Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-05-20
CONKLING'S CHANCES.
A THEME FRUITFUL oe GOSSIP AND
RUM0RS.
The Stal~arts Ia the 0ark-Possible Can
didates-coakling Calm and Conf.
dent-The conundrum ofthe Hour:
Is He a Candidate2
sPlcYLeTTsR FROM GENERAL GRANT
ALBAN Y.
stalwsrts in the Dsrk-Possible Candi-
dates


NEW YoRK, May l9.-Au Albany dis
patch to the Telegram. says: One thing
is evident; Conkling has certainly left
his friends utterly in ignorance of his
desire or purpose. The Stalwsrt leaders
here had no notice that the designations
were to be made, and they have had no
intimation from the ex-Senators since.
There is no man in Albany authorized
to say they are candidates for reelection
and no effort is in progress to secure that
result Up to the present time there is
certainly every indication that they do
not propose to ask a return. A promi-
nent Stalwart State officer said he was
convinced that both had no expectation
or wish to be returned. The
S,alwart leaders, while conceding
that at the present it does not appear
that the ex-Senators could be elected,
assert their ability to fill the vacancies
with two stalwsrts. and they mention
Gen. Grant, Congressman Richard.
Crowley, Gov. Cornell, Judge Fol ger,
Congressman f. q. Topham and Gen.
Sharpe as
Possible Candidates
Ii is conceded that about forty names,
the estimates ranging from thirty.tve to
iorty-iye, have been obtained to the all
ministration pledge, which binds the
signers TO vote for administration men
for the vacancies. At the same time
the stalwarts argue that if ex Senators
Conkling and Platt, Vice President Ar
thur and the State administra-
ton should appear on the ground
and enter actively into the canvass,
pledges would 90 for little and the situ-
alton would change. The want OF s)me
definite plan, however, is serving to sap
their strength and they appreciate this
fact. The administration forces are ex-
tremely jubilant, but at the same time
admit they are not yet ready to claim
enough strength to control the caucus.
Hustled, OF the Assembly Caucus
Comm ittee, will join Mccarthy,
Rockwell and Foster OF the
Senate Caucus Committee and a
separate caucus will be called and test
of the strength will certainly be had.
Iuasmueh as q Republicans joining "a
Democrats can produce deadlock such
a state OF affairs seems inevitable.
Senator Robertson
announced his intention to continue in
the performance of his Senatorial du-
ties during the balance of the session.
The advantage to the administration
men of having their leader in the Sem
ate, with 1000 appointments in his
pocket, is evident. Collector Merritt
came up last evening for the purpose OF
conferring with his successor concerning
the transfer Of the office. He will now
throw his influence against the old ma
chine.
A beautiful full rigged schooner
Yacht, composed entirely OF natural
flowers, was placed on Judge Robert
sons desk to-day as a testimony OF
regard from an old friend in New York.
Probabilities as TO the Election.
ALBANY, MAY l9.-The administration
Republicans say they are ready to go
into election to fill the vacancies, but
will have nothing to do with any caucus.
They feel perfectly able to defeat the re-
turn of either Conkling or Platt unless
the Democrats 20 with the other side.
But they will take the chances, believir
thatif Democrats fuse with the Conk-
lingites they (lhe administration Repub-
licln), will.beat both at the polls next
tail. The Conklingites are strongly IN
favor Of going into an election as soon
"a possible, and say that Conkling is
out of the race and that he viii not be a
candidate. The Democrats are opposed
10 the election, claiming the question
should be left to the psople. The
probabilities are there will De an election
without anv preliminary caucus on the
part OF the Republicans.
The Legislature Notified.
ALBANY, May l9.-In the Senate to-
day the Governors private secretary
presented the following communica'
ton:
STATE OF NEW York, !
Executive CHAMBER,
ALBANY, May ~, 1881. J
To the Legislature:
The Legislature is hereby respectfully
notified that the two Senatorial offices
by which the State OF New York is en-
titled TO representation in the Cog gress
of the United States are now Vac. by
the designations OF their late incumh Its,
ALeNZo Il. CORNELL,
GOrSrROr.
This OF course puts off the election oi
Senator'S tilt Tuesday, the 3lst inst.
An Appeal for Peace.
NEw IosK, May lathe New York
ErDre $ Albany 81 ecial says the Albany
Erprcs, which is the only organ OF the
Stalssris at the Capita, comedies thus
MORN ng the defeat OF CUnkling and ap
pesls for peace. Ii also speaks in the
kind!:est manner of Robertson and &C
knoSledgeS him AS the present leader
OF the parry, ami guarantees its hrnl
/ = Sal,