New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-16
FRESH ARKANSAS TROUBLES.
AN ATTEMPTED COUP D'ETAT.


WARRANTS ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF Ex-uEUr.-
GOV SMITH AND oTHERs-AN ALLEGED con-
spIRACY TO usURP THE STATE oFF1CEs-sMiTH
HIDDEN AwAY-PUBIIC SENTIMENT ALMOST
WHOLLY AGAINST HIM.
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 15.-Gov Garland has
obtained from Judge Cendennin OF the Circuit Court
State statute warrants for the arrest OF ex
Lieut. Gov. Smith. exSecretory OF State Wheeler ana
John G. Price. General Manager OF The Republican
tnewspaper) published here. charging them Win con-
spring to usurp certain Offices Prico was arrested
yesterday, and released 5000 ball The others have
not yet been heard from. The State House guarded
by armed men.
The Congressional Investigating Committee will leave
here on Monday.
IArER.-The most perfect quiet prevails throughout
the city, Smith and his Secretary OF State Wheeler
cannot he found; and Gov. Garland will, tomorrow.
offer reward for their apprehension that they may be
brought before the Court, and there held 10 ans" ~
the charges against them under the laws or the oe'
Neither Gov Garland the LEGISLATURE when IS now
In session. Will appeal TO either the President OF Coh'
gress the State authorities being fully able to protect
rho Government IT is reported that Smith is hidden in
;bs pn;;a States Arsenal. Public sentiment IL almost
entirely against Smith, both among the friends OF the
late Governor Baxter anu those OF Mr.. Brooks
Coll NJ Johnson, Secretary OF State under Gov.
Baxter who turned his office TO ms successor aoei
the new Constitution authorizes denial OF the state
officers elected with Smith, now recognize smith as
Governor.
SMITH CLAIMS TO DE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE AND
APPEALS TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ASSISTANCE
THE NEW CONSTITUTION SAID 10 BE OF NO
GENERAL PRESS DisPATcH]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The proclamation OF
Wv Smith, claiming to be Governor of Arkansas alt
dressed TO the President asking for Federal assist
anee was received at the Executive Mansion yesterday
morning and referred to AttOrney-General Williams,
hut no action has vet taken Several persons from
Arkansas visited the President and Attorney Genera I'D
connection with this matter.
telegram has been received by the President signed
by all the State officers of Arkansas elected at the same
time with Lieut--Gov. Smith. who now claims 10 De
Governor, stating they recognize Smith as the only
legitimate Governor Baxter having retired. The point
made by gentlemen here tho interest OF Smith Is that
the new Constitution Is OF no effect not haNlng oeeh
sdopted in accordance with the required forms, and
therefore Mr. Garland assuming 10 Oe elected under
has 40 right Governorship The Garland side is
yet TO be heard from.
HING IN HELENA TO SUPPORT THE SMITH PARTY
THE! ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CALLED UPON BY
SEVERAL OF SMITHS SUPPORTERS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1j.-Private kilograms
from Republican sources dated Helena Ark. say that
military companies being organized to support tue
Smith Government, and that report prevails taat sueh
Government will be temporarily established at Helena
Senator Dorsey of Arkansas who represents the snth
party has bad several interviews with AttorneyGenerai
Williams Last night a representative OF the Garlapd
interest called on MIR. Williams and requested MN 10
snspend action on the question until that side has been
heard The Attorney has thus far received only
smith's telegram President Grant and Smiths pro-
camation, Will have conference with the Presl-
dent tomorrow.