New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
ROOSEVELT IN KENTUCKY.
Unsuccessful EFFORT TO INTERRUPT
HIS SPEAKING AT ELIZABETH
TowN-SoRE THROAT TRoU-
BLES THE GOVERNOR.
BLEs THE GOVERNOR.

ton, the programme concluding with the crowd
ed meeting al the Auditorium. This was in
marked contrast 70 the greeting offered at
EiizabethtoWn. the last stop before the special
train reached this city. At that place the Gov
ernor suffered the first indignity thrust upon
him in the State. Bowling Green had cheered
the Governor until his ears rang with the
plaudits and Mumfordville gathered at the
train, where the speakers, stand was erected
receiving him with expressions of goodwill
But at Elizabethtown it was different al
though the Republicans had done all in their
power 10 make the candidates stop there
pleasant one. No sooner had the Governor
mounted the platform. with General Buckner
and other members of his party, than an at
tempt made to break up the meeting. Small
boys carried Bryan banners in the outskirts OF
the crowd, and empty coal wagons were driven
at full speed through, the square. The steam
whistle a mill close by blown loudly,
and half hundred men more shouted 'iHur-
rah for Bryant" when the Governor began
speaking
Despite the fact that he had a soreness of his
throat. whicn had compelled him TO shorten all
his speeches earlier in the day, the Governor
proceeded TO make himself heard in spite of the
noise in the crowd. Above the Shrek of the
steam whistle rang the words; 4 cali your at
tention TO the attitude of Mr.. Bryan's friends
on the subject Of law and order" Then he
waved his hand TO the crowd and continued:
1T is natural that the men who have tried TO
deprive Kentucky Of a free ballot should be op-
posed 20 free speech It is not extraordinary
that the men who nave stolen the Governorship
and who seek 70 steal it again should not dare
hear the truth Of history. but should seek TO gag
an American citizen before he had uttered one
word Of his opinions in political controversy
This brought cheers and more Interruptions
and the Governor was urged not to further en-
danger histhroat. but TO permit substitute to
finish the programme. He rejected the sugges-
ton. however. and spoke the full fifteen min
utes allotted to him. and was escorted to his
train by a large crowd.
Just put up job 10. break up the meeting"
was Governor Roosevet's comment when he re-
turned TO his car. but IgHess got back at
them
Chairman Barnett-and Secretary, Combs of
the State Central Committee telegraphed news
OF the trouble to this city. and urged the local
Republican organizations. TO -redouble their ef-
forts in showing Governor Roosevelt that Ken
tuckians are not lacking in courtesy and hos
pitality. When the train reached Louisville it
was stormed by an admiring. curious, surging
mob, which followed the party to- the f4alt
House, where the Governor was the guest of
the State Executive Committee at dinner. At
4 O'Clock the Governor WAS escorted 10 the Au-
ditoFium where he was introduced by A. E.
Wilson candidate for Congress 3, - ---
IReluding the speech tonight. Governor Roose-
Welt addressed nine audiences in Kentucky to-
day. Tomorrow ne VIII rest quietly, reach
ing Lexington at a. on Monday.
Henderson. KY, Oct. Ex-Governor Roosevelt
began hfs campaign in Kentucky at o'clock
this. morning with an address at this place.
DESPITE ths-early hour. there was a large crowd
at the Sstation to greet the Governor who was
escorted from the train by Leslie Combs, chair
man gof the Republican State Central Commit
tee: senator Deboe, former Congressman Col
son and other prominent Kentucky politicians
He said in part:
peal you more than one issue. believe en-
phaticaly IN SOUND cirrecy & EXPANSION 4 m, ana Ia
derly liberty under the law which lies at the
foundation of institutions. I believe emphat-
ically in square deal for every man. and that he
be allowed to have his vote counted as il was cast
peeRe-it in New York and / believe it in Ken.
lucky, and ] believe this is less a party contest
than crusade for freedom. I have stood on the
platform with Northern and Southern men,
with men who have worn the blue and men who
STANDS %4 fa bass @ Of eTicsa t an Citizenship # the
people are wise they win pursue the course which
material prosperity is freedom
Hopkinsye. KY, oct. 13.-severe hoarseness
is interfering seriously with Governor Roosevelt.
He caught cold at Evansville last night and
strained his voice in speaking there At Madi-
sonviile he made a brief address, but could
speak scarcely above a whisper. He said in
part: r
There are many issues at stake in this campaign
utmost importance that We should have sound
should preserve the conditions that have told for
our material prosperity, but II IS OF even greater
importance TO keep undnmed the honor of the flag
in tn faces Of the nations of the earth and greater
VET Id Treserve The Trncipes that lie at the root
policies and the Nation stin go ahead but when
once. a considerable body of people cease to
understand that il is the right OF every man TO cast
his as he wishes and TO have that vote counted
as cast, seif-government itself Is in danger. We
cannot. my countrymen. long go or republic
II that right is denied.
At Hopkinsville Governor Roosevelt had an en-
thusastic greeting. There was a parade from
the train TO the Town Hall, where he made few
remarks and then yielded to Colonel Curtis
Guild jr, who was followed by Frank B. Posey.
In speaking here Governor Roosevelt said:
Mr.. Bryan is exceedingly worried for fear there
Declaration Of Independence in the Philippines
he fears lest do injury TO Tagal bandit shoot
being Jealous about that, and let him explain how
* that he into this State TO uphold fraud
house in order before you attend overmuch to that
OF some else on the other side of the globe.
Democrats who Americans first. and who de-
cline-to follow the party when it treads the de.
vious paths of mob violence the suppression of
votes understandingly cast. and the seating of
who are not elected.
Bowling Green KY, Oct. 13-At Guthrie
Russellville and Bowling Green crowds Of con-
siderable size at the respective places OF
speaking In each place Governor Roosevelt
made n appeal for an honest count of ballots