The Adair County news., 1914-08-19

Springs last Sunday night.
constituting or representing the above
named interests"
1 was not in the convention han
when that resolution was introduced
and read, and when l came in a wild
| scene Of tumult and disorder existed.
| After l got to the Kentucky delega-
ton, was told that the resolution
| demanded the withdrawal from tbs
convention Of certain delegates.
, was opposed to such a summary and
irregular method of expelling dele
gates, even though those delegates
were on the opposite side from my
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, voted against it, 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 221s against it, including
the vote of Governor McCreary, who
Voted as did, but about his vote. Mr.
Stanley for some reason, makes no
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 vote of
1888 for, to 201K against it. It there
fore carried by an overwhelming ma
1ority, 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 and
Virginia votes, in whose delegations
sat the delegates objected to, were
cast for it. A consideration of the
vote, therefore, shows that it did not
signify the real sentiments of every
delegate; or, in other words, indicste
that all Of those who voted for tie
resolution really favored it, or that all
Of those whose votes were recorded
against it were against it.
Favored Resolution.
81 VOC will read that part of the res
olution which was adopted, you will
remember that not only favored alb
solutely its purpose, but that both be
fore the Kentucky state convention
and in the national convention, | did
everything l could to help the nom
nation of Woodrow Wilson, who was
not under obligations to J. Pierpont
Morgan, Thomas F. Ryan, or August
Belmont, or to any Of the favor-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 then associates
were trying to nominate Mr.. Stanley
was striving for purposes Of bun
combe, to vote to unseat some of those
delegates who were supporting the
same candidate for president that he
WAS supporting. That illustrates verS
well how little regard for consistency
he has.
But il is a waste Of time to discus
SO trif1ing and absurd an attempt
upon his part to raise an issue about
this matter. The people of Kentucky
know too we'll that in all questions
of vital principles. I have unfaltering
ly and without exception stood by Mr.
Bryan, since he first became a nation
al leader, and by Mr. Wilson since he
first became a candidate for the pres
idency.
But must close. Ny candidacy for
the Office of United SIXTIES senator will!
be determined rot b, the unfair and
wilful misrepresentation of a reckless
opponent, but by MP conduct in the
past, by my record as man and as an
official, and by my position upon put
lie questions. In speh fight, with
such elements of opposition to me,
can not hope to escape calumny and
Misrepresentation. BUT I have such
faith in the intelligence, fairness and
patriotism Of the pAJple of Kentucky
that l have no fear If the result, and
confidently plac- my candidacy in
their hands
If nominated and elected to this po-
sition, ! shall assup-e 1t and discharge
its duties in no spirit Of vainglorious
pride, but with Heart and mind free
from any embarrassing or improper
obligations, end devoted entirely to
faithful and efficient service of the
Ieople Of my stats and Of my country.