The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-02-08
AGREEMENT
DRAWN UP
Looking to a Settlement Of the
Troubles In Kentucky.
A CONFERENCE AT LOUISVILLE
Republicans and Democrats Get
Together and Work For
Do--o
A CONFERENCE AT LOUISVILLE

A special from Louisville says:
Shortly after midnight Monday night,
the Republican and Democratic con-
ferees, in session at the Gait house,
came to an agreement. A stenographer
was summoned and document was
drawn up for the signatures OF the
participants in the conference.
If the agreement drawn up at the
conference is accepted and carried out,
the Strife which has rent Kentucky
from end to end for the past few weeks
will be ended.
Drawing up and signing the agree
ment was slow work, and it was after
2 o'clock Tuesday morning when the
conferees separated.
The Democrats gained nearly every
point they contended for, and the
Republican representatives, Lieuten-
ant Governor John Marshall, General
Dan Lindsey and Attorney David
Farligh, gave assurances that the
agreement would be accepted by Gov
ernor Taylor.
1he argument provided that in or
der to leave no question as to the title
of William Goebel and j. G. ". Beck
ham to the offices of governor and
lieutenant governor, respectively, the
general assembly shall pass resolu-
ton in joint assembly validating the
acts on that subject since the legisla-
t.re has been prevented by troops
from holding its regular session at
Frankfort.
As soon as the legislature should do
this Beckham's title to the office OF
governor was not to be questioned.
The Democrats grant immunity to
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 to be
held in allegiance for week.
According to the terms of the agree
ment the Republican legislature was
to be Withdrawn from London imme-
diately, and no filibustering or other
attempts of this character were to be
resorted to by the Republicans to OBJ
struct the carrying of this agreement
in the legislature.
The Democrats suggested that in
view of the great crowds expected in
Frankfort during the Goebel funeral
ceremonies the soldiers should be
withdrawn. The Republicans asked
that an adequate guard be left to pro-
tect Governor Taylor and his associ'
ates.
It was finally agreed to leave to
General Dan Lindsey, one of the Re-
publican conferees, the decision as to
how many troops should be left to
prevent clash as result OF the Goe-
bel funeral, other troops to be with
drawn at once from Frankfort.
It was agreed that the board OF
election commissioners sitting as y
contest board should be allowed to
meet at Frankfort without molesta-
tion,. the Democrats agreeing that no
summary action be taken on these
contests and that nothing be done
without due hearing of evidence and
argument.
TO CHANGE GoEBEL LAW.
The Republicans asked that some
provision for a repeal or modification
of the Goebel election law be included
in the agreement. The Democrats
agreed that to two leading Republi'
cans and two lead ng Democrats
should be left the matter of suggesting
changes in the Goebel law believed to
be wise.
The acceptance of the agreement by
the principals was the only element of
uncertainty remaining in the situation
when the conference ended.
1t is probable that the Republican
policy was materially Influenced by
the following telegram:
"WAsH1SGroN, D. c., Feb.
Hon W. S. Taylor: The unani-
nous sentiment here is that you
are wrong in preventing the legis-
lature from meeting, and that you
should submit tuo disputed ques-
ton to the civil courts. Federal
assistance cannot be given you on
your requisition so long as the
legislature is in session or can be
convened. There is no doubt but
it can be convened if you will
permit. The Democrats intend
that if any violence occurs, you
shall be the aggressor. You will
by forcible resistance ALLEVIATE all
who formerly sympathized with
your case. No assistance. An
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