The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-03-20

constituting or representing the above
named interests"
1 was not in the convention hall
when that resolution was introduced
and read, and when I came In wild
scene Of tumult and disorder existed
After l got to the Kentucky delega-
ton, I was told that the resolution
demanded the withdrawal from the
convention of certain delegates 1
was opposed to such summary and
irregular method Of expellfng dele
gates, even though those delegates
were on the opposite side from my
side In the issues before the conven-
tfon. In the midst Of the great con
fusion and noise. poll was taken
among the Kentucky delegates, and
understanding that to be the effect
Of the resolution to expef those dele
gates, 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 221z 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, MFR! Bryan himself with
drew the offensive part Of the resofu-
ton, calling for the withdrawal or
those delegates, and the resolution as
amended was adopted by a vote Of
8S3 for, to 2011s against it. It there
fore carried by an overwhelming ma
jority, and IN the excitement and con-
fusion 1t 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 1t. A consideration of tina
vote, therefore, shows that 1t did not
signify the real sentiments OF every
delegate; OF, In other words, indiczts
that all Of those who voted for the
resolution really favored it, or that all
Of those whose votes were recorded
against it were against it.
Favored Resolution.
TT you will read that part Of the res
elution which was adopted, you viii
remember that not only favored alb
solutely it's purpose, but that both be
fore the Kentucky state convention
and in the national convention. I did
everything / 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 favcr-seek-
ing interests, while Mr.. Stanley was
doing all he could to help Mr. Clark
and I 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 bum
combe, to vote to unseat some OF those
delegates who were supporting the
same candidate for president that Ia
was supporting That illustrates very
well how little regard for consistency
he has.
But it is a waste Of time to discuss
so trifiing and absurd an attempt
! upon his part to raise an issue about
! this matter. The people Of Kentucky
know too well that in all questions
OF vital principles, have unfaltering-
ly and without exception stood by Mr.
Bryan, since he first became 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 States senator VIII
! be determined, not by the unfair and
wilful misrepresentation of reckless
opponent, but by my conduct in the
past. by my record as man and as an
official, and by my position upon pub
| lie questions. In such fight, with
such elements of opposition to me, I
can not hope to escape calumny and
Misrepresentation. But I have such
faith in the intelligence, fairness and
patriotism Of the people of Kentucky
that have no fear OF the result. and
l confidently place my candidacy m
| their hands.
II nominated and elected to this Pc
sition, shall assume Il and discharges
its duties in no spirit Of vainglorfoCs
pride, but with heart and mind free
from any embarrassing or impropes
obligations. and devoted entirely TO :
faithful and efficient service of the
people of my state and of my countrS.
Economy is a good trait. But some
guys wear the same shirt all week