The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-03


strafning William Goebel from acting
as governor.
This course was decided upon here
early this morning, at conference OF
Republican attorneys called to consider
what line of action to adopt.
William o. Bradley, whom General
Taylor succeeded as governor, viii prob
ably lead in the argument before Judge
Evans for the desired writ.
1t is expected that the petition for the
writ will contain these chief points:
First-That General Taylor undOubt-
edly had the majority of the votes at
the late election and the political op-
ponents officially called upon to pass
upon said election have so decided
Second-That any attempt of the
Democratic legislature to unSeat him
is usurpation of power and unconstitu-
tionaL
Third@That the declaration for Mr..
Goebel made by the Democratic legis-
lators is void, as he (Taylor) had ad-
journed the legislature until next Tues
day and any legislation in the interim
is illegal.
Fourth-That he had the power so to
adjourn the legislature, as he deemed
an insurrection existed, and he alone,
as governor, was the judge of said in
surrectIon
TAYLOR WON'T GO.
Frankfort, KY, Feb. 3.-Republfcan
headquarters in Frankfort are practi-
cally deserted. Campaign Manager
Sebree has gone home to Henderson.
and with the exception of the capitol
square the Democrats have the city to
themselves.
There was a general exodus of Repub-
hcan representatives and senators this
morning in the direction of London.
Many members have been leaving by
/ twos and threes for the last two days,
going to their homes and intending to
go from there to London, but this morn
( ing there was a concerted movement,
/ and all of those who had been left be-
/ hind 9h0Hf fifteen 1vfP6 the n
! ing train. Several cases of rifles and a.
/ large quantity of ammunition were for
/ warded to London last night by ex
! press by Adjutant General Collier. He
I says he expects no trouble at London
| but wishes to have matters ready for
/ any emergency.
| Governor Taylor has for the time be-
! ing at least given up the idea of going
/ to the Republican seat of government,
and will remain in the executive build
! ing in Frankfort.
| TROOPS GO TO LONDON.
Frankfort, KY, Feb. 3.-Two compa-
| MES of infantry have left here for Lon
/ don where they will preserve the peace
! during the session Of the legislature
! that will under the proclamation of
/ Governor Taylor begin in that place OH
/ Tuesday next. A number of Republi
| can representatives left today for Lon
( don to arrange the preliminary matters
/ incident to the meeting. It is the pres
! ent intention of Governor Taylor to go
! to London in person. Arrangements
! have been made for q special train The
/ Republicans deny that Governor Tay-
! lOr will leave the capitol building, ev
cry precaution having been made to
! keep the matter secret
Governor Taylor has personally Of
| fered reward of $500 for the arrest and
| conviction Of the man who shot Cover
nor Goebel.
BLACKBURN ARRIVES.
Frankfort, KY, Feb.3.-United States
I
! Frankfort from Washington this morn
! ing to hold a conference with the Dem
] ocratic leaders and to advise with them
! in regard to probable effect of the at
/ titude of the administration toward
! Governor Taylor. Senator Blackburn
! was met at the station by Col. Jack
| Chinn, Speaker South Trimble of the
| house and other prominent Democrats
! and on arrival at the Capitol hotel, i'm
! mediately held a consultation with ex-
/ Congressman Hendrick, Lieutenant
| Governor Beckham, ]. Andrew Scott, J.
! A. Pryor, Attorney McQuoWn, Repre-
/ sentative Cantrill, G. w. Hickman and
! Speaker Trimble. The determination Of
! the federal government not to interfere
| with the course of events at Frankfort
| until actually necessary, as shown by
| yesterdays cabinet meeting and SenA-
| tor Blackburn's interview with the
| president was evidently gratifying to
/ the Democratic leaders. Senator Black
] burn strongly urged the neceSSitV of
| preserving peace at all hazards and to
! allow no acts of violence to occur un-
/ der any circumstances, but to allow
matters to proceed to a conclusion in
| the courts.
TAYLOR is ENJOINED.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 3-Judge Can
! trill of the circuit court this morning
| granted a temporary NInction re-
! straining Governor Taylor from inter-
| fering with the meeting of the legisIa-
! ture and from moving the seat of leg
| islatiOn to London, KY. The temporary
| injunction is to remain binding until
| February s, when the hearing to make
it permanent will be heard before Judge
| Cantrill at Georgetown, KY.
At the opening Of the court Judge
! Pryor said:
Your honor, we desire to offer pc
| tition signed by South Trimble and 9TH
| ers, against VIM S. Taylor. The petit
| ton has been filed and is now a por-
| tion of the records of this court
He then produced the petition, which
| has already been published, and read
| it in full. When he had concluded
| Judge Pryor said:
Il do not suppose that it is necessary
| to prove the case of the plaintiff, and
| your honor having read the petition in
chambers, and there being no counsel
| present for the other side, I ask that
| the following order be issued
He then read an order in accordance
| with the petition and it was entered
| by Judge Cantril.
Your honor will notice." continued
Judge Pryor, that this is but tenn
| porary restraining order, to be effective
on the defendant until February 8,
| when request will be made that the
| petition be made perpetual"
Are there any attorneys present for
the defendant?'' asked Judge Cantrill.
There was no reply.
! Mr.. Clerk, let the order be entered, -
| said the judge, but I wish TO make it
read that the application for the per-
manent injunction will be heard at
Georgetown in this state instead OF
| Frankfort"
This was agreeable to the attorney
for the plaintiff, and the matter was SO
ordered.
No attempt will be made to secure
personal service of the writ of injunc-
| ton upon Governor Taylor.
Immediately after the issuance of the
writ Judge Cantrill instructed Sheriff