The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-05-20
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FIGHT.
Albany Now the Scene OF RAJ
ging War.
WHO WILL SUCCEED coNKLING AND
PLATT7

ALBANY, May 1S.-At 20 minutes of two
o'clock, while the Senate was In Committee
of the Whole, Senator Lord in the chair, a
telegraph operator entered and handed Rob-
ertson telegram. A buzz of excitement
ran around the circle aud business was sus-
pended. Senator Robertson handed the tel
egram to Senator Woodin, who quickly
read the contents, and coming toward the
desk said: "Come down from there, Lord.n
What are we IMP" al move the commit
tee rise ?"
Senator Lord then put the motion, which
was declared carried. In the meanwhile
Robertson had returned to his seat In the
circle and appeared to be deeply affected.
Senator Woodin assumed tho duties of Pres
ident and said:
"on motion Of Mr.. Sessions, the Senate
stands In recess in recess FIVE minutes. /
will read the dispatch to the Hon. Mr.. Rob-
ertson: Your confirmation just made unan-
imous accept congratulations -"
The widest excitement ensued. Amid
cheering and clapping of hands, Sessions
jumped on his chair and gave three cheers
for Robertson, while Hustled, who had lust
come in from the Assembly, leaped upon
chair and aided In the cheering.
Mr.. Loomis then called for three cheers
for President Garfield. which were given
with will. A general hand shaking fol-
lowed, amidst which the Senate adjourned.
ALBANY, May 1s.-The Republican GEN.
eral Committee unanimously adopted reso-
lutions endorsing the action of Conkling and
Plat and ordered a copy sent to President
Garfield. .
1t Is reported tonight that Assemblymen
Cogdon, Shelton and Fenner have come out
against Conkling.
New YORK, May 1s.-The Commercials
Albany special says: Evidently Robertsons
man Is going to make strong fight against
the s.alwart majority, and the confrma: ion
Of Robertson will add materially tn their
strength. It Is pretty certain Conkling will
stand entirely aloof from the struggle and
the result will be placed In the Governors
hands.
The chances now favor q combination by
which stalwart and and anti stalwart will
be chosen. Cornell and Depew are named
by the wise ones.
The Republican Central Clubs fred 100
guns in City Hall Park in honor of the con-
firmation of Robertson.
ALBANY, May 1s.-In the Senate, McCar-
thy presented remonstrance from 40 citi- |
zens Of the village of Homer to the re-eler- |
tion Of Conkling and Plat. He read 1t him |
self and added that all the citizens of the |
village except two had signed it. President
Robertson ordered 1t printed. Senator Blk |
by moved to refer 1t to the Committee on |
Grievances. .eS -.'.
Senator Holbrook-"N No; to the Commit |
tee on Salt" .@~t= ..I
Senator Sessions--"Salt won't save
him." ~ g. ...
81 Judge Robertson says 1t Is his opinion
that neither Conkling nor Plat will be re-
elected. sEn n4u fa ed .a..~
"Why do you think SOP" asked CORE
spondent. II ST. .-.#sa.. -.
Because" he replied promptly and ear
nestiy, "their party Is failing to pieces
their men are coming over TO me by the doz-.
ems, and what they say gives me assurance of
the fact that the successors of Conk'ing and
Platt will be two adminisi ration Senators"
The followers Of Conklng are sanguine
and full Of fight. and say nothing can prevent
the reelection Of the two Senator'S. ss,r,
ALBANY, May l7:--The opinion Is grow
ing that the Senate will refuse to go into the
election Of U. s. Senators and leage the
choice to the Legislature. .s'.at .~y
i. ALBANY, May l7.-It Is pretty well set
settled that the Senate win not agree to 60
into election to fill vacancies In the U. s.
Senate" as ASK s.s.