New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
HARD WORK FOR CONKLINu.

GAINS MADE AMONG SOUTHERN DELEGATEs-NoT
so PROMISING A PROSPECT IN OTHER QUARTERS.
Br TELEGRAPH To THE TgIBUSE.l
CISCINNATI, June 12.-While the general uncer-
tainty as to Mr. Blaines condition and his prospects
as candidate is enough to cast grave shade OF
doubt over all calculations and combinations, MT.
Conklings friends have been as hard at work ever
and have good results to show for their days labor
Mr.. Conkling is said to be cutting into Mr.. Mortons
strength all over the South. 1t is reported among
the Blaine men that the Arkansas delegation has
gone over bodily from Mr. Morton to Mr.. Conkling,
and the character Of the cOmpOsn it is such as
to give of probability to any report OF trade
with good returns. There seems to be no sincerity
in the support of Mr. Morton by the Southern dele
gates. They admit that they are greatly
indebted to him for his services in Louis
iana Mississippi and South Carolina. but
their inclinatiOns understood to be
much more toward Mr. Conkling, and it is be-
heved that after they have given Mr. Morton COM
plmentary vote there will be break of many of
them for Mr.. COnkling The Blaine people their
estimates give Mr.. Conking from one-third to one
half of Mr. Mortons entire Southern strength. 1t is
asserted on all sides and by Trustworthy men that
the Conkling men promising patronage and
money for votes especially to Southern delegates
and one or two men present on the ground whose
past record and present prominence sufficient to
give rise to such report. The feeling between the
supporters of Mr.. Morton and Mr.. CoDkling which
has existed since President Grants recognition Of
Mr. Conklng as his candidate has greatly increased
and to-day the Indiana delegation are habitually
calling Mr.. Conkling's supporters the common
enemy"
number Of wild rumors are afoat as to gains in
Dir. Conklings strength. Senator Jones, for in
stance, was said to have captured the entire delega-
toD from California. whereas the truth is that all
the efforts of MIR. Gorham, Secretary of the Senate,
10 accomplish this have failed. The delegation is
slow in arriving. but of the five who were ON the
ground this morning four were for Mr. Blaine, and
one is believed to be for Mr. Conkling Nine are
here tonight but they have had yet meeting
aud indeed they were not all acquainted with each
other, so that definite statement can be made as
to the entire delegation. A majority, however, are
believed to be for Mr.. Blaine. The presence of
Matthew III. Carpenter in behalf of Mr.. Conkng gave
rise to the rumOr that he had captured portion Of
the Wschlsin delegation but the report is gener-
ally disercdted, and the delegates themselves deny
1t. The banner WISCONSIN for Blaine" still stands
at tho door of their headquarters, and nearly every
Wisconsin, ;nan wears the same legend Oh his breast
The most seriOus complication that exists for Mr.
Conklnes Supporters is in the attitude of the Penn
sylyania delegation. The rumor that it would be
impossible deliver the delegation TO Mr.. Conkling
has grown into q certainty Indeed prominent
Pennsylvania politician who has excellent facilities
Tor knowing. said to-day that Donald Cameron
could not deliver six to Mr Conklng and that
he know it. Others estimate tho number that can
be delivered as high as Dozen but tlSre seems to
DO no doubt that tho snt-COnkling men have clear
majority Of the delegation. and control it under