The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-05-25
EVERYBODY FIRM.
Little Change in the Situation at
Albany.
SENATORS CONKLING AND PLATT ON
THE GROUND.

New York, May 24.-Conkling quietly left
this morning by the 1880 train for Albany. As
the impression prevailed that he started last
night, but few stawaris were on hand to see
him off.
1t is stated that it was one of the conditions
OF Conklings going to Albany that no public
demonstration should be made. Therefore it
is said that unless compelled by a public de-
mand he will make no speech.
An Albany snecial to the Commercial Ad-
vertiser says that Blaine is to be in New York
today and if Conkling goes to Albany the for
engaged for Blaine at Albany. The Demo-
Gratis are united in the determination to take
no part in the Senatorial fight except in con-
formity with their alliance with the half
breeds to secure an adjournment sine die or
create deadlock on Conkliug and Platt's
nomination by the Republican caucus so as to
throw the election over till next year and Sc
cure two Democratic U. S. Senators.
ALBANY, May 24.-The situation on the
senatorial question is unchanged. The Gar
field section still maintain their position of re-
fusing to enter caucus,and be bound by its de-
cison, and they claim 10 number more than
sufficient to defeat the election of Conklng
and Platt. The Conkling section say If the
Senate caucus committee refuse to join in
calling joint caucus they will get the sigma
lures of a majority of the Republican men,
bers and thus force a caucus. Still the Gar
field men say they will not be governed by
such a proceeding and if they hold fast to their
position there is no way to prevent deadlock.
Garfield members are so confident of their
strength that they believe they have a. ma
iority against the reelection of Conkling and
Platt. The Conkling members laugh at this
claim and say if the Garfield supporters really
believe that they ought not to hesitate upon
entering caucus. They say the same claims
were made last January prior to the election
of Platt.
Nha Zoo - 1Io,,
with the senatorial question was the arrival of
the Senators themselves. Little interest was
taken in legislation after it became known
that Conkling was on his way to the city.
Even the New York street cleaning bill was
put through in verv short time, followed by
the Troy police bill, a political measure of
equal interest, and the Senate adjourned half
an hour before the time fixed for adjournment.
Both houses were to hold afternoon sessions,
but each adjourned over until tomorrow
When the train stopped Congressman Crowley
stepped on the platform followed by Conkling,
and these were followed by Arthur and Plat.
Conkling recognized several persons in the
crowd and shook hands with them, when
cheers were called for and they were given,
being repeated twice. The reception was cor
dial, though not as enthusiastic as Conkling
had received on former visits.
The Democrats say positively they will have
candidates OF their own to vote for and will
not enter into compact with either Repub-
lican faction. A canvass in both Houses re-
veals no change of sentiment. The men who
last week declared they could not vote to re-
turn the resigning Senators made the same
declaration today, and those who insisted the
Senators must be returned hold to their views
also with regard to the caucus. The admins
tration members declare today they are ready
to go into an election now though thew do not
name their candidates and insist they will not
enter caucus with the stalwarts. The city is
full of politicians and every section of the
state has sent large quota of its prominent
Republicans to interest themselves on one side
or the other in the coming struggle. The ex-
element is intense and is increasing hourly
Tho following letter was sent this evening to
Senator Mccarthy, chairman Of the Republi-
can Senate caucus committee:
Dear Sir:-I beg to call our attention to my let
ter OF yesterday inviting your committee to unite in
joint call for a caucus of Republican members of
the Legislature. The letter was delivered
yesterday to another member making majority
thereof. Your courteous reply was received last
evening and waited all day in hopes you wonld
further advise me of the proposed action of your
committee. We are required by law to vote on
Tuesday next, and as Monday is Decoration Day it
may be inferred no caucus will be held that day,
Thursday evening, therefore, to beYthe latest
time to which a caucus can be postponed. Asking
ion beg to add that am at present in parlor G. at
the Delevan and would be happy to meet you for
consultation. Very truly,
4uA' NACOdltHJ AOpiiCo ~ 4hIs OuaIpO DIT
the earliest moment after his arrival he will
call the caucus committee together and advise
Sharpe of the result of their deliberations.
Senator Conkling held leves all the even
ing at the Delevan House. His room was con-
stantly crowded He shook hands with MANY
persons.
The New York Tribune's Albany special
says of Conkling's reception The welcome, if
it could be called one, was sorry one to ex-
tend to leader whose sway in the party has
been well nigh imperial.
friends were conspicuous by their absence.
Gov. Cornell is being strongly urged by
many men of both sections of the Republican
party as an available candidate for Conkling'
position, upon whom both may agree. He ha S
steadily declined however, to take any step in
that direction. 1t is believed his relation with
Conkling has been such that he cannot put
himself in the field except with the latter's
consent.