New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-20

POI mn 70 abandon MS beloved post OF watchdog lOI
Mr.. COnkng in the lower hall of the Delavan
House. 1t is presumed that his duties will be as
sumed by John +. Smyth, who arrived here from
the Thousand Islands tonight
The sense of quiet has penetrated into Mr. Lap
hams rooIg the second floor, for. upon returning
from supper tonight, he said with smile: The
shadows murmur but the deeps are certainly dumb
tonight The quiet is however, deceptive, as
Mr. Lapham would know if he were more OF poht-
clan and accustomed to the air of Albany.
In two rooms of the hotel there are men who are
putting all their strength of mind upon the Senate
rial contest. They have agents actively at work for
them throughout the city, One of these
rooms, small in retired
part of the hotel is the Administration
headquarters, and is occupied by Senator-elect Mil
Ter, who is directing the canvass in Mr.. Laphams
favor. The other referred to is used by Louis
+. Payn as the Conkng headquarters. Mr.. Payn
tonight is acting the Conkling leader TO him
there constantly come Senators and Assembymen
for instruction about their course and with advices
about the movements of Senator Millers agent.
The policy of Mr. ConklIngs supporters now is
omystery. They are so divided on the subject of
adjournment of the Legislature that in the
Assembly, where the Democratic vote is large,
they cannot pass such resolution. In the
Senate Conkling Senator said to THE TRIBUNE
correspondent to-day that it was out of the question
to try to pass adjournment resolution there, as
there were not more than three Republican Senators
who would vote for il.
In regard to holding ont against Lapham also thcre
does not seem to be common agreement to that
effect for longer period than from day to
day or from conference to conference. There may
be common hope that by persistng in
voting for Mr. Conkling the Administration
members will at last consent to holding
caucus. But before long they will become
aware that it is useless to indulge in such
n hnna lhn 1,,ir f;f,,
mously opposed to holding another caucus In the
words of Senator Robertson they will remain
here TIL December 81 before they will attend
another caucus" Supporting their persona wishes in
thematter there stands Senator Miller, who of course
has great influence with Them Mr. Miller holds
that after his election i'll consequence of the caucus
nomination 1t is impossible to consent to holding
another caucus. The two acts of the caucus
cannot he separated, in his opinion. He also
deems himself bound in honor to support
Mr.. Laphams candidacy perpetuallv. Those OF Mr..
Conkling's supporters who voted for him, declaring
that they desired TO obey the party will, and now
refuse TO vote for Mr. Lapham occupy in his belief
an indefensible position. and that if persisted
in, the party will not forgive.
Speaker Sharpe will probably reply to Mr. Spino-
las speech III the Joint Convention tomorrow. Re
ferring to Mr.. Spinolas charge of trcachery
to MIR. Conhling, the Speaker said to-day:
81 hardly think that Mr. Conkling takes
the position that if he has done any
a favor, that man is morally obliged to be
his supporter in everything. owe only one thing
to Mr.. Conkiins some support during my second
contest for Speaker, and surely / discharged that
Obligation long ago.
Mr.. Lapham is somewhat astonished at Mr. Conk-
Gngs hostile attitude, and said concerning it yes
terday: Il was not that man Lapham' at the
Syracuse Convention in 1876, nor that man Lap
ham at the Saratoga Convention in 1879"
Miller al Lot
from old army friends which gave him much
pleasure. The letters are as follows:
NEw.YoRK, July Is. 1881.
Sd DENn s!T Allow me as an old member Of the 9Th
yonr election to the United states senate Yours re-
Lae Captain Company, 18th New-York Cavalry.
NrwToN, Sussex County; NewJersey, July 10 1851.
y go TaIe Dy o E ga' to @ you on
test Is, l trust nearly closed. Yours truly,
Formerly Major I'd Ne iiH cavalry iiIGi
Mr.. Conkling's supporters have telegraphcd to
Lieutenant-GOvernor lIoskins asking him to return
to Albany Immediately, and, if possible to be here
tomorrow. The Lieutenant Governors presence is
especially required by them TO secure the appoint
ment of the Senate Committee, which was directed
to-day to learn the amount of The fees Of the Health
Officer of New-York. Senator Robertson did not
appoint the members of the committee, III
tending to do tomorrow. The COnkling
men desire to make the appointment them
selves, believing that political attack on Health
Officer Smith is masked under the investigation
resolution. Mr.. Conklings supporters also think
that the presence here of Mr. Hoskns may aid them
in their project to adjourn the Legislature. 1t is
thought doubtful, however, if Mr.. Hoskins would
peril his political future by voting for such rcsolu
ton.
Altogether the quiet of to-niah greatly resembles
the quiet Of last Friday night when the ar
rangemcnts were made for the election
OF Mr.. Miller as Senator. There may be
no election to-moTow or this week; but
nevertheless politicians OF prIicnce say that
they put more trust in seycnty-hve men firing
out twenty,nme than they do in the reverse
process taking place. Senator Forster who
was alscnt from the cOnycnto to-day, arrived here
tonight and stated to Mr.. Laphan that he should
vote for him Tomorrow. Mr.. Boardnan, the only
other uncommitted Republican member, still re-
fuses to vote for Mr. Laphaln.
THE VACANCIES IN CONGRESS-
SENATOR MILLS BILL AUTHORIZING THE GOvERNOI.
TO CALL.A SPECIAL ELECTION-THE DEMOCRATS