The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-06
PEACE PROTOCOL
Kentucky Democratic and Re-
publican Leaders Unite.
In a Preliminary Agreement
Looking to Ending the War.
TAYLOR BACKS DOWN.
Democrats Will Get All the
State Offices
If the Preliminary Agreement
Become Permanent.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
When Mckinley Declined to
Stand by Them.
Democrats Promise to Reform
the Election Law.
If the Preliminary Agreement
Become Permanent.
REPUBLICANS GAVEUP
When Mckinley Declined to
Stand by Them.
Democrats Promise to Reform
the Election Law.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 6.-The peace
conference held at the Gait house last
night between seven representatives of
the Republican party and seven repre-
sentatives of the Democratic party re-
suited in the unanimous signing of an
agreement embodying six specific pro-
positions, which promise a settlement
of the party differences which have
brought about two state governments
in Kentucky. The document is in sub
stance as follows
That if the general assembly in Joint
session shall adopt a resolution ratify-
ing their recent action adopting the
contest reports seating Goebel and
Beckham the contestees, w. S. Taylor
and John Marshall, shall submit with
out further protest.
Second, that all parties shall unite
in an effort to bring about such a modi-
fication of the election law as will pro-
vide for non-partisan election boards
and insure free and fair elections
Third, that the conditions shall re-
main in statu quo until Monday. the
general assembly sitting and adjourn
ing from day to day from that time
forth
Fourth, that nothing shall be done
to hinder or prevent a joint session of
the assembly from taking action on the
ratification resolution.
Fifth, that the state contest board
shall meet and adjourn from day to
day until Tuesday without taking any
action on the contests for minor state
offices. This pcstpOnement is suggested
in order that the action of the general
assembly on the ratification resolution
may be taken first.
sixth, that the state troops shall be
removed from the state capitol at once,
though with all necessary precaution
for the public safety This matter is
to be under the direction of Gen. Dan
Lindsay of Frankfort.
Seventh, that the Republican Off
cials and officers of the state guard
shall have immunity from charges of
treason, usurpation, court martial OF
any other such Onenses."
The agreement was signed by the
following:
Repubiicans-John Marshall, Judge
John W. Barr, Gen. Dan Lindsay, T.
/. Edelen, DR. T. H. Banter, David w
F'airleigh, c. T. Ballard.
Democrats. Q. s. Blackburn, J. c.
w. BeclSham, Sam J. Shackelford. Ury
Woodson, James B. McCreary, Phil
Thompson.
The agreement in full was not given
out last night, as it was desired first to
submit it to Governor Taylor for his
signature. 1t was stated by the Re
publicans present that Governor Tay-
Tor would agree to anything that all
of them signed.
It was stated in the conference that
the London session of the general as
sembly would be called off at once
The conference began yesterday af-
ternoon at the Gait house, and lasted
until 2:30 o'clock this morning when a
typewriter was sent for and the agree
ment was prepared and signed
Until Monday while the situation is
in statu quo Governor Taylor viii re-
main in possession of the executive
buildings while the Republicans viii
recognize him and the Democrats will
recognize Governor Becloham as gov
ernor.
After the conference Governor Beck
ham at once took a train for Frankfort.
Senator Blackburn and Ex-Governor
McCreary remained in Louisville over
night
The course of events in the immediate
future depends largely upon Governor
Taylor.
An important influence in shaping the
Republican policy has been, no doubt
the lack of support from the national
administration for the course pursued
by Governor Taylor since he assumed
office.
TAYLOR YIELDS GRACEFULLY.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 6.-Governor
Taylor had Just received a telegram
giving the results of the Louisville con-
ference when seen this morning by a
correspondent of the Associated Press.
He declined to discuss the matter. say
ing it would not be courteous in him
10 do so until he had been officially
informed of the text of the agreement.
He said, however. that the passage of
an honest election law for Kentucky
was all that he asked, and no personal
ambition of his should stand in the
way of securing it.
REPUBLICANS AT LONDON.
London, Feb. 6.-Seven Republican
representatives and one Republican
senator arrived here on the early train.
This makes 81 representatives and ten
senators in London, all Republicans but
Senator Hayes. lieutenant Governor
Marshall was expected but telegraphed
that he viii not be here today.
The town has resumed its usual quiet.
The mountaineers have departed and
with the exception Of the one company
of 'Barboursville guards" the legis-
Iators and newspaper men are the only
strangers here.
REPUBLICAN TRIBUTE OF RE
SPECT TO GOEBEL
London, Ky, Feb. 6.-The house COM
rnfttee on resolutions got together this
morning and drafted resolutions of re
spect to Governor Goebel, which Will be
introduced in the legislature, as fol-
lows.
Whereas, VIM. Goebel, a member of
the senate of the commonwealth of
Kentuck died on the third day OF Feb