The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-08
DEMOCRATS GAIN A POINT.
Taylor Served with an Injunction to
Restrain Him from Holding Leg
islarive Session al London.
Rad LAID PLANS TO PREVENT IT.
ss~atrI~s Had Received Orders to Allow No
Due to Pass into the Capitol Grounds,
sssst the stenogr pher of thu De- niocrst-
ae Attorney. slipped Ia aud P,nned n
tatice on the Governors Door.

EF3JihiOIts n y eD- %-tIoN IoI
mas been served with notice of the
ssnt for an injunction to-estrain him
from Interfering with the action of
the legislature and to prevent him
from holding a session of the legisla-
sure at London. Service was secured,
despite the most stringent orders to
the sentries to allow nobody to pass
I'm or ont of the capitol grounds. Or
Sfers to this effect were given early
in the morning, but were revoked
later, and those having passes were
allowed free access to all parts of the
capitol square.
As soon word was brought to
Gov Tay Tor that the petition for the
injunction had been filed, the orders
vez1 rrnewed. but they were not re-
moved quick enough. AIonZo Walker.
abe 4senographer of the democratic
attesrDeys, gained entrance to the
IrcaInis before the renewal of the
der. and watching his chance pinned
rnHH of notice on the door of the eX-
ecnfive mansion, which action CON
Etitnfes legal notice to GOV. Taylor.
AzAksT was at once placed under ar
EeSt itms * now in the guard house.
IA The present the democrats have
mo detention of going to London. 1t
as DDJ known whether Gov. Tavlor
vVsb go I'D London. Gov. TAYLOR him
aseE refuses to give out any informa-
aios on the matter. 1t is believed
hosSsTer, that he will not do So II
gm=ss the governor can sit wherever
me asant," said Republican Campaign
Mansgrr Ebree. THE democrats
4cLay3r ~ = l.
ahe governor and that it is not neces-
saTy 10 go to the state house guess
~Shzas they claim is lawful. In regard
10 tins matter what applies to one
will also apply to the other. Mr.. Goe-
s'ez will also be affected by any action
governor Taylor may take
Gov. Goebel passed on the whole a
comfortable night and is in better
scoHt'ition than on yesterday morning
His respiration has decreased. and is |
more regular and his pulse is slower.
Dr- Welch said: I'VE wish to hold |
oni no hopes of his recovery. but the |
man rs at least holding his own"
HAS Taylor >omrthing In Resere:
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 2.-The demo
Gratis plan is to make a formal de-
snHEd for admission to the Legislative
haEfs IA the state house every day AS
on yesterday, they will be denied adj
mittaTre by the militia, all of which
with the exception of two companies
from Berboursville, will remain here
1fhefse two companies have been or
VtTeu TO London for the meeting of
the legislature there next Tuesday.
Coy Taylor gives no intention of
his proclamation calling
Ter The legislature to assemble at
London. He is making all arrange
fnants for the session there Many
freIti hficans went home last night
rail ti1fe morning. all intending going
10 London Monday. 1T is probable
chat a quorum will not be present at
the opening session of the legisla-
ture, said Representative Yarberrv,
''hut there Will before Tuesday night,
of that You can rest assured" He
spoke with great confidence. and
created the impression that appears
to be prevalent that the republicans
have something in reserve.
sto~y That Points to whittaker's Guilt.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 2-Constable
Iarrod, the officer who took Harland
Whitaker, the alleged assassin. to
Louisville, has given out what is re-
garded as evidence pointing to the ac-
cused mans guilt. Harrod says that
Whit tal<er, while en- route to Louis
vile, told that he had some $4,000 at
home and IS in his pocket which he
would give to be allowed to escape
The officer also says that Whitaker
contTIadicts the statement of Capt. |
Davis. in whose company he was found
when arrested
Democrats Cai Mckinley
Washington. Feb. "a Kentucky
consisting of Senator-elect
Blackburn. Representatives Rhea,
Smith, Allen and Gilbert. and ex-Rep-
resentative Thompson called on Pres
sdent Mckinley TO protest against any
federal interference in that state |
Senator Lindsay was also there but
Eat did not come with the other gentle
knea- The kentuckians said that fed
Sral interference in Kentucky would
f,e sure to result in serious trouble
ms the first movement of troops would
cause an uprising that could not be
easily quelled. They expressed the
opinion that the difficulties would be
adjusted without further violence if
the people of Kentucky were allowed
10 settle the matter themselves Sena-
For Blackburn said the interview was
pleasant and satisfactory.
The president. in reply. expressed | J
his great anxiety over the situation |
his Pfofoundest wish that violence be
avmded and that the contest should | :
ot' Legally determined. He assured | q
the delegation in a general way that
DE 1eplored the situation and thar
federal interference would come ONLY !
as The hast resort, after having been |
'n>cAed hF the proper authorities an
1>r the law and constitution.
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