Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-09
TAYLOR IS HOLDING OFF.
Refuses to Sign the Louisville Agree
ment Until He Has Consid-
cred the Matter.
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS HOLD SESSION
Funeral Train Hears the Remains of
GoebeI from Frankfort Ia CoVing-
ton-Immense Demonstration al
Respect-Thousnnd View the Re-
mains ns They Lie in state.


Respect-Thousnnds view the RE
mains ~ They Lie in state.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 6. - GOV. lay
Tor has refused, for the time being at
least, to sign the agreement reached IN
Louisville. He was closeted for long
time Tuesday morning with Gen Dan
Lindsay, T. l.. EdeIen and I. II. Baker,
OF Louisville. and finally told the gentle
men that he wished time TO consider
and would let them know when he mad
reached a decision. Mr.. Baker, after
leaving the conference, was asked his
opinion of the probable result, and re
piled:
Il hope and believe that everything
will be settled peaceably.
The others expressed similar opin-
ions. although all Of them stated that
they were giving personal opinions and
not speaking in any sense for Gov. lay
lor.
Substance Of Agreement.
This agreement is in substance as fol-
lows:
First-That If the general assembly IN
Joint session shall adopt resolution rat-
fving their recent action adopting the con-
test reports seating Goebel and Bcekham
the cOutcstces W. :. Taylor and John
Marshall shall submit without further pro-
test.
secoud-That ell parties shall unite In
an effort to bring about such modlhcailoh
Of the election law as will provide for non
partisan election boards and insure tree
and fair elections.
Third-That the conditions shall remain
In status quo until Monday, the general
assembly meeting and adjournns from
day To day until that time.
Fourth-That nothing shall be done TO
hinder or prevent Joint session of The gen
eral assembly for taking action on the
ratification resolution.
Fifth-That the state contest board Shall
meet and adjourn from day to day uhtll
Tuesday without taking any action on the
contests for minor state offices. This post
ponement is suggested in order that the
action of the general assembly on the rau-
ncation resolution may be taken urSt.
Sixth-That the state troops shall be re-
moved from the state c3Ni'"l ny ono
though wiki all necessary prccdbt on IoI
the public safety This matter is TO be
under the direction of Cen. Dan Lindsay,
Of Frankfort.
Seventh-That the republican officials
and officers OF the state guard shall have
immunity from charges Of treason,
usurpation, court-martial or any other
The agreement was signed 10y the fol-
Republicans-John Marshall, Judge John
| w. Barr. Gen. Dan Lindsay, 7. l.. Edclen,
| DR.. Il. II. Bast-r, David W. Falr!elgh, G
Democrats-J. c. :. Blackburn, J. c. W.
Beckham, Sam j. Shackelford, Trey Wood
son. James b. McCreary, Phil Thompson
| Robert j. Breckinrd-e.
An Important influence.
An important influence in shaping
the republican policy has been, no
doubt the lack of support from the ma
! tional administration for the course
pursued by Gov. Taylor since he as
| sumed office. The latest manifestation
of the feeling at Washington is the fol-
! lowing telegram from Senator Deboe,
which was in the hands Of the republic
an conferees before Monday nights
meeting:
washington, u. c., Feb 4, 1900
Hon. W. 5. Taylor, Frankfort, Ky.
THE unanimous sentiment here is that
| you are wrong in preventing the leGlsla-
| ure from meeting, and mat you Shoull
submit the disputed questions 10 the civil
| courts Federal assistance cannot be given
YOU on your requisition so long as the legiS-
| lature is in session or can be convened
| There is TO doubt but il can Zoe convened
| If you will permit The democrats intend
| that If any violence occurs, you SHAH Ot
! the aCgressor. You will by forcible re-
sistance ALLEVIATE all who formerly sym
pathized with your case. No assistance
Csigned) w. DEBOE"
Causes Grcnt Relief.
The news OF the agreement reached
i'm Louisville was received with great
relief IN Frankfort. The strain of the
last ten days has been very great and
any lessering of tension was most
welcome to the members OF both par
ties. Not a single member Of the leg
islature. democrat or republican, is in
the city. and none are expected before
late i'm the afternoon or Wednesday.
Resolutions Of Respect
London. Ky. Feb. 6. - The house o.
representative. convened at 1870;
o'clock on the ground floor OF the Laur
el county seminary. Representativ,
Slack called the house to order and Rev
EwelI. OF the sordon Christian church
offered prayer. Representative Beth
, urum. of Rock Castle county. was elect
ed speaker pro TEN. of the house.
> Judge Faulkner, Of Barboursville
was elected clerk pro TEN. and was alst
sworn.
The following resolutions Of respec
were introduced and adopted unani
mously and the house adjourned til
Wednesday at 10 o'clock:
whereas william Goehel 2 member o
The senate OF The commonwealth OF Ken
.uckv. died - The third day OF February
= his death being caused by wound IN
aicted at the hands Of an unknown assas
! sin. therefore be II
"Resolved. by the house Of representa-
lives of the commonwealth OF Kentucky:
"First-That We regard this crime is a
: outrage upon humanity and the fair nam
| | OF Kentucky.
| "second-That we deeply sympathl IL