The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-31


Taylor present Mr.. Edeien, in asking for
q postponement, said that he did 30 on his
own responsibility, not having had time to
confer with his colleagues.
Col. Bennett Fl. Young, for the contest
nnts, followed Mr.. Edelen and said the
contestants waived tho right Of argument
ana would mako none.
Lives Of Attoreys Threatened.
Col Breckenridge said he had addressed
communication to the chairmen Of tho
two boards. setting forth why the argu-
ments should not proceed. He said that
the lives Ct the attorneys for Gov. Taylor
had been threatened.
II have no fear for my personal safety
said Mr. Breckenridge II have felt that
should DO here and no threats can deter
me from what regard as my duty. These
threats, however. came from source en-;
titling them to serious consideration" The
rest Of the counsel had agreed not to APP
pear at the meeting, as the dastardly
crime committed tonight might be repeat
ed under cover Of darkness
Mr.. Edelen stated that he entertained no
fears for his personal safety.
thought the attorneys were perfectly safe.
Republacan Members Statement.
Mr.. Lilly, the Republican member Of the
lieutenant gubernatorial board, addressed
the boards. He said:
"No heart is more panied than mine over
the occurrence Of today. ! want TO say
that my mind IL made up In this case and
ten years of argument could not change
IT, Assassination IL a crime Of the most
heinous character, and I can, under no
circumstances. fail to express the utter
contempt for its perpetrators and instiga-
tors"
It was then agreed that there should be
no arguments.
Only a few members of the legislature
attended the meetings of the board to-
night. The speeches that were made were
in subdued tones, indicating the deepest
apprehension OF what had happened and
of impending disturbances.
Republicans VIII Apply to Court.
The Republicans will probably, as soon
as the decision is rendered in favor OF
Goebel, make application In the United
States circuit court at Cincinnati for an
injunction restraining Goebel ana Beck
ham from taking their seats, and the bat
tie will then be continued before Judge
Taft. of that court.
The grounds upon which the injunction
win be asked are the prejudice Of the
legislative body, the alleged unfitness of
several members of the contest boards to
sit In Judgment upon the case, and several
other grounds which they decline to dis
cuss tonight.
GOebel sympathizer Resents Remark
CINCINNATI, O.. Jan. 30.-A man in the
uniform of the National Guard, speaking
of the Goebei tragedy. remarked in the
lobby Of the Stag hotel tonight:
"It would be a good thing for Kentucky
and the nation If Goebel would die"
The words had scarcely been uttered
when Bookmaker Charley Feeny whipped
out revolver and began firing at the SOL
der, who got out of the door after two
shots had missed him.
Martial Law VIII BE Declared.
FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 31.-Martial
law will be declared in Frankfort at Q
o'clock this morning, and the session of
the legislature at which the Democrats
have determined to seat Goebel will be
stopped by the military. One of the high
ers oflicers with the troops said:
1.-THE legislature says 1t is going to meet
at 10 o'clock Maybe it will, but what
ever It does it will not unseat Gov. Tay-
lor today"
Soldiers Arriving All Night.
Soldiers have been arriving at intervals
all night. Three hundred men of the
Louisville legion arrived at II o'clock and
the company from Covington came at 1880
this morning. Numerous other organiza-
lions are expected. About $50 men are
here now.
President Much Distressed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.--The news Of
the shooting Of William Goebel. the Demo-
cratic contestant for governor of Ken
lucky, was received at the White House
while the cabinet was In session. The
president was much distressed at the news
and SO were all the members Of the cabi-
net. After the cabinet meeting adjourned
one of the members expressed deep regret
that the political differences in Kentucky
had brought about bloodshed.