The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-06
TAYLOR MEN
BACK DOWN
Agree to Give Kentucky Demo-
Gratis Everything.
TAYLOR AGREES TO THE PLAN
Republican Leaders Declare He Viii
Abide BY Their Decislon-De-
tails Of Deal.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Feb. s.-If the
agreement drawn up tonight at a con-
ference Of representatives Of the re-
publican and democratic admlnistra-
tlons, held at the Gal, house. In this
city. is accepted and carried out, the
strife which has rent Kentucky from
end 70 end for the past two weeks viii
be ended,
An agreement was reached shortly
after midnight and arrangements we're
Immediately made 10 have It drawn up
and signed. II was after o'clock
when the conferees separated. The
democrats gained nearly point they
contcnded Tor and the republican rep
resentAuses. Lieutenant. Governor John
Marshall. General Dan Lindsay and
Attorney David Farieigh, gave assur-
ances that the agreement would be ac-
eeptcd by Governor Taylor tomorrow.
The agreement provides that In order
TO leave no question as 10 the title Of
William Goebel and ]. c. w. Beckham
20 the offices Of governor and iieuten-
ant-governor, respectively, the general
assembly shall pass resolution in
Joint assembly validating acts on that
subject since the legislature has been
prevented by the troops from holding
It's regular sessions at Frankfort. AS
soon rs the legislature does this Beck
hams title TO the office OF governor
~ not 10 br questioned.
The democrats grant immunity 10
Governor Taylor and his associates
from prosecution for treason, usurpa-
ton OF office or contempt OF court for
what has been done since the shooting
OF Goebel. These matters are 20 be
held Ia abeyancc until next Monday.
The republican legislature Is to be
withdrawn from London Immediately
and no filibustering or other attempts
Of this character is to be resorted to
by the republicans TO obstruet carry.
ing out this agreement in the legIsla-
ture.
The democrats suggested that in view
OF the great crowds expected in Frank
fort during the Goebel funeral cere-
monies the soldiers should be with
drawn. The republicans asked that an
adequate guard be left 10 protect Gov
ernor Taylor and his associates. II was
finally agreed TO leave 10 General Dan
Lindsay, one Of the republican confer.
ees, the decision as 10 how many of
the troops should be left to prevent a
clash as u result OF the Goebel funer-
al. the republicans to begin at once the
Withdrawal OF troops from Frankfort.
II was agreed that the board of cleo
ton commissioners. sitting as a con.
test board, should be allowed to mes
at Frankfort without molestation. the
democrats agreeing that no summary
action be taken on these contests and
that nothing be done without due hear
Ing OF evidence and argument
The republicans asked that some
provision FOR the repeal or modification
OF the Goebel law be included in the
agreement.
The democrats agreed that to two
leading republicans and two leading
democrats should be left the matter Of
suggesting changes in the Goebel law,
believed to be wise.
The acceptance Of this agreement by
the principals is the only element of
uncertainty now remaining in the sit
uation, Naturally, there was no OBJ
lection from the democrats.
II is probably the republican policy
was materially influenced by the fol-
lowing telegram:
Washington d. G., Feb. 4,-Hon. w.
S. Taylor; The unanimous sentiment
here is that you are wrong in prevent
ing the legislature from meeting and
that You should submit the disputed
questions to civil courts. Federal as
slstance cannot be given on your re-
QUESTION SO long as the legislature is
N session or can be convened.
! ALBANY, N. Y. Feb. .5,-covernOr