The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1922-11-23

(Editorial)

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Interior Journal will the readers Of the Record
reproducing il In full Always fighting democratic battles, he
equally ready to defend worthy democrats when unusty at
tackled.
The transparent purpose Of the Metropolitan Press OF
MISUNDERSTANDING be independent in potics-through the
"A Business Man for Governor will be under
stood by all and they will make little by assang such
democrats Judge Aben Barley known all over the state
loyal well about the most capable leader in
the party Kentucky and who has done perhaps more
work for the party than other leader in the state
Colonel Walton in editorial styled. Hon Alben W.
Barkley for Governor says
We in perfect accord with the Louisville Times in its
that Kentucky dire need and direct demand
Governor unpged to public service He must go into
the purpose Of his to elevate him.
self United States Senate. He must receive his com
himself from conpiraors whisper
Sunday) but from the people OF Ken
lucky agree with the Times that the Honorable
Alben Barley does these requirements We assert
somny and defy contradiction that Barley not IA political
leopard spots upon him. lie not the type of politician
that will promise and break readily he will
make He has touched by the stick from the poll
teal tar barrel" He the type of politician who
would organize working forces of the Government to elect
himself to the Senate He a unacquanted with
the affairs State He is not politician in that
would reflect his character a statesman We
politician only the that he relates himself
politics the science of government lie is man OF WIS.,
.on shown the giving of himself to
which has advanced State in its prog
He of enlightened conscience and splendid eour
proven by his official work County Attorney and County
milton which sent him to Congress In all of his official e
be found him the slightest stain nor single
eopard spot His personal and private life is Clean wor
of He not Identified with any factions
IL not dominated by any political system and is not touched
by any interests selfish He raised to
office without the the influence OF the financial
~ great powerful He Of honor. who would not
violate pledges the people and his party If elected
he would not be tied promise or hampered by
embarrassing control
We would respectfully suggest that to impute
harra ia he hofth
most serious We he merits the love
confidence Of the people all the State of Kentucky
which for fighting unngy their battles in every con-
test both State and Nation the
stump with power that gpped their hearts and enlightened
their opinions In the contest just which involved
udgeshp the Court Of Appeals and seats in Congress-
he called used than public speaker we
have We should be careful lest injustice be done him
We believe his for Governor he answering
call from people all the State. He in the prime OF
e and he would bring his duty Governor vigorous
constitution unusual and capacity for work. and rare
experience the affairs Of character public and
private will stand the acid test of full publicity and the
high purpose heart of unconquerabe honor to lift
Frankfort out of its shadows and the shame
which fallen upon To doubt this would be dsoyay to
one whose contribution democratic surpassed by
none We do whether he would be candidate for
the United States when he would out of the office of
Governor elected but do know he will not attempt
build organization for that purpose We know this be-
we know gentleman and his word carries with
il his honor talented in the prime of his fe to
say will again call of the people party
will promise not another Office would be puerile
and silly even such his No who has been
honored by the people, truly public servant refuse
call upon him by the people for his services The prin
CHILE of merit and the basic principle Of Govern
ment II breath which blows into flame the spark of
honorable ambition in to do public service II Is prin
cpe which received Divine sanction We'll DONE thou
good and faithful because thou hast been faithful
few things. will give thee authority over many things
There but Aben Barky could to the Senate and
that is by making great and acceptable Governor under
stress of circumstances intricate and difficult We believe
that Mr. Barley would answer the call of personal ambition
10 20 10 the Senate would under the trying conditions
that confront him. become candidate for Governor We be-
eve his candidacy induced by call upon him from
the State Of Kentucky lead the party and to give
ha nj IN We