Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-23
Conkli,,g's Dict,.,1s.

fast to the party of Republican ideas and prin
eiples, and to beware of corrupt politician
who are trying to destroy that party and it
prestige. He warned them against men wht
are approaching them with corrupt entice
ments, and referred in this connection to tn,
bribery investigation in progress before th'
assembly committee and the grand jury. HI
said that true Republicans should disdain tt
employ such means to accomplish any
ends as have been employed by the
supporters of Depew. After dwelling upon the
GROWING POWER OF MoNoPoLIEs
in the country, he spoke of the various cor
porate influences that have been arrayed
against the stalwarts He said it was almost
inevitably severe task to fight wealth, but
more especially was it difficult to do so when
millions were unscrupuously used by cor.
rupt agents. He thought the time had come
for true Republicans to put themselves on
record upon this subject, and affirmed that he
has no doubt of the final result of the contest
between corruption on the one hand and
honesty on the othel. The power of railroad
corporations has grown immensely in the
United States, and it is mostly to be feared
when it undertakes to
DEBAUcH SWORN LEGISLATORS.
Whenever such state of affairs is at hand
there can be no doubt of the duty of every true
lover of his party and country. This system
of corruption, no matter by whom coun-
tenanced, should be exposed, denounced and
checked, and on no account shall any one be
shielded from the consequences of such great
111da To M
persons who have been acting as leaders of
the half-breeds, and asked If any honorable
man can for one moment think of compromis-
ing with such notorious characters. He drew
attention to the stimony already given be-
fore the assembly committee, and commented
upon certain parts of it in detail. If there is
anything that should distinguish Republ-
can, it should be his personal honesty. This
should be particularly the case, if as in the
present instance, official positions are occu-
pied by those who represent the party, and
yet, presuming to be Republicans, have be-
come notorious as lobbyists for the purpose
of furthering their own selfish aim and none
other If this condition is to continue where
will the country go? Where will the party be?
What guarantee will the people have that the
Republican party which saved the Union and
emancipated the slaves, is honestly endeavor-
ing to benefit the entire people? Where can
citizens of New York find party to fight
against corporate monopolies and
AGAINST BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION,
in every form, whether in Albany or else
where? He left the question to be answered
by all who heard him, as they might consider
right So far as he was concerned, he con-
fessed that he can see no hope for any party
or clique of mer who start out with bribery
as its corner stone, and acts of bribery as its
10 hot hn nharn of
profuse use of money in the legislature are
untrue. He could not help, however, admit
ting that from the testimony already taken, he
is thoroughly convinced that there is cause to
be vigilant and careful. He would particularly
warn all Republicans against prostituting
public offices for money or patronage. Conk-
ling dwelt further upon the topic of
CORPORATE MoNoPoL1Es
and the official corruptions which they induce
in his most earnest manner. He desired that
his words should produce the most profound
impression Of which they were capable. 1t
was only at the repeated request of some of
his friends that he had consented to attend the
conference, and he was induced to speak only
after much entreaty, but he considered 1t his
duty to warn his friends against the unscrupu-
lous attempts which have been and still are
being made, to prevent full expression of
men of the State of New York, as to who shall
be elected to the United States Senate. He op-
posed any combination with the object of
electing stalwart coupled with a half-breed
Senator. If two Republican Senators were
elected, they must be pure stalwarts,
and men whose characters were above
suspicion. They must stay here until the
bribery investigation was closed. If the half
breeds still pressed the selection of unfit can
didates and continued to stand without the
pale of the party organizations and it was i'm
possible to elect stalwarJ Republican, they
should
VOTE FOR ADJOURNMENT,
thus allowing the rank and file of the Repub-
lican party in the State to pass on the points
at issue. Failing in this the salwarts should
stand by their colors until the 31st day of De-
cember, if necessary.
Conkling was positive and emphatic in ad-
dressing his supporters. He spoke over an
hour. His speech was filled with historical
precedent bearing upon the courtesy due Sen
ators in making executive appointments. Ii
included history of the Simmons case in Bos
ton. Conkllng's statement did not differ from
that already given by Gen. Grant.
OFF FOR UTICA.
Conkling went to Utica this afternoon. HI
will return tomorrow.
GETTING FESTIVE.
The usual conferences were held this after
noon and tonight. There is growing rest
iveness among the members, and large ma
jority strongly desire to adjourn and leave tht
Senatorial contest undecided. The Democrats
are especially of this disposition and will vote
with either section at any time for adjourn
ment. Leading stalwarts under the advice o.
Conkling, are opposed to adjournment, yet the
falling off in the vote of Platt is taken by the
leaders, including Conkling, as warning
that neither can be elected, and is an indica
tion that a successor to Platt will soon be
sprung, to be followed by one for Conkling
The stalwarts will hold fast to their position
to oppose final adjournment until the last oi
the week. A leading stalwart said this even
ing they were making capital throughout the
State daily by the alleged bribery exposures
and were willing to remain in session az
long as that lasted. Creapsea, of st. Law.
renee, who has for some days urged concen
tration of the mi-administration members
to-day on one of the votes turned from Vince
Ter to Rogers because he met with no success
but he went back to Wheeler again when ht
saw he was doing just what he had endeavorei
to stop. He is one of the members most anx
ious to get away.
Bribery Investigation adjournment.
ALBANY, June 22.-In the bribery investi
cation this morning Gen. Tracy appeared a!