The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-02-10
THE TERMS OF PEACE
AGREEMENT REACHED AT A CONFER
ENCE OF kENrUCkiANS

ENCE OF kENTUCkiANS
Democratic Representatives Gain Nearly
Every Point Contenicd for and If the
Principals Accept tho Terms lseckham's
Title to the Governorsl,ip Will BE Con-
fir,ncd by the Legislature.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. G.-The news
of the agreement reached in Louisville
was received with great relief in Frank
fort. The strain of the last ten days
has been very great and any lessening
of tension was most welcome to the
members of both parties Not a single
member of the legislature, Democratic
Or Republican, is i'll the city, and none
is expected before late in the afternoon.
Governor Taylor refused to discuss
the agreement until it had been brought
to him. He said it was neither right Or
courteous for him to do so. He, how
ever, made tho assertion that if the
Goebel law was repealed and an cleo
ton law given to the people of KEN
lucky which would insure a fair and
honest count Of the votes as cast, he
would allow no personal ambition Of his
own to stand i'll the way of a peaceful
adjustment of the troubles.
1t was 1890 o'clock before Judge
Yost and Mr.. Sweeney, the Republican
attorneys, arrived from Louisville,
General Dan Lindsay of Louisville be-
ing with them. They had the agree
ment and carried it at once to Governor
Taylor's Office and the door was locked
upon all outsiders.
1t is generally believed that Governor
Taylor will accept the agreement, al
though he has as yet given no positive
assurance that he will do so. He sayshe
will carefully consider the legal points
involved and will probably announce
his decision in the morning.
This the Agreement.
Following is the agreement presented
to Governor Taylor for his signature:
First-That if the general assembly
recent action adopting the conference
report seating Goebel and Beckham, the
contestees. w. S. Taylor and John Mar
shall shall submit without further pro.
test.
Second~That all parties shall unite
in an effort to bring about such q modi-
fication of the election law as will pro-
vide for nonpartisan election boards and
insure free and fair elections.
Third-That the conditions shall re-
main in statu quo until Monday, the
general assembly meeting and adjourn
ing from day to day until that time.
Fourth-That nothing shall be done
hinder or prevent q joint session of the
general assembly for taking action on
the ratification resolution.
Fiftll-That tho state contest board
shall meet and adjourn from day to day
until Tuesday, without taking any ac-
ton OH the contests for minor state Of
fees. This postponement is suggested,
in order that the action of the general
assembly on the ratification resolution
may be taken first.
Sixth-That the state troops shall be
removed from the state capital at once,
though with all necessary prccaution for
the public safety. This matter is to be
under the direction Of General Dan
Lindsay of Frankfort.
Seventh-That the Republican officials
and officers of the state guard shall have
immunity from charges Of treason,
usurpation, courtmartial or any other
such offenses.
In Statu Quo Until Monday.
Until Monday, while the situation is
in statu quo, Governor Taylor will re-
main in possession Of tho executive
buildings, while the Republicans will
recognize him, and the Democrats will
recognize Governor Beckham as gov
ernor.
After the conference, Governor Beck
ham at once took train for Frankfort
Senator Blackburn and ex- Governor Nc
Creary remained in Louisville over
night. The course Of events in the i'm
mediate future depends largely upon
Governor Taylor. An important in
AuCuCt LII oiltlpAIlS tuC CAeopuuAACdu pOuCy
has been, no doubt, the lack Of support
from the national administration for the
course pursued by Governor Taylor
since he assumed office. The latest
manifestation of the feeling at Washing
ton is the following telegram from Sem
ator Deboe to Governor Taylor which
was in the hands Of the Republican con-
ferees before the meeting:
''The unanimous sentiment here is
that you are wrong in preventing tho
legislature from meeting, and that you
should submit the disputed questions to
the civil courts. Federal assistance can
not 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 vio-
lence occurs you shall be the aggressor.
You will, by forcible resistance, ALLEVIATE
all who formerly sympathized with
yonr case. No assistance. Answer"