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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Wants Dual House to Continue.

Fred J. Close, the governors private SEQ
tary, came to representative hall and read
to the house the following proposition from
the governor:
'The governor offers, in the interest OF
peace and harmony, that he we'll withdraw
the state militia and not allow the repuDli-
can house or its employees to be interfered
with by the popuiists, provided that all pro-
ceedings that have been commenced by the
republicans arising from the arrest of Ben
c. Rich be dropped and that the populist
members and employees be not disturbed by
arrest of officials or otherwise and the sher-
if of Shawnee county discharge his deputies
and does not interfere, nor try to interfere
with the acts of populists and state officials,
including militia, and this agreement to con-
tinue in force until the close" Of the present
session of the legislature"
This is the proposition which the house re-
ferred to committee. Mr.. Close accom-
panied it with threats of blood within an
hour.
1t was discussed. but there was not word
of concession of rights or advantages gained.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
President Harrison Defeats Wall Sire

President Harrison Defeats Wall Street.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 21.-The
Wall street ''panic' bubble was pricked by
the treasury officials. They satisfied them
selves that the financial furry of the last few
days, and the great stump of stock. were
nothing but a conspiracy of the New York
associated banks to compel the government
to issue bonds which would be taken at par
by the conspiring bankers, and would soon
command premium.
For several days the Wall streeters have
shown that the gold shipments of the day
would reach So, 5O0,O 900. It was added that
the shipments of Monday would reach $5,-
OOO, 600. AS the available gold in the treas
ury department is only S, 600, 900, these re-
ports indicated that the danger point was
very near, and that an issue of bonds was in
evita5le. AS a result of these designing re-
ports there has been an intense stringency
in financial relies and the feeling that the
country was on the verge of panic.
But the treasury department satisfied itself
that the panic was purely arbitrary. tele-
gram was received from Sub Treasurer Rob-
erts, at New York. saying that the entire
about s., OOO, 600 less than the Wall street
'panic" brokers reported. No further ship
ments can take place until Wednesday. This
has put a new phase on the situation and the
treasury teels much relieved. When Presi-
dent Harrison returns from Benjies, Nd,
he will find that there is no need of issuing
bonds to brace up the depleted gold supply.
The president has been from the first OPP
posed to the issuse of bonds, but ne has been
compel ed, single handed to struggle against
the Wall street influences.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
FIRST EFFORT.

Ben Rich Arrested and is Rescued by
Party Friends.
The republican house of Representatives 40
Topeka was in session and the other branch
was not: but there were numbers of popu-
list members on their side of the hall
Speaker pro tenn Hoch offered resolution
detailing the fact that Ben Rich had persist
emily and continuously interrupted the pro
ceedings of the house by loud language, pre-
tended roll calls, etc. and directing Speaker
Douglass to order the arrest of Rich Tor con-
tempt of the house.
This action was taken for the purpose OF
getting a hearing in court; not for the pur-
pose of Furnishing Rich.
Three assistant sergeants- alarms went oos
to lind Rich, and found him with his Wlre In
their room st the Dutton house. They stated
their errand and then accepted an invitation
by Mrs. Rich to go down with them to oln-
ner. This they did; but by the tins dinner
was over and the party came out of the din
ing room, the hotel and surrounding space
was filled with populists, assem- bled to rescue
their chief clerk. The three officers and Mr..
and Mrs. Rich started for the state house,
but were separated several times on the way,
by the mob, under the lead of Brsidenthal.
Yet, it seemed that Rich and his wife would
again speedily get in company with the OH
GERS. This running, pushing. noisy process
continued until the party were several blocks
up the avenue when, In repetition OF the
separating scramble, Officer Clogston and
Representative Ryan had a scuff1e and Clog
ston was knocked down.
state house, where Rich soon called the roll
of his house as though nothing mad hap
pened.
And so the farce goes on.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Militia are Citizens as Well.

