The record-union., 1899-07-14

Policies, and Denouncing Demo-
cratic Measures Passed Over the
Governors Veto.
LEXINGTON, July 13.-When the
Republican State Convention reassem-
bled shortly after 8 o'clock to-day
standing room was in demand.
The first thing in order was the re-
port of the Committee on Resolutions.
Hon. ]. w. Yerkes reported the plat
form as unanimous report from his
committee, and it was adopted.
The platform in part is as follows:
I'VE pledge the Republican party Of
Kentucky to the enactment of all such
laws as may be necessary to prevent
trusts, pools, combinations or other or
ganizations from combining to depreci-
ate below it's real value or to enhance
the cost Of any article, or to reduce the
proper emoluments of labor.
I'VE congratulate the Republican
party that EXISTING Federal legislation
for the suppression of harmful trusts,
pools and combinations is the work of
a Republican Congress, performed dur
ing the administration of Republican
President, and we congratulate the
country that in the suppression of in
furious combinations Republican legis-
lation has had in the, past, as it will
have in the future, due regard for the
interests of legitimate business, the
purpose of such legislation being the
remedy for wrong and not embarrass-
ment to industry, enterprise or thrift.
I'VE indorSe, without reserve, the
Administration of President Mckinley
and congratulate the American people
upon the condition of prosperity and
happiness from the wisdom and pa
triotism which he has brought to the
discharge of his public duties.
1--WE declare our confidence in the
policies and the measures taken by the
President to restore order, and to es-
tablish progressive government in
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines.
and we pledge him our continued sup
port until these objects are fully OBJ
tanned.
I'VE reaffirm our adherence to prin-
ciples and to policies proclaimed by the
last national Republican convention,
except as to the civil service.
1--WE regard 1t as settled beyond dis
pute that the maintenance of SOUND
currency through Republican admin
istration and legislation is the founda-
ton upon which rests the most remark
able period of Industrial progress, COM
mercial activity and general prosperity
within the experience of the people of
the United States
I'VE commend the present Admins
tration of the civil service rules by the
President, and declare our belief that
further modification of existing civil
service legislation may be made with
advantage to the public service"
A large part of the platform is de-
voted to denunciation Of the Goebel
election law, the McChord railway law
and other Democratic measures passed
over the Governors veto.
The administration of Governor Brad
ley is commended.
Before the call of districts for the
nomination for Governor, Captain S.
H. Stone took the platform and created
a most exciting scene by withdrawing
his name and presenting the name of
Hon. w. S. Taylor.
Then Judge Clifton J. Pratt, the
other candidate for Governor, followed
Stone in another stirring speech Of
withdrawal, and seconded the nomina-
tion of Taylor, which was made unan-
imous amid the widest scenes.
When the committee escorted Gen.
eral Taylor to the hall there was an
other demonstration.
General Taylor addressed the con-
vention, accepting the nomination.
John Marshall of Louisville was nom-
mated for Lieutenant Governor with
out the formality of a ballot.
For Secretary of State the names of
Thomas J. Young of Bath County, j.
B. Bennett of Greenup County, Harlan
T. Batty of Lee County and Caleb
Powers of Knox County, were pre-
sented.
A ballot was taken, but Powers had
such a decided advantage that his
nomination was made unanimous be-
fore the vote was counted.
There were wild scenes when Judge
W. H. Hall presented the. name Of
Judge Clifton ]. Pratt for Attorney
General
w. j. Yerkes, in presenting the name
of R. NJ Ramsey of London, KY, made
an eloquent speech, disclaiming the
need of any conciliatory nominations.
r. w. Stack one of the leading can
didates for Attorney General, turned
the tide again for Pratt by withdraw
ing, as did also z. T.. Proctor.
The vote as announced was: Pratt
1.1191a Ramsey 1861. Necessary to
choice 847. Pratt was declared the
nominee.
Judge Pratt made speech of ac-
ceptance.
For Auditor Of State the names of
John S. Sweeney of Bourbon, T. j.
Hardin of Owen, and w. E. Catch
ings of Laurel were presented. Sweeney
received 1,271 votes, and was declared
the nominee.
John Burke of Campbell County was
nominated for Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction and John w. Throck-
morton of Fayette for Commissioner of
Agriculture.
A number of prominent negroes of
this city held a mass meeting this
afternoon and decided to place negro
ticket in the field this fall A confer
ence will be held in Louisville next
Friday afternoon and a ticket nomi-
mated. They have no idea of winning.
but they claim that they will cause
Taylor to lose the colored vote.
o. F. Lackey Convalescent.
NEW YORK, July 1S Oscar F..