New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17


and those of his deputies He was told to go On
himself. but his deputies were told to remain
behind The latter turned back and said moth
ing Upstairs Senator Blackburn was the only
one to be Of tie crowd that had been with
fim in the cloak-room for two months.
The Rev. Mr. Cooper. the chaplain OF the
renitentiary whose turn 1t was this morning to
open the House with prayer, was stopped at
the entrance by a sentry. He finally got
through and said: 1T Is my morning to open the
House with prayer. but will not do So re-
fuse to dishonor God while Kentucky is being
dshonored The House can go without prayer
this morning as far as l am concerned.
Both Houses met at II o'clock. The first
scene was In the House. Mr.. Bailey CRep)
sent up resolutions indorsing the Governors
action. and Mr. Force Dem) substitute, con-
demning the Executive. After great disorder 1t
was agreed to withdraw the resolutions.
The first thing in the Senate was the follow
Ing resolutions, offered by Senator Bronston
Whereas W. c. Bradley. Governor of Kentucky,
dd on last night at oc.ocls. order out the State
militia. and in personal command Of said militia dld
grounds at the point of the bayonet and has caused
to be halted members of the General Assembly
State officers and citizens of the commonweaith
and does this day and at this time hold forcib!e
possession Of the Capitol. now be It. ., ,,o
part OF the Governor in violation OF the Constit
ton and statutes Of Kentucky subyersive OF the
civi. government and fragrant usurpation OF power
which should be resented by the citizens OF thls
commonwealth.
Resolved. That this body does refuse so long as
the State militia remains In control OF this Capitol
to consider any matter OF legislation or 70
or consider any communication from the GOVERNOR
Mr.. Bronston demanded the adoption of his
resolution In n bitter speech The Chair ruled
that Mr.. Bronstons resolutions were out or
order, and an appeal was taken The Chair
and other speakers killed all the time UP u
IL o'clock talking.
NO VOTING AT THE JOINT SESSION.
United States Marshal Blackburn. brother OF
the Senator. got by the guard. and is now with
the Senator. The Senators and the female spec
tators walked through files of soldiers to attend
the joint session in the House. The rollcall
began at once The Democrats all refused TO
answer to their names. Every one watched 10
see If Poor would answer to his name. lie did
not do so.
Senator Salyers but had right to vote to make
a quorum Only sixty-six answered 10 their
names all Republicans.
The Chair ruled that vote would De necessary
to show whether seventy were present and vot-
ing and ordered the ballot Both Democrats
and Republicans refused to vote. The only IN
dlcaton Of any members being present was the
general laughter that went round. Speed. OF
Louisville. voted for Boyle. and that was the
only vote cast. When the motion to adjourn
was made Mr.. Bronston wanted to know the
ruling Of the Chair az to whether ballot should
be taken tomorrow. The adjournment was with
the understanding that the ballot would be taken
tomorrow at u o'clock II both houses were in
session at that hour. There was no sign OF dis
order.
The Senate took up the Bronston resolution,
and others that had been offered. wnen IL re-
turned from joint session.
Senator Fulton Oem) introduced one declar-
ing all Of Governor Bradey's acts Illegal clos
ing as follows: 1900 80,
Re II resolved by the Senate. That William Gooel
A. T. Gross W. c. Bronstcn. c. c. McChord. George
Sims and Fenton Fulton State Senator's. be appoint.
ed n special committee TO forthwith ana witnou,,
delav inquire into such contempt and breach OF
nriviege in the manner and under the authority or
law and 20 report to this House at the earliest prac
t,cabla moment after investigation OF all matIers o.
fact specified with their opinion thereon for the
nna, action of this House
Mr.. Fultons resolution adopted.