Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-06
PARTIES SIGN TRUCE
Agree to Settle Trouble in Kentucky
in Peaceable Way.
BRCKHAM WILL BECOME GOVERNOR
Republicans Will Secure Repeal Of
the Obnoxious Election Law
TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. February G.-The
peace conference held at the Gait House
last night between seven representatives of
the republican party and seven representa-
tives of the democratic party resulted In
the unanimous signing OF an agreement
embodying seven specific propositions. which
promise a settlement of the party differ
ences which have brought about two state
governments in Kentucky. This agreement
is in substance follows:
First-That If the general assembly in
joint session shall adopt resolution rati-
fying their recent action adopting the con-
test reports seating Goebel and Beckham.
the contestees, W. S. Taylor and John Mar
shall shall submit without further protest.
Second-That all parties shall unite in an
effort to bring about such modification of
the election law will provide for nom
partisan election boards and insure free and
fair elections.
Third-That the conditions shall remain in
status quo until Monday. the general as
sembly meeting and adjournilg from day
10 day until that time.
Full Legislature to Meet Again.
Fourth-That nothing shall be done to
hinder or prevent joint session of the
general assembly for taking action on the
ratification resolution.
Flfth-That the state contest board shall
meet and adjourn from day to day until
Tuesday without taking any action on the
contests for minor stale Offices This post
ponement is suggested in order that the ac-
ton Of the general assembly on the ratifi-
cation resolution may be taken first
SiXth-That the state troops shall be re-
moved from the state capital 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 officials and
officers Of the state guard shall have i'm
nuaity from charges Of treason, usurpa-
ton' eourt-martial or any other such Of
fenssa
Signatures TO the Agreement
The agreement was signed by the follow
ing:
Republicans-John Marshall. Judge John
w Barr, Gen. Dan Lindsay T. L. EdeIen.
Dr- l. II Banter, David W. Fairleigh, c. T
Ballard
Beckham. Sam J. Shackelford, Trey Wood
son, James B. McCreary, Phil Thompson.
Robert ]. Breckinridge
Inc agreement in fun was not given ont
last night, as it was desired first to submit
II to Gov. Taylor for his signature. 1t was
stated by the republicans present that Gov
Taylor would agree TO anything that all of
them signed.
1t was stated in the conference that the
London session of the general assembly
would be called off at once
The conference began at ) O'Clock yester-
day afternoon at the Gait House and lasted
Until 2:30 O'Clock this morning, when a
typewriter was sent for, and the agreement
was prepared and signed.
Until Monday, while the situation IS in
status quo, Gov. Taylor Will remain in pos
session OF the executive buildings, while the
republcsns will recognize him and the dem
ocrats will recognize Gov. Beckham as gov
ernor.
Beckham Leaves for Frankfort.
After the conference Gov Beckham M
once took train for Frankfort Senator
Blackburn and eA- Gov. McCreary remained
In Louisville over night.
The course OF events in the immediate
future depends largely upon Gov. Tavlor.
An important influence in shaping the re-
publican policy has been. it is believed. the
lack OF support from the national admin
lstfatlon for The course pursued by Gov
Taylor since he assumed Office