The evening times., 1896-09-04
TALK OF PALMER's s RECORD
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nees, us well as their political standing
from Democratic view, Mr.. Babcock
Thought the nominations were strong ones.
The name OF Mr.. Buckner he regarded as
exceptionally strong.
Representative mercer, of Nebraska, ex-
pressed the opinion that the nominations
would appeal to war veterans. bath North
and South.
both names on the ticket are asso-
dated with good records In the late war.
aud Buckner also fought in Mexico. Many
soldier Democrats will vote Tor Palmer
and Buckner for this reason alone, and
If they belong to the sound money Taith
they VIII all the more readily support
those nominees.
'The ticket will not hurt McKinley's
chances for this reason: 1t will attract
votes in the East where we have such a
sure thing that the sound money Democrats,
caDnotaffecttheresultb by votingfor Palmer.
Ii will not inJure us in Nebraska in Iowa,
in Kansas. in Illinois or Ohio. 1t cannot
affect the, general result"
Mr. Mercer called attention to the fact
that BuckDer's is the first case Of the ICmi-
nation of Southerner by q national con-
yeDtion since the war.
High authorities among the Democratic
officials at local headquarters talked freely.
and were all OF the same opinion Senator
gressioDal committee, said:
PALMER's KENTUCKY RECORD.
II declare now what stated as soon as
the news OF the nomination reached ME last
evening that 1t is mercy that under the
providence OF God two men were nominated
to lead a forlorn hope, who have no po-
litical future, hope for nothing and could
get nothing if they did hope. l will say
further that beside being providential it
was very considerate of the convention tn
nominate such men.
LAS 10 any strength which Buckner may
POSSESS to affect the result in Kentucky. it
will he offset by certain facts about SeHa-
tor Palmer facts which / do rot care to
mention" .-r.i- ~. .-.a-----
Though Senator Faulkner would give no
hint to the meaning OF this reference to
Senator Palmers' name, the explanation
is apparent to those who remember the
record OF Gen. Palmer during and inniesii-
ately after the war. His acts as military
governor of Kentucky during the recon-
struction days are recalled with the great
est bitterness by all Kentuckians who know
anything OF the history OF their State. he
was exceedingly unpopular, the public feel
ing against him was intense, and the recol-
lection OF his many acts of alleged cruelty
and violence are fresh in the memories OF
those who lived in Kentucky during that
period -
There is little doubt that Senator Faux
ner's pointed remark referred to this
episode In Gen. ,Palmer's history.
Senator Faulkner declared that the In
dianapoiis convention was deliberate
movement in behalf OF Mckinley, and Sec
retary Lawrence Garnder, who was in tie
room during the Interview, indorsed this
belief in emphatic language
They Will not vote for their own nom:-
nees,'' declared Senator Faulkner. But
do not fear that the ticket will have any
effect to injure Bryan's chances of cleo
tiOn.''
Congressman James D. Richmond spoke
to the same effect.
Il tell YOU that the members OF the In
diapapous convention themselves do not in
tend to vote for Palmer and Buokner
Many of them have themselves so declared
II Is a moveIn ent for Mckinley. Now ti-is
is my reason for believing that the third
ticket Will hurt Mckinley Father than help
him, as it Is intended to do. The promoters
OF the convention tell the gold Democrats
to vote for candidates which they them
selves do not intend to vote for.
They nominated the ticket TO absorb
some Bryan Votes from among those who,
though being opposed 10 free silver, couldn't
swallow Mckinley. but the leaders ale
so inconsistent and will not lead whittier
they wish Others to go, that these Demo-
anyhow
PALMER'S BREACH OF FAITH.
Secretary Edgertop, OF the Popuiist
national con,Epittee, wished TO emphasize
a fatal defect VI Gen. Palmer as CAD
ditiate of the gold Democracy.
Three years ago. said Mr.. Edgerton.
when Palmer was 4 candidate for Sena-
tor from Illinois, he needed the votes of
two of the three Republicans thcn members
Of the State legislature. Mr.. TaubeneGk,
who was then III the legislature, refused TO
vote for Palmer, unuer any circumstances.
Everyone knows how hot the fight was.
The two other Republicans finally con-
seuted TO vote for Palmer, on his solemn
pledge hat he would support ali proposed
silver Legislation a1ter he reached tie Sem
ate. He was elected by one vote, but is is
matter OF history that lie has utterly broken
faith with those who elected him..