New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE.
AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE FROM THE BOLT

AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE FROM THE BOLT
ING REPUBLICAN FACTION OF THE HOUSE
Denver COL Jan. II (SpeciaD-Perhaps out Il
rcspcc: for the killed and wounded the rlOting
bers of Coloados House Of Representatives decided to
let Friday pass off quietly. When the people OF
Denver awOke yesterday morning they found under
their doors long circular addressed To Tie People
and signed by a majority Of The revolving members.
Who in reference 10 their conduct of last WedneS-
DAY. sad
For wears there has existed in the state com
hinaton II ofc holders and Oficeserkers which has
had for its end the personal enrichment OF It's mem
Ic-s through public plumber and the rewards w"cii
Will be given and received to secure or defeat cgN
ation in the interests OF the great pablo corporations.
50 notorious is this fact that the combination IS reCOS
MED everywhere throughout te stare o by te e
Speaker Of the House Of Repre- entatveS the lead ng
members OF me Gang v h i dTef p"of of The
fact. nevertheless there such circumstances a.
tending the nomination of Mr. Hanna as 10 convince
us thai Corrupt rewards or promise Of rewards had
been made 10 support for him. ana taa II ho
mittees Of the House. the probability That needed
legislation would be defeated seemed most imminent.
Profoundly impressed With The danger. the rem,crs
who sign this address determined among themselves
TO prevent the caslnity by vcsung III the 'ou,e "i
mites. instead Of allowing it to devolvc. upon
the Speaker Feeling that in accomplishing the ehn
desired proceeding strictly within the Tt;T
which the grOssest niquties might he,
and in the past had been: p,ergp e
sponsibe to the people. we had no hesllatloh III
voting with those Of a different political opinion
Then follows long review Of the weeks proceed
ngs: how Speaker Hanna refused to entertain any
notions recognizing only his faction, and denied their
rights and privileges Continuing the statement says
II had at las. resolved itself into "A contest as 10
whether the speaker and a minority ruled the House
or majority Of all members elected thereto By the
people. Having regard for rights OF our constent !,
ard Impressed the dignity Of the Office conferred
upon us we determined that we would not surrender
file nights and dgIIitics to one man. VINO was inc
creature Of the House. We as firmly convinced
of the rectitude Of purpose and the lawfuness OF
onr course as Of the presence OF an allseellg
eve In the universe. and now we desire to say 70
The peOp,e in conclusion tina. what we have done has
been done with deliberation and according 10 best
Judgment We feel an abiding conviction that the
good name and future prosperity OF TINS state iuly
demand and justify this course.
The report is signed by majority Of the members
This circular will be distributed throughout the entire
State and no further action will be taken until the
voice of the people is heard. The House continues
IN be protected by Pinkerton detectives, deputy
sheriffs and police. The death of Inspector Hawles.
through the doings of of Speaker Whites bulcs,
has thrown the city in gloom. Both factions desire
n 10 he understood that whatever their difference may
he in the House. they unanimous in their choice
for United states Senator. Governor ROutt remains
Tr,, in his snppor of speaker Hanna. In the senate
today a COMMUNICATION read from Speaker Hanna
reeounting Wednesdays proceedings. That body de
cjded to recognize the regularly elected presiding
oficcr To-day's session brief and both factions
are preparing 10 lay their before the supreme
Court for settlement.