The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-02-09

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 2. = William
Goebel was, shortly before O'Clock
East night sworn in as governor of
Kentucky, and ]. C. w. Beckham a
few minutes later took the oath of lieu
tenant governor. The oath was adj
ministered to both men by Chief JUS
tice Hazelerigg. Of the court Of ap-
peals. The plan to IL axe Goebel gov
ernor was set in motion early in the
afternoon. A statement vas prepared
saying the boards which had heard the
contests for governor and lieutenan.
governor had decided in favor of
Goebel and Beckham, and that the
boards intended to report their finding
to the legislature. but that they had
been prevented from so doing by the
action of Gov. Taylor in declaring the
legislature adjourned. The 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 whenever they
attempted to hold a meeting. 1t was
declared the belief of all the signers
that Goebel and Beckham
Were the Legally Elected
governor and lieutenant governor. and
each man as he signed the paper an
nounced that he voted for the adoption
Of the majority report of the contest
board. which declared Goebel and
Bcckham to be the men rightfully ell
1nI to h0 T.
signed by a majority of the members
Of both houses.
AS soon as the last man actually
needed had affixed his signature to the
statement word was sent to the resi-
deLce of Chief Justice Hazelrisg. of
the court Of appeals. lie came at once
to the Capitol hotel, passed directly up
stairs to the room of Mr.. Gcebel and
administered the oath of office. Mr..
Goebel was propped up with pillows
and was able to raise his hand only
with the greatest difficulty as he lis
tened to the words of Judge Hazel
rigg. When the oath had been given
Mr.. Goebel sank back exhausted. the
effort having been almost too much
for his strength. Mr..
Goebcl Was Unable
to say anything regarding the matter
but the contented smile on his face
bore strong witness to the pleasure
that he felt. Immediately upon leav-
ing thr room where he had sworn in
Mr.. Goebel. Judge HaZelrigg went to
an adjoining room where he sworc in
Mr.. Reckham as lieutenant governor.
Mr.. Goebel. as soon as he was as
sured that he was legally governor of
Kentucky took prompt action regard
ing the military arm of the service
Two orders were quickly prepared for
his signature, the first Of which dis
charged Adit. Gen. Daniel Collier from
o &C and appointed Gen. John D. Cas-
tleman of Louisville as his successor.
The second was directed to the COM
manders Of the militia now stationed
in this city. directing them to return
to their homes. Word was at once
telegraphed to Gen. Castleman of his
appointment and he is expected in the
city this morning. There is IL
Possibility of Trouble
in this matter of control of the state
troops. The regiments of the guard
have recently been reorganized and
arc for the most part made up of Re-
publicans and the personal followers
Of Gov. Taylor. 1t is not certnin that
they will at once obey the orders is
sued by Gov. Goebel. and any attempt
to force. them TO do so will almost GER
tainly result in trouble. Gen. Collier
refused positively to say anything re-
garding lis possible line of action. He
would not say. however. that he had
any intention of giving up his post at
the order of Gov. Goebel.
Sevcnty-six members of the house
and senate signed the statement which
included some strong criticism of the
actions of Gov. Taylor in adjourning
the legislature and preventing it from
meeting by the use of the militia. The
house and senate will make another
effort to meet today, but the Demo
cratic members say they do not ex-
pect any trouble. If they are prevent
ed by the militia from entering the hall
they will meet somewhere else. They
say that no violence will be offered to
anybody. even though the members of
the legislature are satisfied that the
troops are acting illegally.
GOebel Resting Comfortably.
Franz fort, Ky, Feb. 2.-The condi-
ton of Gov. Goebel at late hour was
better than at any time during the day.
He was resting comfortably. no unfa.
vorable symptoms had appeared, and
It was announced that he would un.
questienGbly get through the night in
good shape.
Gov. Taylor AAjourns the LerIsla.
ture.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 2.-t;ov. Tay-
lor yesterday afternoon issued the fol-
lowing address:
ITO the People Of Kentucky: The most
lamentable condition Of affairs ever ex-
perienced by our people has rendered
prompt action on the part Of The chief
executive Of the state absolutely neces.
snry. A long series Of unprecedented and
unlawful acts pracuced by those in
charge of the legislature in this state
has eliminated ia the most fearful con
dition of the period TO the state. The
dreadful tragedy which occurred yester-
day shocked and startled all and can be
NO more sincerely dsplored by any ons
than myself. !,
80 attempt to legislate under such
conditions Of excitement and threatened
b v1olef1ce n now prevails In Frankfort