The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-21
BEcKHAm's TRIUMPH
Former Governor At Head OF Party
Again. Saws Richardson

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Beckham's Personal and Political
triumph" Editor Jim Richardson, in
his excellent Democratic paper, the
Glasgow Times in last weeks issue
pays u high compliment to the a.
pas high compliment TO the abil-
ity aud leadership of Governor J.
{. w. Reckham as the master hand
and mind that united the dominant
factions of the Democratic party in
Kentucky, and by his superb general
ship returned the Bluegrass State tn
the Democratic Column effectually
crushing the Republican party, and
made possible the election of the
state ticket headed by Hon. james
Is. McCreary. Col. Richardson's
article which IL an able one, follows /:
Viewed from any standpoint the
recent Democratic victory was a
great personal and political triumph
for cN-Gov. j. 4. w. Reckhan.. with
swiitness and thoroughness that
was dramatic, it marked his return
Ia leadership Just when the forces Of
evil were on the point of celebrating
his demise, confident that the tempo
rary thwarting of his ambitions
would drive him into the obscurity
of private life. he seized the helm of
has party nnd steered the old ship Of
Democracy over dangerous sunken
reefs and though tremulous seas in.
Ia n safe harbor. His support of
Senator McCreary made success
possible. With one master stroke h,
united the two dominant factions in
the State aud having thus healed the
dissention that formerly ended in
defeat, he brought about unity
and harmony and inspired the rank
and file and wrecked the enemy be.
fore their numbers and enthusiasm.
THE return of Gov. Beckham TO
power is y silencing rebuke TO his
foes, and n proper reward for the
wrongs he ha, suffered at the hands
of that characterless combination
which robbed the Democracy of q
seat in the United States Senate.
brought disgrace upon the State.
His betrayal left no bitterness il
his heart lie felt secure ia the aY-
lection and confidence of that vast
body of Democrats that are never
reached by the contamination of the
lobby. They resented the effort
made by these corrupting influences
TO humiliste and destroy him, and
at the frs, opportunity they gave
expression to their trust la him and
their condemnation of his enemies
nv again placing the scepter of
party authority in his hands with
the assurance that under his honest
fearless leadership Kentucky would
remain true To the faith Of the faith
ers. The political history of this
country records no higher persona
tribute Ia any man.
"GoN. Beckham has proven him
self worthy in every way of the low
his people hear him. when u corrupt
lobby set aside the verdict of the
Democracy expressed at the polls,
he made no bitter complaint. but
with manly forbearance, and pa
iience surprising understanding, bid
eel hi time. referring the whole con-
troverSN back to the voters. lie has
not waited in vain. The wisdom of
his course has been confirmed. The
party which has honored HIM 80
Slcnallv in the past gave overwhelm-
ing proof of its devotion now. 1t IL
content To follow where he leads,
having an abiding faith in his pa
trio,ism. his judgement and his n
selfishness.
We congratulate the Democracy
upon this act of Justice toward one
of it, ablest and most deserving
members. Kentucky needNhe direct
whose pride in the State will out
WEIGH all personal aims and party
necessities. We are entering upon
an era of development and progress
that will call for the service of real
Leaders. Let Us extend hearty well
come 10 one who has already left the
impression of hss character and
ability upon the Commonwealth.