The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-05


oeeh warned not to return to Frankfort
Enough of the Democratic members IF
each House will be here tomorrow. it is
asserted by the Democratic managers 10
form quorum No legislation win be at
tempted, but an adjournment from day to
uay VIII be held pending a settlement cf
iesal questions involved in the present dis
Pute between the parties
Want PeaceabIe Settlement.
1t was declared to be the purpose of The
democrats to do nothing that would tend
TO provoke a conflict or to indicate that 1t
was their intention TO forcibly antagonize
GOV Iaylor's administration. Measures
to protect the Democratic legislators and
state officers however, were thought to be
necessary.
Gen. Castleman took active part in the
discussion of the plans, and it is said am
pie arrangements were made to protect
the members Of the Democratic admins.
tration from molestaton by Gov. Taylor's
forces. Whether or not this is TO be done
through the organization of another state
guard has not been made clear. 1t is
thought, however that the main
reliance of the Democrats will be
placed at least for the present, in
the police force of the city and the con-
stabulary of the county.
The Mayor and city officers and the
sheriff of the county are Democrats and
will undoubtedly recognize Beckham as
Governor. The number Of men at their
command is considerable, and strength
ening this force is probably what is con-
templated.
| Some apprehension is felt that Gov.
Taylor may seek to interfere with the
State Board of Election Commissioners
which is to meet next Tuesday at Frank
fort to settle minor state offices. This
boards decision is expected this week,
and a decision favoring the Democratic
contestants would have an important
bearing on the governorship conflict.
About 80 of the 119 counties of the state
have Democratic officials, who, the Dem
ocrats believe would recognize only the
Democratic auditor and treasurer. This
would involve the control of the state
revenues which come to the state offices
state of affairs no end of new complica-
tions
Gov. Beckham tonight denied himself
to all callers save the closest adherents
Of his administration.
Several Republican leaders were in town
to-day. among them some members of the
Legislature, but they knew nothing Of
what the Democrats were doing and
held no conferences among themselves as
far as known.
CastIeman Appointed.
Mr.. Beckham spent the day quietly with
friends in this city. During the afternoon
most of the prominent Democrats who
have been active in the management of
the Goebel campaign called on the new
executive, and number of informal con-
ferences were held. The policy TO be fol-
lowed by the party under its new leader
was discussed, but the secret of the aft
ernoon's consultations was closely guard
ed by all those who participated in them.
Speaker Trimble of the House of Repre-
sentatives was present part of the time.
Gen. John b. Casteman. who was APP
pointed last night by the Democratic Gov
ernor to serve as his adjutant general,
was one of the first to greet the chief
Gen. Castleman conveyed his acceptance
of the trust, and the plans of the Demo-
cratic administration as far as they af-
feet his branch of it were talked over
1t is not the purpose of the Democratic
leaders to do anything to indicate a de
sire to use force in the carrying out of
their plans but measures are to be taken
for the protection of Democratic members
of the Legislature and the state officers
whom the members of that party look up
on as being in authority. Just what form
these measures will take, will not, # is
announced, be made public for the pres
ent. An attempt to forcibly dvest Adjt
Gen. Collier of the authority he exercises
under Gov. Taylor is not in line with the
Democratic plans The Democratic move
ments. 1t is said, will be entirely defen-
slve.
Gen. Castlemans letter of acceptance,
which was written Immediately upon re-
ceipt of notice of his appointment, is as
follows:
LOUISVILLE, feU 4.-f1OH j. - W. IotCh-
ham. Governor of Kentucky, Frankfort,
XIV: Ny Dear Sir-Every citizen should
eerve his state. Business obligations un-
usally exacting require my attention. I'M
ne1led bv a sense Of duty to unite with you
in the hope Of influencing a peaceable so
lution of the difficulties which discre 1T
Kentucky. hope that you will accept my
services as temporary Adjutant General
and without compensation ] shall do
whatever l can to support your admins
tration and serve the commonwealth.
very respectfully. your obedient servant
"John b. Castleman."
Will Organize battalion
Late tonight it was decided by Gen
Castleman 10 organize a battalion Of what
is 10 be known as the First Regiment J.
r Greeory was appointed Major and VIII
be in command of these troops
The battalion will be organized In TINS
citv and the first steps TO that end were