The New York herald., 1879-02-04

particularly delighted The half dozen Asseublynen
who were induced to withdraw their signatures by tel
egraphing Washington seemed to feel their position
keenly talked with some of the leaders here a. To
the political effect throughout the State Of this conk
ling defeat Some of them Of the opinion
that if the fight is kept up by hr.
Conkling and friends the machine az
it now stands will be smashed in pieces In fact.
they look upon the result of the Washington hgnt as
opening in republican politics in the state
of New York. They contend that it will carry to the
front all that element which the republican machine
has lately forced of the ranks of the party and
that it will again bring forward such leaders ex
Governor Fenon. f. d. Morgan and their followers.
SENATOR coNKLINGs FUTURE.
A prominent republican summed up the result OF
the fight at the Delavan. this evening by remarkng:
n the future Senator Conkling will be called upon
to devote his energies to the defence and develop
ment of republican themes for the government Of
the country; in other words, to play the part OF
statesman and leave the political machine to be at
tended to by the people who determined to take
the matter into their own hands"
..How to the party machine in New York city 2"
1 asked.
1T is now absolutely in the hands Of Mr.. Conk-
lings friends-you understand that patronage gen.
orally controls-and if il is necessary for the dis
trct leaders to their heads by changing friends
they will put in their allegiance to the new dispense
ton"
'.Do you think Senator Conkling's friends under
the circumstances will be able to control the next
State Convention y
Il think not. If there any organization Of the
antConkling forces it will be impossible for the gen.
tleinan to retain his prestige i'll the State far
controlling nominations is concerned"
THE DEMOCRATS
The democrats here highly rejoiced ct the
gloom which prevails among the Conklngites and
the good feeling among the opposition republicans.
split the republican ranks throughout the State
Among the democratic Senator'S who had signed
unanimously the Merritt petition. the news
al IN ha mart ar v0n hara
was. however, no running about or hearty
congratulations shown by the enemies of Senator
Conklng. 1t was more OF quiet discussion Of the
result OF the controversy and its probable effect upon
the republican party in this State The most casual
relief existed that the dispute had at last been settled
VIEWS OF SENATOR'S.
With view of obtaining the opinions of some Of
the Senators upon the probable effect of the conhrma
ton upon the republican party in the State of New
York and the question OF the future leadership in its
ranks, a HERALD representative interviewed sew
eral OF the Senators late to night Extreme
subject marked the replies Of all who were ap-
preached. Upon one point all were agreed-namely.
troversy had ended Wien asked Concerning its
effect upon Senator Conkling leader, III most
cases the answers were evasive senator Lynue' who
of the three republicans who voted against
the acquittal OF superintendent Smyth last winter.
has been generally looked upon an administration
republican. When asked his opinion of the situation
he replied II have wondered for time that Mr..
Conkng pushed the fight far. Collector Arthur
has had opportunity to vindicate himself and that
is all he could ask. The people don't care to share
in any personal controversies. II MIR. Conkling
acquesces in the decision OF the Senate the republI-
party will be stronger than ever before My
OWL constituency are largely for Mr.. Conk-
ling. L, myself. am Conkling man. but I
am not in favor of fighting over noehing and mas
much Mr.. Arthur could not be renstated, think
the best way to settle the matter was to confirm Mr.
Merritt
Senator Turner has always been counted among
Senator Conkling's warm admirers but he says that
he has been factionst and has not taken part
i'll the present controversy He further remarked d.
have deprecated any contest over the Custom House
,iv1ffs. haeay IN diSfnp
harmony established at Saratoga last fall. Republi-
can harmony is more essential than the personal
haps. Mr. Conkling could not have done less than to
make fight tor his friend Mr.. Arthur, think that.
now that the present Collector has been confirmed
| he ought to acquesce.'
| senator Robertson. who is proverbially man Of
| hard work. and who seems to mingle in the
personal politics the Stale, very cautious in
the expression of his opinions. He refused to say
| anything upon the subject, but from a Senator
who had talked with him it learned that he does
not view the disposition OF the Custom House mat.
with disfavor but rather thinks is for the best
interests of the party that the is ended
Senator Rockwell said he regarded MIR. Arthur and
Mr.. Cornell fully vndicated by the vote OF very
large majority OF the republican Senator'S and did
not therefore believe the result would be inturioua
party, provided Mr. Merritt conducted the oice
would Any other course would be factious, for Mr.
Conklings acts had been endorsed by vast major
of the republicans of New York. shown at tho fal
| elections and by his unanimous reelection to tht
United States Senate Hostility to Mr. Conkling and
| his friends would be but the opposition OF the
minority to the majority, there doubt that
Mr. Conkling had the confidence and support Of the
entire party the State. MIR. Merritt had great
executive ability and integrity. and was good re-
publican. and although Mr. Rockwell did not the
confirmation of that gentleman yet the latter in his
opinion, not TO be used instrument or dis
He would make faithful aud efficient officer.
In Mr. Rockwclls opinion senator Conklng could not
have pursued any other course than he did under
the circumstances.
Senator Wagner felt satisfied with the action of the
Senate. 1t was about time he thought that the
troversy should be stopped. 1t was to bring about
this result that he had appended his name to the Pc
titon asking for the confirmation Of Mr. Merritt.
Senator Pomeroy WAS heard to remark that it was
bad thing to confirm Mr.. Merritt. He said it was
enough tor the republican party oppose the democ-
racy without having to tight the democracy and the
administration combined.
VIEWS ASSEMBLYMEN.
Mr.. Charles Skinner. who represents strong anti.
Conkng district i'll Jefferson county, and who 10
looked upon one of the leading opponents OF tho
Conkling interest in the Assembly, felt consider
ably elated at the turn which affairs had taken
in Washington He said :-"I have always admired
Senator Conklings abilities but difficulty is that
he has never exerted his great talents leader
cept in some contest over patronage. In this fight
the New York appointments he has sacrificed
himself to his friendship Arthur aud Cornell. The
ending of the contest is to be beneficial to
the republican party. The best elements in it
heartily sick OF the whole subject, and that
it is settled. question which has occasoned
d.scord is removed from discussion. Senator
Conkling has injured himself and weakened his
hold upon the republican party The moral effect Of
defeat always bad. believe that IL the election
of United States senator were to happen now he
would be beaten. am surprised to learn Of the
great number of republicans III the Assembly who
rejoiced in the success OF Collector Merritt.
Mr.. Ii. l.. Duguid OF the Third district of Onon-
dara county believed that the republican party
would rejoice to learn that the dispute had been
tied and that President Hayes had been allowed to
exercise his right to make the appointments in Ques-
tion
THE NEWS IN NEW YORK.
The news of the confirmation of Messrs. Merritt
and Cornell no sooner reached New York than it