The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-08
OPPOSED TO COMPROMISE.


LONDON, Ky. Feb. THE paramount
question In London tonight Is what will
be the outcome of the London session of
the Kentucky Legislature. Since early
morning rumors were circulated persist
emily that Governor Taylor had signed
the conference agreement and that the
Legislature would be recalled from here.
The greatest excitement was thereby crea-
ted IN the hotels and in the streets. The
legislators declared themselves firm In the
belief that the rumors were false. The
citizens of London discussed the matter in
groups The majority here Is strongly Re
publican and they believe that Governor
ing any concessions. Later in the day a
telegram was received from Frankfort
saying Governor Taylor still maintained
his attitude and had not signed the agree
ment. This burst the bubble Of anxiety
and messages were sent by the senator's
and representatives urging Governor Tay-
lor to remain firm and under no circum-
stances to attach his signature to the con-
ference agreement.
The House was called to order at noon
by Speaker pro tenn. Bethurum. thirty
eight members being present. F. NJ. Cecil
of Middlesboro. was Immediately elected
sergeant-at-arms. w. II. Hampton, of
Barboursville. was unanimously elected
doorkeeper. -Four pages were elected. Ce-
Gil received the oath of office and adjourn
ment was taken until noon tomorrow.
The Senate convened at noon with eleven
senators present. On motion III. J.
Howard, of Louisville. was male sergeant
alarms and sworn in. The session of each
house of the Legislature was brief and
the rain kept away most of the spectators.
fnr- oIn Off he Of he n ~
and evening was spent In discussion of
the peculiar situation.
The afternoon train brought Senator
Burnham. and his arrival completed the
twelve Republican members In the Senate.
There now fifty-two legislators here.
fourteen In the Senate and thirty-eight in
the House There was much interest mani
Tested tonight to know what the Senate
proposed to do tomorrow I'm the proposed
executive session. The senators refused to
give the slightest linking of what may
transpire
Immediately after prayer to-day Repre-
sentatiee Heissman presented a gavel to
the speaker pro tenn, saying IL had been
used continuously In Republican conyen-
lions since 1885. The roll call followed and
thirty-eight members answered. There were
thirty-five present yesterday, the three ar
rivals being belong, Spurrier and Ran
dolph. A resolution was adopted that an
invitation be extended to the London min
listers to attend the daily session, that one
may conduct the opening services each day.
While the rumors were in circulation to-
day Senator Jolly sent the following tele-
gram to Governor Taylor: "Discourag-
Ing reports here. The members are unan-
fnously against agreement. Imperative to
know condition at once
This telegram was soon followed by an
other to Governor Taylor from Repre-
sentative Keday, which read as follows:
make no compromise of our rights under
the Constitution and the law We repre-
sent the people of this commonwealth for
free election and fair count. Any at
tempt on the part OF any set of
me to set aside the result or the last cleo
ton by force, fraud or vicious legislation,
without the consent of the people is trea-
son. We therefore pledge you our support
and lives II you will but stand by the cleo
ton returns as counted by the electoral
commission. All members agree to this. -
telegram was received by representa-
tives at Ills o'clock tonight from Governor
Taylor saying: mo compromise has been
signed" This set at rest all doubt that
had been entertained during the day Sew
eral members tonight expressed them
selves that they had not the tele-
cram that was sent to Governor Taylor
to-day requesting him TO stand firm In his
attitude and not to compromise. Some of
them expressed satisfaction with the tcle-
gram and others said nothing.
Representative Slack, chairman of the
House caucus. said tonight: IT did not
see the telegram; neither do want to see
II. have never formed an opinion and
cont intend to form one. cannot advise
Governor Taylor in this matter. He has
his legal advisers with him and they will
help him settle this. and | am not bother
ing myself about the matter. / am here
TO stay while the LEGISLATURE is here and
&c move If Ii does. AS far as / am con-
cerned I am going to abide by Governor
Tayior's decision in the matter. II he de-
cides II right. all well and good. If he de-
cldes 1T wrong 1t is an error of judgment.
/ have great faith in Governor Taylor and
will abide by his decision of tho mo-
D1entous question"
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line. II think Governor Taylor should