The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-17

day packing his effects, surrendered
his Office to Governor Peabody shortly
after O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Scores of letters, kilograms and tele-
phone messages had reached the ex-
ecutive chamber during the day urg-
ing Governor Adams to hold his seat
by force. but he decided to ignore this
advice.
In conversation he said he felt out
ragged at the action of the general as
sembly and expressed surprise that
Mr.. Peabody should become party
to what he termed a conspiracy to
secure the Office of governor for a man
who had no claim whatever for the
place. Later Governor Adams will
issue formal statement to the public
regarding the result of the contest.
Jesse F. Mcdonald. who is slated to
become governor of Colorado, was
born in Ashtabu1a. Ohio, in 1853. He
came to Colorado in 1879 and has ex-
tensive mining interests in Leadville
and elsewhere.
while I started the Mcdonald
boom. don't wish to be considered
solely responsible for its successful
ending" said Senator Morton Alex
ander. Mcdonald is the man to sat
isfy the Republicans ranks and bring
peace to the state. disrupted long
enough by political dissension. The
people of the state will now settle
down to quiet business pursuits
Governor Peabody was escorted be-
fore the joint assembly by a committee
after the adoption of the report and
resolution restoring him to the office
of governor. He was greeted with
cheers The oath of Office was adj
ministered to him by Chief Justice
Gabbert When the applause follow
ing the ceremony subsidized Governor
Peabody thanked the members of the
legislature for having done their
duty and assured them that their &C
ton would meet with the appreciation
of their constituents. He said this
election would do away once for all
with criminal elections and II this end
was attained a great good would come
to the state.
While the new governor was speak
ing a governors salute was booming
on the grounds outside the capitol
No hint was given in Mr. Peabody
speech of his intention of resigning.
The joint convention adjourned until
next Tuesday when it is expected a re-
port on the bribery cases will be made.
Governor Peabody, accompanied by
Adjutant General Sherman M. Bell
and a number of friends, went direct
" to the governors chamber after the
conclusion of the inauguration cere-
mony Governor Adams had left
when Governor Peabody arrived but
the retiring governors private seere-
tary, Alfred Patek, was still in the Of
Governor Peabody inquired for Gov
ernor Adams. and when told that he
had gone said:
81 am very sorry. / expected to see
him.
Governor Peabody then introduced
himself to Mr. Patelz, remarking that
he had been seated as governor and
offered to shake hands.
Mr. Patek drew back and uttered a
contemptuOus remark which caused
Colonel F. N. Gross, of the Colorado
national guard. to seize Mr.. Patek by
the shoulder and demand that he re-
peat the remark he had made.
Before Mr.. Patek could comply
General Bell separated the two men.
Governor Peabody remained in the
Office about twenty minutes receiving
congratulations from many callers.
Standing on the portico of Governor
Peabody's residence last night while
band played and a chorus of voices
shouted congratulations to the gov
erncr, D. B. Farley, chairman of the
Republican state central committee, |
engaged in conversation with a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press.
.'Will Peabody resign ?" he was
asked.
'I think not" was the reply
HAS he signed a resignation ?"
"a tentative one, yes"
What will be done with it?'
Nothing answered the chairman.
WAS this a part of the plan to seat
him, Mr. Fairley2" the reporter |
asked
It believe so,' responded Mr.. Fair
ley. The appearance at the door of
Governor Peabody interrupted the
talk and later the governor himself
came out upon the portico and ad- |
friends for their loyalty but made no |
reference to his intentions regarding |
the governorship-