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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-07
DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT.
Kentucky Democrats Secured About
All They Could Ask.

Al hCs OOulu ASK
Louisville, Feb. 6.-The Peace Confer
ence held at the Gait House last night be-
tween seven representatives of the Repub-
lican party and seven representatives Of
the Democratic party, resulted in the
unanimous signing of an agreement EN-.
bodying seven specific propositions which
promise settlement of the party differ
ences which have brought about two state
governments in Kentucky This agree
ment, in substance, is as follows:
First That if the general assembly in
Joint session shall adopt a resolution rati-
flying their recent action adopting the
contest reports seating Goebel and Beck
ham, the contestees, W. S. Taylor and
John Marshall. shall submit without fur
ther protest.
Second. That all parties shall unite in
an effort to bring about such a modifica-
ton of the election law as will provide for
non-partisan election boards and insure
free and fair elections
Third. That the conditions shall remain
in status quo until Monday, the general
assembly meeting and adjourning from
day to day until that time
Fourth That nothing shall be done to
hinder or prevent joint session OF the
general assembly from taking action on
the ratification resolution
Fifth. That the state contest board shall
meet and adjourn from day to day until
Tuesday without taking any action on the
contests for minor state offices.
This postponement is suggested in order
that the action of the general assembly
on the ratification resolution may be TAX
en- 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 Lindsey
of Frankfort.
Seventh. That the Republican officials
and officers of the state guard shah have
immunity from charges of treaeon, usurp-
alton, courtmartial or any other offenses.
The agreement was signed by the fol-
lowing:
Republicans: John Marshall. Judge
john w. Barr, Gen. Dan LINDSEY, l. II.
Edelen, DR.. T. H. Banter, David w.
Falrleigh, G.. T. Ballard.
Democrats: ]. C. 5. Blackburn. j. C. w.
Beckham, Sam j. Shackelford, Urey
Woodson, James B. McCreary, Phil
Thompson Robert J. Breckinbridge.
The course of events in the immediate
future depends largely upon Gov. Taylor.
An important influence in shaping the
Republican policy has been. it is believ-
ed. the lack of support from the national
administration for the course pursued by
Gov. Taylor since he assumed office
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NORFOLK AND WESTERN STOCK.
President Fink VIII Not say What
Large sales of II Mean.

New York, Feb G.-Henry Fink, presi-
dent of the Norfolk and Western Railway,
was asked to-day If the recent heavy sales
of the stock of that road meant that the
property was about to change hands.
Il am not in position TO answer that
question" replied Mr.. Fink. Il have no.
ticed that a very large number Of Norfolk
and Western shares have been sold. but
whether the buying has been purely spec
ulative or to obtain control only future
developments can determine.
There is not one man, nor half dozen
men, nor 100 men, who could sell the con
troll of this property. The capital stock
which includes $66 100000 of common ani
$4,000 eco OF preferred. is very widely scat
tered throughout this country and Europe.
The board of directo represents innumer-
able interests; II cannot be said that there
is any dominating faction"
In your opinion, would possession of
the Norfolk and Western be advantageous
to Pennsylvania interests or to the South
ern Railway interests?'
Control of this road would be advan-
| tageous to any connecting line said
| President Fink emphatcally. I'VE con-
| meet with the Pennsylvania at Columbus,
| o. ana at Hagerstown, Nd. The Norfolk
! and Western could certainly be utilized
WtN''N
| give that system another outlet to the At
| lantic via Bristol. Tenn"
With regard to the statement that the
| Norfolk and Western had long been an
| uncertain quantity, if not an actual dis
turbing factor in trunk line territory
President Fink said
1T Is true that we have kept out of
combinations and agreements, but we
have always been willing to cooperate
with the other roads in maintaining rates
on fair and reasonable basis, We have
never been ratc-cutters. and we have en-
deavored to avoid trouble. This property
was reorganized in 1893 on conservative
lines and it has been managed with a
view TO obtaining its proper share of bus
iness at fair rates. The fixed charges
were greatly reduced. That is why 50
much stock is outstanding II was dstrlb-
uted among the old bondholders. Within
the last two months the earnings have
been unusually large Perhaps that fact
has stimula ted the buying"
Under the reorganization of the Norfolk
and Western in 1896 1t was agreed that the
| ers of the $23, 600 900 of preferred stock for
four years. or untl four per cent divl-
| dends were declared on the stock for two
consecutive years. This preferred stock
| trust will expire next October.
| The Norfolk and Western reorganization
| committee was composed of representa-
| tves OF foreign >and domestic stockhold-
| ers. and Gen. Louis Fitzgerald pres-
| dent Of the Mercantile Trust Company,
! was chairman of the committee. 1t Is gem
orally believed that a large majority of
the stock of the Norfolk aud Western is
| held abroad. M
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WENT AGAINST MORGAN.
winston County Result Gives Johns
ton Another Vote.

