The New York herald., 1877-09-01

FATty Rrtsp. EVarts
Conkling-did anybody ever know any one Evsrts dd
like r-and hence in his metaphysical. dreamy way Is
supposed TO DO willing to play INTO 'ne rh, u uS m
trieue will amount to- but am quite certain II vs. 20
ing on and no person can oresoO what the PRESIDENT
Will do about H."
SENATOR coSKLIsG = OPINIONS
81 see that SENATOR Conkng has been SO iuli Oh MS
European trip that he has not yet got his political land
legs on. Have you any means OF knowing no" 10
looks at these matters hmsefY .
~ have conversed very freely with Mr.. Conkling
boih before he ef his European trip and since his
return and | know just what lie thinks. He did not
like the Southern poicy altogether because he mis-
trusts tue democracy, bot he has nevertheless been
willing at all times 10 allow II fair trial and hopes
that may produce good results As 10 OWL service
reform, Senator Conkng mas always. he says been IN
favor OF reform that viii secure honesty efficiency
and economy IN The public Offices Whether II prac-
tcsble under our system OF government TO
civil service OF the government wholly from politics
Is quite another question and one which
opinions must necessarily differ, since 1t rs entirely
novel principle he best proof of Mr. Conklings de-
sire for good civil service s, as he claims TO be
found In the appointments he has favored, nearly all
OF when have been admittedly ut to be made, III any
berson now In oifce and who owes his appointment in
any degree 10 my influence or friendship. said Mr..
Conxing in my presencc rs unit for tho position he
But II We are really seeking capable, efficient
and honest civil service know oil no bet
ter way u to te, secure sc II than by retaining
iound This satisfies mo that " the present New YORK
federal Office holders are left untouched Senator
Conkne, believing in the honesty of tho admnistra-
ton 's proessel desire Tor pure civil service Will
support the Presidents policy, hoping for tho best If
not without doubt as to expcuicncy. But If driven
into opposition he will be determined and dangerous
antagonist"
HAS EvARTs SCHEME?
"Do you think secretary Evarts viii aid Sherman
and schurz in transferring the patronage in our State
10 fenton's hardsfN
''My own belief is that he will do no such thing
Ny theory is that Evars has the Presidential bee IN
his bonnet and its pleasing buzz attractive to be
dlsfcg'rded do not think he Will turn over The
state OF New YORK to anybody He doubt desires "A
change in the patronage, but must be change from
Conkling men 10 Evar,s mcn to satisfy HIM. MT
Evarts has run his career as lawyer and has gained
all the honor he can ever gam and all the wealth
he needs. HIS political ambition is lar more hcrce
than his cold and calm demeanor would lead one TO
suppose. He had a burning desire TO be Senator
10 be In the. Cabinet long before he gained his
present POSITION and ne looks upon his portfolio as
the advance sheets of his Presidential volume Tho
only difficulty is TO ind Evarts men. Ihe Secretary
has not even the skeleton OF party at his back
sured Is TO make one by means OF tue federal patron
age and he has at least TINS advantage that the New
York appointments Will assuredy be made If made
at all, on his accommodation.
ooRSELL's DEFIANCE
Chow do You regard Ar A. h. Cornels defiance OF
the Presidents order, aud what VIII be the probable
of the President now that Mr.. Cornell has not
only tailed TO withdraw from the Republican General
Committee In New YORK. but has acted as its chair
mani"
MIR Cornell Is a very self.wlled man. He is so ltle
of the people that his true character IS not well un
derstood. HIS Independence, or obsnacy, II you Will,
has been "a bar to his political advancement. When
he speaker OF the Assembly he MORALLY of nded
OF the party because he refused TO hclp their
schemes for the CITY when he believed them to be
wrong Now that he Is Naval 0iicer of the port Of
New York he believes that he has as much right as
ever he had TO chairman of tho Republican
General Committee and he stubbornly refuses to yield
that right Oi course hs conduct puts the Prcs-
the necessity o suspendne MIN and endeavoring
to uppoip, his OF suffering his remarkable
civil service order to become ridiculous But il by
no certain what the President will do. He
made work with Pltkin, and If had the power
wholly in his own hands nigh do the same with Cor
npil Cornell tear fnp Npv
York republicans TO pieces aud probably would bring
on fight and Presidential defeat in the extra
Copkhng people do hot like him, aud he any
large party at his back. So far US he Is In.
