The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-09-12

called. Alabama yielded to Kentucky and Mr..
\. J. Carroll took the stand. He said that
some weeks ago. when it was problemetical
what proportions this movement would as
sumo and when the most enthusiastic friend OF
it could not foretell that the enthusiasm
would be so great IS 20 result in the
assembling O! this magnificent convention,
there were 4 number Of gentlemen outside OF
the state OF Kentucky who. looking around for
some one TO lead the f0rlorn hope turned their
ewes towards a citizen OF Kentucky tlIclry
WattersOn) whose name was indISSolubly
linked with the democracy. That citizen had
been for many months in foreign lands en-
gagged in a work in which his lead and
heart were Interested, in committing
to imperiShable history the career Of
4 man abraham LincOln), whose life
and character furnish one of the imper-
iShable glorieS Of the republic. In his retreat
among the mountains OF Switzerland there
came repeated messages from his friends urg-
ing him 10 lay aside his pen and take up again
the battle OF democracy. At first he persist
entity refused, but finally responded that he
had never in his life urged men to 20 where he
would not go himself. and ne would. il desired,
take up the fight. iCheers.l Since that time
this magnificent convention was assembled,
and it is found there are many leaders who
are willing to make the fight. In view OF that
fact, and Of the further fact that the state OF
Kentucky will present for consideration at the
hands Of the convention one Of its illuStrious
leaders, who in his character and person typl-
fes and stands for all that is best in Kentucky
manhood-in view oftheSe facts, he has sent a
message across the sea that he does not desire
his name to be presented to this convention
Cheers
California yielded to the state OF Michigan,
and Mr.. L. l. kilburu. of that state, after a
few preliminary remarks rs to the experience
OF the state OF Michigan with free silver tick
cts, and as TO the course pursued in regard to
the Michigan delegation at the Chicago con-
~vention. continued as follows:
"Humiliated and ashamed, we left that con-
~reH:ion, little knowing where we might go
fer consolation and relief. But there soon
Cathered at Grand Rapids in our
state. a body of loyal democrats
who issued a call for u convention to be held
at the capital. That convention was held, and
nominated Rufus f. Sprague for governor,
and 5000 democrats Of Michigan will poll
their votes for him next November. II wecan
follow up that nomination by the nomination
OF a man who is himself q representative OF the
doctrine Of democracy, we will insure demo-
cratic success in Michigan against the popu-
listic doctrines OF Chicago. 1 am commissioned
by the delegates OF Michigan to present as the
nominee OF this convention n man who has
been for long years known to the people OF the
country-am man who has been, not a proteSsed
but a real friend OF the workingman, a man
who has been first and foremost in every
movement for the relief of the people from the
| burdens of taxation. a man whom we expect 70
take I'D the standard first held by Jefersons
hand, carried by Jackson and upheld by Cleve-
land. have the honor TO name to you that
grand son and magnificent statesman OF the