Memphis Tenn, Feb. ca special to
the Commercial Appeal from Birmingham,
Ala. says:
Definite information reached here to-
day that Winston county, which was sup
posed to have gone for Senator Morgan
in last Saturdays Democratic primaries
really went for Gov. Johnston. The coun-
ty Democratic Executive Committee met
at Dubb Springs yesterday to count the
vote, when 1t was discovered that in the
popular expression for sena torial choice
Mogan had received 315 votes and John
SION 337, a majority for Johnston of p
votes
Information prior to yesterday was that
Morgan had secured the county and to-
days news came as a great surprise
Winston is a backwoods county and re-
mote from telegraph lines. The change
makes the strength of the senatorial can
didates stand follows in the Legislature
TO date: Morgan 10; Johnston ID; Coates l.
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GATHERED IN CINCINNATI.
Democratic Members VIII Attend
Gov. GoebeTs Funeral.

Cincinnati, Feb. 7-Most of the promi-
nent Kentuckians in attendance at the
Goebel obsequies in Covington to-day were
at the Cincinnati hotels.
Some Of the lobbies presented the ap-
pearance of convention times. and there
were several reports about important
conferences. The presence of Gov Beck
ham and over sixty members of the Leg
islature started the reports about some
thing going on. 1t developed, however,
that the conferences were principally in
regard to the arrangements for attending
the funeral of Gov. Goebel at Frankfort
on Thursday.
1t took some time 20 decide whether the
Democratic members would venture back
into Kentucky until it was known that
Gov. Taylor had signed the Louisville
agreement. Advices had been received
here to-day that the Republican members
of the LEGISLATURE, who are in session at
London KY, had proceeded with their
organization to the extent of eiectng a
sergeant-at-arms, and that meant the pos
sibility of sending after the Democratic
absentees. arresting them, If they could
be found in Kentucky, and taking them to
London
Gov. Beckham stated late tonight that
there had been no attempt at session oil
the LEGISLATURE since It's last meeting In
frankfort aud that they could not have
had a session legally while here or even
caucus that would have been binding
They had reached no agreement In their
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A BIMETALfIC AMENDMENT.
Republicans Have Tackled One ON to
the Financial Bill.

the Financial Bill.
Washington, Feb G.-The Senate Finance
Committee today reported a new section
to the financial bill as follows:
tThat the provisions of this act are not
intended to place any obstacles in the way
Of the Accomplishment of international BIZ
metalllsm, provided the same be received
byt concurrent action of the leading COM
mefcfal nations of the world, and at a ra-
It'd which shall insure the permanence Of
relative value betweeh gold and silver"
The amendment was offered by Senator
Aldrich, chairman The Democrats receiv-
ed It with a sarcastic smile. There was
but little discussion. Senator Aldrlch said
in reply TO questions that the object of
the amendment was to meet the criticism
that the Republicans had abandoned the
position for international bimetalism taxi
en- by It in the st. Louis convention.
The vote on the amendment showed q
strict division on party lines, Senator
Jones, OF Nevada, not voting.
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MEETING OF LEGISLATURE.
Ohicers Were Elected and ResOIu-
ti0ns on GOebeI Passed.

