Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-25
demand that all trusts controlled arti-
cies Dc placed OH the free list.
THE REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRA-
TION


cieS Dc placed OH the free list.
1iE REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRA-
TION.
we denounse the present Republi-
can National Administration for lis
reckIesS extravaganza in the conduct
ot pubic affairs for it's cruel and i'll
human neglect in its treatment of our
soldiers and sailors during the ia
spanish war: for its complete subordi-
nation TO the interest of organized
wealth; for Its protection and en-
enlargement of trusts and combina-
ions; and especially for it's appoint
theht and retention III office Of an At
torney-General devoted to the interes is
OIL trusts and combinations.
We call attention TO the incompe-
tency Of the present Republican Ad-
hinistratio in Kentucky. the abuses
ana scandals in the management of the
Pehitentiares and nSylums, while un-
DER Republican control, and we conf
mend the wisdom of the last General
Assembly of Kentucky in the enact
Hent OF laws which secure the wise and
economical! administration of the pen
itentiaries and other uublic institutions
of the State under Democratic control:
to the Increase in the rate of taxation:
To the vetoing of all Democratic lcgis-
ration favorable to the interests of the
peor!c and hostile to the expressions
and eXtortiors' of organized wealth.
DECLARATION l1OR BRYAN.
I'VE hereby express our continued
confidence in William Jennings Bryan
ana favor his nomination for the Prosi-
dcncy of tho United states by the Dem
ocratic National Convention of 1900.
BLACK BURN FOR SENATOR
we recommend 10 the Democracy of
Kentucky j. G. 5. Blackburn as the
Af I'll -
United States Senate.
THE PHILIPPINES WAR DE-
NOUNCED.
1--WE endorse the war carried to sue
cess FOR the freedom Of the ensiaved
Cubans and we appreciate and honor
me courage and hcroism of our soldiers
ana sailors therein engaged. But we
declare the conduct Of the present ma
tional administration as 10 the Philip
pines to he repugnant To every line of
the Eli OF Rights. the Constitution and
the Declaration Of Independence.
STATE MEASURES.
In the matter Of State affairs. the
platform endorses the election law
passed by the last Legislature, known
as the "Gocbc! law ana the law TO
prevent eNtortionate. unfair and dis
terminating freight rates by transpor-
tation companies" both of which
passed over Governor Bradley's veto.
Inc law 10 insure com2etition in the
sale of school books is also endorsed
The reading of the platform proved
a great deal of enthusiasm. particularly
me reference 10 Bryan and Blackburn
Inc resolutions were then adopted as
reported. Neat came the nomina tons
Tor Governor. Hon. John s. Rhea
placed the name of Captain w. j. Stone
before the convention. Congressman
Wheeler seconding.
Judge Tarvin nominated William
Goebel. seconded by Judge Hargis. OF
Louisville, ana &. j. BRONSON. The
vote was ordered and the roll call pro-
ceeded amid disorder.
THE HARDIN STRENGTH.
The Hardin strength for the most
part Went To Goebel and when the roll
call was completed Goebel had within
20 votes of the necessary al 10 nomi-
nate. Changes followed to Hardin who
had received about 1870, and this start
ed what seemed likely to result in a
stampede. The convention was in disor-
der for nearly an hour. and changes
were made so fast that they could not
DE recorded by the secretary
THE BALLOTS.
Finally there was Il recapitulati ton
winch made the net result; (unOiiiciaD
Stone 39s. Hardin 3G0, Gocbci 33i isy
agreement between the candidates the
convention recessed until p. M. when
The convention got 10 work promptly
Another ballot was taken for Governor.
resulting: Goebel, 37ll4; Hardin 3i3s.
Stone, 350M.
The third ballot resulted: Stone, ISL;
Goebel, 35i; Hardin, 35G
Fourth ballot: Goebel, 37S; Stone, 364;
Hardin. $40.
The m ballot: Stone. sss; Goebcl,
80; Hardin. So.
Skin ballot: stone, $50; Goebel, sss:
Hardin. ~.
Seventh ballot: Stone, sSS; Goebel,
ii0 Hardin, 3Gi.
:, Eighth ballot: stone, s94; Goebel. S41;
Hardin. $50.
.. Ni@ 1 nollo i. stone. SIS: Hardin.
Tenth Ballot: Stone. ais: Hardin.
35i: Gocbel. 26i.
Eleventh Ballot: Stone. a7s; Hardin.
300 Gochel $40.
y resolution. offered by the Goebel
Deople. that after the next ballot. the
name of the candidate having tn.
lowest number of votes he dropped.
was opn Used by tho combined strength
cf Hardin and Stone. The resolution
was defeated by Il vote Of 81 to 7i5.
Tho convention then adjourned until
Monday morning.