Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-07

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WASHINGTON, May 6th.-The Presidents
withdrawal of the Conkling New York nom
nations, and the past, present and prospect
i've phases Of the whole complication in which
they figure, are still the absorbing subjects of
gossip and comment in all the political cir
cles of the Capital, and the excitement Of
yesterday, though of course somewhat abated,
has not very percephbly subsidized.
Several Republican Senators called on the
President again this morning, and urged him
TO withdraw Robertson's name, as the best
and surest means Of harmonizing the party,
arguing that as the other New York nomina-
tions had been withdrawn, he could
remove the cause of irritation by
making an entirely "new deal +" with the
New York patronage, which would satisfy
both wings of the party. The President
listened TO their argument with calmness, but
adhered firmly to his former declaration that
he could not possibly consent to anything of
the sort. He expressed himself as sincerely
DESTROYS of party harmony, but thought it
was asking altogether too much of him, under
all the circumstances, to withdraw Judge
Robertson's nomination.
1t is now stated on good authority that the
same proposition for withdrawal of Robert
son and readiustment of all the New
York nominations was made to him yesterday
by Senator Platt and Vice President Arthur,
prior to his sending his message to the Senate.
1t is also given out that Senator Conkling
has acknowledged the receipt of the Presi-
dents ultimatum, and does not indulge in
any idea of receding from his position. One
of his friends said to him to day that he be-
1ieved the confirmation of Robertson could
not be prevented. The reply of the New
York Senator was to the effect that he did
not share this opinion, and that the matter
was not settled. In Short he expressed him
self as still holding q strong position, and as
being undismayed.
The general belief is that Robertson will
certainly be confirmed during the present SEES
sion, if his nomination is brought before the
Senate but the prediction that this will be
accomplished within the next few days by
means of motion to discharge the Commerce
Committee from its consideration is decid-
eddy premature, and will remain so until the
Republican caucus shall set aside its recent
ukase under which all contested cases were
sealed up TO await further caucus orders
There is considerable probability, however,
that another meeting OF the caucus will be
called at an early day to take action on this
subject.
It Is considered certain that the largest
proportion of the Democratic Senators will
vote for Robertson's confirmation. Among
other influences favoring this course is said to
be letter written to one of them by Horatio
Seymour, ConkliDe's brother in-law, IN which
he comments on Robertson as an anti-Ina-
chine Republican, and says bis confirmation
will meet the appreciation OF the best ele-
ments of the New York Democracy. 1t is
conjectured that Conkling's aim will now be
to drive the Administration TO the Democrats
for support, aud that in case he ia beaten in
the fight he will then claim that without
Democratic support and Executive threats
and patronage the Administration could not
maintain itself.
In the interesting question ss to what
will be done with the withdrawn nominees
for the New York offices in the event
of Robertson's confirmation, it ID answered
by some of the Presidents friends by saying
that in such an event he viii renominGte them
all, because not to do so would be facit &C.
acknowledgement that they were unworthy TO
be nominated at all.
Senator Miller to-day received telegram
from a prominent San Francisco merchant,
showing the following: " Matthew XIV,
u Vox populi." For the benefit of those
who may not have their Bibles near at hand.
It may be well to add that the sentiment thus
attributed to the people of San Francisco is:
a. Well done, thou good and faithful servant
thou hast been faithful over few things, I
will make thee ruler over many things; enter
khou unto the Joy of thy Lord"
UNITED STATES SENATE.
WASHINGTON, May 6sh.-This morning
Dawes made an attempt to secure action ON
the resolution for the election of Senate of
ficers, but the Democrats resumed their tao
ties of alternating motions to go into execu-
tive session and adjourn, until Dawes gave up
the fight for the day, and upon his motion
che Senate went into executive session, and
when the doors were opened adjourned.
PaEss COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENTS COUP
D'ETAT.
CHICAGO, May 6th.-Respecting the Prssi-
dents coup detat yesterday, the Inter OsdR
asditorialy considers it an ill-advised, unneces-
.,sry piece of spite-work, which lowers the
Presidential dignity.
The Times and Tribune consider that it
properly asserts that dignity, and is in the
highest degree creditable as a bold and
original method of commanding respect from
every IdCLlVH, anu ItDGkiEb lte
of Conkling and his crowd of admirers and
followers. 1t seems to be the general opinion
that it will be potent in securing prompt and
favorable action on most Of the appointments
of the President, which he has the right to
expect.
NEW YoBK, May 6th.-The Sun, from its
high moral elevation, opens its batteries
sg ainst the President as follows: This one
act reduces the rank and position of the Presi-
dent of the United States, represented by
james A. Garfield, to that Of Chatham
street dealer in old clothes and huckstern
The Tribune says We do not understand
that the withdrawal OF the names of Wood
ford, Tenny, Payne, McDougall and TYLER
means any intention on the part of the AID
ministration to prescribe any Republican ele-
ment, or to encourage any fractional strife
1t would seem to signify only this, that
while Conkliug has declared open hostilities
against the Administration, and boasts that
he will effect the rejection of Robertsons
nomination, the President thinks it desirable
that the result Of this attack should be made
known before the ether New York places are
filed. 1t may be necessary, in case suffi-
cient number OF Senators should follow Conk.
ling in his reckless course, TO reject this abb
solutely unObjectionable candidate, or to
make some further arrangement as to other
offices to satisfy the Just expectations of that
portion OF the party In the State who have
not surrendered their free will wholly
to Conkling. The next move must
come from the Senator and his friends. and il
must be made in the Senate. The pil-
grimages of yesterday from the east TO the
west end Of Pennsylvania avenue to induce
the President to abdicate his position in favor
of one angry Senator were unavailing. 1t
will be useless to repeat them. The proper
objective point is Conkling Let his friends
in the Senate turn to him with the advice
heretofore suggested. II he wants to put
himself in graceful and advantageous posi-.
ton, and at the same time harmonic all sec.
tions of the party in this State, let him rise
in the Senate and move the confirmation of
Robertson. That will settle the whole diff.
culty-a difficulty, let it always be remem-
bered, which is wholly of his own creation.