New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-09
tAPHAM AND MILLER NAMED.
THE CAUCUS HARMONIOUS.

pAxKs-pRospRCTs OF AN Election TO-DAY.
The Republican caucus Yesterday nominated
fbe Hon. Elbridge G. Lapham for the short
term, and the Hon. Warner Miller for
the long term. Mr.. Depew formally with
drew from the contest, in a graceful letter.
The proceedings were perfectly harmo-
NOUS. The Conking faction are greatly
puzzled what to do, and are husily de-
.isng prctcxts for opposing the caucus
nominees. The Garfield Republicans are
greatly pleased at the situation, and expect
- make recruits at the baloting to-day.
THE CAUCUS PROCEEDINGS.
aARMoNY rHRoUGnoUT-MR. DEPrw's LETTER OF
WITHDRAWAL READ--ALL THE MEMBERS PLEASED
WITH THE NOMINATIONS.
lBY TELEGHAru TO TIE TRiBuNni
ALBANY, July S.-When the roll was called in the
Republican haurus this afternoon it found that
63 members hal responded to the call out of 1O6.
The 43 absentees consisted of 81 men who have
voted for Mr.. Conkling and of 12 others who have
divided their votes between various m'nor candi-
dates. Mr. Conklings supporters ut their conference
the night before had passed a resolution against at
tending alleging that the caucus had not been prop
ery called. This was a convenient torgetfnlness of
the fact that they called the caucus which NOM
mated Thomas c. Patt for Senator in precisely the
same manner last January. Their prcseuce was not
expected hut that of some Of the twelve men who
ha voted for minor candidates was locked Tor.
They nearly all extremely cautions men, how
ever, and their doubts had been fostercd by the
Conking men. the consequences among Grangcrs of
voting for Mr. Depew being especially depicted.
They are however, earnestly desirous to end the
struggle AMI now that their bogey has patrotcaliy
withdrawn they will doubtless heartily support the
decision of the caucus Two of theln MesSrs. Gors-
line and Carey, entered the caucus before It's con-
cuson upon hearing Of Mr. Depews withdrawal.
Mr. Phillips called the to order and named
Mr.. Alvord as chairman. Mr.. Alvords words
Giking the chair, that the members owed 1T to the
Republican party to elect Senators at once, met with
a fervent response. The business of the caucus
smoothly. Senator LOOMS and Assemblyman Low
appeared in the desk secretaries, and motion
of Senator Schroeder and Mr. Turck it resolved
that Senators should be nominated from the Ad-
minstra ion and the Stalwart wings of the party
respectively, and that 54 votes should be required
fer nomination. It was also resolved, on Senator
Pitts motion. that vote should be taken first for
candidates for the long-term SenatOrshp.
AS the convention was about voting, Senator
Woodin asked for q few moments of the conven-
Gon's time. Few in the convention were aware
what was coming and all gazed with great Curiosity
at a roll of manuscript that Mr.. Woodin graspcd IN
his right hand. In a deliberate and fee ling manner
he read letter from Mr. Depew withdrawing his
name Us candidate. The convention listened at
tentively and heartily applauded the sentiments of
the letter, which was as follows:
ALBANY July g 1891
TO he members Of he Legislature cho hare ,oted for me
for United States Senator.
any for nea States aG er usS %,
nv taanks take this action With the advice M o. trusted
friends who fully concur that al the present Juncure,
ebtered upon this campaign at the earnest solicitation
OF large proportion OF The gentlemen who have since
sccates and friends. AS deliberately quit public lie
many years ago, when 1T was full of promise,
for economical and prudential reasons, so I had
resolved now on sprendering professional relations
devote whatever of ability experience possessed to
the public service You have been frutiessy balotng
port of majority OF the Republican members of the
legislature In the mids, 81 calumnies aud animoses,
remained unshaken But am conyinced that feelings
, oec3e so Sptteed h & IN 1his protfacted struggle
night that neither by unity in
in Ihe Held Neither the State nor party can sfod to
nave se%nork anreprosented IN TIE National Councils
In the midst OF tue prayers aud the tears OF the whole
the wounds of the President this partisan strife should
cease: contingency not contemplated when the state
representatives imperative should Congress be called
To those who have sustained long with such
hearty loyalty and earnest frendship, words poor
the pride OF my life and the heritage of my children TO
the great party, indissoubly connected with the
most glorious and .netcent events in our counrys his
tory, enbodying In s principles, purposes oranz-
has in the present and needs the future, shall CON
DpoT yate station my best and most energetic
sENA AlOR PITTS on THE CRISIS
Speeches in praise of Mr.. Depew followed Senator
Pitts spoke IN Il way TO rouse the convention to
intense enthusiasm. He said in substance:
AS one OF the men who carly voted for Mr. Depew I
cannot allow The caslon of his withdrawal to pass with
heart OF the writer 1t proves that this would
have mad a worthy representative In the Senate; a
honor. We did think that after four weeks of
Dal9tlng he should receive election majority
Change IL has been whispered about that he was an
obstruction. and because he loves the country and
leason why in forty eight hours should not have two
Senators man who cannot make sacrifices now ia not
ventlon tomorrow TIL have elected Senators Let
the news De flashed to the President that elected
tWo friends OF his Adninstratioumen who VIII not re.
slgn their seats have no especial candidate now
Mr.. Hustled followed with a warm eulogv of Mr.
Depew. Speeches of a similar tenor were made bv
Mr Hamilton and Mr.. Crapser. The voting then
began ior candidates without formal nomination of
candidates. No one could say how things would
orift, as Mr.. Depews withdrawal had been kent a
profound secret, and nothing had been done in the
interest OF any particular candidate. The voting
was therefore watched with the keenest interest.
1t soon became clear that Senator Robertson and
the other Administration leaders were In favor of
substituting Congressman Warner Miller, of Her
kimer County, for Mr. Depew Senator Mills in
voting made speech giving the well known details
OF Mr.. Mlliers political life. Mr.. T.. A. CARPENTER
one OF Mr.. Conklings supporters strolled in to see
"hat the caucus was about. Chairman Alvord
maiiciousiy had his name called Mr. Carpenter
looked surprised, turned a fiery red and then
oawied out defanty Roscoe ConklingD His vote
was duly counted, although he quickly absentcd
nunself. The following members were present and
voted: ~
RirIco