The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

lux LIZA 01A1E JNtOh-
der to return to their homes. 1t is just
as though the order had never been is
sued. Adjutant General Collier says
that no consideration will be given to
any orders that may emanate from the
GOebel headquarters.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon
printed notices were handed around the
lobby of the Capitol hotel signed by
Speaker Trimble asking all members of
the legislature to meet at the west door
of the hotel at o'clock, preparatory to
holding a session in the Capitol build
ing. 1t was generally understood that
admission would be refused, but the
Democrats determined to demand ac-
cess to the building as a matter of form
and to put the Republicans upon rer-
ord. At the appointed time the mem
berS fell into line and in columns Of
twos headed by the tall form of Trim
bic, the march was taken up toward
the state house grounds. On both sides
and in the rear came q, large crowd.
AS Speaker Trimble approached the
gate which was guarded by two SEN
tries, the soldiers stepped back lower
ed their bayonets and allowed the
speaker to pass through.
Are you a member of the legisla-
ture?" asked one of the sentries.
Il am replied the speaker as he
started up the brick walk toward the
capitol.
The same question was put to the
other members as they approached and
when it came the turn of the crowd the
sentries fired the same query at every
bunch and every bunch answered in
chorus I am"
The legislature numbered 500 by the
time the speaker was at the capitol
steps.
Upon the landing at the top of the
steps long line of soldiers was drawn
up under the command of Captain Hor-
ace Cochran. Bayonets were fixed, the
Gfnnd . ND n
Mr.. Trimble that the moment for nego-
tiations had arrived. Approaching the
| captain he said: I'VE demand admis-
sion to the hall. We are members of
| the legislature and desire to hold a ses-
! SION"
Clerks Leigh of the house and Desha
! of the senate, also demanded that they
be allowed to enter.
I'VE have orders to admit nobody"
| replied Captain Cochran.
We have a right to enter this hall"
said the speaker, and we demand that
| we be allowed to do so in order that
we may attend to the business of the
| state.''
Il have orders to admit nobody and
you can not go in was the reply.
| The speaker turned around and stand
ing upon the top step he said to the
crowd:
I'VE came here to meet as members
| of the legislature of the state of Ken
| lucky. We are denied admission to the
| building and are repealed by force. l
do now declare this session of the legis-
! lature adjourned and it will meet sub
| ject to my CALI
| Down the steps went the speaker and
/ behind him followed the crowd.
| There was no sign of disturbance
| throughout everything being conducted
in an orderly and dignified manner by
/ the legislators The impromptu mem
| bers were not so mindful of the dignity
of their high calling and were inclined
! to make facetious remarks at the SOL
| diers.
There is very little heard now about
| London and there seems to be a general
| feeling among the Democrats and Re-
publicanS alike that the next regular
! meeting of the legislature will be held
in the Capitol building. There has been
no announcement of any intention on
the part of Governor Taylor but it
seems to have become a tacit belief that
he will rescind his action before the
time set for the meeting at London.
Anonymous letters threatening assas-
| Sinauon are going through the mails
in considerable numbers. They have
been received by the Democratic attor-
neys, by the Republican attorneys and
by every judge of the court of appeals
They are all practically of one nature
| informing the recipient that unless he
mends the error of his political ways
he will be shot down. Occasionally
somebody threatens to stab, but the
general trend of assassination senti-
ment seems to run toward gunpowder
Ext Governor Bradley's house is guarded
night and day by soldiers and even If
the daytime the inside blinds on the
first floor are kept closed to prevent
anybody from being able to fire through
the windows with accuracy.
At O'Clock Speaker Trimble posted
a notice in the office of the Capitol hote
calling members of the house to meet
in one of the hotel parlors. Forty -four
members only were present and this
being no quorum an adjournment was
taken. The meeting was not originally
f1ad
as to serve notice on the militia that the
legislature was able to meet when i
chose The notice was posted in ample
time to have allowed the soldiers to pre-
vent the gathering.
The senate also held a short caucu:
| and nominated Senator Garter of Ander
son county as president pro tenn of tn,
senate, a position heretofore held by
| GOebel.