New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
BLACKBURN A PEACEMAKER.
BOTH SIDES IN PROGRESS IN LOUIS
YILLE-pEMoCRATIC DEMANDS


Louisville. KY, Feb. (speciaD-A conference
between representatives OF the Republican State
Administration and the Democratic contestants
Is now going on in this city. 1t is hoped that
arrangements can be made at this conference
by which a peaceful settlement of the whole
controversy can be arrived at. The conference
began at the Gait House at o'clock this after
noon and after remaining in session until 3
O'Clock adjourned until 10 o'clock, when the con-
sutation was resumed. From the nature of
things it is possible that no determination will
be reached tonight not until a very late
hour On the other hand. Senator Blackburn
has expressed the belief that by midnight
clear understanding would be reached
The conference was brought about by the
visit of Lieutenant-Governor Marshall and
David Fairleigh. who went TO Frankfort last
night as Republican representatives. They In
timated TO the Democrats that they would like
to hold a conference. and the proposition being
eagerly accepted 1t was arranged that IL
should be held in this city at the Calf House to
day. The Democratic representatives came
down at IL o'clock this morning. The party
was composed of Senator-elect Blackburn, Ma
tional Committeeman WOodson Samuel ].
Shackelford "Eph" Lirard and Ex-Governor
j. B. McCreary. for the Democrats The
Republicans were represented by Lieutenant
Governor Marshall d. W. Fairleigh, T. H. Ede-
len, General D. W. Lindsay. Postmaster Baker
and a few others. A preliminary meeting was
between
Fairle:gh but the regular conference did not
begin until o'clock.
DEMOCRATIC CONDITIONS.
At this conference Senator Blackburn pre-
sented the following conditions the basis of
settlement, TO which the Democrats were willing
TO agree.
First-That the troops be withdrawn from
Frankfort.
second-That J. C. w. Beckham be recognized
as Governor until an adjudication can be OBJ
tanned by due process Of law.
Third-That the Contest Board be allowed TO
meet in Frankfort and the minor Democratic
officers be installed.
Fourth-These conditions being complied with,
that the questions now at issue between w. s
Taylor and c. W. Beckham be submitted TO
the courts.
1t will be seen at glance that a great deal is
being asked. The Republican attorneys have
far held that as they have the right on their
side they will retain all the offices to which
their clients have been elected. They are repre-
senting that things have now assumed such
position that appeal TO the United States courts
will not be difficult
There is now no doubt that Mr.. Blackburn
turned from Washington very much alarmed
about contest for his seat in the Senate. Sew
eral of his closest friends in the Senate informed
him that the iniquities of the Kentucky election
law were we'll known in Washington, and IL the
Legislature OF Kentucky robbed the Republicans
of the offices he would never be allowed TO take
his seat This fact Is greatly influencing him in
his desire for a compromise.
Blackburn Is very hopeful of a settlement. and
has several times stated TO the newspaper rep
resentatives that he believed peaceable settle
ment would be made. After a thorough discus
sion OF every point involved about o'clock IL
decided to adjourn for hour In order that
further information could be obtained. 1t is un-
derstood that IL was desired TO consult with
Governor Taylor IN the mean time.
A Democratic member OF the conference says
he believes some plan win be patched up to-
night. He says all the propositions for compro-
mise coming from the Republican side while
the Democrats are offering no concessions on
the other hand a number OF we'll informed Dem
ocrats believe the conference viii result In moth
ing, The best nope Tor peacsab,e settlement -
found in the present OF Lieutenant Governor
Marshall and Senalf-elect Blackburn among
the conferrees. Mr varshall ia level headed, con-
servative, ana not enamored OF politics. though
he will guard his and Taylor's rights
Mr.. Blackburn II anxious TO appear peace
not endangered.