Evening star., 1896-03-16


davits from the presiding officers of the two
houses of the general assembly saying that
the local civil authorities have not pre-
served order. and that legislators had been
intimidated, assaulted and overawed by
people not entitled to the privileges of the
two houses"
Mr. Bronston before leaving, repeated
the question, "And you think. governor,
that you have the right to call out the
state guards without the request of the
local civil authorities and to take charge OF
them YOURSELF"
II do SIR was the governors reply.
Good day" said Bronston.
The governor directed the adjutant gen.
to the gate and see that he was not inter-
rupted. Senator Bronston hurriedly walked
back to the Blackburn headquarters and
was in consultation nearly all night with
the Blackburn leaders. When Senator
BroDston made known the result of his visit
to the governor howl of Indignation
went Up from the Jack Chinn crowd. Sen
ator Blackburn's friends were still in con-
sultation uD to the hour of assembling the
two houses this morning, and it is believed
that further revolutionary methods will
follow the reading of the journal in the
senate.
The Joint Assembly.
There was no hindrance to the members
when they attempted to enter the house
chamber for the joint session today. The
doors were thrown wide open and de-
taehment of militia guards stood as senu-
nels at the door instead of Jack Chinn. Jim
Williams, Eph Lillard and company. The
contrast was great from Saturday. When
il looked If riot would occur and blood
might be shed in the corridor of the state
capitol. Everybody was quiet and peace
able and the Bronston contingent of the
Jack Chinn branch of Senator Blackburns S
forces came in quietly as lambs.
Before the journal had been read the ex-
citing time began.
1t was caused by the entrance of Capt.
Gaines in uniform. who approached the
lieutenant governor with written order
The sight of the soldier with his sword at
his side aroused Senator Bronston, who
Jumped to his feet and demanded to know
by what authority that man was In the
chamber
Il am here to see the lieutenant COVER
nor" replied Capt. Gaines. land will retire
at his order"
Bronston. Il ask the presiding officer to
rule On my question as to the right of this
person to he in this chamber"
The lieutenant governor said that he In
tended to rule fairly, but that he saw no
necessity for a disturbance to be raised
over such a trivial matter. He, at the same
time. directed the officer to leave the cham
Der.
Denouncfng Bradley.
The reading of the journal was finally
following resolution:
Whereas. W. o. Bradley, governor Of
Kentucky. did. on last night. at $50 O'Clock.
call out the state militia in personal COM
mand of said militia, did with force take
possession of the state capitol building and
grounds. and at the point of the bayonet
has caused to be halted members of the
general assembly, state officials and citi-
Zens of the commonwealth and does this
day and al this time hold forcible possession
OF the capital. now be it
Resolved. That We de1ounce such action
on the part of the governor a violation
of the constitution of statutes Of Kentucky.
as subversive of the civil government and
a fragrant usurpation of power which
should be resented by all citizens of this
commonwealth. Be it further
Resolved, That this body does refuse, 50
long as the state militia remains in control
of this capitol. to consider any matters Of
legislation. TO receive any communca-
ton from the governor
Il move the adoption of the resolution"
said Bronston. II second the motion" was
heard from dozen voices. Senator Noe
objected and asked that a committee of
three lie appointed to wait on the governor
and hold conference with him. The pre-
siding officer ruled that Goebel's motion was
In order and call of the roll was ordered
on the previous question.
Against the Resolutions.
1t was evident from the start that a
not support the action Of the Blackburn
IeaGers. who hurried around and tried to
prevail upon Senator Hayward to vote
with them. The motion to put the previous
question was lost by vote of IL to II.
Bronston's Speech.
II ask for vote on my resolution said
Bronston. Il do not intend at this time
to indulge in a great talk about this ar
bitrary exercise of will upon the part Of
the governor. 1 say not until these soldiers
have heen removed from these grounds
should We act as a civil body. I say that
the governor has violated the Constitution.
Il believe that the peace of our homes
has been violated by the governor l have
begged for peace. We want no war. but
let me tell you, gentlemen. Kentuckians
cannot he overawed by a little troop Of
bluecoats. We will have war. let me warn
you. If 1t takes every true Kentuckian in
the state. In the name Of the honor of
Kentucky. in the name of the manhood an 1
womanhocd to rise equal to the occasion
and denounce unlawful and unconstitu-
ticnal this act of the governor, and refuse
to do the will of this man at the point OF
the bayonet-''
No Quorum Present.
The roll call of the two houses showed
present &C. AS neither the democrats or
Populist Poor answered to their names,
the president announced that a quorum did
not respond, but as the constitution re-
quired a vote each day, he would call for
a ballot. Upon the call, neither the repub-
licans nor democrats answered to their
names until the name of Mr.. Speed was
reached. when he voted for Boyle. The
president announced no quorum present
and voting and the joint assembly adjourn
ed until Il o'clock tomorrow.
Vote Tomorrow.
After some discussion 1t was unanimous
ly agreed to take a vote tomorrow. and the
Joint assembly adjourned Immediately
after the adjournment Of the joint assem-
bly, Gen. Collier was seen and asked as to
what woulG be done with the militia now
since the excitement seemed over for the
day.
He said the militia. under command Of
Colonel Cast1eman and Colonel Gather
have orders to remain in possession of the
state house and capitol until the legisla-
ture adjourned tomorrow.
By Associated Press.
Blackburn Men Indignant.
FRANKFORT. KY, March 1a
Aside from the presence Of soldiers on the
streets. there Is no apparent excitement
Blackburn's friends profess intense indig-
nation over what they term the usurpation
of authority hy gnvarpor Hro.11ex, h,,t &ha,,