New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-22

Mr. FRYE spoke in very strong terms OF condemna-
ton of the Southern policy. OF the Presidents Civil
Service reform he declared there was nothing IN it,
Mr. Hale directed his remarks chiefly to the real
subject before the meeting, namely, the treatment OF
the anticipated Democratic resolutions.
Neither General Garfield nor Mr.. Foster had much
to say in reference to the Southern policy. They
occupied the time chiefly a discussion of the ne
cessity of avoiding split in the party upon any
vote which the Democrats might force.
Mr. Martin /. Townsend, of New-York. said that
he had felt very kindly toward the President and
had desired to support him cordially; but
he had become impressed from the reports
which he had read from time to time that the Pres
dent regards members of Congress set of scamps
and not exactly as reputable people. Mr.. Townsend
said that as he is considered tOleraby honest and
respectable man at home he does not care TO intro
duce himself at the White House, where he can not
be certain of the standing he occupies.
General Butler spoke with great earnestness In
regard to the importance to the country OF uphold
ing and preserving the Republican party. lie spoke
of it as the hope Of the country, and took the posi-
ton that the great object of Republicans should DC
to insure its success. His remarks in regard TO
Civil Service reform were particularly pointed, and
were chiefly in reply to General Coxs discussion OF
that subject. They were filled from beginning to
end with sneers at this portion of the Presidential
policy.
To that part Of Mr.. Cox's speech in which he de-
clared that the President in full sympathy with
the party and only desires its good Mr. Daniord' Oh
Ohio asked what evidence there is that the Pres
dent sincerely desires the good of the party In the
choice of Cabinet, in which there are al leasl'
three members who do not a straw what be-
comes of the Republican party, abiding to Messrs'
Evarts, Schurz and Key Mr.. Cox, in his reply 10
this declared it to be unfair to assume that these
gentlemen are not in accord with the party ana
that they do not desire its success.
Mr. Thornburgh of Tennessee, said that the Re-
pubcans of that State are utterly disheartened;
that there is no longer Republican organization in
Tennessee; that the party has no representative IN
the Cabinet; that it is obliged, when seeking to ac-
complish ANYTHING in connection with the Postotlice
DEPARTMENT to go over the head of that department
to the Presiden himself; and that Southern Repub-
Leans will not confer directly with the Postmaster
General
At this point Mr. Blair of NewHampshire, in
quired of Mr.. Thornburgh, whether when they had
visited the President they had received any satisfac-
ton from him. and whether they had ever been able
to obtain what they wanted. Mr.. Thornburgh said
that they never had been able
Mr. Cannon, of Illinois, reported that there is a
very general feeling among the Republicans OF MS
State that the PRESIDENT mas not ioi
those to whom he owes his election and that there
is very general dissatisfaction in regard to bis treat
ment of Southern Republicans
Mr. Dunnell, of Minnesota, said that the Republic
cans of his State are cordial toward the President
Mr.. COnger expressed the opinion that in his state
the Republican feeling is that the policy OF the
President toward the South must be accepted as a
matter of fact, and as something which 1t IS now
impossible to remedy, and that in regard to the Civil
Service order at least ninetenths Of Michigan Re
publicans dissent totally from it,
Ii was agreed before the conference adjourned
that the Republican delegations from the several
States should hold separate conferences on Saturday
night and agree upon some common course to be
pursued. Sevreal such meetings were held. The
Massachusetts, delegation agreed to vote "nO" upon
anv resolution proposed which introduces political
ouqstions during the extra session. A committee
was appointed to confer with similar committees
from other State delegations. The discussions which
took place before a conclusion was reached
showed that the delegation was greatly divided in
sentiment. General Bdtler did his best to control
his fellow members and did secure majority, 1t
is sand that at least three men from Massachusetts
will refuse to vote an approval of the Presidents
action, under the circumstances.
The Illinois delegation met at Senator Oglesby's
room. MeSsrs. Cannon and Burchard, who were
present at the meeting at secretary Sncrdh HOusc
on Friday night, explained to the Others the
substance of what had occurred there. The
delegation was found not to be at all united,
and there were general differences Of opn-
ion as to what was proper TO do. II the
DELEGATION had been requested to vote on the South
ern pnlicy majority would undoubtedly have sus-
tanned If. As to approving the Presidents policy az
a whole including the Civil Service ORDER there
was a much greater diversity OF opinion. 1t was
finally concluded that the interests of the
Penblican party could best be served by
allowing all the members OF the ILLINOIS
delegation to act with entire freedom.
With this understanding the meeting adjourned.
The name of Mr. AldTich is the first of the Illinois
delegation standing on the list and some of the
Others have expressed the intention OF following his
he will unquestonaby vote to sustain the Prcsi-
dent. The Illinois delegation desires to avoid the
consideration of any political question during the
extra session. or n vote upon one, and lis members
will do what they can 10 restrict the proceedings Of
the House 10 the business for whIch the
called
The Iowa delegation is reported TO have agreed
unantmous!y to vote a" No y on all political rcsou-
t,ons The President, and many of the most intlu-
entail Republican Senators, desire cOntining the
attention of Congress to the passage Of the appro-
nriation bills and such other legislation AS is neces-
probably adopt any active measures TO influence the
action of either House.
Some of the Democrats who heard of the
Friday evening conference. and the meetings of
Republican delegations, last night, say that the Re
nublicans are unnecessarily alarmed, and that no
row.
APPOINTMENTS.
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