New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-05-23

He Is expected to reach here in time to lend his
Michael Cregan said when asked about the con-
ference:
ators discussed plans for reelection and decided to
go TO Albany to make ght. They will be reelected
without question. That Is all can say about it."
the conference, but he thought the Senators would
be wi indicated and that New-York would show
that she did not like the work of Senator
Robertson and the men who proved traitors to
Grant"
WHAT Mr.. CoNKIING SAID TO A FRIEND.
Senator Conkling, in answer to inquiries OF
friend, said that he in the hands of his friends
and would do what they thought best. He did not
think that this State approved the course of the
men who proved traitors to General Grant at Chi
cago, and the State would show that it's Senators
did right in protesting against rewarding them.
Notwithstanding the confident talk of the Conk
ling men last night, they all willing to admit
that hard fight would have to be made at Albany.
By the extraordinary precautions they have taken
TO prevent the disclosure of their plans, they ad
mitted that any "vindicaton " Mr. COnkling
should receive would not be of much benefit to
him. The previous talk of Mr., Conkling's resgning
to practice law was never so much rs referred TO.
The $4,000 offers were not mentioned. 1t was not
question any longer as to the candidacy Of the
Senators; but could they be elected I
FRIENDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION NOT FRIGHTENED.
Anumber of Administration Republicans was about
not in the least cast down by the announcement Of
the candidacy of the ex-senator.
ave expected it from the first" said State Sena-
tor but neither one be elected" We have
ifty-two names of Republican members
of the Legislature signed to paper
that pledges them not tn go into any
caucus before which Mr.. Conkling or Mr. PIatt will
he candidates. There are many who will follow the
same course, but who did not care 10 sign pledge.
The sentiment of the true Republicans of the
State is unanimously against the course Of Conkling
and Platt Members of the Legislature who were
elected as machine men will hesitate before COM
hitting political suicide by voting for COnklng and
Patt. And then. too, what vndicatiOn of Mr. Conk-
lingi He is Obliged TO descend to all the devices
of the wirepung politicians TO bolster up his can
didacy. He even will 90 TO Albany with his man
Friday, otherwise Platt, 10 sol licit votes Assuming
that he should be reelected, what kind of vlndlca
tOn would that be But am certain that neither
of them can be returned There are men, and
plenty of them, who can be elected that will repre-
sent the State properly but Conkling and Platt
never even with the assistance of the Democrats
which understand Mr.. COnkling is now seeking"
THE FIFTH AVENUE Ho1EL IN THE EVENING.
During the day the corridors of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel were almost deserted by politicians
This is easily explained by the fact that all of the
Stalwarts were meeting at various places in their
districts discussing the situation, else vending
their way to the house of the Vice-Presdent.
In the evening Senators Conkng and Platt having
that direction, and there was steady stream of
callers until late hour At short intervals the dis
trct leaders dropped in, and on sending mp their
names at once ushercd into the presence OF Mr..
COnklmg.
In most instances they received directions 10 see
certain influential Republicans aud ask them tO be
in attendance at Albany this evening On rrceiving
his instructions the Lieutenant at took his de-
parture 10 execute his commission. Additional tele
grams sent to various leaders in different parts
of the State urging them 10 be sure 10 be on hand
aIot~ Of laf.u
The general plan of exSenatOrs COnklIng and Platt
and their friends seemstO be- to have as large crowd
on the ground md ss It RSSSS S get sTseT
imposing force and large amount II shouting, II y
believed, will have the effect of unnervirg the Ad
ministraton men, and above all will prevent any
more dcsertions from the ConknG ranks. strong
effort Will be made as has been stated; TO force an
Conkling and Platt feel 80 OF n good majority
that they will endeavOr To insist upon this. under
the plea that it is only observing Republican usage
and that the majority should govern.
The Republican Senators and AsSemblymen num-
Der l06. Consequently hfty-fOu will be majority
IN caucus. It requires eighty one votes to elect
the election of Messrs. COnklng and Patt by Re
publican votes only twenty-seven Republicans need
10 stay away from the caucus, and vote against
them in Joint session. There have been already
between forty and hftv of Re
publican Senators and ASscmblymcn appended
power 10 prevent the return Of Messis. COnng and
Platt TO the Senate.
JOHN J. O'BRIRS's CONFIDENCE.
John j. OBricn, the leader in the With Assembly
District, said last evening"
"The friends of Senators Conklng and
Platt are not by any means discouraged. |
On the contrary, we are going into |
this fight to win. All of Mr. Conklings friends |
will be found at Albany tomorrow evening work
ing for him with will. There is no hesitancy so
far as know, on the part of any Of those in this
itv vbob bavn here trtth
in again going to the front for him. We think that
the action of the Senate in adjOurnng last Monday
before receiving the Governors communication an
nouncing the designations, and thus pOstpOnng the
election one week, is positive gain for us 1t will
allow us time to organize our forces and get well
into line. We have no fear Of the result"
Mr. PLATT MAY BIZ DESERTED.
George Bliss said Il was aware that Mr.. Platt
intended to be candidate for reelection because he
80 stated on Friday that when saw il in THE
TRIBUNE it was not a surprise"
"Do you think he will be reelected r.
Il do not think that it is within the range of
possibilities"
Have you the same opinion concerning Mr.
'",,NO, because, ! think it very probable that he
"Then will that not look little like descrtion
on the part of Mr.. Conkling 7"
"Well, j know such thing can happen in poll
ticsn
"If Mr.. Conkling is returned do you consider that
his position will be stronger than it was before he
resignedT
"NO. He was beaten when he raised a similar
fight 10 prevent the confirmation Of Mr.. Merritt two
years ago. He not obliged to resign then. But
this time he has aenated many Of his friends and
made the party feel that il can get along without
bin very well. II he il returned. which said |
thnk is very probable, he cannot resume the posi-
ton which he 10 foolIshly resigned
why do you think that his reelection is proba-
Dlep
"Because the Stalwarts have Just begun 10 rally
Al first they were disulayed. They did not know
y hat was coming; but now they have come together
md think they have power enough yet to reecct
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