Show FORCED TO DO IT TOPEKA kan fob feb 20 90 the real facts as to 10 how bloodshed was averted in kansas are now coming to light and it develops that it was a much closer call than most people are aware of as Lewelling Gov retracted his signature to the peace measures within twenty minutes minute i after ho he had signed atheni upon hearing of his intentions mr cubbison Gub bison of wyandotte Wyan dotto wont went to him and said governor do I 1 understand that you voll wish to take your namo name from this paper L the governor answered that lie ho had signed it under duress and under mistaken ideas doster is said to have been with him and told him that the populists lists would never forgive hini him and possibly ho he would not escape serious trouble so lie ho decided to wither withdraw with dr from tile the agreement cubbison then said to him bini governor if you withhold your signature nature from that paper there will bo be 1000 men killed within twenty minutes and you will bo be ono of thom them the house is ready to fight ra for its rights it will tolerate imprisonment no longer it has been hard to hold ti the 10 members back the sergeants at al arnis arms aro are ready and well armed and the sheriff cannot control his men outside much longer the fight will begin as soon as you say so and it will begin in this corridor in front of your office think what you are doing governor welling lowellina Lo reached out his hand and said give me the paper lot let it stand this alone averted tho the war echo Gl glenwood onwood springs colo |