The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-14
Riotous Scenes in the Kentucky
Legislature.
SENATORS TRY TO FIGHT
Bradley Denounced in Scath-
ing Language.
FOR Ills ORDER TO THE SHERIFF
In Joint Assembly the Republicans and
One Populist Again Refused 10
Vote and There Was no
EIacfi0n

Election
Frankfort, Ky, March 13.-This has
been another exciting day in the Ken
lucky Legislature, but like its prede-
cessors ended without bloodshed and
without the election of United States
Senator.
Shortly after II o'clock Sheriff Arm
strong made his appearance with eight
deputies. Senator Blackburn, with a
few of his friends, including Jim Will
liaIns, Jack Chinn, and others, came
over to the Senate cloak room about
1880 o'clock.
At 1880 it was reported that Sheriff
Armstrong had received instructions
from Governor Bradley to clear the
Senate cloak room, in which were SEN
ator Blackburn and his friends, includ-
ing Jack Chinn, and others. As soon
as the Senate majority heard of this re-
port the leaders of Senator Blackburn
grew hot and at once drew up a reso-
luton Of rebulze to the Governor.
The reading OF this resolution caused
a sensation. Petri, Republican, said
that it was extraordinary, and he asked
that committee be appointed to con-
fer with the Governor, and see if such
an order had been issued by him.
Senator Bronston grew fiery and Bit
terly scored the Governor. He called
for the adoption of the resolution.
Senator Goebel spoke equally as Bit
terly. He said the Governor had no
right to interfere with the rights of the
Senate.
Il for one = he shouted, ''am ready to
protect my own rights and privileges .
Salyer, Democrat, said it was the
duty of the Senate, out of respect to
the Governor, to send a committee to
find out from that official if he had is
sued such an order. IF it is found" )"
said he, that the. Governor has issued
such an order, then. am in favor of
passing the resolution; but let us not
act hastily
Bronston said: Never win that COM
mittee go to the Governor with my con-
sent or my VOTE
"0r mine,' cried others
The Sheriff, who was present, here
said that he received the orders men
toned from the Governor.
Senator Bronston said: ''I denounce
the act of the Governor if it were with
the last drop of my blood 1t is out
rageous and unlawful, a treacherous
act. | denounce it," he almost scream
ed, amidst the pounding of the gayel
and the suppressed hum Of many
voices
let the Governor leave us alone.
Pass the resolution and condemn who
is Governor by accident. / denoumce
his action and am ready as a Ken
tuckian and as aman."
Then white as a sheet the Senator
sat down. "The Arms, I"
shouted the presiding officer, will
clear the floor"
Then Senator Deboe rose and de-
nounced the reflection of Bronston on
Governor Bradley as false and untrue
II say it to his face" said he, glaring
at Bronston.
Senator Bronston jumped up and
commenced to unbutton his vest, and
many present thought that bloodshed
was inevitable. The presiding officer,
however, succeeded by pounding the
gayel and pleading for quiet in restor-
ing order
Senator Salyer. said that he was
not willing to insult the Governor of
Kentucky, and moved to refer the mo-
tion offered by Bronston to the com
mittee on Rules and this was done.
When the joint assembly met the call
of the roll showed 1873 members present, |
necessary to a choice 5. The reading
of the journal was dispensed of with
out any attempt to delay the pro
ceedings.
The Republicans again refused to
vote, and there was no quorum. When |
Populist Poor's name was called he re- |
fused to vote.
The chair announced that there had |
been no election. The assembly then |
adjourned.
When the Senate re-convened after |
the Joint session, Sheriff Armstrong |
who had been in consultation with the |
Governor regarding the clearing of the |
Senate cloak room, appeared with a |
written paper from the executive. This |
paper was read to the Senate upon re- |
quest OF Mr.. Bronston and was sub |
stantially as follows:
ar. ID. Armstrong, Sheriff: On con-
sultation with you concerning your /
duties, | expressed the opinion that /
you should keep the lobby clear of all /
persons except members of the General |
Assembly and the officers of same, and /
at all times do whatever was necessary
to preserve the public peace. l stated |
the lobby should be cleared in order
to enable the Senate free access to the
House while the Senate and House
were in joint session. You should take
such steps as are necessary to prevent |
the collection of persons on the upper
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