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Editorial
December 8, 1899
The Hickman Courier
Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Republican rule in Kentucky for frequently using military and courts to influence elections, contrasting it with Democratic administrations that did not interfere, citing examples from 1895 and prior elections.
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Military in Elections
In times of high political excitement it appears to be impossible for excited partisans on one side or the other to listen to or heed a calm state of facts. These excited partisans are inclined to believe anything against the other side, and the clamor and din is sometimes kept up until conservative people are affected by the clamor.
In the long rule of the Democrats in Kentucky it never once occurred that the military was called out directly or indirectly as regards an election. And neither was the State or Federal courts invoked to in any manner control or influence election officers. This is a striking difference between Democratic and Republican rule.
In 1895 when all the counting machinery was in the hands of the Democrats Bradley and the Republican ticket won, and were promptly and rightfully inaugurated. No militia was called out and no court asked to interfere.
The Republicans frequently elected Congressmen when all the courts were Democratic, and no court was asked to interfere.
Why is it that under Republican rule all such things occur so frequently?
In times of high political excitement it appears to be impossible for excited partisans on one side or the other to listen to or heed a calm state of facts. These excited partisans are inclined to believe anything against the other side, and the clamor and din is sometimes kept up until conservative people are affected by the clamor.
In the long rule of the Democrats in Kentucky it never once occurred that the military was called out directly or indirectly as regards an election. And neither was the State or Federal courts invoked to in any manner control or influence election officers. This is a striking difference between Democratic and Republican rule.
In 1895 when all the counting machinery was in the hands of the Democrats Bradley and the Republican ticket won, and were promptly and rightfully inaugurated. No militia was called out and no court asked to interfere.
The Republicans frequently elected Congressmen when all the courts were Democratic, and no court was asked to interfere.
Why is it that under Republican rule all such things occur so frequently?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Military In Elections
Partisan Interference
Democratic Rule
Republican Rule
Kentucky Politics
Election Courts
What entities or persons were involved?
Democrats
Republicans
Kentucky
Bradley
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Military And Court Interference In Elections Under Republican Rule In Kentucky
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Republicans, Praising Democratic Non Interference
Key Figures
Democrats
Republicans
Kentucky
Bradley
Key Arguments
Excited Partisans Ignore Facts And Create Clamor Affecting Conservatives.
Under Democratic Rule In Kentucky, Military Was Never Called Out For Elections.
Democratic Rule Did Not Invoke Courts To Control Election Officers.
In 1895, Republicans Won Despite Democratic Control Of Counting, With No Militia Or Court Interference.
Republicans Elected Congressmen Under Democratic Courts Without Interference.
Such Interferences Occur Frequently Under Republican Rule.