Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-07
AGREEMENT REACHED
Party Leaders in Kentucky Agree
on Basis Of Settlement.
MUST BE APPROVED.
The Agreement Provides for the With.
draWAl Of Troops and for Ses-
siOns Of the Legislature In
the Capitol Building.


Louisville. Feb G-H the agreemsnt 1
drawn up last night at the conference /
Of representatives Of the Republican
and Democratic administrations held at |
the Calf House in this city. is accepted
and carried out the strife which has
rent Kentucky from end 10 end for the |
past few weeks. will 10 ended Tbs
agreement was reached shortly After I |
o'clock this morning and arrangements
were Immediately made 10 have il drawn
mp and signed This wAa slow work. |
however. and II was after o'clock when |
the contsrees separated. Tho Democrats
gained nearly every point they contend
ell for aud the Republican representa-.
tiyes Lieutenant Governor John Mar
shall. General Daniel Lindsey and Al
tornsy David farleigh gave Assurances
that the agreement would b. accepted
by Governor Taylor
The agreement provides that in order
| 20 leave no question as to the title Of
| William Goebel and J G. w Beckham
10 the Offices Of governor and lieutenant
governor respectively tho general as-
,smbly shall pass a resolution IN joint
assembly validating the acts on that
subject since the legislature has been
( prevented by troops from holding it,
regular session At Frankfort A. soon
~ the Legislature does this, BeckhSm-
title 10 the Office Of governor Is not 10
be questioned The Democrats grant
immunity 10 Governor Taylor and bis
associates from prosecution for treason.
usurpation Of Office or contempt Of
court Tor what has been done since the
shooting u Goebel These matters are
% be held Ia allegiance until merit Mon.
day
The Republican legislature il TO be
withdrawn from London Immediately
and no ilibustsring % other attempts Of
this character are to be- resorted To by
the Republicans 20 obstTuct the carry
ing out Of this agreement ia the lsgislA.
ture
The Democrats suggested that in view
Of the great crowds expected in Frank.
fort during the Goebel funeral ceremo.
MES. the soldiers should be- withdrawn.
The Republicans asked that an adequate
guard he left % protect Governor Tay.
lor and hi. associates
Il was finally agreed 10 leave 10 Gen
Daniel Lind'oy, one OF the Republican
conferees. the decision as 10 how many
troops should be- loft 20 prevent clash
Al a result at the Goebel funeral. the
Republicans 10 begin at once 10 the
withdrawal Of the troops from Frank
fort
/, was agreed that the board Of cleo
tion commissioners. sitting as a contest
board. should be allowed 10 meet at
Frankfort without molestation. the
Democrats agreeing that no summary
action be taken on these contests and
that nothing be done without due hear
ing Of evidence and argument
The Republicans asked that some pro
vision Tor a repeal or modification OF
the Goebel election law be included In
the agreement The Democrats agreed
that to two leading Republicans and
two leading Democrats should be left
the matter of suggesting changes in the
Goebel law. believed 20 be- wise
The acceptance of this agreement by
the principals Is the only element Of
uncertainty now remaining IN the situr
tion Naturally there il no objection
from the Democrats and the attitude
of Governor Taylor will boz known
today
How accurately the Republican con.
ferees represent Governor Taylor. OF
how necessary the latters acquiescenc.
is necessary TO the carrying ont of M,
plans agreed upon. can only be deter
mined by the events Of the next -
hours
It's probable that the Republican
policy was materially influenced by th.
following telegram
Washington. Feb 1 Hon. w. $
Taylor The unanimous sentiment
here is that You are wrong IN prevent
ing the legislature from meeting an.
that you should submit the disnutel
questions 90 tuo civil courts Fedora
assistance cannot be given you on youI
rsqui-itiou So long as the legislature B.
tn session or can be convened There {.
no doubt but that IL can be- convened
Tho Democrats intend that II any viz
lence occurs, you shall be the Rggressor
You will by forcible resistance alienat,
all who formerly sympathizcl with YOU
case No assistance Answer
wv J. DEBoE "