Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-04
VERY MUCH l....y-.
The Middle in kentucky Decomiu
More Complicated.
NOW IN THE COURTS
II i Claimed the sessions Of the Leg.
islatnre That SEATED Goelel l.
lllegal-The Outcome Il Dif.
ileult 10 Even Predict.

Frankfort, Feb a.-It is expected by
the Republicans that they will have
good legal defense against the claim of
the Democrats that Goebsl IL govorn u
Of Kentucky by the fact that the law
provides that all joint sessions shall he
held in the state legislative chamber.
A. their joint session was held ia the
pArlors Of the Capitol hotel and not In
the capitol building Democratic al.
torneys say the position taken by the
Republicans il not tensble. aud that tbs
state legislative chambers is the place
In which the state legislature chooses 10
meet. 1t l. not necessary. they say.
that the meetings shouli be held within
any certain building
Another complication that may arise
Il over she vote Of the senate upon seat
ing Governor Goebel Nineteen votes
were cast, the number not being a qp0-
rum as there are properly ~ members
Of the senate. One senator. because Of
illness. has never qualified. aud the
Democrats before declaring Goebel gov
ernor took precaution 10 secure his res
ignaiion. reducing the total number OF
senators 10 3G. Of which 10 constitutes a
quorum The resignation was written
out and Goebel affixed his signature be-
fore the session was called
Republican headquarters here are
practically deserted Campaign man
ager sehree has gone home 10 Hender.
son and with the exception Of the capl-
tol square. the Democrats have the city
H. themselves. There was general
exodus Of Republican representatives
and senators this morning IN the dirsc-
tou Of London Many members have
been leaving b. iwos and threes Tor the
last two days going % their homes
aud intending b. 20 from there 10 Lon
don. but this morning there was con
certed movement aud all th0ss left
behind. about 10. started on the morn
.ug train. Several cases Of rifles and
large quantity of ammunition have
been forwarded 10 London by express
by Adjuiant General Collier lie say-
he expects no trouble AZ London. but
wishes % have matters ready Tor an
emergency Governor Taylor has for
the time being given up the idea of
going 10 the Republican seat Of govern.
ment aud will remain IN the executive
building Ia Frankfort
Chairman John Barrett Of the Repub-
licau joint caucns has issued call Tor
a caucus At the courthouse In London
on Monday AZ p m. This is taken 10
indicate that there will be an attempt
10 organize legislature and elect new
officers To made quorum il will h. J
Necessary for troops 10 arrest and bring
enough Democrats for that purpose. A
leader Of the party said
We will elect all legislative officers
We will elect Ex-Governor Bradley 10
the United States senate thereby get
ting the contest In the United State.
senate, which will bring decision from
Competent authorities
Governor Taylor has provided against
delay aud Inconvenience in receiving
aud sending kilograms in hi. present er
elusive quarters by means Of mes.en.
gers lie has had two wires run into
his Office and has operators within hi.
Office
Judge Cantrell at u o'clock thi,
morning issued temporary Injunction
restraining Governor Taylor from inter.
fering with the legislature aud from Re-.
moving the seat Of that body 90 London
The temporary injunction is % remain
binding until Feb s. when a hearing 10
make % permanent will b, heard before
Judge Cantrell at Georgetown. Kv. No
attempt has been made % secure the
personal service Of the writ Of iuiunc
tiou upon Governor Taylor lmmedi.
ately after the issuance Of tho writ
Judge Cautrell instructed Sheriff suler
Of Franklin county % make no effort trI
present the order of the court The
judge directed that 10 be- allowed 10 ro
main binding without service. hoc iusa
Of the danger that threatened the man
who should undertake the task and tho
results that might eusue owing 20 the
excited state Of the public mind
United States senator Jo, Blackburn
arrived at Frankfort from Washington
this morning had conference with m,
Democratic leaders and advised with
thom in regard Co the probable effect OF
the attitude of the administration atI
Washington towards Governor TAYLOR
Senator Blackburn was met at the sta.
ton by Colonel Jack Chun Speake,
South Trimble and other prominent