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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
1
Frankfort reports Governor Goebel is improving after being shot with doctors noting better than earlier in the day He slept lightly and took nourishment including ice cream The crisis centers on political violence and insurrection fears as pro and anti Taylor factions clash around the capitol with arrests and legal moves shaping a looming showdown.
In Frankfort on February 2 a clash between Kentucky's executive and judiciary powers emerged as militia arrested a court officer attempting to serve Governor Taylor legal notices. Tomorrow may bring a broader confrontation as Acting Governor Beckham and a new adjutant general claim authority over troops encamped at the capitol, signaling a deep political crisis.
February 2 in Frankfort Kansas the Democratic legislature held a secret session at the Capital hotel to reaffirm the election of William Goebel as governor and J C Beckham as lieutenant governor. Separate sessions by the house and senate preceded a joint session.
Governor Taylor announced a reward of 30 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the man who shot Governor Goebel in Frankfort Kentucky on February 2. The Republican leader pledged action to bring the assailant to justice and restore public security.
Kentucky Democrat Lieutenant Governor J C W Beckham will act as governor tomorrow due to Governor Goebel's incapacitation. A certificate declares Goebel unable to perform duties. Beckham will assume full power and likely appoint officers. General John B Castleman is expected to become adjutant general pending acceptance.
Washington reports the McKinley administration will not intervene in Kentucky, citing law and sessioning legislature as the proper path. Republicans fear broad political fallout while Democrats emphasize legal methods and seek peaceful resolution amid Goebel and Taylor tensions.
At the capitol governor Taylor ordered that no civilian be admitted to the grounds under any circumstances to prevent serving papers. Soldiers guard the executive building and line the ante room near the office while passes for soldiers are canceled. The article also notes Governor Taxlor's stance against state courts and references Douglas Hayes and calls for freeing Uages by force.
Democratic lawmakers in Franklin circuit court file petition asking a restraining order against Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Beckham. They allege Taylor intends to exercise gubernatorial power to interfere with legislative meetings and seek a halt to such actions pending further court orders. The filing notes the signers are elected Kentucky senators and representatives from the November 1899 election, seated January 1900, continuing in office while alleging unlawful interference. Continued on second page.
In Frankfort on February 2 in the Frankfort circuit court Judge Cantrell presides as Democratic attorneys filed a case naming Gov. Taylor and Adjutant General Collier. The petition seeks an injunction to restrain interference with General Assembly meetings and any assembly of the legislature at London Laurel county Kentucky. A motion will be heard February 3 in Frankfort at a specified time.
A Middlesboro dispatch reports William J. Wright former Kentucky legislator for Knott and Letcher counties was assassinated on Boones Fork Kentucky riverbank about thirty miles from Middlesboro. Five Winchester shots fired two struck him. motive and killer unknown amid rising political tensions in the mountains.
British war costs are pegged at 900 million pounds to March next year with Parliament poised to approve an additional twenty million pounds. Reports from Ladysmith and Cape Town indicate ongoing preparations and potential renewed offensives as generals shift forces and fortifications. The Times notes mounting public discontent and calls for increased regular infantry for future operations.
London reports February push for a large force as rumors spread of deserters and patrol movements in Cape Town. General Roberts reportedly cables for thousands more militia and volunteers to be mobilized immediately, with militia ballots expanding to unmarried men aged 18 to 30 for five years. The Gazette notes entries for Victoria crew on Captains Congreve and Reed Lievenant Reserve and Corporal Hurse for actions at the Battle of Calenda.
The Morning Post publishes Churchill defense for Colonel Long after the Colenso loss. He admits a judgement error but denies rashness or incapacity. Long suffers severe internal injuries from a January 21 operation, a grave procedure noted by Churchill. The piece also notes a Cape Town report on the Qashona case with no confiscation order.
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