The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-16

Iihpitai square ana guard the puDnc
building. They would, he said, inter-
fere in no way with the actions of
the members OF the legislature and
access 10 the legislative halls would
he as free and unrestrained as il was
before Taylor issued Che proclama-
ton declaring Frankfort in a state of
insurrection.
The members OF the republican legis-
lature are nearly all here. No in5-
nation has been received as TO wheth-
er or not the democratic members OF
the legislature would adjourn their
session at Louisville and come 10
Frankfort 20 take part In the general
session. II is believed here. however,
that they will do so. probably by the
latter part of the week.
Plan of the Democrats.
| Louisville, Ky, Feb. 13.--The efforts
of the democratic lawyers are direct
ed toward mapping out plans 10 Sc
cure the adjudication OF the claims OF
Taylor and Beckham To the Office of
governor. There is danger OF a clash
as long as the present positions are
maintained. Judge Pryor believes the
| Injunction suit now pending before
Judge Cantrill az Frankfort will be
useless as far as determining the main
issue Is concerned. because its object
was 10 prevent Taylor from interior
| ing with the legislature or adjourning
/ IL 10 London. A new start must be
had. and this will probably he by a
suit at law in behalf OF Beckham TO
establish the legality of the action OF
the Legislature In declaring him elect
ed, and TO secure possession of the Of
fee, or by a petition In equity 90 re-
strain Taylor from exercising the du-
ties OF the Office of governor. IL is
thought that such a case will be be-
gun before the end Of the week.
. The democrats will conine their cf-
lforts 10 the state courts. their con
| tcntion being that federal courts have
no jurisdiction In the case. The re-
publicans either by appeal or original
proceedings before Judge Taft will
endeavor 20 get their claims before
the federal courts; but their course
will depend largely upon that adopted
/ by the democrats.
In both hslses Of the Legislature
was introduced a bill Offering a re-
ward Of 100000 for the detection OF
Goebcl's murderer.
The Contestants IA Court.
Cincinnati. Feb. i3.-ln the United
States circuit court OF appeals Judge
". II. Taft heard arguments for over
three hours ON the applications for in
| junction against the Kentucky state
board Of election commissioners and
the contestants for the state Offices
other than governor and lieutenant
governor.
The large court room was unable
10 hold all who came 10 the federal
building for admission. Very many
az the visitors were from the Ken
lucky side. notably the plaintiffs
against the state board who are citi-
xcns of Covington. The republican
state officers were also present. 8ii
the only one OF the defendants in at
tendance WAS Judge Poyntz. Of the
state board. There were quite a num-
Der present from Frankfort aud Lou
issillc
~ IAAAMAANH WIN AAliAhrfHAfA "
bradley. Wilson, Sweeney and Nost,
all OF Kentucky. The defendants were
represented by Scott. Hendricks. IIa-
ger and Maxwell.
After the conclusion of the argu-
ments Judge Taft announced 20 coun-
sci that he would announce his de
cision. so far as the court having iuris-
diction in the cases are concerned.
AZ 2 p. m. on Wednesday next.
Taylor Asked 60 Withdraw Troops.
Louisville. Ky. Feb. i3.-Although
the protocol was not signed there is
a truce In ths fight for the state Of
fees 10 await action by the courts.
! 81 Cincinnati the ease involving the
minor Offices and Tuesday at Frank
J Taylor will be heard. Both are likely
to 90 far in shaping the course of
the rival claimants.
There H. much talk among Demo-
cratic legislators about passing a bill
/ offering 100000 reward for the de-
/ lection of the assassins Of Gov. Goe-
bel. Such a bill has been prepared,
and, IL is believed. will pass.
senator blackburn has been called
20 Washington on personal business.
leaving the diplomatic management
Of Democratic affairs in the hands OF
/ Congressman d. II. Smith.
Both houses of the legislature met
again az the court house Monday.
When the house convened a concur
rent resolution, which had passed the
senate. was presented. calling upon
''the Hon. w. 5. Taylor to at once
withdraw the militia and force Of
armed men which he had gathered
about him al the state house. and sur
render the executive offices TO J. c. W..
Iieckham, the lawful governor" I'm
der the rules the resolution went over
for one day.
The concurrent resolution offered
saturday was adopted providing for
the appointment of "A committee OF
three representatives and two sena-
tors TO investigate the conditions at
Frankfort as 20 the safety and advis-
ability of resuming legislative session
at the capitol.
The Troops VIII Remnin.
Frankfort, KY, Feb. l3.-Another
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