Colonel J. W. T. Hughes. who was in COM
mand of the militia, came into representa-
tive hall at 1890 o'clock and addressed the
legal house. He was attired in the full uni
form of colonel commanding, and when in
troduced by Speaker Douglass said:
Il was ordered by Governor Lewelling to
take command of the militia called out here.
l did 80 at once. When l asked for orders,
he told Ice that l must surround the state
house with my iEen, protect the property
of the state, and remove from representa-
tive hall all men who are not recognized by
Mr.. Dunsmore and himself as members of
the legislature. then told him he would
have to look for some other officer. am
still in command, and am going to stay
there until am relieved. may be relieved,
but can say to you that you need have no
fear tonight. No one will attempt to mo-
lest you. If I am relieved, my regiment
will 90 with me''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
APreposi,.on 70 I'll. governor.

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Tho Douglass house committee ON the
governors proposition reported this propo-
sition to be made to the governor.
The house of representatives over which
Hon. George L Douglass presides, having
commenced contempt proceedings against
certain persons for the sole purpose OF car
rying the difficulties existing between it and
the body presided over by Hon. j. NJ. Duns-
more before the courts for legal settlement;
now in the interest of peace, agrees to the
following:
First-To dismiss all contempt proceed
ings heretofore commenced.
Second-The body presided over by Hon.
J. M. Dunsmore to arrest Frank l. Brown,
chief clerk of this house. and the body pre-
sided over by Hon. George L. Douglass to
arrest Ben C. Rich, chief clerk of the body
presided over by Hon. J. NJ. Dunsmore, both
of said arrests to be upon the charge of con-
tempt and to be made Immediately, and the
respective parties to apply to the supreme
court for release by habeas corpus, both of
said cases to be prosecuted upon the sole
question of the legality of the respective
houses.
Third-The governor to discharge and dis
miss the state militia and provisional guards.
Eourth-The sheriff of Shawnee county to
dismiss all special deputy sheriffs.
Fifth-The house of representatives. pre-
sided over by Hon. George L. Douglass to
have exclusive. free and undisputed posses
sion of representative hall with all appurte-
nances. rooms and approaches.
Sixth-This agreement to remain in force
until the supreme court shall have decided
the issue in controversy.
Seventh-In order to avoid mlsunderstsnd-
ing in future, that the agreement of these
resolutions, or plan of action, shall be rati-
fed by the signatures of each of the presid-
ing officers of both contending bodies and
the governor.
The committee sent to place the PROPOSE
time to consider it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Smuggling in Provisions.

During the siege at the Kansas state house
there was great difficulty in getting provi-
sions to the hungry people inside. The pro-
visions went up the side of the state house
in baskets and were received through the
windows with cheers by the republicans. In
the morning the military guards were placed
around the state house square and no one
with baskets of provisions was allowed to
pass the lines even with pass from the gov
ernor. The republicans did not allow this
to stop them, however, and about 8 o'clock
two sturdy carriers of the Topeka postal SER
vice, with their mail sacks over their should
ers and carrying baskets with few news
papers on top and sandwiches underneath in
one hand and steaming boiler of coffee IN
the other. marched through the lines, bound
for representative hall.
United States Marshal Dick Walker and
United States District Attorney J. w. Ady
stood near by watching the proceedings to
see that Uncle Sans mail and sandwich
service was not blocksded oy the soldiers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansa
Annexation Determin ed Upon.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 1.-THE
president sent a message to the senate recon-
mending the annexation of the Hawaiian
islands. 1t was accompanied by the treaty
of annexation concluded between the secre-
tary of state and the Hawaiian commission
ers, and mass of correspondence lelatlng
to the question at issue. The treaty i'll brief,
providing merely for The annexation of the
islands under the present provisional gov
eminent, and leaving the details of perma-
nent form of government, ETC., to the action
of congress. The correspondence is very
voluminous, gong back many years, and
gives complete history of the islands as far
as negotiations with the United States are
concerned.
The message of the president and the cor
respOndence was received in executive ses
sion with attention such as no message from
the president has received in recent years.
There was no debate beyond few questions
directed to the chairman of the foreign rela-
tons committee, but every word was care
fully weighed, and the message and treaty
met with almost general approval.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Sheriff yvilkerson Takes a Hand.