tions on GOebeI Passed.
London, KY, Feb. 6-The little two
story brick Laurel County Seminary build
ing which has stood upon a knoll in
Tue outskirts of London for almost fifty
years today added another page to its
history when the brief session of the Ken
lucky Lesislature was held within its
"'s. The two rooms are about twenty
-e7t Wide by forty feet long, and are filled
Wild school desks
IAe Airteon members who constituted
'e senate, which held its meeting in the
DpIer chamber, had plenty of room, but
N' 'hHtN-hve representative in the ses-
e"l o- the House on the ground floor
'e siderable crowded, some of them
'e' forced to stand.
A' --.l1 o'clock the senators. who had
'-''' TO the upper room by the outside
'''''"'} at the rear of the building were
y'''' go order by Senator Hayes, a Brown
i5t Rev. Dixon, a local minister,
prayer, asking Divine guidance
-" ."e celebrations of the Senate.
Nan Hayes made a brief address,
"-'.1 he pointed out that this was a
OF the Legislature of the gravest
and that its deliberations should
acted with the greatest care.
''0"r Jolly Of Hancock county was
PRESIDENT pro TEN.
.. IONS of respect on the death Of
'oieague, Senator Goebel, were
'. and the Senate adjourned, out
pact to his memory, at 1922 o'clock,
'..'i tomorrow at noon.
Brown then swore in the officers
N"eting of the House.
y ''N''rary Chairman Slack raped the
r, TO order at 12:O5 O'Clock and Rev
,~ " Of the London Christian Church,
'aefel puyer.
4 n,, ."taiiye Bethueren was unanl-
c, elected speaker pro TEN.
n. n', Court Judge Brown administered
A.. '1 OF office TO the Speaker pro tenn.
49, 'uikner of Barboursville was
~. @'eretary pro tenn, and the House
ready for business.
h'. lions deploring the death Of VIII
f..' 'o'l We're adopted and then out of
ca ''e House at 1920 O'Clock adjourn
IN 'N lo-morrow at noon.
All, members of the Legislature say the
r, 'D'nt would have been taken until
orr .,'"y noon out Of respect to the merl-
deceased Mr.. Goebel, but the con-
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CONVENTION or oEsiocRATs.
Disposition in Some quarters to Hold
II on June =.

II ON June
Chicago. Feb. 6.-The Chronicle to-mor-
row will say:
According to advices received at the
Democratic National headquarters there is
a strong disposition among some of the
party leaders. including William j. Bry-
an, TO settle upon June as the date for
the National Democratic Convention
1T now appears that Col. Bryan is TAX
ing considerable interest in the Pacific
slope situation. The information is that
the Democratic State Convention of ore
gon will be held early in June and that the
Democrats of that state are being infiu-
enced by Oregons supposed prospective
trans1Pacihc trade on an imperalistic
basis.
1T is pointed out by Col Bryan's friends.
who say they reflect his opinions, that
the Oregon Democrats, who are disposed
to oppose Imperialism would strengthen
materially in their campaign before the
Oregon State Convention, were they able
to point TO an adopted policy of the ma
tiOnal party organization as the reason
why the Oregon Democracy should op-
pose Imperialism.
For these and other reasons Col Bryan
and his intimate friends are quoted as
being favorable to the holding of the
Democratic National Convention, June s.
a date which, it is said, would anticipate
any action that might be taken by the
Oregon Democracy.
Chairman Johnson, of the National Ex-
ecutive Committee. said to-day:
81 think the argument in favor Of hold
ing the Democratic National Convention
June 6, has considerable weight, although
there appears to be. considerable senti-
ment in favor of holding it stin earlier.'
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SIX AMERICANS WE'RE KILLED.
Men of the Thirty-SccoDd Ambushcd
by Insurgents.

Manila, Feb. Z, noon-The insurgents
Monday captured a supply train of nine
bull carts between Orani and Dinalupijan.
killing corporal and five privates OF
company G, Thirty-second infantry.
The escort consisted of a sergeant and
eleven mounted men. The Insurgents
weakened the supports of bridge over
a creek and the first cart. went into the
stream.
While the escort was punched trying to
haul the cart out of the water the insur-
gents fired a volley from the bushes, Kill
ling the six Americans and also two ma
tive drivers
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TAYLOR WILL DECIDE TO-DAY.
STU ALTON DEPENDS ON HIS AC-
CEPTING AGREEMENT.

