The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-28
Senator COnkling.

Senator Roscoe CoNKLING. though he is
strong partisan has never been mixed up
with the corfuptions of his party. He is
proud man, incapable of meanness or eva
zion or the sacrifice of personal dignity TO
gain ambitious ends. In his defence of tho
Republican party he has always taken
high ground, and in his official career he has
exhibited q sort of daring superiority
which has made him enemies. lie never
makes excuses fer his conduct. and suffers
no dictation from friends or enemies.
There is n chivalrou~ sense Of honor about
Mr.. CoNKLTNG whicl has kept his personal
reputation uusulled, though he has been
In party association with "A bad set OF fell
lows whom he has had 10 tolerate. H. is
faithful to hls friends and "A strong fighter
VI his enemies. Moreover, he l. man of
great intellectual vigor AMI statcsmanlikc
capacity. He s fearless ana indomitaole,
Inter Of compromises, and n stichlor for
his own opinions. Bat he has always held
loyalty to party a. requisite TO the saccess
Of "A statesman, and Ms duty.
These are qualities which cannot fan
TO provoke admiration. Men like
fidelity, loyalty, and intellectual power
Therefore, though Mr.. CoSKLING was
showed aside by meauor men ut Cincin-
matt, he suffered nothing in that scramble
for political preferment. He did nothing
unworthy of u man Of honor and gem
tleman to obtain the nomination; and
when, in this state he was snubbed and
insulted by inferior politicians, he bore
himself with calmncss, sacrificing none of
his seli-respect to gain nm advantage or
punish his enemies. lie was too proud to
show resentment or to express chagriu.
But Mr.. CONKLING withdrew himself from
personal association with the Republican
leaders who had SO treated him and his
friends. His health being impaired, he
took little part in the canvass, speaking
but once, and then treating only of the
larger issues Of the campaign, and that
with great reserve and dignity Though
the Republican managers could disregard
his counsels before they entered into the
fight, they were eager to enlist him in II
when the battle was joined; but he was
unable 10 respond to their entreaties.
Mr. CoNKLING Is therefore in position
to review the present political situation
with the GOODNESS aud wisdom Of one who
has not been reused TO passion by persona
participation in the heat of the canvass
He has been locker ON, not an actual
contestant. with the conduct of the Re
publican campaign he had nothing 10 do
Its strategy was not hi, und he was moi
consulted in regard 10 il. Tie Republican
captain was JAMES q. BLAINE-a man con
cerning whom Mr. CuNKLING entertain
SO low an opinion that though of the sam,
party he refuses to associate with him, an,
would not take his hand. He has an uncon
cealed detestation for fraud and hypo
critic BLAINE has been taken by tho Re
publican managers as their chef, am
Roscoe CoNKLING has been ignored
Hence Mr. CONKLING will enter the Senat
next month entirely free to critcise III
methods pursued to elect Mr.. HAYES an'
10 take such a course as seems to HIM Mt
test for the emergency and demanded b.
patriotism. May we not hope that he vii
rise superior TO partisanship in his treat
ment Of the grave questions now befor
the country 1t is his great opportunity
and he has tue ability aud resources t