The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-01
KENTUCkY,s PREDICAMENT.
Instructed for Buckner, but Finds
Big Boom Hand for Watterson.

The Kentucky delegation will arrive to-
day. 1t finds itself in a somewhat embar-
RAISING position. When the Kentucky
State convention was held about ten days
ago, the only ticket talked of was Bragg
and Buckner and the convention adopted
an enthusiastic resolution indorsng Gen
Buckner for Vice President. The delegates
therefore will come to the convention
pledged to Buckner, but at the same time
they are all friends of Watterson. and since
his boom has assumed such large proper
tions they are disposed to be quiet and let
the matter take it's course The resolution
of the State convention, however, estops
them from presenting Wattersons name,
and the name of the custodian of the star
eyed goddess will therefore have to be
brought before the convention from an
other State. There will be no difficulty
about this, however, for Illinois stands
ready to present his name and make
strong effort to nominate him.
Strangely enough, the Wisconsin delega-
ton finds itself somewhat similarly stu
ated. 1t comes here instructed for Bragg
and finds a healthy boom for Villas on the
ground; ,n,t In this ;n case, hoWeyer Senator
and will probably head off his boom in
short order if it lies within his power.
George NJ. Davie, prominent lawyer OF
Louisville, and chairman of the sound
money Democratic executive committee of
Kentucky. came in yesterday afternoon.
Journal reporter concerned the interview
which appeared in the Journal with John
G. Shanklin, a few days ago, in which the
Hooser silverite expressed the belief that
the Indianapolis convention might put Mr.
Davie on the ticket instead of General
Buckner.
THAT is perfectly absurd" said Mr.. Da-
vie Il am not in politics as a candidate
and there is no possibility, whatever such
a s Mr.. Shanklin indicates
In reply to question regarding the prob
able action of the Kentucky delegation to-
night or tomorrow morning anent the
Watterson boom, which embarrasSes the
Buckner prospects, Mr.. Dav1e said he was
unable to anticipate the action of the dele
cation. He did not care to discuss the
widespread movement in favor Of Mr. Wat
terson.
WILL CARRY KENTUCKY.
When the reporter asked Mr.. Davie about
prospects for the sound-money Democrats
carrying Kentucky, he said:
We'll, now, that is topic L will be de-
well organized in the State as either the
silverites the Republicans, and after
this convention we will be better organized
than either. With have the better
class of Democrats the men who are the
better political fighters They have their
principles very close to their hearts, and
county organizations, but we are pushing
the work into the precincts. Speakers have
are only waiting for this convention to
adopt a platform to set out on their mis-
SION.
VIII the sound-money Democrats put
out a State ticket?"
I'VE will put congressional tickets in thu
field wherever we think il advisable Yes
sir; we hope to carry the State. We are
not anticipating a hopeless battle by any
means. You can rest assured that Ken
the greatest vote next November will he
that of the sound-money Democrats"