The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-19
pREsrDESrrAI AsprRAyrs.
Tho Contest Between Morgan and ConkiinR
The Battle Begun.


ALBANY, Feb. 1s.-Until very recently IL
has been doubtful what course Gov. f. d. Nor
gan would take in regard to the election Of dele
yates from his State to the Republican National
Convention. Indeed, It was questionable
whether.hc would enter into the contest a. all
provided Senator Conking was IN the field. But
the programme Is arranged. and Gov. Morgan
proceeding in his usual cautious manner Ii
getting ready to move on Conkling's works.
The bclligerents or I may so call them have
been for some months mastering their forces
ry In the autumn our distinguished Senator
addressed letter 10 Gov. Morgan advising the
calling of the National Convention for an early
day, and suggesting that the invitation be ex-
tended only to those Republicans who had
shown no variableness or shadow OF turning.
Gov. Morgan replied that he favored an early
conventions but was anxious to COOPERATE with
all who had ever been Republicans, aud were
now willing TO act with the regular organization.
Before entering upon sharp contest for the
delegation to Cincinnati, Gov. Morgan tried to
come to an understanding with those Liberals
In this state who are inclined to unite with tho
Republican party on the condition that Grant Is
not renOminated. His friends here mt the capi-
tai say that he has finally succeeded in making
such an alliance, and that in his struggle for
delegates he will have the aid OF MIR. Fenton.
one thing Is certain. within ten days past
supposed to reflect the wishes of Gov. Fenton,
have been talking for Morgan and against
Conklng.
Gov Morgan would naturally desire to know.
before entering upon this campaign, how Grant
stood IN respect to Conkling. For this purpose
leading Republican, who is friendly to Morgan
aud on fair terms with Grant, not long since
visited Washington. Upon close scrutiny he
ascertaned, aud so reported to Morgan, that
Conklng Is the favorite Of the White House
against all competitors, and that whatever
preference or supposed preference Grant NAV at
fan haa
transferred In full measure to the Oneida Chief.
he supporters of Mr.. Morgan say he fully
senator Conkling, but ell the influence which
Grant can bring to bear in his favor In this State.
But this Will not deter him from entering the
lists. From the cities Of New York and Brook
Ign Morgan's friends do not expect to secure a
single d legate to the state Convention; nor in
Westchester. where Morgan Will have the pow
eriul AID Of Judge Robertson.
Tue whole weight Of the Administration down
the river Will be on ConklinR's side. Gen. Ar
thur, the Collector, Col Bliss, the District At
Federil officers, to whom Morgan might natu-
rally have looked for assistance, are openly for
Conkling. THIS influence will sweep pretty
much everything below the Highlands; but
nevertheless. after cnnvassng the Republicans
In the Legislature and others now here from the
central, northern, and western portions of the
state, the friends OF Morgan seem to think he
can secure "A majority of the delegates TO the
state Convention either In his favor or who will
be opposed to sending "a delegation to Cincin-
nati pledged to Conklng. They are or profess
TO be confident Of success on the latter point.
AZ all events thev are preparing to make tue
effort; and meeting Of GOV. Morgan's leading
supporters will soon be beld In New York city
to arrange the campaign.
1t Is reported here that some Of the supporters
OF Conking came very near forming coalition
with the feutOn wing Of the Liberals last fall
but thut Morgan fooled them. Each side To the
pending struggle charges the other with de-
sire 10 get tue delegation TO Cincinnati merely
Tor the purpose OF trading II on-Junkling To
hand IL over 10 Grant, and Morgan t. follow the
example of Cameron AZ Chicago IN ls,O, and ex-
change IL for "A seat In the Cabinet. Ine night 10
daily waxing warmer and warmer.