The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-07

Governor Wilson came into the
dark tobacco country with the fore
holdings and against the warning Of
his friends and entered Il as a cham
plon Of the people, embraced by old
men and women, cheered by men past
the exubcrant period OF youth, who
grasped his hand In token OF appre-
citation OF what he Is doing for law
aud order. No governor OF Kentucky
ever met with a finer. heartler well
come than was accorded Governor
Wilson Monday and Tuesday of this
week II Is probable that pressure
will be brought to bear on him to
bring him back here this month.
At Hopklnsyille the first demon
siralion took place. More than 5000
people thronged the streets. They
crowded a'ong with him as he moved
toward the immense tabernacle, cheer
ing bis name. aud they found the
tabernacle already crowded There
were people from Clarksyi.le. Tenn.
where the name OF Governor Wilson
Is held In high esteem. from Elkton
and Trigg county. Some were night
riders. but the majority were there to
hear and see for themselves the man
who declared he would fight II out
with lawlcssness without quarter
At Princeton the same sort OF dem
onstration awaited the governor. \
few tried 10 disturb the meeting. but
he addressed them personally and
soon had the crowd with him.
lie saii: Some OF you wonder
why the governor does not prosecute
the trusts as well as hunt down night
riders. don't your"
Yes. We do" declared a serious
looking man In front,
well. III tell you then" replied
the governor. Because I cannot. The
law Is plain. ] tried TO flnd some way
10 AID the prosecution when ! found
county officials and county and com
monwealth's attorneys failing to per
form their duty. desired to employ
a skilled lawyer to assist and found
could not command the funds TO
pay him and II | did the common
wealth's attorney could kick him out
Of the court house door. The state Is
divided Into three departments, the
executive. the legislative ANA the
juGio.a' The governor may and must
protect life and property. but he can
not swear out a warrant. he cannot
issue one. he cannot indlct. he cannot
h.a gYnsfisf . q
the duty OF the county aud common
wealth's attorneys to 10 this. and "
they do not. they are guilty OF I'M
faithfu'ncss to you. Is that plain?"
'I1urrah for willson," exclaimed
the serious looking man.
When the speaking was over. q is
safe TO cay that half that vast audi
cnce crowded mp and shook the gov
crnor's hand not perfunotorily and
curious.y. but gripping Il. and some
OF them with tears in their eyes ana
others With thankful expression
that was almost pray crful and always
pitiful.
you don't know what return to
law means TO these people, saii t-ie
governor to the newspaper men pres
cnt.
One farmer. who was Introduced 20
the Paducahans present. said nineteen
Democrats on his road viii vote for
Taft and the whole Republican ticket
this fall: because the Republican
party nationally stands for prosperity.
aud In the state for aw aud order.
The sentiment for law and Order
Is tidal wave" exclaimed the gov
crnor. Reports show that the night
rider influence is waning. but was
surprised by the demonstration. II
was not for me: II was for the cause.
More than ever ! realize tho response
billy Of my position. More than ever
] am determined on my course
Within year the tide viii have
turned. The Black Patch will have