Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-02
GOEBEL SWORN IN:
Dying Man Propped Up With Pillows
Takes the Oath.

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Goebel was shortly before oo'clock
last night sworn in. as governor Of
Kentucky, and j. c. w. Beckman,
few minutes later took the oath OF
lieutenant Governor. The oath was
administered to both men by Chief
Justice Hazlerigg of the court OF ap-
peals, A statement was prepared say
ing that, the boards which had heard
the contest for governor and heuten'
ant governor had decided in favor OF
I Goebel and Beckman; that the boards
intended to report their findings to
the legislature, but that they had been
prevented from doing SO by the action
IL Governor Taylor in declaring the
Legislature adjourned. This statement
/ then goes on to say that the members
of the legislature were driven from
place to place by the militia and
threatened with arrest wherever they
attempted to hold meeting. 1t was
declared the belief of all the signers
.of,the statement that Goebel and Beck
man were the legally elected governor
and lieutenant governor, and each
man as he signed the paper announced
that he voted for the adoption of the
majority report of the contest boards
which declared Goebel and Beckman
ITO be the men legally and rightfully
entitled to the Offices. The Statements
assigned by majority of the members
of both houses. Mr. Goebel Us soon &C
he was assured that he was legally
governor of Kentucky took prompt ac-
ton regarding the military arm of the
service. Two orders were quickly pre-
pared for his signature, the first,of
which discharged General Daniel Col
lier from Office and appointed General
John 3. Castleman Of Louisville as his
successor. The second was addressed
to the commanders of the militia now
stationed in this city, directing them
to return to their homes. Among the
militia in Frankfort 800 men announce
that they will obey Goebel's orders.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 1.-The doctors
agree that Senator Goebel cannot live.
Nothing but his wonderful vitality and
nerve has kept him alive thus far.
His assassin has not been arrested and
there is no hope that he will be. Gov
ernor Taylor and the militia have com
plete control of the situation.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. .1.-When the
members of the legislature attempted
to enter the capitol yesterday morning
they were stopped by Col. Williams
and a detachment of troops and the
following proclamation of the govern
or was handed to them:
Z whereas, state OF insurrection prevails in
che state OF Kentucky, especially in Frankfort,
the capital thereof;
Therefore by virtue Of the authority vested
in me by the constitution of Kentucky, do
hereby, by this proclamation, adjourn at once
the general assembly of the state Of Kentucky
to meet at London, Laurel county, KY, tues
day, the 9th day OF February. 1900 at Il O'Clock
The democratic members denounced
the proceedings and at once made an
effort to secure the opera house, in
which they proposed to hold session.
Again the militia interfered. At the
court house the were also shut out by
the soldiers. Going to the Capitol
hotel they were met by officers of the
militia, who told them any attempt to
hold meeting would be suppressed.
Later;the democrats were told that no
conferences could be held. London is
in the .'feud" county Of the state,
which is strongly republican, and
while the democrats have not refused
to go there they declare their lives
would mot be safe. Adjutant General
Collier ,threatsnsto arrest them indi
vidually and carry them to London if
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