The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1922-08-24
THE NEXT GOVERNOR
(Editorial)

One Of the real live questions every community in this
State Is who will be the next of Kentucky The
ea that he should possess thoroughly
discussed by the metropolitan well the local press and
number Of names mentioned who elected might we'll
chief executive Of the State But had publicly offered
his services in this capacity the State until the published
interview in last Saturdays Courier Journal in which Congress-
man Abn w. Barley in effect his desire for the
nomination It, therefore, be understood that he
candidate for Governor and that the opporune time he will
publicly his determination to seek this honor and the
public mind consideration of his candidacy in
connection with this responsibility
In thinking il practically settled the next
Governor Of Kentucky will be democrat Prospects
brighter for democratic victory now Nothing
colossal bunder unnecessary fractional fight
keep democratic officers from handling the States business
after the next state election Any individual set of
who for selfish purposes would disturb the existing harmony of
our party will be looked with dfavor and will be made
feel the effects of rae democracy The needs of good
administration Of the States affairs great oppor
unes of united party that grudges
and minor issues must be pushed aside that the party when
turned power be united to promptly accomplish big
and important things il will face.
From all who have given expression about the
conclusion that hour of opportunity like this there need
for leader The people looking for peerless knight
Democracy who has character and ideas whose life clean
who has had experience in public affairs and whose brain
clear who is really capable of doing things il elected
TO office They lead who has the ability rally
the host and to fire their souls with of responsibility
They want leader who knde the fires of old time demo-
cratic enthusiams business if you please but
novice untred experiment administration of great
successful public and business Is there centeng of
the public mind upon such man? Those who familiar
with the of democratic hope flows around the farms
and in the homes and crystazes the
banks and business houses realizing that section
there the demand for Abin W. Barley to lead demo
cracy to victory in this hour of opportunity.
Mr. Barley nominated and the election the udg
of careful political observers He has been defeat
ed in his political either for nomination in final
election Now foryve years the prime of vigorous
manhood full of health and strength he would bring the
of nd
farm educated the rural schools and well rounded
thorough College and University training the experience of
trial lawyer four Commonwealth attorney
McCacken County, and four head of the business
and fiscal affairs of the county County Judge with
in the Federal Congress from the First
the Gibraltar Democratic District of the State of the
late Senator James II would be difficult find leader so
rich in native ability and ripe in experience of dealing with
and handling public affairs His services his party well
known In campaign of recent the demand for
Barky every Congressional district has among the
public speakers wherever his speaking
been made crowds have gathered who moved
his strength and the his eloquent appeal for demo-
He has thereby made thousands of friends the
rank and file who will do their place in his hands the
banner of leadership the gubernatoral campaign
Abin w. Barley bred and born democrat, with
democratic associations and IDEAS and always loyal
the party its plans and its nominees In his private and COM
muny life stood for the things that good
wholesome and for the things best for the promotion of the
moral atona and religious up-ift of his community.
The life and character of Congressman Barley such
will appeal strongly to the women voters of the State Abn
W Barley such demand Of leadership
by the democratic party this hour. We freely admit our
deep desire for the of party but in all that
interested in the development of the State and its
for the promotion happiness great worthy
people believe the selection of Mr. Barley the
democratic leader will best promote it ALL