The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-22

moments messenger boys were going in
every direction. Both the Columbia
and Marion Clubs were Immediately
the corridor OF the Des.ison Hotel was
swarming with crowd of Mr.. Finley's
friends all eager 10 know the full particu-
lars Of the arrest and anxious TO be of
service in procuring his release Attorneys
John b. Elan and s. ID. Miller were hastily
sent for and as promptly answered the
summons. ARRANGEMENTS were made TO
procure writ Of habeas corpus from Judge
feathers. who was notified To keep him
self in readiness in case OF emergency.
HASTY PREPARATIONS.
II then became rurnored about that I'm the
event that Governor Mount denied the ap-
plication FOR extradition. there would be an
attempt made TO kdnap Mr.. Finley and
hasty preparations were made to protect
him from such an attempt. Some of those
gathered in the lobby Of the Denison went
down to the police headquarters and the
remainder stayed in the hotel waiting the
decision OF the Governor. When 1t was
learned that the Governor had denied the
application there was general rejoicing and
the whole party Immediately adjourned TO
police headquarters TO notify Mr.. Finley
or the Governors action.
When the crowd rushed In upon Mr.. Fin
ley. showering their CONGRATULATIONS upon
TO displayed was for the time overcome and
his hand trembled and his eyes filled with
tears as he thanked them. When Mr.. Fin
ley had been notified OF his release by
Superintendent Quigley the whole party adj
Journed TO the Denison Hotel, where they
were greeted by Mr.. Hernly. II. s. New,
woods. George B. Elliott. and a nHmber
or others who had remained at the hotel
awaiting Mr.. Finley's arrival Arrange
Inents were quickly made whereby Mr. Fin
AT he
In the future where his friends will keep
watchful eye on his safety.
MEETS WITH APPROVAL.
The action OF Governor Mount In denying
the application for the extradition of Mr.
Finley meets the hearty approval of not
only Republicans but Democrats as well.
The general impression prevails that II
mr. Finley Is returned to Kentucky he will
60 as sacrifice, for II is believed that his
execution has already been planned. This
Is apparently the view taken by the Gov
ernor who. in discussing his reasons for
denying the application with II. s. New last
night, said: II denied the application strict
~ az matter OF conviction Of what was
the right and proper thing to do. would
not send any man, Democrat or Republic
can, Tor trial before a court that is plainly
organized TO convict and not to provide
Justice. The papers were defective for that
matter, but L do not care to plead techni-
cantes. The application is denied upon
It's merits and because of the conditions
known to exist in Kentucky. have heard
IT rumored that there NAV be an attemnt
mace 10 take Mr.. Finley out Of the State
without process Of law. Such an attemnt
will be resisted If made. 1t shall not be
permitted"
After. the departure of Mr.. Finley and
Officer Thomasson was considerahIv wor,
RED He said: 81 don't like to go hack
without him." He also said that he had
known FINLEY for some years and that
they had been the best Of friends, having
been members of several organizations.
There were a number of secret consulta-
tons with Superintendent Quigley and the
detectives, besides a number of whispered
conversations. 1t was thought that some
other movement was on foot, but no def
mite information could be obtained
Thomasson said he intended going home
this morning. Later, however, he declared
that he did not know what he would do
until he had heard from his superior
officers.
After Mr.. Finley had left police head
quarters Superintendent Quigiey sent the
following dispatch to Governor Beckham,
of Kentucky:
Governor Mount absolutely refuses to
nonor the requisition papers for the return
of Charles Finley to Kentucky. Gave no
reasons. Finley released"
Superintendent Quigley and the detectives
have a number of times denied that they
had any connection with cases in which
Finley or any Kentucky people were con-
cerned- 1t Is known however. that Finley
has been watched closely for several days,
and a general watch has been kept over
him for three four weeks. Mr. Finley
was aware that his movements were
watched. but made no attempt at conceal
ment.
Mr. FINLEY's STATEMENT.
After the excitement had somewhat sub
sided and the greater number of Mr.. Fin
ley's friends had taken their departure he
was asked II he had anything to say with
regard to his arrest and subsequent re-
ease. In reply he said: 81 don't think I
have fully recovered my equanimitys I
don't suppose 1t falls to the lot Of every
man to receive such evidences of friend
ship have been showered upon me to-
night, and couldn't, If 1 tried all my life.
begin to express the gratitude that I feel
1t Is such men as these that make a man
have faith in the brotherhood of men. 1
came here a stranger to all of them, and
yet / have been treated tonight as the
prodigal- At first was so overcome that
! am afraid I did not fully show my ap-
probation But you may say for me that
& the opportunity ever affords they will
find that am not unappreciative Of their
never-to-be-forgotten Kindness
In speaking of his arrest Mr.. Finley said
that he was not altogether surprised, as he
had had limitations that he was being
Swallowed by officers He said he had been
given the best of treatment by Superin-
tendent Quigley, and his arrest had not
been altogether an unpleasant experience.
When asked IL he still thought of return
ing to Kentucky Mr.. Finley replied that he
had always intended to do So and he saw
no reason for changing his mind. Said he:
ct will return to Kentucky when / know
that / will obtain a fair trial. l do not
know when that time will be. and 1 GER
tafnly win not go back long the pres
ent conditions exist in Kentucky"