The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-14

LEXINGTON, July l3-Standing room
was in demand when the Republican state
convention reassemhled shortly after 3
o'clock this morning. Before the cali OF
districts for the nomination of governor.
Capt. Stone took the platform and created
a most exciting scene by Withdrawing
his name and presenting the name OF
Taylor Then Judge Pratt followed stone
in another stirring speech OF withdrawal
and seconded the nomination of Taylor,
which was made unanimous amid the
widest scenes. Taylor addressed the con-
vention, accepting the nomination.
John Marshall, of Louisville, was nom-
mated for lieutenant governor without the
formality OF a ballot.
Caleb Powers, of Knox county. was nora-
mated for secretary Of state.
Senator Deboe. Gen. Taylor and their
close friends were active workers In the
hall during the baiioiing for attorney gem
era!. They wanted Judge Pratt on the
ticket and they finally nominated him by
an overwhelming majority. Judge Pratt
was the favorite of the colored delegates
for governor.
John Burke. OF Campbell county. was
nominated for superintendent of public In
s,ruciion and John w. Throckmorton, OF
Fayetfe for Commissioners OF agriculture
The closing honre of the convention were
very stormy and for more than an hour
intense excitement prevailed because OK an
arbitrary ruling by Chairman Breatnist.
In tho race for commissioner Of agriculture.
substnuce OF the Platform.
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..we pledge the Republican party or
Kentucky to the enactment of all such
laws as may be necessary to prevent
trusts poo,s. combinations or other or
ganizations from combining TO depreciate
below its real value. or 10 enhance the
cost of any article, or to reduce the proper
emoIuments of labor
1--WE congratulate the Republican party
tha, existing Federal legislation for the
suppression of harmful trusts. pools ana
combinations is the work of Republican
congress. performed during the admihistfa-
tion of Republican president. ana We cor
crat,,late the country that in the suppress
sion of injurious combinations Repunhcan
legislation has had in the past. as IL VIII
have In the future, due regard Tor the m
tsrests of legitimate business. the purposes
of such legislation being the remedy fef
wrong and not embarrassment TO industry,
enterprise or thrift
1--WE tndorse wi,hou, reserve the admin
istra,ion of President Nick nley. and con-
grstulate the American people upon the
condition of prosperity and happiness re-
silting from the wisdom and patriotism
which has brought TO the discharge of his
public duties.
I'VE declare our confidence in the poll
cies adopted and the measures taken by
the presden; TO restore order and TO es-
tabish progressive governments in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines. and We
pledge him our continuous support until
the objects are fully attained,
I'VE reafsirn our adherence 10 principles
ard 10 poar~s proclaimed by the last ma
tionsl Republican convention. except as q
the ctyt service We regard Ii IA s ttsed
beyond dispute that the maintenance Of
a sound currency through Republican ad-
minisiratlon Is the foundation upon which
rests the most remarkable period OF Indus
trial progress. commercial activity and gen
eFsi prosperity within the experience of the
people of the tinted States. We commend
the present amendment of che civil Ssrv-cc
rules by the president and declare our he
lief that further notifications OF existing
civil servlc. legislation NAV he made with
advantage 10 the pubic service
A large part af the platform IL devoted
TO depunctat.an of the Cioebel election law
the McCofd railway law and other Demo-
cratic measures passed over the governors
vste
The administration % GOV. Bradley is
warmly commenced.
CoIored Men VIII FiRht Taylor
some ~ the negroes In Iesingfoa are
50 II dissatisfied with ise nomination az
Gen. Taylor for governor. ard an effort
will be made "a defeat him. nnrnSer OF
prominent negroes of this city held mass
meeting this Afternoon and decided 10 place
negro ticket in the field tnfs fall
conference siii sn held IN Iout=viIls next
Friday afternoon and 4 ticket nominated.
Thsy have no t8ea ~ winr *. bat they
slsira that ssey viii cause Tayto- 20 lose
tire cclor~d vote
". : Taylor Is s6 years old lie was a
r~soT farmer Roy and taught schoal ssetote
~ became county clerk ia fssz wall In
that oshCe - studied law ana was after