The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
TAYLOR The ONLY CLOUD
he Says He Will Continue to Act as Cover
rO..
HE WILL BOW TO THE SUPERIOR COURT
Removal of Powers and Davis From Lexington
Jail on Sunday to be Investigated by the
Grand Jury. Arrest of Gabriel
A A. Taul.
(By The Associated Press.)

(Bv The Associated Press.)
Frankfort, KY, March 13.-The Legisla-
ture of Kentucky adjourned sine die to-
Generals Collier and Castleman resulted
in perfect understanding being reached.
Governor Taylor will continue to ac,
as Governor Governor Beckham will
make no move toward securing possession
of the State buildings until after the
Court of Appeals has decided the disputed
governorship
The Legislature appointed 100000 for
the use CT Governor Beckham in re-
organizing the State militia.
Among the more conservative element Z
in each party the opinion prevails that the
worst is over and that when the Cour.
of Appeals renders it's decision the dam
ger of civil war in the commonwealth,
which has been terribly imminent Will
have passed away entirely. To the Dem
Ccratic leaders with a full understanding
OF the situation, only one cloud appears
on the political horizon, that is Governor
Taylor's future course.
Governor Taylor himself will not outline
his plan of action, beyond the statement
he made to the Associated Press cor
TO act as Governor Republicans in Gov
ernor Tayors confidence, however say
that he will remain in Frankfort In the
discharge of his duties until the court of
last resort passes upon the question at
issue. Then. If the decision be against
him he will step out at once and turn over
the State buildings to Governor Beck
ham The Republicans will make every
effort to carry the dispute into the Fed
eral courts in case the decision of the
Kentucky Court Of Appeals is against
them, but failing in this they will consid
er the question settled, still believing a
great wrong has been done them.
The Democratic leaders assert that they
will cheerfuly abide by the decision of
the Court of Appeals. But should the de-
cision be in their favor they will insist
on the occupancy of the State buildings
"peacably if possible. but forcibly ii me-
cessary," as it was expressed today.
The conference between Adjutant Cen
erals Castleman and Collier lasted
greater part Of the afternoon and tacit
agreement was made to allow matters to
remain in statu quo at present. BY this,
the Republicans understand that no furth-
er arrests will be attempted and no
prosecutions made OF the State officers
erncr Taylor.
In spite of the fact that there was the
usual disorder attendant on the closing
day Of the session especially in the
House, considerable important legislation
was accomplished before the Legislature
adjourned. including the passage of the
Triplett resolution appropriating $780,,
900 to enable Governor Beckham to re
organize The militia, extended the organ
ization and recover the munitions of war
Of the State"
The debate on the hill in the House
naturally took strong partisan timage.
but it finally went through amid wild
cheering by vote of 53 to 10, most of the
Republicans refusing to vote. 1t was ex-
planned by the Democratic leaders on the
focr that the fund will not be used until
after the decisions of the Court Of APP
peals. The bill is regarded as war
fund by the Democrats.
| bill appropriating $4,000 for the
| Ccvington Library the only bill intro
duced in the Legislature by Senator Goe-
hel also passed with hurrah, Republi-
cans and Democrats Joining in support
Of the measure.
In the Senate the bitter feeling exist
ing between the Goebel and Anti Goegel
ter, President of the Senate, announced
chat he would certify to the absence
from most of the sessions since January
30th. the date of Goebel's assassination,
Of four antiGoebel Senators, thus pre-
venting them from drawing their per
diem during that time. There is some
excuse for the Republican Senator's mot
attending the sessions" said Senator
Carter, they were obeying the dictates
of their party, but for these other gentle
men there is no such excuse
BY tomorrow the city will be deserted
by politicians and beyond few soldiers
in the capitol square little will remain
to show how near Kentucky has been
to civil war.
THE TRIPLETT RESOLUTION.
Frankfort, KY, March 13.-Governor
Beckham tonight approved the Triplett
100000 appropriation resolution.
THE POWERS AND DAVIS CASE
Lexington, KY, March 13-Judge Par
ker today called for the grand jury. now
! in session. and gave it lengthy charge
| in which he urged that the removal or
| Powers and Davis from the jail on Sun
! day by irregular and alleged illegal pro-
| cess and the alleged mistreatment of
| these prisoners be fully investigated and
| the guilty parties, If any are guilty, be
fcontinued on Second dpagc.)