The age-herald., 1900-02-02
A Line of Blue Coats Again Pre- vent a Session.
GoEBEL's AUTHORITY IS OEFIED
On the Other Hand, Penitentiary War; den Lillard Refuses to Discharge a Prisoner on Governor
 Taylor's Order.

Frankfort, Ky, February 1.-For the first time since the shooting of Goebel there were today signs of a peaceful settlement. The signs were few and smaA- and they have disappeared, but the hole into which they were withdrawn has been left open, and there is chance that they may re- appear. The original proposition looking toward an amicable adjustment came from the republican side just before noon, when T. L. EdeGen, of Frankfort, one of Gov ernor Taylor's attorneys, appeared at the Capitol hotel to hold conference with Judge Pryor, Lewis McQuowan and Colonel William Scott, the legad advisers of the democracy.
 After short talk Mir. Edelem declared that Governor Taylor and the republican party were anxious to avoid anything that might possibly lead to serious trouble, as the present conditions might do if nothing was done to prevent dt. He was assured by the democratic attorneys that they were as anxious to save any clash between the parties as the republicans could be. Mr. Edelen then proposed to submit the case of the rival governors to the Ken-
  Judging by the action of Judge Hazelrigg dn swearing in Governor Goebel, would probably decide against Governor Taylor. He then wanted the Hght to submit the matter to the United States court for final settlement. The talk was informal, Mr. Edelen merely stating his position that the opposing attorneys might take the matter under advisement. e- i.-'
 The lawyers separated with an agree uent to meet again at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon. When they met for the second time, MT. Edelen again submitted his propo- sition and received the reply that the demo- cratic attorneys desired to have the matter adjudicated in the state courts. To this MT. Edelen objected, saying he wished the final settlement to be made in the supreme court at Washington. MT. Edelen asked for de- tails regarding the seating of Governor Goe- bel by the joint session last night As it had been repeatedly announced that the re- publicans would claim that the seating of governor by joint ballot is contrary to the Goebel election law of Kentucky, which provides, the republicans claim, that the vote shall be taken separately the demo- crats declined to say anything about the meeting They told MT. Edelen that the proceedings of the session were written in the journal of legislative proceedings, and that he would there find all the information which it was possible to give him. MT. Me- Quowan urged the republicans to confirm the election and seating of Governor Goebel. which MT Edelen declined to entertain.
 They Couid-No Agree
 Both sides were at the end of their re- spective ropes. Nothing more could be said on either side, and the lawyers separated. As they left the room MT. Edelen intimated that it was possible that he might be able to submit another proposition at some later time. He was given to understand that he would be met half way, and the conference was at an end.
 Two direct slaps were given Governor Taylor today by public officers who de- clined to obey his orders. The first came from President Rodman of the Farmers bank, which is state depositary. Some vouchers on the bank were signed by Gov ernor Taylor in favor of some of the mii- tia officers who wanted money for their companies. When they were presented at the bank payment was refused President Rodman said that he did not see how he could pay out the money on orders signed by Governor Taylor until he knew for cer- tain who was the actual governor of Ken lucky. He had asked an opinion from the attorney of the bank, he said, and when it was received he would act accordingly. He declared that he would take no chances of paying out money until he was satisfied that he was acting under proper authori- fly.
 The second instance promised for a time to have serious consequences, and trouble may yet arise from it. Governor Taylor issued pardon to Douglas Hays, a con- vict in the Frankfort penitentiary, who is serving a 5-year term for manslaughter, having been. sentenced in March, 1S99 When the pardon was sent to Warden Lii- lard he decided that he could not turn the man loose until he was satisfied regarding the legal status of the governorship. He made no reply to Governor Taylor, but de- cined to honor the pardon and informed the penitentiary commissioners of his &C., tion. They agreed with the position taken by the warden, and the man was held.
 Indignant Over Liiiard's Action
 The action of Lillard, who is an ardent supporter of Goebel, aroused intense in- dignation among the republicans, and 1t was declared that a detachment of sol