New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-25

YORK CUSTOM HOUSE FULLY REPRESENTED BY
PROXY-No ATTACK on THE ADMINISTRATIONS
PROBABLE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrBUsE.l
ROCHESTER, y. Y, Sept. 81. There seems TO be no
doubt whatever of Senator Conklng's absolute con-
troll of the Republican State Convention Whatever
difference of opinion there may be this point is
only as to the number of the Senator's adherents.
Some put t at two out of every three, at three
out of every four While there strong delega-
tons which are hostile to him. he is, on the whole,
considerably stronger than he at the same con-
yeution last year. Then he had been badly beaten
in his own county; now lie mas sohu
delegation, OF which he is the head. Tho
New-York delegation is much the same as ever IN
spite of the Presidents orders. The oihce-holders
not there, except such as District Attorney
Phelps and Alderman Cowing, who are not withih
the Presidents jurisdiction but they have followed
the tactics some of them learned III the war. lhey
find il does lust AS well TO send substitute, so that
TO all nents and purposes they are as well entitled
TO the name of the Custom House delegation
as ever. The antl-COnklng delegations are In
the old familiar spots-that from Richmond
County headed by George William CurtlS;
several districts in Kings County; all St. Lawrence
County, headed by Congressman A. Is. James; prob
ably Queens County, headed by Senator Prince, and
as antiConkling delegations now IL would be fairer,
perhaps, to call them Hayes delegations, for from
them is likely to come whatever demand there IS
for an unqualified Endorsement of the Administra-
ton. Just now far this Endorsement shall go Is the
only question in connection with the convention
that seems thus far, TO have been discussed nj all
Senator Conklings adherents all seem Impressed
with the idea tnat ms power over the convention Is
to bc used with moderation aud prudence, when
would be a most satisfactory assurance, IL peoples
ideas of moderation and prudence were not 80 apt
to differ. 1t ~ evident, however, that there Is no
foundation for the wild and sensational rumOrs that
have been set ahoat predicting an attack By MI
ConlllIng on the Administration. His friends are
divided opinion, urging that the convention
should give the Administration a moderate
Endorsement. which shall be brought up
with care tins side OF enthusiasm, while others urge
that the plan adopted IN the Maine convention
sbould be followed and all reference to the Presi
dent and MS policies be omitted ms latter course
has been advocated by implication, at least, for
some time past, III the editorials OF he Al0any Jour
naL whose editor, Clas. L. Smith, nJlus confidential
relations with Mr.. Conkling Some propose
TO make tins omission as significant rs
possible by passing resolution eulogistlc OF
line Senator. some also OF his most faithful sup
portcrs IT - to be observed, TO cherish no re-
sentiment on account OF che southern policy, ana can
Il an accomplished fact IL is 100 soon 10 say what
the convention Will do. senator COnklIngs elec-
lion as a delegate undoubtedly means that he IS go
ing with the intention OF making an elaborate
speech, and possible crossing Of swords between
George William Curtis aud the Senator Is looked Iof
with much interest.
II is beeyes that after the demand Curtis mas
made in Harpc's' UGkIy for an unqualified lhdorse-
ucnt of the Administration he will not silently ac-
ouiesce-though knowing himself 10 be III tho'mlnor-
itv-in any oualifed or halfway approval OF the
Presidents course and those who remember WHAT
an effect ne produced at the Utica Convention last
wear by a fearless opposition to Mr. Conkilng eN-
meet TO hear some plain talk from his side Oh the
convention, If an attempt made to treat the Al
rinistration shabby. On the other hand, there Is
uncb bitterness against the Administration, when
il expectcd by some to fluid vent The present pro-
qramme il to make Mr. Conkling permanent Presi-
dent of the Convention. This will give HIM the OPP
portuuity he evidently desires to make an extended
speeeh. The Senator has arrived here already anu
might have been seen any hour this evening seat
ed ON sofa in one of the corridors of the Osborne
House copversing earnestly with a circle of friends
There is a most remarkable dearth OF candidates.
Scarcely name is mentioned for any place Oh the
ticket. 1t il said tonight on good authority that
LYMAN Tremain will be given the first place. ana
fine name of John C. Churchill of Oswego is casual
" mentioned for AttOrney-General; but IL Is 100
soon vet. even for those who control the cohVeh-
t1on To know their own places.