The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-15
j. Il. HINDMAN.,.CIerI1 Court Appeals

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 14.-NotabIy
and unique to a marked degree, beyond
any held for more than a score of years
in Kentucky, was the convention which
today and tonight brought to Louis
Vile from all parts of the bloody
ground the sturdiest sons Of Demo-
cratic forefathers with the purpose, as
they put 1t, in view of sustaining true
Democracy and bringing back to such
those who have strayed after a silver
idol. The most prominent of Ken
tucky's statesmen were in attendance.
There was almost a constant flow of
oratory, of which nearly 1000 delegates
did not weary, and every face revealed
the zeal which was felt In the cause
which led to their assembling. 1t may
be said, too, that firmly as they were
1mbued with the principles which I'M
derlie their party of National Democ-
racy, little Of bitterness towards free
silver brothers found expression. While
determined to fight without comprO-
mise or yielding the advocates of free
silver, it was almost the unanimous
conviction that the true spirit should
consist in a tireless effort to reclaim"
those who had parted from them and
once again enable Kentucky and every
state to present a solid united Democ-
racy to oppose the Republican party or
any political foe.
By o'clock the convention hall had
filled to its capacity by men who would
impress even strangers with the fact
that they were indeed of Kentucky's
best manhood. A noticeable point was
that elderly men predominated The
first overlooking of enthusiasm was
when Senator William Lindsay entered
the hail. and before the cheering for
him could die out, ex-Secretary John
@. Carlisle, and the Hon. Henry Wat
terson appeared and gave fresh i'm
petus to the now thoroughly aroused
enthusiasm, and yet judging by the
volume of applause, it was Col w. C.
T. Breckenridge that the heartiest
recognition was accorded.
The boxes and stage were graced by
ladies, who contributed their full share
to the honors shown to men who have
won renown in public service.
On account of the absence in Europe
of the Hon. George M. Davie, the duty
of calling the convention to order fell
upon Hon. A. ]. Carroll, of Louisville,
who has been one of the hardest fight
ers in the ranks of the gold Demo-
Gratis, and who in the state legislature
preceding the last session, presided
over the house in a manner which, in
| the way Of expedition Of ruling and
| fairness, challenged and won the ap-
probation Of opponents. His appearance
upon the platform was the signal for
an outburst of applause In his open
| ing remarks, Mr.. Carroll made it clear
| that the issue was forced upon and &C
| cepted by those who were from con-
| scientious principle opposed to the
free silver delusion." He charged the
frankfort convention, at which the
Hon. j. Q. Blackburn was so great a
factor, with having run UP "the pratt
cal flag" and followed this with the
| assertion 1--WE will continue the fight
with all the vigor of our minds and
| hearts until the last vestige Of hersey
is eradicated.' The substance of his
| we'll received speech centered upon the
necessity of sound finances.
| With a neatness for which Kentucky
oratory has won distinction beyond