The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-02-09
TAYLOR REFUSES TO SIEA.
''Peaee Agreement in Kentucky
Must Be More Definite in Regard
to Repeal Of GOsbsI Law.
REPUBLICAN, LEGISLATORS PROTEST.

tLI vpLibAh AEBlSLAlUhS Fht iE9is
They Strongly object to TsyIor Backing
Down from His Original Position and
They Urge Him 20 Retain His seat
GOsbsI's Body Arrives In Frankfort-
Political sItuatlon Quiet
Frankfort, KY, Feb. 1T is stated
on excellent authority that Gov. Tay-
Tor has decided not to sign the Louis
vile agreement in its present shape.
He desires. several changes in it and
particularly a definite statement re-
garding the repeal Of the GoebeI law.
He is anxious that a conference be
held in Louisville on Friday night at
which these changes shall be dis
cussed and made.
Republican Legislators Protest.
London, KY, Feb. because of the
constant rumors Of Gov. TayIor's
signed OF being about to sign the con-
ference agreement, Senator Jolly sent
the following telegram to the chief
executive at Frankfort Wednesday
morning. "DiscoUraging reports here.
The members are unanimously against
agreement. Imperative to know con
diFiou at once" This telegram was
soon followed by another to Gov. Tay-
Tor from Representative Kelday, which
read as follows: Make no cOmpro-
mise of our rights under the cOnsti-
tuition and the law. We represent
the people Of this commonwealth for
a free election and fair count. Any
attempt on the part OF any man or
set Of men to set aside the result Of
the last election by force, fraud or
vicious legislation without the con
sent Of the people is treason We
therefore pledge You our support and
lives If you viii but stand by the cleo
tiOu returns as counted by the cleo
tCral commission. All members agree
to this
All Depends on Taylor
Louisville, Ky, Feb. There is no
activity IN political circles here All
depends on Gov. Taylor and the re-
suit of the latter's consideration Of
tn agreement drawn up at Monday
nights conference The democratic
plans for making Louisville the head
quarters Of Gov. Beckham and his
legislature were dropped Sunday night
when Overtures for a peace confer
ence were made 1t is presumed they
viii be taken up at the stage then
reached in case Of Gov. Taylor reject
ing the agreement.
Keeping Away from FrankfOrt.
Cincinnati, Feb. THE greater
portion of the Kentucky members Of
the legislature who have been in Gin
ciunati left for Louisville on the s:15
a. m. train. This party included Gov.
J. W. c. Beckham. 1t was understood
last night that the whole party would
go to Frankfort, but for some reason
not explained by the legislators the
destination Of the majority was
changed to Louisville.
Militia In the Background
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. Upon the
arrival from COvingtOn of the body
of Gov. GOebel, Adjt. Gen. Collier is
sued orders Withdrawing all troops
from the city and bringing them
with the main body to the capitol
grounds. These orders viii remain
IN effect until after Gov. GoebeI's re-
mains have been placed in the vault
of the Frankfort cemetary tomorrow
afternoon. This was done to avoid any
possibility of irritation of Gov Goe-
bells friends and partisans during the
time the body lies In state at the Cap
itaI hotel and the burial, and to allay
as far as possible the feeling caused
by the presence Of state troops.
Here Il q Remarkable story.
Louisville, Ky, Feb. 7.-One of the
democratic leaders who have engi-
neered the deal by which the guber-
material quarrel is to be settled said
tonight that Gov. Taylor is not to be
Ousted. He explained the details Of
the agreement made last night by say
ing that by the terms OF the deal Gov.
Taylor VIII retain his seat, and in re-
turn for the withdrawal of democratic
opposition to his title as governor he
has obligated himself to see that Sen
atOr Blackburn is returned to the
United States senate with a clear
title. This story, if true, VIII explain
the remarkable CELEBRITY with which
an agreement was reached by the con-
ferees, and it VIII also explain what
heretofore has been almost mex
Pliceble-namely: why the republic
ans agreed to an. arrangement by the
terms OF which they secured aPpar-
emily nothing. It Is explained that
Taylor and Blackburn hold the whip
over each other, and neither is likely
to yield without a guild pro quo