Indications Are That He win Yield
session of the Legislature Held at
London-OnIy Republicans Were
There-BOth Houses Passed Reso-
JutiOns DepIorinR the Death of
Frankfor, KY. Feb. GA long confer
snce was held in the office of Gov Taylor
tonight. those being present besides Gov.
Tavlor Col MengeI, Col. Williams Gen.
Collier, Judge Yost and William Sweeny.
the latter TWO attorneys for Gov Taylor
The conference was secret and none of
those engaged in it would consent to talk.
They allowed it to be tacitly understood,
however that the position of Gov. Taylor
was the same as that stated early in the
day 10 the Associated Press.
Whether it shall be war or
with Gov Taylor alone. The ques-
tion has been in his mind all day and
tonight he declared that he has reached
no decision and will announce none be-
fore tomorrow.
The text of the agreement reached by
the Louisville conference last night was
brought 30 him this morning by com
miltee consisting of Gen. Dan Lindsey. T.
II Baker and T. L. Edelen. They handed
Gov. Taylor copy of the agreement.
were closeted with him for a short time
and then departed. AS they left the build
ing Mr.. Baker remarked:
Il hope and believe that the entire mat
ter will be amicably adjusted More
than this I am unable to say at the pre-
sent time"
Gen. Lindsey and Mr.. Edelen spoke in
similar terms and all expressed them
selves as individually confident that GOV.
Taylor would acquiesce in the terms of
the agreement.
Gov Taylor had a long consultation with
bis attorneys over the matter tonight.
Senator Blackburn expressed his entire
confidence that the trouble would now be
peacefully settled.
Not "a Legislator There.
There is not in the city of Frankfort
a single member of the Legislature The
Republicans are all at London and the
Democrats in places along the border of
the state, from where it will be easy to
! escspe ~shculd any attempt be made by
the military to arrest and convey them
10 London. But such Republicans Of
Prominence as are here seem inclined to
believe that Gov. Taylor will accept the
agreement.
Frankfort to-day enjoyed at least one
day Of quiet the first it has experienced
since the Goebel-Taylor contest began
three weeks ago.
The town was bare of politicians; there
was no excitement in the streets, no
crowds around the corners and no throngs
in the lobbies of the Capitol Hotel
Orders Were COuntermanded.
Orders for additional militia are said to
have been countermanded. Several com
p14es of the state guard have been hold
ias themselves in readiness to move to
The Capitol The action is construed by
Democrats TO Indicate disposition on the
par. of Gov. Taylor to acquiesce in the
agreement Of the attorneys in Louisville
THIS morning.
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FIGHT wTTH INSURGENTS.
Several Minor engagements Report
ed in the Philippines.

Manila. Feb. 6.-The insurgents attack
ed the First Battalion of the Forty-fifth
Infantry near Mac. A major and a cap
tain were wounded and one sergeant kill
cd. Details OF the engagement are lack
ing.
Ships arriving from Legaspi report that
the insurgent general, Pana, concentrated
a large force about the top of the town
and made a sharp night attack on Mai
Shipton's battalion OF the Forty-seventh
Infantry, which occupied a large convent
as a fort. One battalion and a battery
have sailed as reinforcements for Ship
ton. The casualties are not known.
A corporal and four men while patroll-
ing the railroad near Mabacalat recently
disappeared. and are supposed to have
been captured. A searching party looking
for them was ambushed and a corporal
killed.
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COUNT ALMENAs CENsURED.

His Charge Created IA scene in the
Spanish Senate.
Madrid, Feb. 6.--Count Almenas, VINO in
sists that the responsibility shall he
brought home to those to whom Spain 8
defeats In the Spanish-American war were
due, created scene in the Senate to-day
by asking If il were true that a conspir-
acy existed among the generals to pre-
vent light being thrown upon all the cir
cumstances of the war
Lieut.. Gen. Azbarraga, Minister of WaI,
denied this, which caused d great up
roar.
Count Almenas retorted: There were
unworthy generals. as there was an in
famous government which led Spain 10
dishonor."
The Senate then formally censured him.
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sttution states that when no quorum in
elther house is present, adjournment must
De taken from one day until the next.
Nearly All Republicans.

NcArlS All depubItcnnS.
OF the thirteen senators present to-day.
eleven are Republicans and two are Brown
Democrats.
There are twelve straight Republicans in
the Senate, and if Senator Burnham ar
HVes Tomorrow as expected the number
will be complete.
Senators Alexander and Gillispie, both
Brown Democrats, and Mcconnell, Popu-
list, are expected tomorrow, in which
case the Republican strength of the SEN
ate will be represented.
The Republican strength in the House
numbers forty. OF this number, thirty
five were present at the session to-day.
-Four more will be here by Tomorrow,
when Lieut. Gov. Marshall will also be
here.
Not even the towns one policeman was
to be seen near the seminary when the
Legislature took possession.
Just what is TO be the outcome of the
London Legislature is not even guessed
at by any of the members. The general
sentiment is that the Legislature will re-
main here until ordered by Gov. Taylor
to return to Frankfort.
At caucus of the representatives here
tonight Frank Cecil of Middlesboro re-
ceived the nomination for sergeant at
arms.
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
No Final Decision Has Been Reached
as TO n Site.

