Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-07

engaged in cutting brush. Wyse has returned
to France.
QlThen nothing like serious work has yet
been attempted?
A.-None whatever. Six stations have
been established on the proposed line scrass
the Isthmus, but no houses have been built,
and the men are living in tents. The rainy
season hiss begun, and the men will soon be
driven out of the tents by storms: The truth
is it does not look as though De Lesseps ever
Intends to dig a canal there. De Lesseps Is
a great diplomat, but poor 6uancier, and II
he really intends in good faith to build
canal / think he will fail.
THE WAR BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND
CoNKLING.
WASHINGTON, May Chit was last Fri
day that the President, talking to few
trusted friends about the fight against Rob
ertson, expressed determination to defend
himself if the Republican Senators banded
together in support of Conk,ing, and it is
said he made the remark that every Senator
who should thus enter the combination
against him would require letter of intro
duction to him for the remainder OF his term.
The President then said, further, that he
would not permit Colkling to confirm the
New York nominations which pleased him,
and leave the only one which displeased him
without action. It now appears that Conk-
ling had intended to arrange to confirm all
the New York nominations except Robertson
yesterday, and would have succeeded but for
their withdrawal
Conkling remarked to-day that another
Republican caucus would probably be held
in few days, which is regarded SIS an indica-
ton that ne intends to insist upon the en-
forcement of the rule adopted by the Repub-
icaa caucus in regard TO contested nomina-
lions. Unless the rule shall be formally alb.
rogated Conkling does not surrender. He
means to fight, though ne apparently real
izas that the odds are heavily against him.
During the executive session to-day he talked
with many Democratic Senator'S, and APP
pealed for their assistance. He has five
strong friends on the Democratic side, who
are doing all they can in the cause, but the
highest estimate of Democrats who will vote
with him is eight. This estimate is made by
Senators who have canvassed the Democrats.
His opponents give him only seven Republic
| can votes, but some accord him twelve.
The general opinions expressed by those
who have paid close attention to the question
are that Robertson will get at least two.
thirds of the vote, and all indications sustain
this.
President Garfield has said to Democratic
Senators that be could only expect fair treat
ment from them, ana he asked no more. The
Administration has not made any overtures
or appeals to the Democrats.
Much has been said about Garfelds hurt
ing his chances for second term, but it can
be stated that he is not worrying over that.
He is DESTROYS of making mis- first term what
be promised in his inaugural.
Woodford and Payne, of New York, are
here, with view of separating themselves
81 - t,erht Is ,aeeihia and
securing the positions for which they were
nominated. Should Robertson be confirmed
next week, as it is very generally believed he
will, it is said the President would renominate
the men he yesterday withdrew.
It is now claimed that majority OF the
Commerce Committee will vote to report
Robertson favorably. One member, who was
counted as with Conkling, now declares him
self the other way.
ARMY MATTERS.
WASHINGTON, May 6th.-As a result of the
conference between President Garfield the
Secretary of War and Generals Sherman and
Sheridan, an order has been prepared, and
will probably be promulgated to morrow, re-
storing the military divisions to the same
status as before the order Of December. 1880,
which created the Division of the Gulf. By
the new order General Schofeld is placed on
waiting orders until further orders of the
President with full pay. The territory for
| merly embraced in the Division of the Gulf
is restored TO the Division of Missouri, which
will remain under command of Lieutenant
General Sheridan. The Divisions of the
Atlantic and Pacific will remain unchanged,
under the command respectively of General
Hancock and General Mcdowell.
SENATE COMBINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, May 6th.-The Senate in
executive session to-day confirmed Charles
NJ. Leavy and Mack Weber as Assistant
Appraisers for the District Of San Francisco.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, May 6th.-The Republicans
refused to support the Democratic move for
an executive session oday, but made it
themselves, showing that they intend to con-
troll the business.
The Republican plan was upset by the
Presidents coup d'etat yesterday, and there
is no talk of adjournment to-day.
All the nominations reported from COM
! mittees have been confirmed, but about 100
are yet unreporte1.
the President to withdraw Robertson, to re-
move all cause tor trouble and open the way
for nominations in New York satisfactory to
all Republicans The President positively
refused, saying he desired harmony, but could
not now, after threats had been made, with
draw Robertson.
Conkling said to, day to Garfield Senator
that he was as confident as ever that Robert.
son would be rejected. 1t is evident, how
ever, that large majority of Senators sup
port the Administration, and they say Rob
ertson win be confirmed within week.