Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER CONFERENCE
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Regarding Repeal of tho soebe.
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Governorship Of Kentucky is concerned,
there was practically no change to-
day. Governor Taylor has not yet
affixed his signature to the Louisville
agreement and. although the general
opinion Is that he will ultimately do so,
the probabilities are that he will not
sign 1t until some time tomorrow, il
them
Governor Taylor himself refused abb
solutey to-day to make any statement
In regard to his probable action in the
matter, and during most of the day de-
clined to receive any callers except his
legal advisers. 1t was announced early
IN the day that some action might be
expected after a conference between
Governor Taylor and Judge Yost, At
torney Fairleigh, Governor Bradley and
w. c. p. Breckenridge.
The last three named. however, did
not arrive In Frankfort during the day,
and this afternoon Gvernor Taylor sent
kilograms to Governor Bradley, Angus
tus r.. Wilson. Judge Barr and Attor-
ney Fairleigh, asking them to come to
frankfort for IL conference tonight
Mr.. Wilson was the only one to ar
rive. and shortly after o'clock to-
night he, in company with Judge Yost
and General Dan Lindsay, called on
the Governor and Immediately went
into conference with him. Before go
Ing into the conference Judge Yost
stated that 1t would probably be q
lengthy one, and that he did not ex-
pect any action to be taken tonight.
RESULT UNKNOWN.
Up to late hour no announcement
had been made as to the result of the
conference. Every section Of the Louis
Vile agreement was gone over care
fully. but 1t Is understood that the
principal thing under discussion was
that section bearing on the passage OF
q new election law.
The repeal OF the Goebel law is the
one thing most strongly desired by
Governor Taylor, and as the language
of the Louisville agreement is consider
ed by him altogether too vague as re-
CARDS this matter, 1t is considered pos
sible that changes may be made in the
way of making the clause more spec
fic before Governor Taylor afixes his
signature to the agreement. This. Of
course, would involve further delay, as
1t would necessitate a further confer
ence between the Republican and Dem
ocratic leaders who were instrumental
in drawing up the agreement at Louis
VILE.
Action of this kind, indeed, was inti-
mated by prominent Republican to-
day. although nothing either in confir-
nation or denial could be procured at
the executive Offices Another cause for
Governor Taylor's delay In regard to
the agreement is said to be the cry of
"Victory" and Surrender" sent us by
the Democrats.
THE AGREErAfI INT,
The agreement as presented to Gov
ernor Taylor is understood to be some
what different from the published alb
stracts. in that the cause regarding the
election law and one or two other mat
ters Is much more specific than 1t is
generally understood to be, though still
not strong enough to suit him. For
this reason the rank and file of the
Republican party in the State appa-
rently believe there Is some founda-
ton for the claims set up by the Dem
ocrats. and scores of kilograms have
poured in on Governor Taylor in the
past few days, urging him not to sign
the agreement but to maintain his
present position and await further de-
yelopments.
OTHER EVENTS OF THE DAY.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 7.-Everything
is quiet. No Democratic members of
the Legislature are in Frankfort, and
word is received that they will not re-
turn until they are assured of i'm
munity from arrest and from forcible
conveyance to London.
1t Is stated on excellent authority
that Governor Taylor has decided not
to sign the Louisville agreement in it's
present shape. He desired several
changes in 1t, and practically a definite
statement regarding the repeal of the
Goepel law. He is anxious that a con-
ference be held in Louisville Friday
night, at which these changes will be
discussed and made. To-day he ar
ranged conference here tonight to
inform the Republican leaders OF his
views and advising with them regard
Ing the further demands to he Tnade
upon the Democracy.
ANOTHER CONFERENCES
louisville KY, Feb. THE existence
OF a hitch In the peace negotiations
ana speculation as to It's probable du-
ration occupied the minds of politicians
to the exclusion OF everything else To-
cay. That another conference between
the representatives OF the two part,es
may be necessary before a final agree
ment Is reached was Indicated bv the
.summonfng to Frankfort this afternoon
OF Republican attorneys. who have all
along advised the leaders of that marty
and some Of whom were present nj
Tuesday nights conference. These in
cluded Ex-Governor Bradley, Hon. A.
E. Wilson and David w. Fairleigh. The
last named was said to be out of the
city. The others left on an afternoon
train for Frankfort. They would not
talk Of the negotiations. not being ad-
vised as to the particular points Gov