At III o'clock Wednesday night Sheriff
WiIkerson sent to Governor Lewelling the
following letter:
Topeka, KAN, February Is, 1893.
To His Excellency, L. D. Lewelling, Governor
of the State of Kansas:
SIR: l, as sheriff of Shawnee county am
charged with the duty of preserving the
peace within the territorial limits of this
county.
am advised that you have called upon the
military power of the state to preserve the
peace in this county. I wish to inform you
that this action on your part is without my
consent or concurrence and is wholly un-
necessary, as have at no time intimated to
you that I am unable to preserve the peace
within this county.
now wish to inform you that l am fully
able and prepared to enforce the laws and
preserve peace and order, and it is my inten-
ton to do SO. Very respectfully yours,
J. NJ. WILKINSON,
Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas.
The sheriff is acting under legal advice as
to what is his official duty, it being the re-
quirement of the statute that he shall keep
the peace OF the county, and, if he requires
aid, shall call upon the governor for militia
aid. The sheriff is the only legal commander
and the only officer with authority to call the
militia.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25

Haheas Corrds In the Supreme Court.
TorExA, February H.--When the case Of
Witness L c. Gum came before the supreme
court Judge Horton was on the bench for
the first time since his recent illness, and
the other judges were in their accustomed
places.
The case is that in which the Douglass
house subpRned witness, Mr.. Gum, and
no refused TO come because of his claim that
the Douglass house he'd no authority. He
was arrested and applied to the supreme
court for habeas corpus.
Eugene Hagan appeared for the petitioner
and Attorney General Little for the state.
Judge Doster. G. c. Clemens and W. c.
Webb assisted MIR. Hagan, having been dele
gated by the governor 50 to do. The court
stated that it would allow them to participate
in the trial, introduce testimony SO far as
it affected the interests of tie state and make
any suggestions or argument that they de-
sired to make, but that they would not be
permitted to control the case as against the
interests of the petitioner. They might join
with his attorneys or act for The governor
and the state alone.
The court said 1t would like to have as
full an inquiry and all the assistance these
gentlemen could render IN order that there
of the questions which they claim are involed
in this proceedings.
Eugene Hagan, Gums attorney, asked
for continuation until Monday or Tues
day. Judge Doster wanted it continued un-
til Wednesday. Chester /. Long. T. F. Gar
yer and w. b. Rossington, who represented
the republicans, insisted that this was a case
that should be tried at the earliest possible
moment The court were all of the opin-
ion that all sides should be fully prepared
to try it, when it came up, and ordered 1t
continued until this morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Earthquakes Up the Yellowstone.

BOHEMIAN, MONT, February 2l.-Dr. Charles
Plummer, who has just returned from visit
to tho Yellowstone National park, reports a
series of earthquakes which were felt in the
park during the last few weeks, one of which
was the most terrific eruption since the dis
covery of the park. The main road has
caved in for a long distance and for an un-
known depth. In one place there is huge
gap in the earth about seventy-tive feet wide,
and probably several hundred feet long
Parts of the park further away have not been
heard from on account of the heavy SHOWS.
The mammoth geyser, which has not been
spouting for years, has started again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
ADDRESS.
Speaker Douglass Needs Nor
al and Active Aid.
Republican Members of the Kansas House
Issue an Address to the People
Have Earnestly Sought to Bring
the Dispute Into Court.

