New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
RUFFIANISM KEPT DOWN
EXCELLENT EFFECT OF THE MILITIA'S
PRESENCE AT FRANKFORT.
OvERAwED AND KEPT OUT OF THE STATE
CAPIToI1-A PROCLAMATION BY Gov
ERNoR BRADLEY-A FRUITLEss
JOINT SESSION.

JOINT SESSION.
Frankfort March 16.-That there was neither
bloodshed nor riot here to-day was doubtless
due TO the thorough precautions taken by Gov
ernor Bradley TO prevent trouble. That the
bulldozlng tactics which Senator Blackburn and
his party have found successful heretofore
were not repeated was due to the ample force
Of military on duty In the State Capitol The
gleam OF bayonets and the sight Of muskets In
the corridors and at the entrances and of uni
formed sodery took away all desire on the
part OF Mr.. Blackburns friends to attempt any
more high-handed Interference with the Re-
publican members OF the Legislature. or to
practise any more violence or intimidation.
The startling feature OF the day was the re-
suit Of the Investigating Committees work
after the session. The Democrat expected TO
establish as a fact that Governor Bradley and
the Republican leaders had conspired to call
out the militia. In order to compel the Senate
to allow Senators Walton and James to vote.
In this they failed. The testimony Of Colonel
Gather showed that some Of the Democrats
had been In communication with John and
phil Thompson and others OF that ilk for
the purpose OF filling the Capitol with armed
men and intlmidating the General Assembly.
Colonel Gathers testimony created decided
sensation In answer t. a question from Mr..
Goebel. the Colonel replied that he believed the
Senate 10 have been cognizant Of the plans for
Phil Thompson's resort to arms. He SAID
that "Phil" Thompson told him II he came tc
the Capitol he would be killed.
Governor Bradley was also on the stand.
His testimony was substantially TO the same
effect us the statement given out by him last
night.
Phil" Thompson corroborated the state
ments made by Colonel Gather.
GOVERNOR BRADLEY's PROCLAMATION.
The people OF Frankfor: slep, little last night.
They were too excited Lights burned all night
and rays shonc from every window OF the
hotels where the leaders OF both parties gath
cred for consultation
The Governor issued the following proclama-
ton at . o'clock this morning:
Commonwealth OF Kentucky.
Executive Department,
Frankfort. Ky March 10. 1896
Whereas. II has been mad known TO me 10y 'ne di'
afndayits Of the Presiden. OF the kenimcy sena'e'
lives and Others tha, for several days past an arme,
body Of desperat" men have by their threats an anu
lion OF the members OF the General Assembly and
hat Of SAL" 5 from sor og Of the
chamber. ha, party OF SAID persons n IKE man nan
n,r took possession OF the door Of the House WINE
ds.,ie who should enter the chamber OF the House
when said session being held. ana that on
March a. 1895 a portion OF the persons were at
tempted 10 be In officers by the Clerk OF
the senate to Wit as deputies OF the sergesnt, at;
Arms of the Senate. and thereupon fOrcioiy SEIZE
the Doorkeeper OF the House OF Represehta'iIes Ies
while the General Assembly was In joint session
and prevented him from exercising The duties OF MS
Office anf allowed persons 20 enter VINO were hos
entitled 20 n place the foor; that the presence OF
these men Ircyentei members from voting In tne
jolrt session. that the civil authorities VINO arc
cl,ifnlng 10 act to wit: the Sheriff and his posse
ani the policemen OF III" city, hav" az no time hf
rested any OF thr rotous or armed persons pnt
have stood by and permitted them TO continue tn"lr
work OF intimidation permitting aimed persons %
occupy the Senate chamber and the coak-ronhs
that said authorities are either powerless. oyer
awed o. unwilling 10 act. AMI that unless thr .h'ei
Executive lnicrferes and protects the Generai As
semhy legislative action Will be prevented ani ITO,
tho lives OF the citizen and officers OF the Common
wealth require such EN~cutiv" action
Now therefore. Governor OF the common
wealth OF Kentucky / hereby call into active ser
u tas,lemar. 2o men ~ the lst Kentucky Ret
ment OF State Guards; Company T.. Of the - Reg
ment OF Kentucky Guards to be placed under com.
mand Of Colonel T.. II. Gather. and Company Il. or
latter under the command Of Adjutant-General Col
Her until said GBither reaches frhnktort. ny D.;
when the same Will be placed under the command
~ said Gather who. together with said Castlenan.
Will be under the command OF SAID AdJutant-ten-
eral Collier who (sah Collier will report 10 me;
Said Gather and Castleman are ordered 10 proceed
with their regiments 20 Frankfort. Ky:
WILLIAM O. BRADLEY.
Governor OF Kentucky.
CHARLES FINLAY. Secretary Of State
THE. RUrLDOZERs OvERAwED.
The Frankfort military company on duty at