New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-05-21

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Conkling very positive and unreserved in ex-
pressions this morning TO the effect that he was tired
of political life and should not again seek Office for
himself; that he was poor and intended to devote
himself to securing a competency. He is reported to
have advised his friends never to have anything to
do with politics. man in political life, he said,
was q constant mark for misrepresentation and
SANDER and knew comfort peace.
On the other hand, it is reported with considerable
postiveness that Mr.. Conking Will make desperate
effort to secure a reelection and, failing in that
will put forth his utmost efforts to the cleo
tion of man devoted to him and bound to him by
the closest ties of personal and political friendship
1t is asserted that Mr.. Conkling one Of his
personal friends nere has communicated with Cen
eral Grant, who is in Mexico, urging him to re-
turn home Immediately TO take hand in the COM
ing Senatorial contest at Albany. either in his own
interest or in that Of Mr.. COnkling
Some persons profess TO know that General Grant
has sgniied his intention to comply with this urgent
request, and will soon arrive in the United states
In support of this theory the fact is recalled that,
prior to the Senatorial contest last winter, which re-
suited in the election of Mr. Platt the name of Gen
eral Grant was frequently suggested as one
upon which all the Conkng men in the New-York
Legislature cOud readily unite; and II was freely
Intmated by friends of Mr.. COnkling that he would
he very glad TO have General Grant his colleague
in tn Senate.
Ex-senator Conkling and Senator Jones, of Ne
vada, left Washington this afternoon on the 2
o'clock train for Ncw-York Senator Conkng in
tends to return III O few days.
WAITING FOR MR.. CONKLING TO COME.
POLITICIANS AT THE FIFTH AVENUE HoTEL-KEEP-
ING THEIR COURAGE UP UNTIL ORDERS ARRIVE.
There were few politicians at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel last night in expectation OF the possible
arrival OF ex-senator COnkling and Vice President Ar
thur from Washington but they disappointed The
Conkng leaders who were present the night before did
make their appearance last evening having been in
formed that the ex-senator would not come. The con
ference which had arranged the part Of the stall
warts will probably not take place until tomorrow n
b. johnson and ex Senator Platt said yesterday that
they expected MI COnkng arrive last night or this
morning II reported in the evening that he was
already in the city holding secret consultation with his
friends but this rumor.
large number Of the stalwart leaders, members OF
the Legislature and others arrived in this city last
light. They plainly rrcsoute and undecided as To
their future course having full knowledge Of Mr.
Conkling's wishes. Mr.. Plat told friend yesterday
that he thought the OF events AT Albany would
force him to become candidate in sefdefcnce. He did
not say positively that he would be candidate proha-
bly, awaiting Mr.. Conkng's decision. This indccisiOn
had bad effect In the stalwart ranks. Police Com
missioner French. John J. O'Brien and others were
offering cheer TO their associates last evening by stating
that Mr Coukling and Mr.. Plat would be reelected
without doubt. This believed 10 be mere ruse,
however keep the stslwarts together and to cheer
them up until Mr. Conkling shall make known what he
wishes them TO do. II he thinks he can he reelected
after hearing full from his friends. and that
be carry the state with him. is said that be will 90
to Albany Monday night and make personal canvass,
in the course which he will deliver aspcech showing
up" the Administration. And should he do that"
said his friend johnson last night, he Will make the
Administration men quake In their boots Mr.. Conk
ngs followers apparently believe that all he has to do
is TO 60 Albany. attack the Administration and its
FRIENDS and his opponents will then hide Themselves
The Administration men were In good spirits and
laughed at the claims 0f the "Conknc independents
they called II was said that the sentiment OF
the people unanimous in condemnation Of Mr.
COnklng and Mr. Patt that they would be- not only de
fcated for reelection but that Mr. Conkng- presence In
Albany would only make h- defeat all the
triumph for his opponents. To prove that It was
the intention OF the exSenatOrs to retire pcrma
nenty, circulars shown that had been sent ont to
persons in the state asking them To write 90 their
bers OF the Assembly and Senate requesting them 20 vote
for a reelection. The New-York Board Of Trade and
Transportation has also sent out large number of
circulars intended help Mr. Conkng In his losing fight
for patronage.
Assistant United States District Attorney Tcnncy IN
conversation yesterday said ne did not how
possible r,turn Nessrs Plat aud ConknS again 10
the Senate by this any future legislature. II vas
a very unwse net in them resign in such way 10
throw the temporarily into the hands Of the
Democrats and to remove thc Issue from Washington f.
Albany. 1t simply forced tine hshi,nc where the Adj
Innistration was strongest II We putting upon
bear S iiS'a np under Fnry have wholly ais ms,
calculated puhc opinion The feeling Of the Republicans
is against them strongly They can only hope for an
from the Democrats ard thG cn"'rds are either id
election by this l. aturc takes place before November
this quarrel will he Issue in iLanN Scat and As-em
may IN the next Legislature elect Senators In their
places. II wac very unpatfioiic. scn,clcss act"
." don't believe tley can be- should k" TO sec some
diguiied hlg9ioned and abie mon sent back"
Webster. who bad just c"ne from Albany, and they
with the help OF The democratic. suppose goes over
until after Noyenbcr and suppose the DcmocrHt- curry
Governor Cornell call, extra session elect two
Senators Not day. And when the election takes
place it will be the sialwarts who support senator.
Ayowedly hostile 10 The Administration who
will 90 TO the rear. In NY district IInrd
was elected by about 2o0 majority. - De votes 10
sustain who fgh'ine tie Admui- ration he'll
be beaten 10y 1000 and ri DO my part at home to beat
him or any other man who tries that eainc.'
This man Conhiing Of your + crazy. he added. to
Inent "supposc FentOn had resigned when You were
confirmed Murphy, wouldn't You have set him down
fool H. the suicidal net Of an idiot, and he
/ don't think be viii be q candidate" said Mr Mur- |
ply. Know thdt over Nt- nave D'f made iO him TO
Rnicr a law firm here with guarantee Of $4,000
nual Income"
At meeting Of TIE German Republican Central Com
nittcc last night IN Gcruania Assembly Rooms. It
decided to hold mas. meeting Friday night In Cooper
Institute to sustain the Administration uf President
Garfield Resolutions were also adopted commc ndng |
he recent action Of the President and requesting the
Legislature not 10 rcclr"t COnkng aud Platt.
The XVIII Assembly District Kcpnhiican Club met
ast night at No. ~ sccoudayc. Thomas ittIidge
presided. The chairman offered set OF resolutions
,Omnendng the nominations made by President Gar
field the senate. and condcnung The action scna-
ors Couklinc and Plat IN rcssniug their seats. ns
.ownTdlv and traitOr0u- tn the Republican party Tho