The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-07

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. Slate to-
night the rumor that the legion has
been ordered TO report at the armory
at o'clock tomorrow morning, to be
ready in case Of emergency, was con-
frmed. simultaneously came the an
nouncement that an extra police force
OF 500 men, under Col. J. B. Castleman,
has been sworn in. The city authori-
ties evidently intend 10 stand upon the
ground that in case OF trouble they are
prepared TO take any necessary meas
ures TO preserve order, and that under
these circumstances there can be no oc-
casion for the ealing out Of state troops.
Gov. Bradley, 1t is reasonably certain,
Will not acquIesce in It's view, and
q conflict Of authority IS POSSIBLE.
At Bowling Green there has been a
particularly bitter fight between the Dem
Ocraic factions, and extra police have
been sworn IN. But az this and other
larger towns nothing more serious than
the usual election day casualties is ex-
pected.
In Louisville the greatest feeling has
been aroused. One Democratic faction
controls the police. while the other has
made the alleged interference of these
officers with the local primary and elec-
ton machinery one Of its principal cam
paign cries. Mayor Weaver has issued a
proclamation appealing for order and eau
t:3Iing the police
Gov. Bradley Is IN the city and Will re-
main here until after election. A num-
Der Of reports have been current today. as
TO orders said to have been sent 10
militia companies. throughout the state to
hold themselves in readiness for call. The
usual detail of men placed on guard at
the armory Of the Louisville Legion in
this city at election times is on duty. In
thls state OF preparedness the authorities
are waiting for the passing of tomorrow
Beyond the anxiety which springs from a
knowledge Of the feeling aroused in the
campaign and the possibility always pres
ent IN a city election Of an outbreak Of
trouble with a certain class of political
workers tAere is nothing TO fndica+A that
their services will be required.
The campaign closed tonight with largo
meetings, which were addressed bv rhA
state party leaders. The Democrats
crowded M1sic hall 10 listen to the last
speeches Of their leader-WiIlfam CoahaI
tons. '--e e'eO-
Gov Bradley. in his caDaci+v as oo,,
nander-In-chief of the state national
guard, Is the central figure in the nolf-i-
caI situation tonight. The governor he
heVes the situation 10 be so serious r5a+
ne VIII not go TO his home, Lancaster
only about 100 miles from Louisville N
cast his vote tomorrow
a report was current tonight that all
Co-lIp5Iiles OF the Louisville national
guard and militia had been ordered 70 "a
port for duty at o'clock tomorrow The
report could not be confirmed. and rhera
was no activity among members of +ba
regiment, but the report was given sisnif
canoe from the fact that Gov. Bradley
positively refused to confirm or denv -
or say what his plans are beyond refer
ring 10 a letter which was made D11b1ic
tonight He had promised 10 at+end =
his mind - y -
The disturbed state of feeling IN this
city was aggravated tonight by the action
OF the board Of elections. which is com
posed OF Democrats. in removing eighty
seven Republican election officers nd s17b
sututing for them names submitted nv
men Who. II is claimed. though belonging
70 the regular Republican organization. 90
not represent the party. While the COM
missioners acted within their technical
rights, the removals may be the cause Of
trouble tomorrow
Rumors today that the governor Will
call out the militia tomorrow find much
credence- Trouble may come through the
refusal Of the deposed election. officers +o
vacate their places. If the militia is call
ed out il may result in the closing of the
polls by the local election officers on the
ground that the presence of soldiers pre-
vented a free expression of popular will.
Or, IL the polls remain open. il may result
in the state election officers throwing out
the vote Of Jefferson county on the same
ground Of military interference. In either
event. the counting or throwing out of
the Louisville vote very likely would de-
termine the result of the election.