The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-02-22

men now occupying Gnls nall nave come
here to resist, but how far we cannot
say, but I believe I express the opinion
Of large number Of the best people Of
this state when say that rather than
preCipitste q war upon the people it will
be best for you to yield to the armed
troops OF the state under the command
Of the governor. While I do not Justify
any act that has been committed by the
Populist authorities / beg you to not
force upon these people war which may
be more bloody than this state has ever
known. This free government is too
good to be thrown away. 1t cost too
much blood and too much money. Give
us peace and not war.
A sullen, hang-dog disposition mani
tested itself in the assembly during the
ex-governor's address. The governors
party quietly left and after some inham-
matory speeches were indulged in the
doors were again locked and bRrricaded.
The insurgents remained in the hall all
night.
THE WHITE FEATHER.
The sensation Of the day was when
Col. ]. W. F. Hughes, Of Topeka, who
had during the day been given command
Of the Third regiment, entered the hall
at 1890 p. m. and assured the anarchists
that he vas soldering against them. In
q speech he said:
was ordered by Governor Lswelling
to take command OF the militia called out
here to-day. l did so at once. / asked
him for orders, he told me that must
surround the state house with my men,
protect the property Of the state, and re-
move from representative hall all men
who are not recognized by Mr.. Duns.
more and himself as members OF the
legislature. told him he wonld have to
look for some other officer. ] am still in
command, and am going to stay there
until / am relieved. l may be relieved,
but can say to you that you need have
no fear tonight. No one will attempt to
molest you. II / am relieved, my regi-
ment will 60 with me.
This speech was cheered loudly. Next
morning after a conference between the
colonel, the governor and the adjutant
general, Col. Hughes was relieved Of his
command.
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, in obedience TO the require
ments of the constitution Of the state of
Kansas, both branches of the state legls-
lature convened at the oaritol in the city
Of Topeka, on Tuesday, January 10, 1893,
for the purpose Of enacting proper laws and
making such suitable provisions for the
future as the interests of the people Of the
state require at their hands; and whereas,
each branch of the Legislature was duly or
Ranized, the Hon. Percy Daniels, lieutenant
governor, being OK officio president Of the
senate, and that body having elected W. L.
Brown as secretary, and David Shull as
sergeant. at arms thereof; and the house Of
representatives having elected Hon. ]. M.
Dunsmore speaker, Hon. r. Il. Semple as
speaker pro tempore, BEN @. Rich as CHEF
clerk, and Leroy E. Dix as sergeant at-srms
thereof; and whereas, the legislature being
thus duly organized, each branch thereof
was duly recognized by the other, and the
Legislature Of the state thus constituted was
and ever since has been recognized by the
executive a. the proper laW-making power
Of the state; and whereas, certain persons
who were duly elected as members Of the
house Of representatives, together with GER
tain other persons who also claim or allege
that they were chosen a. members Of the
Legislature, have set up and organized
pretended house Of Representatives, in op-
position to and in obstruction of the lawful