The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-12

0iDD0n. VINO was sent last night to keep Fowler
down. Az soon a. the Bakeries learned that
Colonel Clayton had left they sent White TO inter.
cept him. Thereupon Pagan sent more troops to
cross the bridge. There was lively diminishing.
None Of our men we're hurt, as stated in the FIRST
telegram. The report that two Baxter men were
wounded Is doubtful. Twenty-Five regulars COM
ing here stopped the fight. Both parties have re-
turned to Little Rock.
THE SENTIMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.
The Arkansas Senators and Congressman were
In consultation with Attorney General williams
for some time this morning. but were not encour-
aged with any sign of change in favor OF Brooks.
Neither the President nor the Attorney General.
says the latter. consider the recent action OF the
State Court as determining the justice OF Mr..
Brooks claim to the ONCE OF Governor 1t is con.
coded that Brooks may have been the de yact0 Gov.
ernor ct the time, but
THE MERIT OF The CONTROVERSY
is not, in their opinion, enhanced by the action OF
the state Supreme Court The Brooks faction
have made 1t their starting point, and while this
Legislature exists 1t is evident peace cannot be
restored or the cause OF the discussion efraced
Those recognizing the authority OF the Court
would not, perhaps, respect the Legislative quo
rum In favor OF Baxter, and vice rersa. What
the President desires shall be brought
about Is q mutual agreement to leave
the matter TO the peaceful consideration
CT The Legislature, that peace be guaranteed by the
presence Of federal troops, and when that is &C.
complished the Governor recognized by the Legls-
lature OF Arkansas will be recognized by the
President without an III or q but" II the legis-
lstive supporters OF Brooks
REFUSE TO MEET
with the supporters of Baxter, or the Baxter men
decline to so far recognize Brooks as to assemble
in the State House. that would complicate matters
the more; but 1t Will be time enough to discuss
that should the question arise. The President Is
not bound TO await the action OF the Legislature
SO any attempt to prolong the controversy by OBJ
stnacy will not be found profitable in the end.
ELArIoN OF BAxrERs FRIENDS.
The friends OF Governor Baxter are elated over
the stand the President has taken tonight in re-
gard to the Arkansas matter. Baxter teeeraphed
this evening in reply to the proposition sent this
morning by the Attorney General, to the effect
that the Legislature, having been convened,
1t has power to adjourn from day to day until
quorum is present, but that he was In favor,
when quorum was present, OF the Legislature
adjourning as long as they pleased until every
supposed Brooks adherent was present. with the
understanding that he would dsband his troops In
proportion as Brooks disbanded his: that the
State House shoull be
THE PEACEFUL PLACE OF MEETING
and Brooks should 60 as far west from the build
ing he was east Of it, and that the Secretary Of
State, who is the lawful custodian OF the State
House and public buildings, be put in possession Of
them and the State arms be deposited In the State
armory by Brooks.
This telegram was read to the President by Mr.
Williams. when the President asked what reply
Brooks had sent to the telegram of this morning,
and was informed none had been received. He
instructed the Attorney General to ask for an
immediate answer from Brooks to the last propo
sition OF Baxter, which he considered fair and
equitable.
Governor Brooks was so informed by the
Attorney General, and 1t is confidently expected
before noon tomorrow Governor
BAXTER WILL BE RECOGNIZED
as Governor by order of the President, through
the Postmaster General ana Secretary Of War, 10
turn over to him all letters addressed to the
Governor Of Arkansas, as well as the State arms
now in the custody Of Colonel Rose, commanding
the United States forces.