Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-03-17
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both Houses met ut II. In the Senate
resolutions were offered by Senator Brons
ton. condeinning the action Of Gov. Brad
lev In calling out the state militia and
taking possession Of the state capitol and
grounds at the point Of the bayonet; de
cIaring that such action was in violation
Of the constitution and the statutes Of Ken
tucsy, subversive Of civil government and
fragrant usurpation Of power which
should be resented by the citizens Of the
| commonwealth.
The Chair ruled Bronston's : resolutions
| out Of order, and an appeal was taken.
| The Chair and other speakers killed all
| the time up TO II, talking.
Tho senators and some lady spectators
walked through files Of soldiers to attend
the Joint session in the House. The roll
| call began at once. The Democrats re
| fused to answer to their names.
| Only 66 answered to their names, all
Republicans The Chair ruled that "a vote
would be necessary TO show whether 20
''were present and voting and ordered
| n ballot. Both Democrats and Republi-
cans refused to vote. The only indication
Of any members being present was the
general laughter that went round. Speed
voted for Boyle and that was the only vote
cast.
An adjournment was taken with the
understanding that a ballot Will be taken
tomorrow at II, If both houses are in ses-
sion at that hour There was no disorder.
The Senate took up the Bronston resolu-
tions and others that had been presented,
when it returned from the joint session.
Senator Fulton. Dem, introduced one de
claring all OF Governor Bradley's acts
illegal. and closing:
d" Be 1T resolved by the Senate that Will
liam Gobel. A. !. Gross, W. c. Bronston,
e. G. McChord, George Sims and FentOn
Fulton state senators, be appointed
special committee TO forthwith and with
out delay inquire into such contempt and
breach Of privilege In manner, and under
authority Of law, and report to this House
at the earliest practicable moment after
the investigation Of all matters of fact
specified, with their opinion thereon, for
the final action Of this House
Mr.. Fulton's resolution was adopted.
There was not standing room in tht
court house when the Indignation meeting
TO protest against the action of the Gov.
arnor IN calling cut the troops was calltd
to order, this morning, by Mayor Julian
ais honor made a speech, telling Of the
conference with Governor Bradley, in
which he assured the Executive that b.
would give the Legislature ample protec.
ton and characterized his action in order
ing out the troops as highly partisan and
unbec1ming Governor.
General Hendrick nominated Judge
Lysandcr Hoorl as chairman of the meet
ing. As Judge Hoord took the chair thert
WAS wild burst OF applause. Speeche.
b. I'd Taylor, Ollie James and others fol |
lowed, denouncing the action of Gov |
Bradley in severe terms.
The crowd continued to grow and tie |
court house yard at II was filled with al |
excited crowd. Heated speeches wert |
made By Judge Hazlerigg, Bob frankie |
and James Andrews on the legal phases Of |
Governor Bradley's action.
RESOLUTIONS wero adopted denouncinP |
the Governors action as the usurpation 0,
prostitution Of his Office for partisan pur-
poses stating that the civil authorities
had been adequate to preserve peace TIE
hittecest feeling was manifested by those
present.