\ button whether be remained IN Office
Or went into retirement. But in tho fight he WAS
courted He represents the real sentiments OF large
majority OF his party and hence they will stand by
him. Indeed If he intended his acton as piece of
political strategy he has certainly succeeded; Tor,
ron beng OF very little consideration he has
suddenly prominent and placed himself at the
lead OF those VINO arc opposed TO reducing federal
,ifce holders poilcay to the condition of the keen
pTs OF the Suan's h8rem My own belief IS that the
President VIII iemporze, Will have other business to
attend to, and SO Will allow Cornels defiance pass
lnnotced at all events until alter the session OF
The senate, H. indeed, IT should not be u continuous
session."
SENATORIAL SUCCESSION.
'Bow do you look upon he chances Of the republi-
can party in New York with regard to The next elec-
ion, and at the probabilities OF the contest
United states SenatorW
IL think the democrats likely to carry the State
ticket next Novem ber, provided the evil genius OF
rammany does paraiyze the arm OF the dem ocracy
But The present apportonment Will probably give the
republicans both the Senate and Assembly. That will
prevent any reapportionment before tho election Of
next United States Senator and the Assem-
bly, OF 1878 Is, under the present appor-
Iionment, also likely to be republican Hence
thnk the chances favor u republican successor
10 NJ. Conking l do not think that he will be
elected, ana for tins reasonthe majority in Senate
ana Assembly is not likely be large, and among
republicans there are certain to be few Fenton men
enough, no doubt, 10 hold the balance OF power. O
course Fenton man will DO elected but he result
is likely to be compromise on some prominent re-
publican who is not personally offensive the Fenton
side, bat who has acted in sort OF independent, high
toned way with Grants administration and the Conk
ling republicans There are plenty of such men, and
lhiuk such will be Mr. Conklings successor In
the Senate. Anything TO beat Conkling' Will be the
cry OF the Fentonts and they will the end gladly
snap at compromise candidate who possesses the
qualifications have named"
WILL 1T ULYssgsp
do you think the republican party will hold to-
gether long enough TO go into another Presidential
contestt''
al certainly do. But think thcro will be SO many
clements within its ranks before the pres
ent administration closes It's term that 1t Will need one
strong raiiying point, which is within It's reach, to
render It's success IN 1850 assured"
land that ls-n
lie is to-day the strongest man in the United States
and IN four years time he viii be stronger than ever
before ,t / nrmly believe that the republican party
nation will return him 90 the position which he filed
so well tor two terms "
"And Governor Morgan?'
"On as to Governor Morgan, he is nowhere under
the present situation Of affairs. He has money
stl, and his ambition. But really do any
iuture that is likely TO ail his share Under what
possible circumstances he to the surface
aganr Mr. Evarts measures him. SO does 5Ir Conk-
ing. The only politician who could in former days
make the Morgan purse available to gorty It's owner
Is now practically out OF the world and only lives
dreams and aucies Of his former magtnary power as
a leader No person cares Tor Morgan, who cold and
uhsy mpathetic, ana as 10 his wcat h. he knows tnat
reope are ready enough to take his money, but
less about carrying out thor pledges of considcra-
ton In the scve struggles OF to-day Governor Nor
gan is but CIPHER"
KVARTs FAILURE.
''Do you not somewhat overlook Mr. Evarts and his
intentions IN your calculations y"
al do not overlook him. but do not think that it.
Is necessary 10 take him into account Mr. Eyarts is
a spiendid gcnemen,' John Kelly SAID of GARRISON
Potter pure, honest, able 'Bgh toned as IL is called
ana all thaL But As "A practical poltician he Is a
failure Fancy Esarts manipulating primary or
running convention. Just the luulIc man we want
you Will say Exactly so; but somehow or other wo
are not all saints, aud scarcely help feeling
some psrtiaty tor fellow sinners. Evarts should
TO the supreme Court bench and give up all idea
OF the Presidency. Conklng rs altogether 100 lofty
for The Presidential office aud will get it, nnu