St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-16
THE LITTLE POLITICAL NAPOLEON
BEATEN IN THE KENTUCKY
CONVENTION.
EvENED UP AT OMAHA.
THE DELEGATIONFROM NEBRASKA
WAS INSTRUCTED TO SUPPORT
M'kINLEY.
THE A. p. A. TRIED TO CUT IN
State Managers Informed, but Too
Late, the Ohio Man Must Not Be
IndOrsed.

LOUISVILLE, April 15.-The Republican
state convention, after two long and weary
sessions, adjourned shortly after midnight un-
til O'Clock tomorrow. The results Of the
days proceedings served to make certain that
the convention is in the control of the Bradley
men, securing to the governor the Endorsement
of his state as presidential candidate. There
was strong Mckinley sentiment in the con-
vention, and the friends of the Ohioan were
defeated by narrow margin on a vote for
temporary organization. After that the Brad
ley men had things their own way.
The convention was called to order at 2:35
by Hon. John w. Yerkes, chairman of the
state central committee, who made brief
speech congratulating the Kentucky Repub-
licans upon recent victories paying an elo-
Quent tribute to Gov. Bradley, Maj. Mckinley
and other leaders, and in conclusion placing
In nomination for temporary chairman Judge
Thomas 2. Morrow. The anti-Bradley men
placed in nomination George Denny, and a
call of the roll was ordered. The call oc-
cupied two hours and half, during which
time the hall was a scene Of great con-
fusion. The vote resulted Morrow, 83S-4-5;
Dorny, TAP 1-5. Delegations aggregating 123
votes were passed because of contests.
Judge Morrow in short speech on taking
the chair struck the keynote Of the con-
vention. He urged the delegates to act har-
moniously in completing the work of the
convention. They should, he said, make their
endorsement of sound money unequivocal
adopt financial plank that would need no
Interpretation; that he who runs may read.
He favors such protection that every laborer
in the land may know that the Republican
party is his friend. There was an enthusi-
astic demonstration when the speaker urged
every delegate to rally to the support of that
superb leader, the greatest leader any party
ever had in any state-Gov w. o. Bradley.
The temporary organization was completed
by the election of Fred Roberts, of Owens
boro, as secretary, and the appointment of
the regular committees The convention then
took recess until p. m.
Undismayed by the defeat of the afternoon,
the Mckinley men started out when the con-
vention reassembled to contest every point
Of the Bradley programme The numerous
| fights before the committee on credentials
delayed business for several hours, the time
| being occupied by speechmaking. 1t was II
o'clock when the credentials committee pre-
sented it's report. The principal contests were
decided by giving one-half the vote to each
| side. The report was adopted without oppo-
! sition. The committee on permanent organ
| iZation then presented its report, naming
| Charles R. Blanford speaker of the last house
of representatives, for permanent chairman.
The Mckinley men again presented the
name of Judge Denny, but he declined to run
Mr.. Blanford was elected by acclamation
After voting down one or two motions to ad
jcurn, the convention got down to business
The committee on resolutions pleaded to be
allowed until tomorrow morning to prepare
its report, but the convention was determined
to proceed to business While waiting for this
report the convention listened to nominating
speeches Cor delegates and electors. At 12:1
| the convection adjourned.