The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-02-22
THE WAR IN KANSAS.
So Far 10 ia Bloodless, but the Republi-
cans are the victors. The Popu-
lists Have Practically Aban-

cans are the victors. The Popu-
lists Have Practically Aban-
doned the Field.
A dispatch from Topeka, Kan, says The
Populisis have practically abandoned the
field. A crisis raised by Sheriff Wilkerson's
calling out posse Of 1000 men TO defend the
Republican position was so critical and so
filled with embarrassing difficulties, that
they decided not to meet IT, At noon Gov
nor Lewelling held conference with the
Populist Hou.e members and various lead
ers of the party. The Governor said that
the militia could not be depended upon to
carry out his orders; that the resistance of
l25 men, composing the force OF deputy
sergeants and 100 troops all that could be
depended upon to stand by. would be use.
less before the sherif's posse Of 1000 men.
TnE GovERNoR's PROPOSITION.
Thursday afternoon the Governor sent
the following proposition to the Republican
House:
"The Governor offers in the interest Of
peace and harmony, that he will Withdraw
the state nilitia and not allow the Repub-
lican House riots employees to be interfered
with by the popuists, provided that all fur
ther proceedings that have been commenced
by the Republicans, arising from the arrest
OF Ben jamin G.. Rich. I've dropped and that
the Populist members and employees he not
disturbed by the arrest of officers or other
wise and the sheriff Of Shawnee county dis
charge his deputies and does not interfere
nor try to interfere, with theI acts of the
Populists and State officers, including
militia, and this agreement 10 continue in
force until the close ofthe present sess on OF
the Legislature"
The Republican house was at first not dis
posed to do more than reject the proposition
of the Governor, but after thoughtful
debate II was voted TO appoint a committee
of five to prepare a counter proposition to
the Governor, which was as follows:
The chief clerks Of the rival Houses to
be arrested for contempt and their cases
submitted 10y habeas corpus proceedings to
the Supreme Court for immediate decision
The agreement TO be ratified by the sigma
lures of Douglass. Dunsmore and Lewell-
ing ...,, ,...., r,....,
night. When the Governor received the
proposition of the Republican House he sent
back word that he would have to subm u to
his advisers. The Republicans agreed to al
low him until morning to answer II. The
Populists met but did nothing of any c6nse-
quence except 10 wrangle bitterly among
themselves over the situation, They are
handicapped by the fact that 20 of their
members are very weakened and are ready
to join the Republican House at the first
opportunity. Should the Supreme Court
decide in favor of the Republican House
these 20 members will undoubtedly break
away from the Popuist House.
Thursday morning the mail carriers took
food to the legislators, the military forces
fearing to stop them or to deny tliem the
right of admission. The United States Mar
shal was ready with force of deputies TO
arrest all of tile niitiamen and the Govern
ment's officers in case the mail carriers were
interfered with lie was given no occasion
TO call on his deputies.
a wagon load of provisions. enough to
keep the occupants Of the House supplied
for p hours. drove up to the west entrance
! of the State House about noon. The cap
tain in command of the company on
guard there relieved his men from
duty MS the wagon arrived. and everything
! IL contained was carried into the hall with
| ont hindrance. AS soon as this was accom-
plished the soldiers again went OF duty. At
| 10 % clock Governor Lewelling dismissed
| Colonel Hughes, who refused to obey bis
orders, and took personal charge of all the
| military forces.