The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
THE KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
CONTRARY TO EXPECTATIONS, THE
MEETING WAS VERY HAIR
MONIOUS.
OPPOSITION 70 THE CIVIL SERVICE
Shown In the Resolutions Adopted.
state and National Administrn-
lions COmmended-Nomin
lions for Court Clerk.

Louisville, Aug. 10.-James e. Bailey
of Magoiiin county was nominated for
clerk of the court of appeals by the re-
publican state convention.
Contrary to the expectations of the
many republicans. the state convention,
which was held in Music hall, this city,
today for the purpose of nominating II
clerk of the court of appeals, was en-
tirely harmonious in it's work. There
was an idea in some quarters that there
would he II bitter fight between the
Hunter and Todd factions. but the gen
eralship of the party leaders on and off
the floor prevented the clash. The ma
tional and state conventions were GU
dorsed and civil. service was opposed
along the lines laid down by the recent
Ohio republican convention.
The convention was II quiet one. There
was no enthusiasm.
The only real applause came when
the speakers referred to civil service re-
form.
The convention hall was modestly
decorated. Small flags graced the gas
jets clear around the outside of the
balcony and along the walls, while
large flags were tastefully draped ovei
the main doorway in the rear of the
hall. From the dome in the center Il
gigantic specimen of odd Glory sway,
ed lazily. The immense stage was
draped with half dozen large flags
while high above its center In the flies
was Il picture of President Mckinley.
Under the inspiring strains of the
Enquirer March" the 1000 or more del
egates took their chairs ut . o'clock. A
noticeable feature was the large sprink
ling of colored delegates.
At 300 the stalwart form of the tenn
porary chairman, Deboe, appeared Oh
the platform.
At the conclusion of Senator Deboe's
speech, which was brief, the regular
convention routine was taken up.
Chairman Deboe then announced two
committeeman from the state at large
on each of the committees. The com
mittees were sent out to deliberate.
The committee on permanent organi
cation was the first one to report. The
report recommended the election oil
George Denny of Fayette county fol
permanent chairman and J. Speed Smith
of Madison for permanent secretary
Both these gentlemen accepted the
trusts imposed upon them.
Judge Denny then took the chair Al
the conclusion of Judge Denny's speech
which was devoted in large part to STATE
affairs, the convention adjourned until
o'clock. At 3 o'clock the convention re
, assembled and the committee on ere
dentials made its report.
There were contests in only thre,
! counties, and in each of the counties thu
decision was in favor of the so-callet
regulars. The report of the committe,
was approved by the unanimous VOTE
of the committee.
The committee on resolutions thel
made it's report, which was adopted.
The resolutions follow:
"Resolved, by the republican party o
Kentucky, in state convention MS
sembled:
"First-That we reafiirm the principles
of the republican party as set forth II
the platform adopted by 1t at st. Louis
in 1896.
acoll-Thut we endorse the republ
ran rational and state administrations
and especially commend the action OF
our present state officials i'm their eff
preserve the financial credit of the state
"Third-We commend the action OF
the representatives of the republican
party in the passage of n tariff bill
which will raise revenue sufficient to
support the government, prevent the
issue of interest bearing bonds. protect
American labor and maintain the ma
tional credit.
''Fourth--We are opposed to a system
of civil service that builds up an official
class, practically n life tenure, In almost
all branches of the public service. and
we demand that the civil service be so
modified rs to limit the terms of SER
vice to four years with the privilege
of reappontment or promotion. subject
to such restrictions ms will secure COM
peteDt officials and TO every section of
the country its proper proportion of
them.
''Fifth-We heartily sympathize with
the struggling people of Cuba in their
efforts to secure liberty and indepen-
dence.
"SiXth-That we recommend to the
people the adoption of the constitu-
tional amendment submitted by the last
legislature, allowing all cities and towns
the privilege of regulating the method
OF levying the taxes they impose on
themselves for the city and town ex-
penses."
James E. Bailey of Magoflin county
was then nominated for clerk of the
count of appeals by Secretary of State
Charles o. Finley. and John Feland. Jr..
Of Christian county by w, Baird Of
Logan county,
Feland Withdrew and Baiiey's noiina-
ton was made Unanimous. The tonyep-
ton Mt 1920 p. m. adjourned SHE die
AN ENLIvENING FEATURE.