The republican house adopted the follow
fng address to the people of the state:
To the Law Abiding Citizens of Kansas:
An organized conspiracy to subvert the
constitution and laws Of the state, and to
ovefawe the lawful house of representatives,
10 at this moment in full operation at the
capital of the state. The lawful authority
of the house of representatives was openly
and fagrantly deied by an assault upon the
officers of the house in the discharge of their
duties. The assault took place in the pres
ence of the governor and was led by J. F.
Willis, J. w. Breidenuhal and other law
lessly disposed persons.
When the house of representatives was
about to meet, its members were confronted
at the foot Of the stairway leading to the
house by force armed with rifles under
command of the adjutant general of the
state. The members of the house of repre-
sentalveS after q severe struggle, forced
their way to the entrance of the hall and
after battering down the door, which was
barred against them, entered the hall of the
house and proceeded to business. At this
writing they are still there, but are hourly
threatened With q colfiIct with the forces of
anarchy and revolution who openly pro-
claim their determination IN advance to dis
regard any judgment of the courts contrary
to their own wishes, and to continue in de-
hance of the constitution and the laws.
The member of the house of representa-.
tiVes have earnestly sought to bring the
questions involved to an issue in the courts,
only to be met with open proclamation OF
disrespect for and defiance to the courts.
The cause of the constitutional govern
ment is at stake and it becomes every law
l. l,1f e
the principles of free government. In this
condition of affairs / deem it proper to ad-
wise you that your representatives need at
this moment your moral aid and active sup
port. GEORGE L DOUGLASS.
Speaker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Colonel Hughes Bounced.
TOPEKA, February 17.-Colonel Hughe:
received the following orders:
STATE OF KANSAS, }
EXECUTIVE DEPAsTMENT,
Governors OFFICE.
EXECUTIVE ORDER-No. 2.

STATE OF KANSAS,
EXECUTIVE DEPASTMENT,
GOVERNORS OFFICE.
EXECUTIVE ORDER-No. 3
WHEREAS, I have been informed as chief
executive OF the state that the hall of repre-
sentatives has been forcibly invaded by an
armed and insurrectionary body of men, who
have taken and now hold forcible possession
of such hall, whereby the constitutional
rights of the members of such house have
been subverted and the public business of
legislation prevented l, therefore, order all
persons except such members of the house of
representatives and employees thereof as are
recognized as such by the Hon. J. M. Duns-
more, speaker of such house, to be such
members and employees, to at once vacate
such hall and the approaches thereto under
penalty of forcible expulsion for their nom
compliance with this order.
Witness my hand the great seal of the
state at Topeka this 18th day of February,
1893. L. d. LEwELLING, Governor.
EXECUTIVE ORDER-No 3.
Colonel Hughes, Commanding II. Fl. Artz, Ad-
iuiant General:
SR:-You will first proceed to clear the
corridors of all persons except troops; you
will then station a small detachment in the
main corridors of the east and west wings of
the capitol, after which you will proceed
quietly with the remainder of your forces to
Representative hall and eject all persons not
specified in executive order No 2, a copy of
which hand you herewith. Having removed
from the hall such persons designated. you
will station detachment in and about rep
resentative hall and such other detachments
as may be necessary to occupy the entrances
N Sholl
accompany the troops to Representative hall.
L. ID. LEwELLING. Governor.
II. II. ARrZ, Adjutant General
Colonel Hughes told Governor Lewelllnc
'that if he should order me to burn down
the Santa Fe Office building would as soon
think of obeying as the orders he gave me. l
told him as a colonel of the guards and
peace officer of the caunty, I consider it my
duty to preserve the peace and not bring on
blood-shed with an attacking force"
Lieutenant Colonel Barker, of Holton,
took command.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
The Sanate Pods On.

TOPEKA, February 21.-Ihe eenate passed
six bills, two of which were of a local nature.
Senator Sterne's bill making it neces-.
sary for police commissioners in cities OF
the first class to appoint matrons for police
stations was passed as substitute for sena-
tor OBryan's bill which gave the mayor the
power to aprolnt matrons.
Senator McTaggart's bill making mem
beers of the Anti Horse Thief association
deputy sheriffs, Senator Forney's bill 10
protect the killing of game and Senator
Jumpers bill fixing the salary and fees o.
court stenographers we're also passed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Dual Railroad Commission.

