New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
GOV BRADLEY DENOUNCED.
HUNTER MEN SAY HE is BACK OF THE
BRIBERY CHARGES.
PERSONAL FEELING RUNS HIGH AND TROUBLE Is
EXPECTED-JACK CHINN on HAND-No

PERSONAL FEELING RUNS HIGH AND TROUBLE is
EXPECTED-JACK CHINN on HAND-No
QUORUM TO VOTE FOR SENATOR.
Louisville Ky, April PA dispatch TO The
Evening Post" from Frankfort says: The Sena-
tora! situation is sensational in the extreme. Ru-
mors of a damaging nature have followed so fast
upon one another's heels since Saturday that the
tension is great. The latest that has gained
currency Is that within the next forty-eight hours
a resolution Will be introduced in the House BY the
Hunter Republicans censCring and denouncng
Governcr Bradley in severe terms for taking part
in the bribery charges which have been brought
against DR. Hunter The latters followers openly
charge that Governor Bradley. we'll as the silver
Democrats had a hand in the instgation OF the
bribery charges which are being sifted by the
Franklin County Grand Jury.
This rumor reached the OF Governor Brad
lev this morning and the about the State
House was turbulent for n time. The Governors
friends vehemently deny that he had any connec-
ton with the charges. and say that if such reso-
luton Is introduced the Governor will at once go
upon the floor of the House and make speech that
will contain more revelations. 1t is said that an
effort will be made to dissuade Governor Bradley
from this step as it Is feared that serious trouDe
might result from II. The Governor does not mince
words when angry in debate
Ex-Congressmen Wilson and Franks who are
implicated with Hunter in thI alleged attempt az
bribery were summoned before the Grand jury
General TAYLOR. who said that he did not want 10
see the Grand Jury become mere engine for polt-
ical persecution. Representative W. A. Baird,
sound Money Democrat from Davies County was
also subpnsnaed and it stated that he was 70
be questioned as to whether money had been Of
fered to him by the Hunter managers Inc sltua-
ton here is grave. Feeling runs msn' ana per-
sonal encounters looked for at any time
Frankfort. Ky, April l2--There murmur Of
SUNRISE when the Senate filed into the House for a
ioint session to-day The redoubtabe Jack Chinn,
who figured so extensively in the session last win
ter occupied a seat at the door, while Captain
Thomas Tanner, who testified before the Grand
Jury against Dr. Hunter and his lieuenants. stood
JUST behind him. The Republicans were nom
plussed for a time. but offensive move was
made the incident was soon forgotten.
When the roll was called the Hunter Republicans
answered promptly to ther names, pug the nr gon
Democrats declined 20 answer, thus preventing a
quorum Representative Burnam. OF Madison
opposition in round terms. saying that there were
l2i members Of the General Assembly on the floor
and only forty-hve had answered. The continue
ton OF which tactics. ne said was disgrace 10
the State.
being cas-, for Hunter No quorum being present,
the General Assembly adjourned.
The Hunter men were busy this afternoon collect
ing their scattered forces for final effort to-mor-
row They announce that they will win on the
next joint ballot, unless al signs fan ana every
means known TO the politician is being used by
them not only 10 keep their mon In line. nut 10
secure the necessary additional votes from the
outside. Many legislators are of the opinion that
matters have reached crisis ana Ina 1' % lne esso senson
began will cuimnate tomorrow in the election of
either Hunter or Henry l.. Martin, the compromise
The Gold Democrats promise 70 begin voting again
tomorrow on every ballot This will force all to
vote. and with all voting H%unter % heeds r, nut one one
voting &c likely 10 come at any moment from one
Of the three factions opposing Hunters election.