Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1895 — HARDIN IS THE WINNER. [ARTICLE]

HARDIN IS THE WINNER.

Nominated by the Kentucky Democrats for the Governorship. P. W. Hardin, pf Mercer County, was nominated for Governor by the Kentucky Democratic State convention at Louisville Only one ballot was necessary, Hardin receiving 466% votes, against 368 cast for Cassius M. Clay, Jr., his only serious opponent. Sixty-nine scattering votes were cast, three being for Henry Wutterson and three for Gov. Buckner, but they were entirely complimentary and thrown by delegates who objected to Hardin’s position on the financial question but did not care to vote for Clay. The financial plank adopted was somewhat of a straddle. It reaffirmed the Chicago platform of 1892 and added commendation of the President and Secretary lisle for their wise and statesmanlike" management of public affairs. The minority report was amended by the silver men to read simply as an indorsement (ft the Cificajjh platform. Congressman Clardy declared that he would not supporta ticket nominated on any other than this. ' Beyond adopting the platform absolutely nothing was done at the day session. The disorder at all times was great, and once or twice it seemed like there would be a fight. Both Clay and Hardin made speeches after the result was announced. Clay urged the party to vote for his competitor, saying the State could not "afford to pass under Republican control. He declared himself for “sound money and Grover Cleveland.’’ Hardin thankfully accepted the nomination and sat down. R. T. Tyler was nominated for Lieutenant Governor.