The evening times., 1900-02-06

AT The hour Of writing il is impossi-
Bile 70 SPEAK with any confidence regarding
the prospects for a peaceable settlement Of
the trouble in Kentucky. since the best
intentions and most earnest efforts Of tie
more law-respeCtiug element IN the Re
publican party are liable at any moment
to BE- uullided by the insurrectiOnary
leaders backed by their b.O0dthirsty noun
tain banditd
There was a serious peace conference in
Louisville yesterday IN which Mr. John
Marshall, formerly Lieutenant Governor in
the de fsCtO government. took a prominent
part .Ee is represented os deploring the
treason-Dle attitude Of Taylor. and togeth-
er with several other Republican leaders
Cf property and character. would use his
influence Co secure the disbaud-
ment Of the force of Gssassins nov
defying the constitutional authorities. Late
last night il was announced that an agree
ment had been reached. or the basis Of a
withdrawal Of the armed insurgents from
Frankfort and recognition OF Governor
Beckham by the Taylorites. the whole
question at issue 70 be left to the decision
OF the courts. The Republican members OF
the conference left Louisville at midnight
10 consult with Taylor All this seems to
indicate the possibility Of a peaceabIe solu-
ton but that such will be the result Is
still unhappiy open to some doubt For.
although the Louisville meeting followed
closely upon a consultation between Taylor
Mr.. Marshall and Mr. Fairleigh. of
Louisville. at Frankfort and therefore the
Louisville conference may be presumed to
have occurred with Taylor's sanction his
actions in the meantime have been of a
character to make for war rather than
peace.
II Taylor had entertained any idea Of
laying down his arms and submitting 20
the civil power Of the State. he naturally
would have suspended his military prepar-
adons while his friends were attempting
10 arrange an accommodation with the le
gal government on the contrary he
strengthened his forces yesterday by
company of dismounted cavalry. and Il
was announced that body Of banditti from
one of the moonshine districts would reach
the state Capital this morning. In some
mNte AAf Aiei9 iAauaAtN 10 ttuQ materially 10
his artillery. and there are now five pieces
in the State House grounds-four rapid
FIRE guns and one four-inch Napoleon. In
addition TO this equipment he has at the
arsenal on the heights commanding the
city-one four-inch, one rapid-Gre and
one dynamite gun. Both Taylor and his
lieutenant, Collier. are represented as de-
claring that. whatever their party associ-
ates may do. they intend to hold their
ground and fight to the last.
Il is. therefore apparent that these in
surrectionists will have to be whipped into
line quickly II a battle is to be avoided
for the time is only a few days distant
when il will become the duty Of the sheriff
to arrest Taylor and Collier. and disperse
the armed force maintained by them
against the peace Of the Commonwealth
and n contempt and defiance Of its courts.
That crisis probably will be reached he
fore the end OF the week On Thursday
there will be a hearing on Judge Cantrills
temporary injunction, at Georgetown. Il
is understood that the order will be
vacated and an appeal taken at once to
the Court Of Appeals which. there can be
no legal doubt, will reafirm and make il
perpetual. Then, If Taylor refuses to bow
TO the decree Of the court Of last resort.