The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-13
BY ACCLAMATION.
Taylor Nominated for Governor by
Kentucky Republicans.
Capt. Stone and Judge Pratt Withdrew in
His fayor-Great Enthusiasm

Lexington. July 13-Attorney Gen.
w. $. Taylor was nominated for gov
ernor by acclamation today by the Re-
publican state convention Immediate
ly after the adoption OF the state plat
form, Capt. $. III. Stone and Judge
Clifton j. Pratt, Taylor's chief rivals
Tor the nomination. made their way 10
the speakers platform and Withdrew
from the race in favor of the attorney
general Within five minutes the long
and stubborn fight for the place at the
head of the ticket ended ip a Whirl OF
enthusiasm and Taylor's nomination
was made unanimous.
The convention re-assembled shortly
atter "a. IN. Standing room WAS in de-
mand. There We're over 100 votes and
some contests were settled by seating
both delegations with a half vote each,
the delegates and alternates alcne
making large au Irnce.T Tho ilrst bLsi-
ness OF the day was the hearing OF the
committee on resolutions. Hon. John
ferkes reported the platform ana IL
was adopted
The platform i'm part Is as follows:
I'VE pledge the Republican party of
Kentucky the enactment OF all such
laws as may be necessary To prevent
trusts. pools, cOmDfnatsons or other or
ganizaticns from combining 10 depre-
ciate below Its value or to enhance the
cost of any article. or to reduce the
proper emoluments of labor.
we congratulate the Republican
party that existing federal legislation
Tor the suppression OF harmful trusts.
pools and combinations, Is the work OF
a Republican congress, performed dur
ing the administration of a Republican
President and we congratulate the
country that I'm the suppression of in
furious combinations. Republican ieg-
islation has had in the past as IL will
have In the future due regard for the
interests OF legitimate business, the
purposes of Such Legislation being a
remedy for wrong and not embarrass-
nent To industry. enterprise or thrift.
we endorse, without reserve, the ad-
OF President Mckinley.
We declare our confidence i'm the poll
lies adopted and the measures taken by
he President to restore order and to
progressive government I'm
cuba, Porto Rico and Fhe Philippines,
md we pledge him our continuous sup |
'ort until these objects are fully at |
aimed
We re-afiirm our adherence to prin- |
iples and TO policies proclaimed by the |
asst national Republican convention
xcept as TO the civil service. We re-
ard IL as settled beyond dispute that
lt eildntt Oh a Sou1lu currency |
through Republican administration and
egisation is the foundation upon
vhich rests the most remarkable pc
iod OF industrial progress, commercial
ctivity and general prosperity within
he experience of the people OF the
'nited States. We commend the pres
mt amendment of civil service rules by
he President ana declare our belief
hat further notifications OF existing
ivil service legislation may be made
nth advantage TO the public service. !,
he administration OF Gov. Bradley is
armly commended.
Before the call OF DISTRICTS for nom
lations for governor Capt s. III. Stone
'ok the platform and created a most
Icting scene by withdrawing his
anne and presenting the name OF w. S.
aylor Then Judge Pratt followed IN |
lother speech OF withdrawal AMI sec
lded the domination OF Taylor which
as at once made unanimous. Waen
en-. Taylor vas escorted to the hall
lere was "A wild demonstration. lie
idressed the convention. accepting
e nomination.
John Marshall of Louisville was
minated for lieutenant governor
thout the formallty of ballot. Ca
Powers. OF Knox county was nom I
ated for secretary OF state. 4