Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
TICKET NOMIN TED
BELKNAP TO STAND FOR REPUB-
LICAN PLATFORM.
Considerable Excitement During Bal
loting at Louisville
Yesterday.

The following dispatch has been received
from Louisville, Ky, July 16: The follow
ing ticket was nominated by the republicans
in state convention here today:
For governOr-Morris u. Belknap of
Louisville.
For lieutenant governor-J. B. 'Wilhoft of
Ashland.
For treasurer-John A. Black of Bar
louisville.
For auditor-George Welsh of Danville.
For attorney general-William Beckner of
Winchester.
For secretary of state-J. C. speight of
Mayfleld.
Passed the Lie.
Before the roll call was completed Judge
Pratt withdrew his name Mr. Bradley re-
iterated his previous statement that he was
not candidate. only to be interrupted by
a delegate who tauntingly cried: You're
beat now"
AS soon as the Kisses which greeted the
interruption had died away, Mr.. Bradley
turned to the point whence the taunt had
come and shouted: Il don't know who you
are. and don't care; but you are liar!"
The interruption subsidized The nominal
ton of Belknap was then made unanimous.
After his speech of acceptance an adjourn
ment was taken and the rest of the ticket
completed at the night session.
The Full Platform.
The platform as submitted to the con-
vention follows:
We congratulate the people of the
United States and it's new possessions upon
the unparalleled prosperity achieved under
national republican policies that have main
tanned the public honor. fostered industry.
simulated enterprise. extended American
commerce. strengthened American infiu-
ence and ennobled citizenship by giving
security to labor and capital alike and
lnsurlng to every man who works a. stand
ara or living and expectation worthy of
American civilization and civic sover-
eighty.
Roosevelt Endorsed.
We heartily indorse and commend the
patriotism, vigor and honesty of the ad-
ministration of Theodore Roosevelt alike
Tor its own principles and conduct as for
the sterling and unquestioned fidelity with
which 1T has carried out the national poll
cles and great purposes inaugurated by
William Mckinley and approved by the
public sentiment of a united country
we denounce assassination and lawless-
ness. whether at Kishineff. in Servia or
In Kentucky, as destructive of civilization
and call upon the enlightened intelligence
of Kentucky, through its legislative exec
utive and judicial agencies to exhaust all
remedies to re-esta blish order and punish
crime within our own borders. We especial
ly arraign and condemn Gov. J. c. w.
Beckham for his failure and refusal to deal
adequately with the condition of anarchy
existing in Breathitt county, that has
brought disgrace and grave injury upon
the good name of the state.
I'VE condemn him for the misuse of the
pardoning power for political and partisan
purposes, which has had the effect of en-
couraging crime by rendering criminals
immune from punishment.
Monroe Doctrine.
I'VE reaftirm and indorse the Monroe
doctrine as a cardinal principle of the
national policy. the assertion of which is
paramount in the western hemisphere and
to the growth Of popular freedom over all
the world.
We approve its exercise in securing and
maintaining control of the isthmian canal.
In which Kentucky. in common with her
sister states. has SO lively an interest
through the gulf trade that will make an
industrial empire Of the south.
we declare Theodore Roosevelt the log
ical candidate of his party for the presi-
dency in 1904 and recommend the wisdom
and justice of his support.
I'VE heartily recommend to the repubu-
cans of the United States the name of John
w. Ierkes of Kentucky for the vice prest-
dency, as that of a citizen eminently fitted
by character. ability and training to fill
1t with honor to the country"
The democratic state administration is
condemned for improprietfes in the conduct
of public affairs, for misappropriating pub
lie moneys, for levying tribute upon the paw
of soldiers with which to pay unnecessary
attorneys fees and for increasing taxation
without corresponding benefits to the pub
lie. The present system of MANAGEMENT
Of the charitable and penal institutions of
the state is condemned as obsolete.