TOPEKA, February 2L-The new railroad
commissioners will not attempt to eject
Commissioners Anthony and Mitchell. They
have decided to set up an Office elsewhere
in the capitol and allow Anthony and Mitch
ell to continue where they are if they desire
John Hall, the democratic member, said
that as soon as the executive council could
fit up a room with the necessary furniture
and stationery the new commissioners
would move in and assume the duties of
their Offices. 1t is the intention, evidently,
to ignore Anthony and Mitchell.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Ex-Governor and Colonel ID. r. Anthony

Ex-Governor and Colonel ID. r. Anthony
TopxxA, February 18.-Both Ex-Governor
George T. Anthony and Colonel D. r. An
thony were sworn in as sergeants-at-arms
of the legal house and were on duty In rep
resentative hall throughout the day. Col
onel Anthony arrived in the morning from
Leavenwortth, accompanied by Colonel
Wiegant and other prominent men OF Leav-
enworth.
One of the funny incidents CT the day
was the detailing, accidentally, of Cover
NOR Anthony and Colonel Anthony to take
charge of the same squad of men-the squad
in charge of the main approach to repre-
sentative hall. There was no conflict OF
authority hevever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Five Hurt on the Cable Line.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, February 17.-Another
cable car accident happened on the steep
incline leading to the union depot. Five
persons were hurt. cable car had started
up the incline when the cable broke, and
before the gripman or conductor could put
on the brakes, the train started backward
the safety hook not working. The train
crushed into the waiting room 1T the foot
of the hill and demolished one side of it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
The Governors Late Appointments.

TOPEKA, February Ex-Governor Lewelling
has appointed the new members of the state
board of public works. The new members
are S. M. Scott of Mcpherson, William
Wykes of Wellington, and R. B. Kepley of
Topeka, who succeed John Smith of Column
the record says, ''Sol Miller removed for
good and sufficient cause" Captain Smith
and Judge Emery are simply removed"
S. NJ. Scott, of MCPHERSON, who is ap-
pointed chairman of the board, il now as
sistant chief clerk of the populist house and
is state lecturer of the Farmers alliance
R. B. Kepley, of Topeka, who is appointed
as the democratic member of the board to
succeed Judge Emery, is a we'll known con-
tractor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Has Tried 1t Once.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February H-Presi-
dent Cleveland has decided not to make the
executive mansion his private residence on
the fourth of March, says the Washing
ton correspondent of local paper, but will
establish branch White house instead. He
will rent for himself and family the old
Admiral Porter homestead, ITO II" street
northwest.
White house, and is surrounded by the homes
of some of the wealthiest and best known
inhabitants of Washington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Caution Against Contingencies.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. February 18.-AmonG
the dispatches received at the state depart
ment from Honolulu is one from Minister
Stevens given an interesting account of the
reasons which governed him in assuming
control of the islands.
Mr.. Stevens says he will continue to main
tain his present position with great caution
and frmness until the president is heard
from. AS necessary precaution against all
contingencies, he advises Admiral Skerritt
be promptly sent to Honolulu with one or
two ships in addition to the Boston.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
What Will the Sheriff Doc

TOPEKA, February 1v.--Yesterday Sheriff
Wilkerson. of Shawnee county, gathered and
qualified quite a number of deputies to as
sist in keeping the peace. 1t was rumored
at noon that he would, IN due time, assume
control of the state house and dispense the
militia, who can only be there legally, as.
in answer to his call and under his COM
maud. This at least is his estimate of his
duties, authority and response bility.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Brough. From Lsbstte County.

TOPEKA, February 16.-sergeant-at-arms
Clevenger, of the republican house, who was
sent to Labette county with warrant for
the arrest of L. c. Gum, populist who re-
fused to obey the SUNNI ns of the republican
house and who il now to be arraIgned fer
contempt, was heard from ON his way to
pose to hold Gum in custody IN the hops
that the populists will begin habeas corpus
proceeding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-25
Co,nr Ab..d VICE Gr... L.,.es

GUTHRIE, O. T., February 2l.-Although
congress now has a bill before il to ratify
the treaty with the Pawnee Indians, the in
terror department has advertised the Paw
nee reservation for lease and cattlemen are
now bidding on it. if these leases are made
the reservation Cannot be opened for year
and as this reservation Is included IN the
strip bill it may have the effect of delaying
the opening of the entire strip.