New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-16
Il REVOLUTI0N IN ARKANSAS.
GOV JOSEPH BROOKS FoRcIBLY GUSTS GOV. BAXTER,
WHO APPEALs TO TIE pREspENr

X,
WHO APPEALS TO TIE PRESIDENT.
LITTLE Rock, April 15.-Joseph Brooks who
claims to have been elected Governor 1917 took the
oath OF Office about o'clock this morning before Chief
Justice Mcclure and within five minutes from that time
TOOK iorclDe possession OF the Governors Ofice and
elected Gov. Baxter by force
ABOUT one year ago Brooks began suit In the Circuit
Court OF Pulaski County for the Office OF Governor and
ABOUT tne same time the Acknowledgement began suit
against TOW Baxter by quo tcarTanto in the Supreme
Court. The latter Court rendered decision that the
courts OF the State had no power over contested cleo
lon ior the Office Of Governor and 1t generally
regarded that the matter settled far the courts
were concerned
The Legislature SIN 1879 opened the returns and de-
clared that Mr.. Baxter elected. Nothing
thought OF the matter particularly until few days
when the attorneys OF Gov Baxter desired that the
case In the Circuit Court up demurrer. with
the object OF disposng Of the same An understanding
was then had that the demurrer should be submitted
ana argued next week On Monday, during
the absence Of judges English and Compton. the
attorneys Of Gov. Baxter Mr.. Whpple the attorney Of
Brooks arose and stated that it had been agreed be-
tween himself and the counsel Of Gov Baxter that
demurrer TO the jurisdiction of the court should be sub
misai I9i. although in the absence q Gov, 9aH'er'
attorneys, was Thought noUuIug at time Yester-
day morning, about IL o'clock, when there were
put Few In the courtroom, and neither of
Tue Governors c0unse S:esent, Judge WhytOck
announced his declsiOn overriding demurrer, and
none OF Bakers counsel being present answer pleau
over, or move for appeal, judgment OF custer
Issued, writ placed In the hands Of the Sheriff and In five
minutes from that time armed band headed by Brooks
was in the Governors Office demanding possession The
Governor declined whereupon forcibe possession
taken and guards placed at oil the entrances to the
Office. In the mean time Gen. CattOrson. who claimed
De-. a
Of the armory In the building AMI took possession
OF about 100 stands OF arms AduantG snerI Strong OF
Gov. Bakers staff refusing to give up the keys,
although surrounded by armed men.
Gov baxter refused to be elected except by force,
when some or Br0oks's men took mold or him and led
him out. Since that time Brooks has had possession Of
the state House. Gov. Baxter mas established his head
quarters at ST. Johns College, and 1t is reported the
state House will be taken possession Of tonight. The
greatest excitement prevails throughout the city The
following dispatch sent by Gov. Baxter TO the
President:
LITTLE Rock, Ark. A pr IS, 1874.
To the President n me United States: have been ad-
yised by pubic the state ,Clrcut for TINS
county IN long pending case brought by Joseph
Brook, for the Office o Governor OF this state, de-
murrer 10 the Ompalnt was overruled and an imme-
date Judgment OF custer" against given. This was
done Ia the absence OF counsel for and without
adjourned his Court The claimant has taken posses
SION OF the State buildings elected by force.
propose tax immediately % resume posses
OF the State property and TO maintain my authority
as rghuul Governor OF the State. Armed men acting
under this revolutionary movement are now IN
charge OF the Government Armory aud capitol build
ngs. / deem IL my duty 20 communicate TINS state
Of affairs the President trust the revolutionary
acts may settled without bioOdsned and respectfully
ask the support ~ the General Government in my ef-
forts maintain the rightul Government OF the state
Of Arkansas, ana that the commander OF the United
states arsenal post be- directed 70 sustain IN
direction / respectfully request reply TO this
communication NJ an early moment.
ELISHA BAXTER, Governor OF Arkansas.
LATKR.-It Is rumOred That Baxter will declare mar
tial law, and make onward movement on the State
house tonight tomorrow The general sentiment Of
the people 10 favorable to Baxter. The United States
Cremt Court s still in session here. Judge Dillon
day that expected to leave here Satur
day 80 As to he present the opening OF the United
states Court at Jefferson city, Mo-, which
Monday