The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-02-16
THE KENTUCKY FEUD
o0EBEL's BROTHER WANTS LAW.
Full VENGEANCE.
Latest News From the Scene Of Trae.
edy-0oebePs FuneraI-Talk of the
New Election Law-views Held by
Taylor.


Taylor.
Kentucky Democrats have begun
new and personal attack upon Gov
ernor Taylor and the Republican lead
ers. A bill was introduced in the
State Senate at Louisville by Sena or
Ferguson providing for an appropria-
ton of 100000, to be expended in the
capture and prosecution of the MUIR
derer Of William Goebel. This sum is
to be expended in the capture and
likewise the prosecution OF the MUIR
derer of William Goebel. This sum
is to be expended under the direction
Of John X. Hendrick, G. w. Bradburn
and Joseph X. Lewis, three of Goe-
bells strongest supporters in his last
days.
Democrats do not hesitate to say
that no effort OF expense will lie
spared to implicate some Of the most
prominent men in Kentucky in the as
sassinatien and republicans speak
openly of a belief that the criminal
prosecution of men innocent of any
Connection with the crime will he tie
next phase of the fight waged against
the Taylorites.
There is not a Democrat in either
House who would deny that the S100,-
600 to be expended will be rsed
against Taylor. The Republi ana at
Frankfort are aroused by this mea,-
ure and its introduction has added to
Taylor's determination to oppose his
enemises. Republicans here spea'l of
the movement as the "lnost monstrous
plot" of the long contest.
While awaiting the result of the Re.
publican appeal 10 Judse TAFT for fed
eral interference IL the contest the
Democrats do not seem TO have
formed any new plans. Jud4e Pryor
advised them to begin action in the
State courts to determine the title to
the Governorship, but they have NO
agreed to do so. Now that Governor
Taylor has removed his guards frIm
the State House in Frankfort, the
most that can come of the injunction
suit pending before Judge Cantril, at
Georgetown, is punishment of Taylor
for contempt of court in refusing to
permit the writ of injunction to be
served. Only bodyguard now re-
/ mains in the Capitol, and the State
House is open to all
Chief Justice Hazelrigg, of the
Court of Appeals, said he believed
Judge Taft would refuse to Ter
the Republican motions, and it is con-
tidently asserted by other Democrats
that Judge Taft has already bean al
vised by Attorney General Griggs and
other legal advisers of President Me
Kinley that the federal courts have
no jurisdiction in the Kentucky ca es.
Meanwhile the Democratic Legisla-
ture is determined to remain in Louis
villea'Judges of the Court of Appeals
wish to reopen the court, and there
is no doubt that the dual governments
will remain for some time in separate
operation.
The talk now is entirely regarding
the enactment of & new election law,
to be framed by selected men of both
parties. This law would, in the ma
ture of things, repeal the Goebel law
by the mere fact OF it's being later leg
islation upon the subject.
Gov. Taylor holds the view at pres
sent that Goebel was never legally
seated, and will demand a new vote
on the matter before he will consent
to abandon his seat under the circum-
stances. ....r......f. ...r
The Kentucky Democratic Senate
and House met in Louisville Feb. 9,
each having a quorum. Governor
Beckham announced that he was pre-
pared to protect the members from
arrest.
The Republican Governor has not
yet signed the Louisville peace agree
ment. He announced, moreover, that
he had no intention Of doing 50 for
g some time, and did not know wi.etlar
he would sign it at ALL From ot!.er
and authoritative sources, however. ii
was learned that decision had final.
ly been reached, and that the peace
agreement probably would receive
the signature Of Governor Taylor in
side of twenty-four hours.
Republicans want Federal courts
to decide the claims of the rival Gov.
ernors, while the Democrats want the
State courts to adjudicate them.
Militia remains loyal to Gov. Taylor,
and his power rests upon the military.
State depository refused to cash war
rants for troops issued by Gov. Taylor,
and Warden Lillard, of the Peniten'
tiary, refused to release a prisoner
pardoned by him. The Legislature
has offered reward of $50, 900 for the
arrest and conviction of the person
or persons who attempted the life OF
Senator Goebel. Certain individuals
have volunteered to guarantee the
payment of this sum until the legality
of the Goebel stats government is es.
tablished. They will, it is said. put
up the money as aa evidence of good
faith until the Legislature is in posi-
,tion to appropriate the sum from the
Treasury of the State. This action is
due to the failure of the Republican
state government TO take any action
to apprehend the assassin of Senator
Goebel.