The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-01

constituting or representing the above
| named interests"
L was not in the convention hall
when that resolution was introduced
and read, and when I came in a wild
scene of tumult and disorder existed.
After l got to the Kentucky delega-
ton, l was told that the resolution
demanded the withdrawal from the
convention of certain delegates. j
was opposed to such a summary and
| irresular method of expelling dele
gates, even though those delegates
were on the opposite side from my
side in the issues before the cOnveu-
ton. In the midst of the great con
fusion and noise, a poll was taken
among the Kentucky delegates, and
understanding that to be the effect
OF the resolution to expel those dele
gates, l voted against il, and am not
ashamed of that vote cast under SUCH
conditions
The poll of our delegation showed
that only 81 votes were for the res
olution and 221a against it. including
the vote of Governor McCreary, who
voted as did, but about his vote, Mr.
Stanley for some reason, makes nc
criticism. Shortly before the secre-
tary of the convention called the roll
Of the states, Mr.. Bryan himself with
drew the offensive part of the resOlu-
ton, calling for the withdrawal OF
those delegates, and the resolution as
amended was adopted by a vote OF
SS3 for, to 2O115 against it. 1t there
fore carried by an overwhelming ma
jority, and in the excitement and con
fusion it was not considered neces-
sary for Kentucky to change its vote
for it. Even all of the New York ant
Virginia votes, in whose delegations
sat the delegates objected to, were
cast for it. A consideration of the
vote. therefore, shows that it did nOJ
signify the real sentiments of every
delegate; or, in other words, indicate
that all of those who voted for the
resolution really favored it, or that al.
of those whose votes were recOrdee
against it were against it.
Favored Resolution.
IF you will read that part of the res
olutiOn which was adopted, you viii
remember that l not only favored al
solutely its purpose, but that both be
fore the Kentucky state convention
and in the national convention, did
everything | could to help the nom j.
inatiOn of Woodrow Wilson, who was
not under obligations to J. PierpOut
MOrgan. Thomas F. Ryan, OF August
Belmont. or TO any of the favCr-seek-
ing interests. while Mr.. Stanley was
doing all he could TO help Mr.. CLARK
and | intend no reflection whatever
upon that distinguished and worthy
gentleman's democracy Or integrity
whom those men and their associates
were trying to nominate. Mr. Stanley
was striving, for purposes of bun
connie, to vote To uEseat some of th0sa
delegates who were supporting the
same candidate for president that he
was supporting. That illustrates very
well how little regard for consistency
he has.
But it is a waste Of time to discuss
so trifing and absurd an attempt
upon his part to raise an issue abOUC
this matter. The people Of Kentucky
know too well that in all questions
of vital principles, 7 have uHfalteran@
Iy and without execution stood by NJ.
Bryan. since he first became a nation
al leader and by Mr.. Wilson since ne
first became a candidate for the pres
idency.
But I must close Ny candidacy for
the Office of United States senator vii
be determined. not by the unfair ana
wilful misrepresentation of a reckless
opponent, but by my conduct in the
past, by my record as a man and as a.
official, and by my position upon pub
lie questions. II such q fght WITH
such elements Of opposition to me.
can not hope TO escape calmuy an"
misrepresentation. But T have such
faith in the intelligence. fairness ana
patriotism Of the people Of Kentucky
that I have no fear of the result, ana
/ confidently place my candidacy IL
their hands.
IF nominated and elected TO this 10
sitiOn. shall assume IT and discharge
its duties in no spirit Of vaiugI0riOus
pride, but with a heart and mind free
from any embarrassing or improper
OBLIGATIONS. and devoted entirely 70 .
faithful and efficient service Of the
people Of my state and Of my country.