Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-06
At the Capitol To-day.

TIE TALK THERK-NHAT MR.. CoNKLING SAYS
EFFORTS TO ARRANGE MATTERs-sENATORIAL
VISIT TO THK WHITE HOUsE-THR PRESIDENT
FlRM-THE TEXT OF HIS MESSAGE.
The Senators gathered at the Senate chamber
rather slowly oday, and when called to order
at noon comparatively few were there. The
decisive action Of the President In regard to
the New York nominations was the subject up-
permost In the minds of all, and speculations
as to the outcome were freely INDUCED in. The
opinion that Robertson will be confirmed ap.
peared to be general. A friend Of Senator
ConkliDg to day said to him that he believed
the confirmation OF Robertson could now not be
was to the effect that he did not share In
this opinion; that the matter was not
st enRng e15ea by any Sss In short
holding strong position, and as being un-
dismayed. Efforts to bring about settlement
OF the affair so as to avoid contest within the
party are still being made, and the Indications
are that good many republican Senators still
hope to see some sort OF compromise effected.
Several Senators OF that party called on the
withdrawal Of Robertson, as the best and sure
est means Of harmOniz!ng the party. They
argued that as the other New York nomina-
would now recall Ropertson's name, that
would remove all cause Of Irritation; that then
an entire new deal could be had wit New
wings Of the party 'u TRe pTesdent sds 'esa adl
hered frmly to his former declaration
that he could not withdraw. the nomination.
Of party harmony, but thought it was asking
too much OF him, under all the circumstances
TO withdraw RobeItson's nomination. 1t is
given out that Senator Conkling has accepted
the Presidents 'ultimatum," and does not in
dulge In any idea Of his Teceding from his posi-.
ton. The opinion that the nomination OF
within few days, at farthest, was openly ex-
pressed by many at the Capitol, including a
number OF Senator's. One theory Is that SeIa-
tor Conkiing Will moi attempt now to pocket
the nomination In committee, because he ia
aware Of the intention OF friends of the admin
lstrat1on to move to discharge the commerce
IT'S report be delayed. Such a motion would
at once open the contest and in fact would
test Tn strength Of the two sides as distinctly
senators Who favor confirmation would vote to
dlscharge the committee, While those who aus.
tain MI. Conkling would vote against the motion.
It is now apparent. cannot be avoided. It is
now learned that Vice President Arthur and
Senator Platt In their visit to the White
the President to Withdraw Robertson and open
tne way for REIMBURSEMENT OF all New York
nominations. The Presidents declined to do
Preadeas esden Mss be anHy s9d 10 ns aS
When the message was received In the Senate
yesterday afternoon the Vice President was
surnng tas az the Door Of the he
message and its contents. and he replied that
ne mad expected 1t. He evinced no surprise
Ine readi ng OF the message created quite a
dutter among the Senators, but, 1t is said. Mr..
Conkling continued to read some paper he had
In his hand. without once looking up. The
message was as follows:
To the Senate OF the United .States:-The
following nominations, which were delivered to
the Senate on the ed day OF March. 1881, are
hereby withdrawn: Clinton McDougall, to be
marshal OF the United States for the northern
district OF New York. John Tyler, to be COL
lector OF customs Of the United States OF the
district OF Buffalo Creek, In the state Of New
York. Stewart L. Wo0dford, to be attorney OF
the United States for the southern district OF
New York. Asa w. Tenney, to be attorney of
the United States for the eastern district OF
New York. Lewis F. Payn, to be marshal Of
the United States for the southern district Of
New York"
The message was, of course, properly signed
and dated. The statement very generally pub-
lished that 1t contained foot note In the
Presidents handwriting, stating that Robert
son .is not Withdrawn" with the word not
emphasized, is incorrect.