The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-14
DUNLAP REFUSES TO BE SWORN IN
As A KENTUCKY LEGISLATOR,
Ard II Is Therefore Doubtful Whether
the Republicans VIII he Able to
Elect Boyle senator.
GUARDS IN THE CAPITOL
GOVERNOR BRADLEY DENOUNCED
BY SENATOR BRONsTON,
Who Afterward A~poIogixed for His
Assembly ON Joint Ballot.

LEXINGTON. KY. March BIO Senator
was elected by the Legislature to-day. as
many Republicans predicted last night.
There were several sensational Incidents. but
no bloodshed. Wood Dunlap refused to be
sworn In as a member of the House. though
earnestly solicited by Republicans. The
Democrats are proposing compromise meas
ures- This work was begun by Senator Ste
venson's Offering this evening a motion TO
reconsider the action Of the Senate IN ex-
peIling SENATOR James and Walton. Presi-
dent W~orthington. however, will not enter
tain such proceedings. as he holds that
James and Walton, having been expelled
after adjournment. are still members of the
Senate. because the action expeling them
was Illegal and Of no force. 1t is thought
that the Democrats will defer this attempt
TO reinstate James and Walton until the last
day OF the session. 1t is believed by Repub-
leans that, with the help of Dunlap Boyle
could be elected Senator. His refusal 10
qualify provokes as well as mystifies Them
There were many ominous rumors about
the lStatehou5e this morning that BODIED no
good to the peace and honor OF the COM
monwealth. Party leaders were h~urrying to
and fro gathering members in secret con-
ferences 10 determine plans Of action to be
pursued in certain contingencies. Hon. St
John Boyle, the Republican nominee, after
consulting until long after midnight, was up
early. and into his rooms at the hotel the
party leaders went with mysterious rapidly.
IL Was rePorted tnat Mr.. Boyle and ms
expulsion OF Senator's James and Walton
by the Senate on Wednesday, and that at
the proper time the Senators were to rise in
their seats. be recognized by the Chair and
cast their votes for Boyle, whether the clerk
of the Senate, who is chief clerk of the
Joint aSSQmhfV- recorded their votes or not.
OF course, he would refuse 10 call their
names or enter their votes as cast on the
journal, but this the Republican leaders, II
Is said, decided would not be necessary If
Dunlap qualified and voted for the nominee.
from Senator Joha Sherman this morning,
In which he gave IL as his opinion that sixty
nine votes constituted a legal quorum since
Dunlap and the two illegally expelled SEN
ators voting with the other sixty-six men,
bers, would elect beyond a doubt, and that,
In his opinion. the Senate OF the United
states would SO decide The ruling of Lieu
tenant Governor W~orthington yesterday that
seventy votes were required TO make a legal
quorum did not seem to disturb the leaders
at all. They seemed to have reason to be.
That the Republicans meant business was
clearly shown by their having called in all
the Vote Of Populist Poor for Boyle. although
that unfortunate member was overwhelmed
with Letters and kilograms from his home
Both James and Walton were Ia the House
chamber shortly after that body met. They
Speakers chair. Dir. james declared he
would answer his name If called, and DR..
Walton said the same.
DEMOCRATS EXCITED.
Shortly after IL o'clock Sheriff Armstrong
made his appearance with eight deputies in
the corridor between the two house cham
bers. Senator Blackburn. with a few OF his
friends. including Jim Williams. Jack
Chinn and others. came over to the
Senate cloak room about Ii 80. Colonel Chinn
approached Col. Lew Tarleton and said he
understood Tarlston had been talking about
him as one CT a crowd of ~rufians. Colonel
Tarleton replied that he had not said any
thing OF the kind but he did say. as a cit
izen OF the county: Il think the civil au-
thorities should be on hand here to suppress
an outbreak of any kind"
AT 1130 Sheriff Armstrong, il was re-
ported, had received instructions from Gov
ernor Bradley to clear the Senate cloak
room, in which were Senator Blackburn and
his friends. including Jack Chinn and others.
move, the leaders OF the Blackburn fonces
grew hot and at once drew up a resolution
OF reouke TO the Governor. The reading of
trie, Republican. said that it was extraor-
binary, and he asked that a committee be
appointed TO confer with tie Governor and
see IL such an order had been issued by
him.
Senator Bronston grew fiery and bitterly
c~N~ ~ CoAAN4 " Tit
adoption OF the resolution.
Senator Goebel spoke equally bitter. He
said the Governor had no right to interfere
with the rights of the Senate. 'I. for one"
he shouted, in his cold, penetrating voice,
am ready to protect my own rights and
Mr.. Salyer. Democrat, was not carried off
his feet by this storm OF denunciation of the
Governor. He said Ii was the duty OF the
Senate. out OF respect to the Governor. to
send a committee 10 find out from that Of
fetal IL he had issued such an order. 'If II
IL found - said he fffaAf The Gnr,A~~A- 49,
issued such an order. then am in favor
or passing the resolution. but let US not act
hastily"
Mr.. Bronston said: Never will that COM
mittee go TO the Governor with my con-
sent or with my vote"
-Or mine" cried Goebel and others.
Tn sheriff. who was present. here said
that he had received the orders mentioned
from the Governor.
Senator Bronston .hen said: sI denounce
the act OF the Governor IL it were with the
last drop Of my blood. IT is outrageous and
unlawful; a treacherous act. / denounce IL"
he almost screamed. amidst the pounding OF
the gavel and the suppressed hum of many
Pass the resolution and condemn the man
who Is Governor by accident. / denounce his
action. and am ready as a Kentuckian end
Senator sat down..
The sergeant-at-arms.' shouted the pre-
siding officer. will clear the floor"
Then Senator Deboe arose and denounced
the reflection or Mr.. Bronston on Governor
Bradley as false and untrue. II say it 10
Then he sat down.
Senator Bronston jumped up and COM
menced 10 unbutton his vest. and many pres
ent thought he time for bloodshed had ar
rived Before Bronston could act. the pre-
siding officer. by pounding the gavel and
pleading for quiet. succeeded in restoring
order.
Senator salyer arose and said that he was
not willing TO insult the Governor OF Ken
lucky. and moved TO refer the motion Of
fered BY Mr.. Bronst0N to the committee on
rules. and this was done. Messrs. Bronston.
Goebel and the leaders OF the blackburn
Awarded