The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-11
HOWL OVER spoILs.
Kentucky Republicans the Foes of
Civil Service.
Clerk Court of Appeals JAMES T. BAILEY

LOUISVILLE. KY, Aug. 10.-Con-
trary to the expectations of many, the
Republican state convention which was
held in Music hall, this city, today, for
the purpose of nominating a clerk of
the court Of appeals, was entirely har-
monious in it's work There was an
idea in some quarters that there would
be a bitter fight between the Bradley
and Hunt-Todd factions, but the gem
era alship of the party leaders on and
or the floor Of the convention prevent
ed the anticipated clash. The state
and national administrations were in
dorsed and civil service was opposed
along the lines laid down by the recent
Ohio Republican convention. In other
words, according to the Kentucky Re-
publican view, civil service is good
enough in its way. but there are GER
tain offices which should be removed
from its control The convention was
quiet one. There was no enthusiasm
to speak of, the only real applause
coming when the speakers referred to
civil service reform.
The convention hail was moderately
decorated. Small flags graced the bal
comics and hung along the walls.
From the dome in the center q gigantic
specimen Of old glory swayed lazily.
High above the center of the stage
hung picture Of President Mckinley.
Under the inspiring strains of the
Enquirer March," the 1000 or more
delegates took their seats at 2 o'clock.
A noticeable feature was the large
sprinkling of colored Delegates
AT ESQ the stalwart form of Tempo
rary Chairman Deboe appeared upon
the platform. The new Republican
senator was vigorously cheered as he
stepped forward to assume the gavel
which was made from wood grown on
the birth place of Abraham Lincoln.
Speaking on the financial and tariff
questions, Senator Deboe said:
The Republican party is the pre-em:nent
party Of protection. 1t believes in the pro-
lection OF the Industries and labor of this
country from the cheap labor of foreign coun-
tries. 1t stands for the protection Of the
American commerce and American manufac-
ture and agriculture from disastrous foreign
competition, stands for the protection of home
industries and homo skill and home labor
from free trade here and abroad which have
degraded labor of this country under Demo-
cratic rule: stands for the protection of
the people from all unlawful combinations of
wealth and trusts organized for the purpose
Of taking undue advantage Of the people Pro-
lection of the labor and industries of this
country from the pauper labor Of Europe is
essential to American prosperity. As evidence
of this fact, we ask a comparison Of the
prosperous conditions of the country under
the protective system with those Of the de-
preston of business, financial ruin and bank
ruptcy under free trade. The Republican
party is in favor OF sound and safe fnan-
maintained by having gold as the standard
of value. 1t believes in the coinage of all
the silver that can be kept at q parity with
gold so that every dollar is as good as every
other dollar.
At the conclusion of Senator Deboe's
speech he announced the committee
men from the state at large on each
of the committees The committees
were then sent to deliberation.
The committee on permanent crgani-
zation reported, recommending the
election of Judge Denny, of Fayette
county, for permanent chairman, and
]. Speed Smith. of Madison county, for
permanent secretary. Both of these
gentlemen accepted. Judge Denny
then took the chair. Judge Denny's
speech was devoted in large part to
state affairs. AT the conclusion of
Judge Dennys speech the convention
adjourned until s o'clock.
At o'clock the convention recon-
vened and the committee on creden-
tials made it's report. There were con-
tests In only three out of 119 counties,
and in each of the three contests the
decision was in favor of the so-called
regulars. The report of the committee
was apparoved by the unanimous vote
OF the convention. The committee on
resolutions then made its report whic!.