The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-13
TAYLOR NAMED.
Chosen Unanimously For Gov
ernOr by Kentucky Re-
pubIicanS.

Lexington, KY, July 13.-When the
Republican state convention reassem-
bled shortly after 9 {. M. today stand
ing room was in demand. The first thing
in order was the report on resolutions.
J. w. Yerkes reported the platform as
a unanimous report from his committee
and it was adopted.
Before the call of districts for the
nomination for governor Capt. S. H.
Stone took the platform and created a
most exciting scene by Withdrawing his
name and presenting the name of w. S.
Taylor. Then Judge Clifton ]. Pratt,
the other candidate for governor, fol-
lowed Stone in another stirring speech
of withdrawal and seconded the nom
inatiOn of Taylor which was made unan-
imOus amid the widest demonstration.
A committe was then sent for Gen
Taylor. When the committee escorted
Gen. Taylor to the hall there was an
other great demonstration. Gen. Tay-
lOr then addressed the convention ac-
cepting the nomination.
John Marshall of Louisville was nom
mated for lieutenant governor without
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 presented.
A ballot was taken but Powers had
such a decided advantage his nOmina-
ton was made unanimous before the
vote was counted.
Judge Clifton J. Pratt, who had been
a candidate for governor was nominated
for attorney general.
There were wild scenes when Judge
w H. Holt presented the name of Judge
Clifton j. Pratt for attorney general
d. w. Durham made a notable speech
for harmony in seeOnding the nomina-
tiOn of Pratt.
The spell was broken by T. w. Yerkes
in presenting the name of VIM. R. Ram
| sey of London, Ky, in a most eloquent
speech disclaiming the need of any con-
ciliatory nominations.
r. w. Slack, one of the leading candi-
dates for attorney general turned the
| tide again to Pratt by Withdrawing as
| did also T. T. Proctor both favOring
| Pratt in vigorous speeches. The name
| Of Roland c. Burns of Boyd county was
strongly presented and seconded reviV-
! ing the agitation that had been started
by Mr.. Yerkes. Mr.. Burns afterWard
withdrew his name.
The names of o. F. Dening of Robert
son county and James Denton of Pulas-
l county were presented and numer-
OuSly seconded.
Before the vote was announced Den
ing and others withdrew. The vote as
announced was Pratt, 1899; Ramsey,
| 3951a; necessary to nomination SAT. Pratt
was declared the nominee.
Judge Pratt was escorted to the hall
and made a strong speech of acceD-
tance. Judge Ramsey also made a
| speech accepting the situation.
THE PLATFORM.
J I'VE pledge the Republican party of
Kentucky to the enactment of all such
| laws as may be necessary to prevent
trusts pools. ordinations, or other or
/ ganizations from combining to depre-
Ciate below its real value or to enhance
/ tie cost of any article or to reduce the
| proper emOuments of labor.
I I'VE congratulate the Republican
| party that existing federal legislation
/ for the suppression of harmful trusts,
| pool and combinations is the work of a
h 7a7 r 1Tr iF7cr
! the administration of a Republican pres
| ident and we congratulate the country
| thatin the suppression of INJURIOUS COM
DlnatlOnS, republican legislation has
| had in the past as 1t will have in the
| future, due regard for the interests of
| legitimate business, the purposes of
such legislation being the remedy for
/ wrong and not embarrassment to in
| dustry, enterprise or thrift
| we endorse without reserve the ad-
/ ministratiOn of President Mckinley, and
| congratulate the American people upon
! the condition of prosperity and happi-
! ness resulting from the wisdom and
! patriotism which he has brought to the
| discharge of his public duties
| We declare our confidence in the
| policies adopted and the measures taken
| by the president to restore order and to
| establish progressive governments in
| Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
! and we pledge him our continuous sup
| port until these objects are fully at
| tanned
we reaffirm our adherence to prin-
| cipIes and to policies proclaimed by the
! last national Republican convention, ex-
/ cept as to civil service. We regard it s
| settled beyond dispute that the main
| tenance of sound currency through
| Republican administration and legisla-
| tion is the foundation upon which has
| been the most remarkable period of in
| dustrial progress, commercial activity
| and general prosperity within the ex-
! perlence of the people of the United
| States
we commend the present amend
| ment of civil service rules by the pres
| 1dent and declare our belief that further
| notifications os existing civil service
] legislation may be made with advantage
| to the public service
A large part of the platform is
| devoted to denunciation of the GoebeI
! election law, the McChord railway law
and other Democratic measures passed
| over the governors veto. The admin
istration OF Governor Bradley is warmly
| commended.