Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-31
Nominee for Governor of Kentucky
Surprised at Opposition.
Big REVOLT IN DEMOCRATIC RANKS
Ex-Gog. Browns Candidacy Puts
New Phase on Situation.
BOLTERS TO MEET AUGUST 2
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star


LOUISVILLE. KY, July %, 1899.
The announcement that ex-Gov- John
Young Brown had consented to become the
candidate of the anti-Goebel democracy for
governor burst like a thunderclap from
clear sky on the Goebel element of the par
" and created a welI-defined political SEN
sation in Kentucky. 1t had been the proud
boast of the regulars since the Louis
vile convention that the disafected ele-
ment was leaderless and consequently i'm
potent, and that whatever dissatisfaction
might exist would shortly disappear. This
assertion was made from day to day, not
withstanding the well-known growth of the
anti-Goebel movement. until the Brown
statement was given TO the public. Then it
was that the Goebelites began to realize
that there was more than "a little moon
shine" in the revolt against their candi-
date, whose nomination, it is now pretty
generally admitted. was secured by meth
DDS that are not indorsed by majority of
the party. 10 which the HenUon county
leader belongs.
With the announcement from Maj. P. P.
Johnston, the eX-Chairman of the demo-
cratic state central committee, that he, too.
would accept place on the new ticket to
be named at Lexington August ,, because
he felt it his duty, as a democrat, to rebuke
'bJSsism in the party, second surprise
was sprung on the regulars who now
frankly confess that the opposition is lead
erless no longer.
The Detection is Growing.
From a detection that at first seemed Of
small moment the rebellion has grown into
proportions that resemble an ocean ground
swell, and the most sanguine of the Goebe.
men do not now shut their eyes to the fac
that they have incurred the displeasure of
an element that is mastering a surprising
strength.
As an evidence Of how the democrats OPP
posed to GOebei. Were stirred TO enthusiasm
by the news that their old leader. Governor
Brown. was to lead the forces of 'iold-tiIne
democracy" it is but necessary to mention
the effect in one city, Owensboro'. in the
second district which is in the so-called
Gibraltar of democracy. a reporter IN
thirty-tive minutes, taking men he mel
them. in a visit to the principal points of
business in greensboro, secured expires
sions from seveuty-seyen lifelong demo-
Gratis, who said they were glad of an oppor-
tunity to support Governor Brown. Twenty
men were found in this same territory can
vassed by reporters who stated that they
would support Goebel and thirty said they
had rather not be quoted, but OF these
twenty are known to favor Brown In
Governor Browns old home county of Hen
derSon the democrats will give him sup
port that viii surprise even the Goebei
leaders on the ground. The same can be
Kentucky democratic counties. In central
and eastern Kentucky Brown is almost as
popular, and viii poll vote that will make
him a formidable candidate in the three
cOTnered race.
Anti-GOebeI Clubs Organizing.
Anti-Goebel clubs are being organized and
anti-Goebel meetings are being held in all
the counties. The meeting at Lexington,
August - promises to be rouser, with rep
resentatives present from all parts of Ken
lucky. At this gathering a full ticket will
be selected to enter the fight against Goebel
and Taylor. \ curious fact will probably
be the nomination of ex-COngressEnan ".
c. 2. Breckenridge for attorney general, in
opposition to his brother, Judge Robert
Breckenridge. who is g. nominee on the
Goebel ticket 1t IS said Major Johnston
Will be the choice of this wing of the party
for United States Senator, and that he is
already assured a considerable following in
the legislature. Ex-Congressman w. G.
Owens, Judge Beckner of Winchester and
men of that standing and prominence will
be others nominated on the anti-Goebel
ticket.
One evidence of Senator Goebels unpop-
and most enthusiastic anti-Goebel meetings
yet held was that in Coyington. Senator
Goebel's home city.
IL is stated that Capt. W. j. Stone, who
was candidate for governor before the
state convention in Louisville one month
ago, and who claims that Senator Goebel,
by treachery. prevented his (StOne's) nomt-
nation, is also heartily in favor of the
movement for new ticket