The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-06
Details of the Second Vote.
The following is the result of the first vote
to-day for successor to Plat:

The convention adjourned to Monday noon.
In joint convention to-day there were 4S alb.
sentees, all paired.
Vice President Arthur went to New York
this afternoon. 1t is reported he will return
with Messrs. Conkling and Platt tomorrow or
Monday.
New YORK, June 4.-Ex-Senator Conkling
remained at the Fifth Avenue Hotel all day
until afternoon, when he went out with a
bundle OF law papers, presumably to visit one
of the courts or the law library, and did not re-
turn until evening.
Ex-senator Platt went to his office in the
morning and returned in the afternoon. He
said no conference had been or would be held,
and that he and Conkling had talked over the
situation with their friends. He thinks there
will be long deadlock, which will only be
terminated by an adjournment.
Vice President Arthur arrived in the city
tonight. State Treasurer Wendell, Postmas-
ter Greig, Attorney General Ward and ex-Su-
perintendent of Insurance Smythe also came
to the city and went to Long Branch, where
they are guests of ex-Collector Murphy.
The Two Ex-Senators Firm.
An Albany special to the Tribune says the
coolest judges among the Administration men
believe that one of the two Senators will have
to be a stalwart to satisfy, the large stalwart
element among the men who are refusing to
vote for Conkling, and they have a kindly
feeling toward Gov. Cornell.
The Tribune has the following
Platt told a friend last night that he and Mr..
Conkling would return to Albany as soon as
they were sent for, but he could not tell exact.
ly when that would be. He said there was to
be no meeting in this city over which Gen.
Grant would preside, as has been stated but
that Gen. Grant would be in Albany next
week to lend his influence in favor of Conk-
ling and himself. AS to tie result, he thought
there was a prospect of long deadlock, but
he had confidence that it would finally result
in the return of Conkling and himself, and if
not, then two Democrats would be elected,
which would be great misfortune to the Re-
publican party. A gentleman who has been in
Albany, and had long conversation with Mr..
Platt last night, and was authorized to speak
for him, said to a Tribune reporter:
supporters of the two ex-Senators will stand as
firm as the famous 306 at Chicago. The Ad-
ministration Republicans will be unable to
agree upon two candidates, and the result will
be return to the ex Senators of the votes that
have been drawn away from them. Gen.
Grants presence in Albany will help Mr..
Conkling. AS to the stories about disagree
ment between Platt and Cornell, they are un-
true. So far as the Governor is concerned he
tells every one that he does not want to be
Senator, and is heartily in favor of the return
of Mr.. Conkling and Platt, and that the party
owes it to them. Whether he does his best or
not in working for them I am unable to saw
There is no possibility of a coalition with the
Democrats, but if it comes to point where
twelve Democrats can elect Mr.. Conkling and
Mr.. Platt they can get them"
Waiting for Grant.
NEW YORK, June 5.-Senators Conkling and
Platt remained at the Fifth Avenue hotel all
day, receiving but few visitors. Gen. Arthur
dined at the st. James hotel with Senator
Jones, of Nevada In the evening Messrs.
Conkling, Platt and Arthur met in the Fifth
Avenue hotel, and it was stated that the dis
cussion relatedito one of the Senators, probably
Mr.. Platt, going to Albany tomorrow morn
ing. Grant is expected to arrive on Tuesday
or Wednesday, and cast his influence for Sena-
tor Conkling.
Gen. Grant Strongly Supports Conkling.
NEW ORLEANS, June AIN an interview on
board steamer City of Merida at Quarantine
station, Gen. Grant said: "The press and
some people, Gov. Young of Ohio, for in
stance, seem to think that should abandon
the right which every American citizen may
exercise to speak his mind on public concerns
and the political affairs of the country. The
papers abuse me when give vent to my views
on public matters, which, however, shall
continue to express whenever 1 think proper,
just like any other private citizen. My opinion
about this Conkling affair is fully given in the
letter wrote to Senator Jones OF Nevada, as
soonfas heard of the way Conkling was be-
ing dealt with. He has been shamefully
treated, sir, and for no cause whatsoever that
can discover. What has he done or said to
call forth this personal abuse? Did Conkling
uldh0 d nioOaho III I0oiSAIuS! O0IudluIy uOt,
sir. 1t was the proper thing for him to do
after such treatment. I am inclined to think
that most of these uncalled for attacks on
Conkling, this general abuse, have been in
stigated by White House influence, but can't
say that Mr.. Garfield himself urged on the
attack"
''Then you think Conkling should be re-
elected?"
"He certainly should be reelected, as
vindication of his course, and would be if I
had anything to do with it"
fIs it probable, General, that you will take
any active part in Conklng's fight for re-elec-
tion?"
mo have already expressed my opinion
publicly in regard to the Presidents course to-
ward Conkling, as 1 certainly thought L had a
right to do. This is all I intend to do about it.
I am not even going to New York directly,
but will take a trip first to st. Louis, then to
Galena and Chicago, remaining a day or so at
each place; afterward l shall 60 to New York.
see from the newspapers that am expected
at West Point June 10th, but it is scarcely
possible shall get there"