Paris, Feb. THE members of the com
mittee of the American National Institute
held a meeting yesterday to decide upon
gramme of work.
A member of the committee who was in
terviewed at the conclusion of the meet
Ing said:
mo final decision has been reached The
council offers us three excellent sites and
for the moment we are trying TO ascertain
which is the best suited for our needs"
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His Amendment aciected.

London, Feb THE House Of Commons
has rejected Lord Edmund Fitzmaurices s
amendment TO the address In reply TO the
speech from the throne by 1852 against the
amendment to 139 in It's favor after a
notable debate
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sKIRMIsH NEAR LADYsMIrH.
British Ventured Out TOO Far ana
Several Were Killed.

Several Were Killed.
Modder Spruit, Monday, Feb. Son Sat-
urday the Pretoria corps discovered a
party Of British from Ladysmith en-
trenched at a railroad bridge, protecting
a number of coolies who were cutting
grass.
A party Of Beers dispatched to tho
scene was attacked from the trenches, and
all retreated except four, who hiding per-
mitted the British to advance to within
fifty yards, when they fired volley, kill
ing three men.
This was seen from the British fort,
which fired a shell and sent cavalry to
assist the British. The Beers beat these
back, killing two men.
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nehmnnd Mndc Chnirmnn.

London, Feb 6.--John Redmond, the
Parnelite leader, member Of Parliament
for Waterford City was unanimously elect
ed chairman of the United Irish National
ist party at a meeting held in commit
tee room Of the House OF Commons to-
4
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COLLECTOR MILLS ACQUITTED.
Killed II Negro, and Wounded Two
others over d Small Debt.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 6.-Samuel
Mills, the installment furniture house col
lector, who a few weeks ago shot and
killed Henry Venable colored and wound
ed Venabes mother and sister over an
account of 50 cents and during which
Mills attempted 10 remove from the house
without legal process a bed cover to Sc
cure the debt, was to-day acquitted. His
indictment and trial were for murder in
the first degfee.
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COTTON CLAIMS FAVORED.

Bill to Pay Them FnvOrabIy Report
ed by House Committee. N
Washington Feb. 6.-The House Com
mittee on Claims to-day fayorably report
ed the Cooper bill for the payment OF the
Southern cotton claims
The bill involves an expenditure Of $iO,-
300.
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Found at CassngnRc's Residence
with the Fuse Lighted.

VIII TIT = uHV HElF7 IttH'
Paris, Feb. 7.-some considerable excite
ment was caused by the announcement
that bomb had been found in the window
ledge of the residence Of PAU de Cassag-
nae, on the Boulevard Malesherbes, with
the fuse lighted.
The latter was extingulshed by a POLICE
man. The chief of the municipal labora-
tory said that the engine would have done
much damage II 1t had exploded
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Cape Town., Feb 6-The Argus announces
that ninety guns have been dispatched
from Pretoria to the front and that the
Pretoria forts have been denuded of ar
tillery
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Pretoria, Feb. 5.--Adelbert S. Hay. the
new United States consul here, was re-
ceived by the Transyaal government to-
day and presented his Credentials. He
created an excellent Impression.
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FOR THE DEWEY ARCH FUND.
Large and Patriotic Audience at Car
negie Hall.

negie Hall.
New York, Feb. 6.-The concert In Car
negie Hall tonight for the benefit of the
Dewey arch fund was a great success in
every way. Many society people attend
ed. There was an orchestra of sixty-five
pieces. The concert was a sort of welcome
to Admiral Dewey and Gov Roosevelt,
both of whom were present.
When Admiral Dewey pushed aside the
curtain of his box he was Immediately
recognized and some one cried Three
cheers for Dewey" They were given with
a will.
After the rendition of the Manila Te
Deum" composed by Walter Damrosch in
honor of the victory at Manila, and
which was led by Nine. Gadski, Gov.
Roosevelt spoke of the wisdom OF being
well equipped for war and especially on
the importance of a strong navy.
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Cape Town, Tuesday Feb 6.--Five Boer
prisoners at Simonstown tried TO escape
last night They had firearms and wound
ed a prison warden Two OF the fugi-
tives were wounded and all were recap
tured.