The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-14

by the best element Ia both parties and in its results
yindicated at once tho earneslness OF President
Hayes, as well the propriety OF civil service
form A. u Is the policy has received blow, but
do not believe II viii fail for all that only
peat that atm iIhnteiy relieved by the Senate VOTE"
JOHN KELLY TRANQUIL.
the opinion OF he Tammany eh,e,a,n on Inc ABSORB
ing political gossip OF the hour Nit Kelly said ne
ssa gwen ns suoIsc. on general thought he was
democracy was Anything that would dislntegrats
tue republican party would perhaps not be viewed
with unm xed sorrow by the democrats. II looked
very much as u the republicans we're nghting among
themselves and he did not think his friends cared
very much who whipped There had been no action
taken by any democratic organization In regard to
the recent Custom House appointments, or else he
very pretty quarrel as IL stands the Comptroller
said, as he babe the writer eooduy
JoaL W. MAsoS's SENTIMENTS.
Mr. Macon Is probably one OF MOST active OF Gus
city republican politicians and gentleman whose
counels have weight in the conventions party.
He was Of delegates to the Cincinnati Conven
ton when nominated Mr. Hayes, bu, was. has
been always stanch friend aud admlrer OF Hon.
Roscoe ConkIinz Upon visiting him last evening at
his residence No. SCI West Fifty nrst street no pro-
essed himself willing To answer any OF the Reporters
questions and tue following conversation ensued:-
"You are republican, Mr MasonY"
Eyes, sir. and was before tho party had party
"How do you view the present quarrel between tho
administration aud Sir. Conklingr
"You refer OF course, TO the rejection Of Mr. Roose.
volt and Mr.. L. Bradford Prince IN the Senator
"Yes, slr.n
ii have no objection TO expressing myself uure-
scrvody that topic, but nrst want II Understood
that, although am an active politician, | bold no
oncc, neither do desire ono was IN the conven-
ton that nominated Mr.. Hayes. l worked there Tor
Senator ConklDg until saw IL was use, thai by
possibility could he nom mated, when 1 voted Tor
Mr. Hayes aud he mas my support until recently
How long, Mr. Mason, since you wavered In your
faith ia the Presidentf"
..Ever since he disclosed his weakness In proclaim
ing civil service reform and then removing the very
officers who stand uuchallsnsed az the bes. In tns
collection oil the revenue that New York or the coun-
try have ever had. No man say worG against
General Arthur. He IS gentleman, a good lawyer,
nn.E s.F
House, and rs convcrsant with every depart
OF the warehouse business. HIS has
his deputies men trained ia tho service
whose ADVICE and assistance he can confidently rely.
Every man VINO has business with him hun
personality he does not bind the doors OF his rccep
non room with red tape and put official seal on
thcm. 10 attempt TO remove sucn an officer out
rage"
..But many claim that Senator Conklings ambiti N
leads this ISSUE with the President, and mat
only as a politician he Is working Tor his political
friends"
~ do not think Mr.. conkling know quite we'll
He Is brave and conscientious and have his
support who Ia not deserving OF u. He can give
Tor everything he does, and lac VIII defend what
he believes be- the right TO extremity
But do you not think the President Is honest in hi
desire Tor civil service REFORM"
.perhaps so, but in my judgment no is surrounded
by poor advisers. Mr. Evarts u brilliant lawyer, but
poor statesman he seems not to grasp the spirit and
desire oil the people"
s,But some Of tho Southern Senator'S Gordon and
Lamar Tor instance, voted Tor the confirmation Of
Mr.. Roosevelt
sWeli that was only, perhaps a SOP to Ccr5orus
sly own opinion Is that President Hayes la his South
cru trip male himself contemptibie; tho South
derstood IT and are laughing al US Senator ConKing
Is called vain and ambitous he has right to vanity
aud ambition, and Is almost the only leader to-day
IN the Senate who has shown courage IN tho neid
and skill IN tho forum. Dir. Roosevelt, am
told. gentleman OF nigh Character and
social position; doubtless he would have good
Collector but that is not tho question. Mr. Conkns,
show that he not machine politician, some
people called him, voted .or the confirmation Of
General Merritt tho other day as Surveyor, because.
suppose General Shapes term had expired, his
(sonator conklngs) personal INJURIES aud political
failure had nothing whatever TO do with the
contest which has just endea.r
HAVE NO OPINIONS TO EXPRESS
Mr.. Jackson 5. Schultz declined TO express opin-
Ion on tho situation II was very delicate one and
he did not care, without mature reelection, TO vcnti-
lutte his ideas for publication
Mr. Joseph II. Choate promncn republican, and
OF the shining nights OF tho Union League Club.
also said he would prefer not DO quoted at present
Ia relation to the Conkling matter. When
told by the reporter that 1t understood
Mr. Evarts would send in more appointments 10
the Senate unless vacancy occurred Mr.. Choate
listened attentivcy, aud his interest scenic to in
when he heard the name OF his snincb partner
ale Is reported from Washington hav ng said,"
replied tho reporter "oh, well l have nothing to
say"
TIE UNION LEAGUE
There was more than usual hustle at the above club
last evening, the members having assembled IN great
force Tor the purpose OF electing committee
nominations, one ticket being headed With The name
OF Benjamin X Phelps and the other with that OF h.
ID. Morgan In tue intervals between canvassng for
their favorites the members discussed IN vcly way
the Conklng ngnt against the administration. Mr..
Senator elect from the Eighth district, told
The reporter that he had not heard for
long time many warm debates for aud against
the President There are many prominent repub.
leans in the Union League CLUB WHO say they hop0
the administration will make vigorous effort TO
carry out their civil reforms IN spite OF Conkng aud
his tactious opposition. Colonel j. X. Baker late
President OF the Board OF Trade and Transportation,
said tt was to be depored that such quarrel had
sprung up the republican ranks. He Tor Que was
in favor OF civil service reform as well AS u double
track freight railway 10 the west Mr.. lsaas
NJ. Bailey one OF tho Commissioners of
Charities and Correction, said 10 the reporter
In a hearty way:-'sI am Tor Conkng When no goes
In TO light he because he believes he Is in tho
right lilo does count the cost, bat, like cncva-
her advances Tor honors sake. Alter Rochester
Convention the cry up tic is lost, but he
fortn To-day tho victor Why. there has been moro
interest taken by this club Tor various reasons In tho
rejection or confirmation OF tnc New YORK revenue
officers than In any matter. save tho Presidential cleo
ton, Tor years. Now, hear on all sidos commcnda
ACTION OF DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S DENOUNCED.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Dec. 10, 1871.
Tho Cotrier.Jo,arndps leading editorial tomorrow
will be strongly denuncatory OF tho course pursued
by the democratic Senators In acting with Senator
Conkling against tho administration.
OPINIONS OF THE FREss-''HAYEs CAN STAND 1T
If coNXLIso CAN; THE COUNTRY IF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY"
From the Springfield (Mass.l Republican,
The result Is a fresh disgrace to the already sum.
cently dsgraced republican party. Never was oppor
tunity completely frlttcrcd away ms by lis leaders
the past two months. Two things we're evident TO
every uupreudiced observer when Congress met two
months ago First. that the great majority Of the
American people, whatever their nominal party
iaops were heartily with the President In his pole
ces OF reconciliation and civil reform; second,
the sole hope oil preserving the republican party
was IN its hearty adoption OF these policies The Is
sue clear. On tho hand tho
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