The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-15
U. S. MAY HAVE TO DECIDE
Possibility Of the Federal Gov,
ernment Being Called Upon
to Make Choice
EXECUTIVE OFFICES BARRIcADED

Washington. Aug l5.--The federal
government may soon he confronted
with the problem of determining WHO
II ,,ill recognize as governor of New
York Under the Dick law, by which
the National Guard enjoys government
aiG. requisiton for arms. ammunition
supplies and transportation, must be-
approved by the governor. There Is
up in connection with some militia
mancuvers in September. The war
department. however ii Is stated,
would not attempt the responsibility
Of deciding between Sulzer and Glynn
but would hold up the New York re-
auisitions until the state legislature or
the courts decide the dispute.
Another way i'm which the question
might come up i'm "A more pressing
manner, and one which officials regard
as probable, would be in an cxtraditioG
case. Should some foreign govern
ment ask for n person in New York
state the federal government would he
compelled TO call upu, the governor,
and that way recognize one of the con q
testauis
white house officials are indignant
at intimations that President Wilson
has expressed any opinion in the Sui
ger case and reiterate that the fed
crll government will rot be involved.
sulzer Holds the Fort.
Albany. n. V, Aug. tj,-Thc second
day of the dual administration in the
state dawncd on whirlpool of con-
fusion in the capitol. 4 steel chain
with a heavy paddock decorated the
great seal and the privy seal lay un-
der lock and key in the executive
chamber The chamber To Sulzcr's
citadel was bolted and barred. and
from two offices the rival claimants
Ia the governors chair continued to
N'rcts' their functions.
Control OF the National guard, ac-
cess lo the great seal and recognition
by both New York's secretary of
state and the governor of New Jersey
velc lerogatives stripped from Sui
1cr hy Lieutenant Governor Glynn,
who claims to he acting chief cXccu-
tive.
Possession of tho privy teal. whose
imprint regulates all documents com
'ns before the governor OH affairs
a.
'npancy of executive chambers re-
mancd with Sulzer.
Refuses Glynn's Demand
ilTnn entering his Office in the cap
l'ol this morning, announced he would
'"U upon Sulzcr to formally vacatc
MS pilicc today Preparations as If
'"r long siege were mace at the
Executive chamber upon the arrival of
flynn at the capitol Locks on every
"oor icadins To- the chamber and the
Governors private cflice were chang
vi and an attendant stationed AZ each
entrance
formal demand for the surrender
VI ~" executive chamhcr and offices,
'"e privy seal aud all books papers
'''"rus and documents relating to the
executive department. was made up
w Nuizer this afternoon by Glynn.
"u'Hcr refused To comply.
Included in Suffers refusal Is pro-
P"Sdl that Glynn and Sulzcr prepare
statement of facts In the controversy
"" submit them To the courts To de-
"'ihlne who is governor. Counsel for
''Shh later made an appointment to
'un'cr this afternoon with Mr.. Her
IN leading counsel for Sulzer. in an
'Hort To devise a way by which the
''u'ts could speedily settle the CON
troversy.
Mrs. Sulzer is Better.
"IS' Sulzer was improved when she
o"oNe from refreshening sleep this
"ornlng, but she still is gravely III.
aaron Levy. the majority leader Of
e 'sSembly. who led the fight on the
noor Tor impeachment. also Is suffering
'O"' nervous breakdown. He was re-
'orted better this morning.
ou'zer will continue to draw 1898
month during the remainder of his
"'"', unless he Is convicted of the i'm
s'''ninent g charges. Members Of the
"a'e' whose regular salary is ST.
.YV' VIII. for a short time, receive at
Tue rate Of $4,000 a year This will