The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-02-03

hind this Judge the Democrats have
today for the first time an active ex
ecutive head in the person Of Acting
Governor Beckham, and from the Dem
ocratic standpoint regularly appoint
ed adjutant general. Gen. J. b. Cas-
tleman. of Louisville, whose orders the
troops now encamped around the CAPT.
tol building are bound to obey. II
they decline to obey the new adjutant
general will, the Democrats claim
have power to organize a military
force of his own and proceed against
all people who defy the authority OF
his office and that Of the governor Of
the state, whom he represents. On
the other hand the Republicans assert
that those who show resistance to the
proclamation Of Governor Taylor are
In rebellion against the common
wealth, and will resist any attempt
Of any kind to remove them from their
position around the capitol, meeting
force with force, and that means civil
war.
The Democratic members of the leg
islature yesterday effected a regular
organization. A secret session of
the members of both houses was
held In one of the parlors Of the
Capitol hotel, at which the election OF
William Goebel, as governor, and j..
G. w. Beckhem. as lieutenant governor,
was reaffirmed, first in separate ses-
sions of the house and senate and af.
terward In joint session.
Preceding this action the members
of the senate elected as president pro
tenn. Senator Carter, who was nomi-
mated for that position at Thursdays
caucus. A committee was also ap-
pointed to draw up set Of resolutions
showing the condition of affairs as
1t exists at the state capitol. These
resolutions will be formally presented
to the next session of the Democratic
members of the legislature, to be held
Monday.
The session, which lasted for nearly
two hours, was kept as secret as pos
sible, for fear of possible interference
No further sessions will be held until
Monday, an adjournment being taken
until that time, and probably no fur
ther attempt will be made to hold ses-
sions in the state house.
Considerable discussion took place
as to the plan of action to be taken
in regard to the session OF the legis-
lature called by Governor Taylor at
London next Tuesday. Though none
OF those who attended the caucus cared
to discuss the matter, 1t seems to be
well understood among the Demo-
cratic members Of the legislature that
the session at London will be ignored
altogether by them and that no Demo-
crat will attend until compelled to do
3d." 1t was practically decided that
no more formal demands will be made
to hold sessions of the legislature in
tho state house by the Democratic
members in body who will, however.
continue to hold sessions at some con-
venient place until the political atmos-
phere has cleared.
II the arrests are attempted no re.
sistance will be made by the Demo-
Gratis, either to arrest or to attending
the session at London should they be
arrested. 1t was determined that all
acts of violence should be avoided,
and that the battle for supremacy here
after should be fought out in the
courts. Nevertheless, the situation is
regarded as grave by members of both
parties, and no one Is willing to fore
cast the result OF the anticipated clash
Of authority between Governor Tay-
lor and the state courts.
Some action Is expected at the ses-
sion on Monday in regard to the Of
fering Of a reward Of $5O, 1000 for the
arrest and conviction of the would-be |
assassin of Governor Goebel. The
leaders to a man are in |
favor Of such action.
Chapped hands. cracked lips anu rough
less OF the skin cured quickly by Banner
'cIve. most healing ointment in tho
vorll All druVviAGe.