, 1881-04-03

each case. declined to oppose them, and they
we're all confirmed. and are now III Office
THERE WILL. EE NO DUEL
between Senator Voorhees, and Senator Ma
hone, at least 81, far rs Senator Voorhees, is
concerned. The latter is reported as having
said to-day that lie did not care to have the
matter 60 any further; that it could rest
where it is; aud that there would be no pls-
tolls and coffee Senators on both sides are
andeayoring to secure ~ alnlcable adjust
uent. Some Of Malones best friends think
That lie ought to have accepted the explana-
lion which voorhees, made at the fIme-
which. however, Mr.. Malone appears not 10
have clearly heard.
VIEWS OF OTHER CORRESPONDENTS
WASHINGTON. d. C., Anril 2.--Sone Of the
most prominent Republican Senators say NY
there is no intention on their part 10 check
tho debate i'll the Senate, but that 1t VIII be
continued rs long as The Democrats want 1t,
and feel thai they can afford to revive old po,
llrical issues. The Republicans are satisfied
that the discussion thus far has injured the
Democrats. They have exposed their deter
animation to prevent any liberal movement IN
the South. Some of the most conservative
Democrats express regrets that tlle seillte
has tlrifted into wide political discussion.
and that the extreme men III their party nave
lost their tempers, thus placing them at 4
disadvantage.
"yoT HIMSELF"
The assault upon Malone yesterday by
Voorhees, is much talked about to-day, and
excuse is made for the latter that he was not
exactly himself yesterday, and Should notbe
neld responsible for his utterances.
EDM,Nps' HEALTH
Word comes from Senator Edmunds, in
South Carolina, tllat lis health is much i'm
proved. It the present debate runs on much
onger in the Senate, Mr.. Edlnunds will
probably be here in time to take part in it.
VOORHEES, VS.. MAnoSE.
To the 1Tt.ter7 Associated Prrss-
WASHINGTON. .. G., April 2.-Ihe Eoor-
VOORHEES, says he intends to treat any. mes
sage from Malone, whether it be challenge
DIT otherwise, with: contempt: Aial1one, full
Of indignation, last night Insisted upon ctlai-
discreet friends that such all act would only
;nlure him. The friends Of both Senators
are endeayoring to fix up a mutual explana-
lion for Monday, but neither Voorhees, nor
Malone seems inclined that way. =.
CAUCUS.
Republican Senators have been notified to
meet i'll caucus Monday morning at 10
o'clock, when the present deadlock will be
discussed.
THE PRESIDENT
Is desirous to have the fight over: the, Senate
officers postponed until alter all the necessary
combinations are made, and SO advises and
ss6s his fsnS5 IS repoe aSnE a a the
has determined to pour in the NOMINATIONS
upon the Senate and leave the latter body re-
sponsible for failure to confirm. The Presi-
dents wishes will certainly influence npm-
ber of Senators.
TIE DEMOCRATS
say tney have no need for caucus, as their
policy Of continued resistance is determined
upon.
CoNKLING
can largely control the Republican caucus,
but his intimate friends say he is not anxious
to postpone the war with the AIministra-
ton, as he feels confident in his ability now
to make stubborn fight.
cuAuNcEY !. FILLET,
Postmaster Of St Louis, has been for some
dent and high officials. He makes the tol-
lowing statement regarding the reported diff
ferences between the Cabinet officers. and
Senators and the President:
are exagget ated and colored to make them ac-
cord with the sources from which they emanate.
and suit the parties in whose interests they m aEe
Aattorney-General at Macvcaeh bus taken
decided stand against Chandler for Solicitor
General This aetion n,a Of MneseaTns aeg oi IN.
the contest personal one as between Mac
Veagh. Blaine. and the President This is par
ticularly the case, as tits reported r. that Mac
firmation which makes q direct personal issue
between the Attorucy-Gencrat and the Presl-
dent This, eonl,ected with MacVcash's public
declaration against Gen. characterization
made in the presence OF several gentlemen in
his tMacVeauh's} ofIice,-tndcates variance OF
the Administration which, as Senator Ben Har-
both both Indiana and Peansyisania WacVeash's
The differences arising betwcer, the New York
Senator and the President is not one about in
diylduals really, but about the observance Of
TIE CsEAL CNETEsT
toward Senntors and Conercssmcn as regards
matter all Republican Senators and Congress-
men are interested. 1t WIS one Of tho matters
and President Hayes. Gen. Garfield was not
consulted about many appointments In bis own
district and in fact many we're made over his
proven and that he should not WAS very natural
under the circumstances. This is the position
Of Senators Consi'ng and Plntt- They would lt
1ector Of Nuw York. Whatever light IS mAde
will be upon this issue. and the result cannot. OF
"Ihe Dlainc-C Chandler Macyeagh contest is q
different affair, and the statxarts generally
agree with blainc aDH chundier. did not hear.
up TO the time l left Washington, any expression
OF purpose of any fight being made by Senator
Conkling. In fact. the Senator then bud given
no publicity to any such intention Tne effort
on the part Of some parties TO keep up factions
and to prejudice the President against thuSc who
supported Gen. Grant will amount to nothing
Gen. Grunt's meetings with the President were
entirely pleasant and he tGraut) remarked thnt
he never saw battcr disposed man than Gar
field. 1t remains with President Garfield to say
whether he will have the solid support Of the
":DG fur his Administration AS he had the ear1,-
eSr and effective support of the GrAnt men for
bis election. The Grant men. SO called, have
raised nj such question aud. in common With
Ill wctl-meanug and true party men, believe In
cnc solid Republican party."
A CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS,
has been called for Monday morning. It is
rufnort4t that the President advises the post
T,oncmp11t ut the election Of Senate officers
until after Executive nominations have heen
tisuuscd Of. 4 proposition to adopt this
course of action will be brought before the
caucus for discussion. together with several
other topics suggested by the past and pres
ent phases of the deadlock. .
=: KEN WARD PHILP.
THAT CELEBRATED ISnIv1DUAL CALLS on
TIE PRESIDENT. =
Srtctal Dispatch In The Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON D. C.; April 2.-kenvard
Philip called OIL; the President to-day, to-
gether with his counsel. and had CONVEX
sation OIL the subject of the Aforey letter.
After his interview, Mr. Philip said. laugh