The times., 1899-10-18
PLEADS 1GOEBEL'S CAUSE |
Colonel BryaB's Second Days Cam
paigning in Kentucky.
He States His Position Regarding
BoIters-Never Condemned a Man
Who voted Conscientiousiy - The
Importance of BIacl<burn's EIec-
tion to the Senate Pointed Out.

LOUISVILLE. Oct 17-Rain and plenty
of it greeted Colonel Bryan at every point
today. Notwithstanding this fact the
crowds were in nearly every instance very
large. AT Frankfort, however. where TO-
COO people were expected, the speaking took
place in the Opera House, and only a few
hundred heard the speech. In all, about
10000 people turned out today at the
SIX points at which Mr. Bryan spoke. He
was accompanied, after leaving Frankfort,
by former Senator Blackburn. The most
important point in his remarks during the
day was made when he said at Lexington:
Il believe the opponents of Mr.. Goebel
have honored me by quoting my words on
boiling. Now. l want to say this: | re-
cognize the right CT any man to bolt as
he pleases, and ! have never condemned
man who made his vote represent lis
judgment and his conscience. If, in this
campaign. Democrat thinks he can serve
his country best by voting for a Republic
can, / grant him the right to do it. If you
believe you can best advance the cause of
Democracy through the Republican Off
cials you can vote for Republican officials" ("
This brought a great outburst of enthu-
siasm. He made even a bigger hit when
he said:
Il would not deserve your confidence if
/ stayed in Nebraska and allowed bolting
Democrats to play Oh my name III bolt
ing Democrats want to vote for Republic
cans or Democrat put up in opposition
to the regular nominee of the party let
them do it, but let them come out boldly
and state their real object. and not claim
they are doing it to save me. II that bolt
inc bod baa ,,r1n of
brothers, / would never ask single man
to support it, for this is not a question Of
men, but of principle
| The speech went further in Mr.. Goebel's
| behalf than any yet made by Mr. Bryan.
Three thousand people heard the Lexing-
/ ton speech. At Frankfort Blackburn was
among the first to greet Colonel Bryan,
and they breakfasted together. Among
/ those who Joined the party was Mr.. Helm
richsen, of Illinois In his speech at
1 Frankfort Mr.. Bryan said:
IF Kentucky goes Democratic this year
We will know what she is going to do next
year, but il Democrats in this State bolt
and help elect Republican Governor. then
We can have no help from Kentucky in
1900.''
/ He paid high tribute to Blackburn, and
| pointed out the Importance TO the free sill
yer cause of having him in the Senate.
FHily S,u0V people greeted the NeDraSkan
1 at Mount Sterling, the stronghold of the
i boilers, although there was a steady down
/ pour of rain. Bryan spoke for only about
| ten minutes. Goebel and Blackburn made
| hve-minute speeches.
| At Versailles there was rain and a small
! crowd. Referring to the bolt, Colonel
! Bryan said:
Il find the Democracy of this State di-
vided into branches, or perhaps / should
more properly state that there is a branch
and a twig.'
Bryan also spoke at Winchester, Stan
ford. and Lancaster to fair crowds. This
train was sidetraeked at Junction City for
the night.
Tomorrow's programme begins at Har-
rodsburg, Hardin's home, where the feel
/ ing against Goebel is intense. 1t is known
that Hardin is having great pressure
brought TO bear on him to speak against
the ticket and it is rumored that he has
consented to do so. Great preparations
! have been made for Colonel Bryan's re-
ception here tomorrow. The Chicago
Marching Club 500 strong headed by
Mayor Harrison, reached the city this
morning Preparations have been made to
entertain 10000 people at the Democratic
barbecue at which Bryan speaks. He has
consented to attend the Eiks' carnival also
| and an immense crowd will be there to
/ hear him if he dpcidpS to sneak