emerge of

Remarkably, the police did little at first to intervene in the protests, beyond breaking up a couple of scuffles between members of the rival groups. As The Economist went to press on January 10th, however, it appeared the police were becoming less tolerant, dragging several protesters away. By then, reports had emerged of a compromise: the staff would return in exchange for a promise by censors not to demand changes to stories (the press are normally controlled in China by self-censorship and official directives that are issued to the media generally). The newspaper appeared as normal on January 10th, but it appeared censorship, whether self-imposed or by the party, was still in force. It made no direct mention of the controversy.

You can find this phrase at the fifth line. I think it means mutual sides have came to an agreement. But what does the exact meaning of the word 'emerge'? You consider it as 'surface' directly or 'form' or any other better interpretations? Could you show me your answer?