Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-15

dawned in confusion on the capitol. A
steel chain with . heavy paddock decor
ated the great seal: the privy seal lay
under lock- and key; the way to the
executive chamber. William Sulzer's
citadel wes holted and barred. and
from two Offices the rival claimants to
the governors chair continued to exer-
else their function.
Control Of the national guard. access
to the great SEAL recognition by New
Yorks secretary Of; state and by the
governor Of the neighboring state Of
New jersey. were prerogatives stripped
from Governor Sulzer by Lieutenant
Governor Glynn. who claims to be the
acting chief executive.
Possession of the privy seal. whose
imprint validates all documents coming
within the state. and occupancy Of the
executive chambers remained with
Sulzer.
1t was Glynn's move on the political
chess board today. He planned a
checkmate. Like q master Of the game
he gave no hint to his opponent Of what
this move would be.
Mro. 8ulxsr Improved.
Mrs. Sulzer still lay i'll today unable
to see friends, and with specialist in
constant attention at her bedside. Her
condition was. improved when she
awoke this morning. but she was stIll
gravely III.
Aaron J. Levy. majority leader Of the
assembly, who lead the fight on the
assembly floor for the impeachment. IS
also suffering from nervous break
down. He Is at local hotel and was
reported better this morning.
Salary Not Affected.
The Impeachment Of Governor Sulzer
will not affect his salary check pre-
iiminary to or during the Impeachment
trial. He will continue to draw $3.50 Q
month from the office Of the comp
troller during the remainder Of his term
unless convicted. Then, Of course. his
salary would stop.
Members OF the senate. whose regu-
lar salary is $500. will for a short
time receive pay at the rate Of $4,000
q year each. This will be during the
time they are sitting with the judges
OF the state court of appeals. Under
the law their salaries are automatically
Increased to $4,000. the same az that Of
judges Of the court Of appeals, when
they sit as members of court Of i'm
peachment.
eulxsr Locks Doors.
Lieutenant Governor Glynn on en-
tering his office at the capitol this
morning announced that he would call
on Governor Sulzer formally to vacate
his office today.
Preparations az II for long siege
were made at the executive chamber
on the arrival Of Lieutenant Governor
Glynn. The locks on every door lead
ing to the chamber from the governors
private office were changed and an at
tendant was stationed at each en-
trance.
Secretary. Of state Recognizes ciynn.
: Secretary Of State Mitchell May re-
turned from SaratoEa this morning
and called ut the office Of Lieutenant
Governor Glynn before the latter's ar
rival at the capitol.
'I merely called to pay my respects. !"
said Secretary May. "and to assure
Mr.. Glynn ptrsonally that I have de-
cided TO recognise him ~ acting gover-
nor Of the state. AZ read the law I
can find no way to act consistently.
It il not with mo case Of taking
sides, can see no other way to per-
form my duty under the constitution.
az have not yet asked the attorney
eeneral for an opinion az to whom I
should recognize. However, II I am
asked to certify any act Of William
9ulxer a. governor shall submit the
question to the attorney general and
await his formal opinion before taking
suIxer Denies Story.
Sensational report was current
thi. morning that Governor Sulxer
wo,rid seek the indictment for treason
81 charles +. Murphy. reader Of Tam
many hall. and organization leaders
vh0 command the anti-Sulzer forces
- the battle for Impeachment.
4 sphere IL nothing to it" asserted D.
c..dv Herrick. chief Of Suffers staff OF
lawyers, when aaked II the reports
were true.
]. ,aAv AZ EEpERAL pRosLEM.
Neeoasjty ef Recognition Of 9ulxsr Or
olynn May Ariso.