis made
brief speech in calling the convention to
order, and Lieutenant Governor j. r.
Hindeman, who was made temporary
chairman, also spoke briefly in humor-
Gus vein.
After the various committees were ap-
pointed, nominations for electors were
made and delegates to the 1ndianapo-
lis convention were selected.
About the same sized crowd in the
afternoon had gathered in the hall at
s o'clock. The following delegates at
large to the indianapolis convention
were chosen: Governor S. b. Buckner
A. j. Carroll, w. c. p. Breckenridge and
William F. Broader.
The platform, which was unanimous
ly adopted, aroused frequent outbursts
of enthusiasm. 1t was q severe arraign-
ment of the Chicago platform, which
was declared to be Revolutionary" and
destructive of Democratic principles.
The candidates were denounced, Mr..
Bryan as a Populist and Mr. 5ewall as
a subsidized shipbuilder and a high pro-
tectionist. 1t contains strong presen-
tation of the principles to enunciate
which the gathering was called. namely,
the maintenance of an honest and stable
currency on gold standard, tariff for
revenue only low taxation and economi-
duty of the government to protect the
citizen and his property from lawless-
ness, an Independent and unintimidat-
ed judiciary, the condemnation of "spe-
cial privileges, sumptuary legislation,
governmental favoritism, bounties and
other forms of paternalism and Popu-
lism," and a hearty Endorsement of the
national Democratic administration.
Every mention of Cleveland or Car
Isle during the afternoon or evening
was greeted with an outburst of ap-
plause.
On motion of Col. Breckenridge an
amendment to the platform was adopt
ed urging the nomination of Governor
Buckner for vice president by the In
dianapolis convent\.
After speeches by Governor Buckner
and others, the convention adjourned.
Just before adjournment a telegram
from United States Senator Lindsay
was received, in which he expressed re-
gret that illness prevented his attend
ance at the convention, adding: II feel
sure that your convention will declare
for unadulterated Democracy, with no
concessions to Republicanism ON the
one hand nor to Populism on the other
hand"
WORSE THAN POTATO BUGS.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 20.-Congress-
man Lewis Dewart Apsley, vice chair
man of the Republican congressional
committee, and Samuel w. Mccall ar
rived in this city today on their way to
the Pacific coast to work for the election
of Mckinley. Mr. Apsley represents the
Fourth district of Massachusetts and
Mr.. Mccall is from the Eighth district
of the same state. Both gentlemen
claim Mckinley will be elected by large
majority. Mr.. Apsley said
Our first stop in this western country
was at Omaha, where we met Congress-
men Meikelejohn, Hainer and Strobe.
They assured us perfect organization
would be completed in that state to
bring it in the columns of the electoral
votes for Mckinley in November next.
Congressman Mccall made an address
in Council Bluffs and the rally was GER
tainly enthusiastic. Our visit to the
western coast states is with view of
comforting with the state Mckinley lead I
ers to see exactly what is needed. In
California it is likely that Congressman
Mccall will stump the state. We expect
an enthusiastic body of sound money
men to meet us in San Francisco
INGALLS, IS HOPEFUL.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Ex-senator John