The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-06
AGREEMENT DRAWN UP AT THE
CONFERENCE HELD IN
LOUISVILLE
IMPORTANT DEMOCRATIC GAIN
TITLES OF GOEBEL AND BECKHAM
TO BE PROPERLY REC
OGNIZED
WARNING FROM WASHINGTON

Probable Reason why the Agree
ment Was Reached-GOv. TayIor's
Position Pronounced Not TenabIe
by Senator Deboe-Gov. Beckham
Receives Proffers of Aid From
Various Quarters.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. eff the
agreement drawn up tonight at the con-
ference Of representatives Of the Repub-
ncan and Democratic administrations
held at the Gait house in this city is
accepted and carried out the strife which
has rent Kentucky from end to end for
the past few weeks will be ended.
The agreement was reached shortly
after midnight, and arrangements were
Immediately made to have it drawn up
and signed. This was slow work. how
ever, and 1t was after o'clock when
the conferees separated.
The Democrats gained nearly every
point they contended for and the Repub-
lican representatives. Lieut. Gov John
Marshall. Gen. Daniel Lindsay and At
torney David Fairleigh gave assurances
that the agreement would be accepted by
Gov. Taylor tomorrow.
The agreement provides that in order
to leave no question as to the title OF
William Goebel and J. C. w. Beckham to
the offices Of governor and lieutenant
governor, respectively, the general as
sembly shall pass resolution In Joint as
sembly validating the acts on that sub
ject since the legislature has been pre-
vented by troops from holding its regular
sessions at Frankfort. AS soon as tho
legislature does this Beckhams title ia
the Office Of governor is not to be ques.
toned.
IMMUNITY FOR TAYLOR.
The Democrats grant immunity to Gov.
Taylor and his associates from prose
cutting for treason. llsurpation of office Oh
contempt Of court for what has beeI
done since the shooting of Goebel
These matters are to be held in abey.
ance until next Monday The Republican
legislature is to be drawn from London
Immediately, and no filibustering or 9th.
er attempt Of this character is to be re-
sorted to by the Republicans to obstruct
the carrying out Of this agreement in
the legislature
The Democrats suggested, in view Of
the great crowds expected in Frankfort
during the Goebel funeral ceremonies,
that the soldiers should be withdrawn.
The Republicans asked that an adequate
guard be left to protect Gov. Taylor and
his associates
1t was finally agreed to leave to Gen.
Dsniel Lindsey, one Of the Republican
cenferees the decision as to how many
troops should be left to prevent clash
as result Of Goebels funeral, the prep
arations to be begun at once for the
withdrawal Of troops from Frankfort. 1t
commissioners, sitting as contest board,
should be allowed to meet at Frankfort
without molestation, the Democrats
agreeing that no summary action be
taken on these contests, and that nothing
be done without due consideration of evi.
dence and hearing of arguments.
The Republicans wanted some modifi-
cation or repeal of the Goebel law In
cluded In the agreement. The Democrats
agreed that to two leading Democrats
should be left suggested changes in the
Gaabel Ia w haIieyad to ha wise
TAYLOR ADVISED TO YIELD.
The contest of the principals Is the only
uncertain element now left in the stu
alton. Naturally there was an under
standing that the decision of Gov. Taylor
will be known tomorrow. How accurately
the conferees represent Gov. Taylor, or
how necessary the latter's acquiescence
was to carrying out the plans agreed on
tonight, can only be determined by the
events of the next twentyfour hours. 1t
is probable the action Of the conferees
was Influenced by the receipt Of the fol-
lowing telegram:
washington, Feb. 4, 1900.-Hon. w 8.
Taylor The unanimous sentiment here Is
that you are wrong III preventing Lie 1SS-
islature from meeting, and that you
should submit the disputed points to the
civil courts Federal assistance cannot bs
given you on your requisition so long as
the legislature is in session or can be con-
yened There is no doubt 1t can be con-
yened If you will permit 1t. The DEM
ocrats intend that if any violence is COM
mitted you will be the aggressor. You
will by forcibly resisting, ALLEVIATE all who
formerly sympathized with you. We can
offer you no assistance. Answer.
w. j. Deboe."
DETAILS OF CONFERENCE.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 5--A confer
ence between accredited representatives
of the two state governments was held
at the Gait house, in this city, tonight, as
a step toward bringing about peacefui
| settlement of the disturbed political con-
ditions now existing. After four hours
of preliminary talk the conference ao-
iourned at 9 o'clock for one hour. Up to
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