The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-03
Kolb and Oates both Sworn i'm as
Chief Executive Of the State
Of Alabama. s..
THERE WAS NO BLOODsHED
And Not Even a Row---KOlb Made q
Speech COunseling Only Lawful
Is. Acts.

special from Montgomery, Ala, says
that since daylight the streets of Ala.
bama's capital have resounded with the
tramp of armed men and the roll of
drums, and the early morning sum glis-
tened on hundreds Of bristling bayonets,
all of which marks the arrival and pres
ence Of q portion of the state militia to
participate in the Inauguration OF
Governor. Elect w. E. Oates. The mere
presence Of troops On this occasion is
not an unusual occurrence. 1t has long
been the custom for the state militia to
participate in the inauguration ceremo-
nies. There is one unusual feature in
connection with their presence, how
ever. Each Of these men at the direct
orders of Governor Jones carries
al Forty ROunAa Of Ball Cartridge ~-.
for Is rife, with other rounds close 8
hand. As they, trudge steadily up the
streets, in close order, there is, a show,
In their manner and bearing, Of readi.
ness for whatever may come. There in
another body of men on the streets who
make no display of force. but who are
easily recognized: They are tall,
gaunt countrymen. with sullen faces
and attired in rough clothes and slonch
hats. They came in town in small
groups within the past d hours by
train. wagon and mules. They do not
appear to be armed, make no boast or
threats, but go about with q cowed air
and gaze wrathfully upon the militia.
They come here at Captain Kolb's re-
quest, to see him sworn in as governor,
"by the grace of God," but without the
form>of law. ...... .
....1 No Trouble Anticipated. L.
At Captain Kolb's residence there
was held n secret caucus of Populist
leaders. Governor Jones does not an
ticipate trouble, but is prepared to
stamp it out promptly if it should ap-
pear. ...a..
II have ordered the militia to carry
ball cartridges SO as to be ready for ac-
ton If requested
"a He says he regards the threats and
mutterings of Kolb asa bluff.
AS the morning wore on there ap-
peared to be an increase i'm the number
Of countrymen in the city. The mill
tiamen ostentatiously showed them
selves around the streets with their
guns and their ammunition belts
studded with ball cartridges. The
Kolbites have not yet exhibited their
guns. Governor. Jones and his staff
came to the state house early in the
morning, and have been busily engaged
in making preparations to protect the
inaugural service from violence. At
1890 the militia began TO assemble at
the armory. AT a caucus of the Kolb-
ties it was decided to assemble at the
state house at a. m, one hour in ad-
vance of the inaugura ton, and have
Kolb sworn in. 4@t
'%E '';@ wouldn't swear Koib. ~.
Some difficulty was experienced in
getting an official to administer the
oath, the Populist judges, sympathizers
with the cause, declining on the ground
that they would lose their offices by
being impeached for treason '' .-
AT IL o'clock message was received
at the state house that Captain Kolb
had taken the gubernatorial oath in a
down town Office and was coming to
the state house to make his speech
Governor Jones issued orders to give
free access to the state house grounds
as long as those who enter behave in an
orderly manner.
Forbidden to Speak.
When Captain Kolb arrived at the
capitol Governor Jones sent for him.
When he had been ushered in Cover
nor Jones said: .-
II understand sir, that You psopose
to make speech ON these grounds,
claiming to be governor of Alabama. ;"
That is my Intention" answered
Kolb. s.sa
Then must say to You, that the
moment you attempt it / will have you
arrested and carried off the gronnIs,"
answered the governor.
81 say this in all kindness to you. If
you were governor you would do the
same thing in q similar case. j will
not permit you or anyone else on these
groundsto interrupt the inaugural pro-
ceedings Of Governor Oates. =
Governor Jones manner was courte-
ous. but firm. Captain Kolb looked
around at the assembled troops and
with wave OF his hand, started down
and out OF the grounds. followed by his
adherents. They congregated again in
the street outside the capitol grounds,
whore Kolb made o brief speech, in
which he claimed to. have been elected
governor. but warned the crowd that
only peaceful msthods must be used to
obtain his rights.
Oates sworn In.
About 10 o'clock Governor Elect
Oates reached the state capitol. escorted
by the militia The inaugural ceremo-
nies were preceded by prayer. after