The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-12-03
QUIET IN ALABAMA
NEITHER KOLB NOR OATES ON THE
STREETS YESTERDAY.
Split In Populist Ranks Over the Tn.
""suration Scheme-DemocrntsU I'm
derstand Kolb's Motives.

hONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec I'm snite
Oh her dual government Alabama has en-
Joyeo peaceful and quiet Sunday as anv
state In the Union. Most of the visitors
lhciuaing the twenty-six companies of State
troops, left the city soon after midnight
last night The enthusiastic politicians ex
nausted with the excitement and anxietias
OF yesterday, have been resting at their
nomes to-day. Neither Governor Oates nor
captain kolb has been seen on the streets
Inc council of the Populist leaders called
ior yesterday afternoon was not held. IT
mas developed that there is a split. a de-
oioeo spht, In the Populist ranks on he
inauguration move. 1t has leaked out thar
the members OF that party in the Legisla-
'ure were united against the inauguration
Oh captain koib and did all in their power
py writing TO their constituents to keen
hoios supporters away from the city yes-
teroay. Onlookers at the Kolb inauguration
recah the fact that only two or three of
the Populist members were in the crowd
winch heard Kolb's address. Kolb de-
termined on the inauguration scheme which
called his supporters here without consult
,rS nls,, any NY, Oh MS party leaders. Those who
VIII talk acknowledge they would have
counseled against 1t. 1t has unquestionably
produced friction in the ranks
dns Democrauc leaders here think thew
know kolb's purpose. They believe ne
SIMPLY wants TO put himself on record
They believe his scheme is to send a m 30
sage TO the Legislature demanding a fair
election contest law. He will, as Gosarnor
give Warren s. Reese a certificate OF eIec-
non as Senator from Alabama and will
issue similar certificates to the four or
nye contesting congressional candidates
Governor Oates will sign the certificates OF
the gentlemen declared TO be elected and
kolb hopes the Republicans and Populists in
will ff<a
thereby virtually recognize his as the prop
er credentials. Another meeting of the
kolbites Is called for tomorrow. No one
can state at this time what will be done
after the message is sent to the Leg.sla-
ture until the meeing tomorrow determines
~, A bin will be introduced in the Alabama
Thomas knight, the Representative from
Hale. A close friend of Kolb announced
the perogatives of Governor will make ap-
polntments, send messages to the Legis-
lature and do any other official duties he
unquestionabiy pass by a strict party vote
of about 81 to A. 1t reads as follows:
To prevent any attempt at usurpation
Section 1-Be it enacted that it shall not
be lawful for any person to take the
oath of office for the discharge of the duties
| OF any public office created by the laws OF
this State, or to take on himself to- act for
the incumbent; or persons TO aid or assist
him in any matter pertaining to the duties
| address or communication; or to call or
| the public, or any body, or association, OIL
organization OF people or individuals te
| aid him in assuming any of the authority
| or powers of such public Office
/ unless he shall first have beer
| declared elected thereto by the
| body or authority to ascertain, decide and
declare the result Of an election to such
d. .slare tn resu OF N election to such
have been declared entitled to such Office
and TO assume and discharge the powers
| and duties thereof by some court OF com
| petent jurisdiction In the premises"
/ Section simply involves those who are
Offenders under Section I and makes them
| as guilty as the principals.
..Section g-Be IL further enacted tha,
whoever shall violate any of the provis.
/ ions OF this act shall be fined not less thar
| $500 nor more than $4,000 and shall be i'm.
/ prisoned In the penitentiary of the State fol-
/ not more than twenty-five years..