Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-19
neither Conkling nor Plat are candidates for re
election, but this IS contradicted.
THE oUTBURsr IN THE SENATE

neither Conkling nor Plat are candidates for re.
election, but this is contradieted.
THE oUTBURsT IN THE SENATE
To-day when Robert on's confirmation was an.
nounced, was the NEST enthusiastic demonstration
ever witnessed in such place. 1t broke down all
the barriers OF decolum. and the chamber fairly
rung with cheers and applause. Robertson was
overcome aud afterwards said that in all his life he
never before knew what it was to be popular. I'm
medistey aftar this demonstration the anti.Conk.
ling element ,emed 10 swell in proportions mo-
mentarily 1t appeared to be the opening of the
foodgates Of long pentup feeling. There has been
some talk Of the Senate refusing to go into an
election to fill the vacancies, but the leaders
Of the authorizing element this after.
noon declared That the election should take
until choice is made, and that neither of the re-
signing Senators would be returned. 1t is for the
Conking clement to say when the election shall be
held. They are ready, but the Governor still with.
holds his notification. This non-action on his part
has given rise to suspicion that the Conking ele
ment prefer not to so into an election with this
Legislature. Already the names of candidates arc
mentioned, among them William A. Wheeler,
William ~ Eyarts, Sherman Rogers, Judge Folger,
Warner Miller, Reuben E Fenion and Chauncey NJ.
Depew The Democrats will undoubtedly name
COLLECTOR ROBERTSON MAKES a SPEECH.
ALBANY, May 1sth.-C Collector Robertson, in a
speech tonight to serenaders, said
Fellow Citizens You have come TO- night to con-
graduate me upon my confirmation Of Collector OF
IL.
or rather the country, upon the fact that have
President whose intelligence. hrmness and patience
will protect the Constitution from every assault,
coming from whatever quarter it nay. did not
seek the Collec:orship, nor did any one ask it
for me- | visited neither Washington nor
Mentor had no correspondence or com.
muIication, directly or indirectly, with the
President in regard to it. The besowal OF the
Office under such circumstances, was exceedingly
gratifying to me. During the tendency Of my
nomination in the Senate other events OF crafty
ing character occurred. l was much gratifed with
the early and judicious advice OF the Chief Mags-
trate Of this great State in respect to the proper
disposition OF that nomination, inspired as that
advice was by high sense of honor, sound judy
ment and great practical sagacity-advice which,
il taken in the spirit in which it was
given, would have strengthened, sodihed
and made the Republ can party. in this
State invincible. l was also gratified with
the unay imous tender of thanks to the President
for the nomination by my associates IN both
branches Fl the Legislature, and with like unan-
imous request to the Senate for prompt contiIma-
ton l was gratifed by the generous support
which the entire press OF the country, with ex
cepions, gave the President In the contest that re-
sulte1 in my confirmation. was gratlhed with the
almost universal expression OF Republicans and
Democrats everywhere throughout the length and
breadth OF the land in comnendation CT the Presi-
dents course throughout the entire affair The
popular approval of the Presidents determination
to maintain constitutional right has been such as
was never vouchsafed to any other President.
venture to say there is neighborhood within the
United States, majority OF whose inhabitants
are not in full accord with the President on
that question of the abolition OF the unit rule, the
defeat of the third term project, the establishment
OF the principle OF district representation
at Chicago and the reaffirmance at Washington to-
day of the constitutional right Of the President to
nominate to the Senate, and to have such nomina-
items considered, are q hopeful evidence OF the
dawning OF a brighter day IN politics, when indie
pendence of thought and independence of action
may be exercised within the party by any loyal
member thereof, without certainty of instant
death beneath the wheels OF the political jugger-
naut. When that day comes and not till then, we
shall have what you and every other good citizen
has long and earnestly desired-a Government by
the people. In conclusion, let me say that shall,
in the discharge of the duties OF this as OF every
other Office held by me, take that the interests
of the people receive detriment. thank you
for your congratulation and the honor you have
done me on this OCCASION and bid you goodnight
SENATOR wooDIN's REMARKS.
Senator woodin was loudly called for, and said :
This gathering OF 5000 10000 people in rain
storm is significant. kilograms have BEEN pouring
in all day from all the country, congratulating
Robertson, but they only meant 70 express Joy that
our hot three months campaign last fall had elected
Garfield as President. and his title was
never questioned until he got TO Washington,
and then a question was raised whether same
other man was President or not The old adage has
proven false, as two oiceholders have resigned, or
vote for two men who were sure to harmonize with
the Administration in Washington.
An Assemblyman made speech in similar vein.
THE SENATORS SURPRISED.
NEW YORK, May 15th.-Platt held consultation
with number Of his political friends to-day at his
office here. One gentleman present afterwards
said the ex-Senators were rather surprised at the
general dsapproval of their course. Coukling will
arrive to morrow and caucus will be held in this
city. friend of ex Senator Conkling said that he
would Immediately enter into the Practice OF law
in this city, and would take further part in poll
tics until he had made sufficient money to insure
himself a comfortable living. The Senator would
advise his friends to select ex-Presdent Grant as
his successor in the Sena.e.
ANOTHER INTERvIEw-NICHoL THIS TINE.
NEW YORK, May 1sth.-An Albany correspondent
had an interview to-day with Thomas NJ. Nchol.
tie thought this was the last convulsive struggle,
the dying agony OF the unit rule and the third term
principe.
"Do you believe the President ever made such
pledges as the Conkiing men charger
al don't believe he did. Ny own observation of
him during the campaign, ard from the campaign
to the Inauguration, was that he was extremely
reticert ard cautious
"What foundation is there for the general i'm
preston that Blaine controls the Cabnat"
"None at all. Does any one sur pose thst Blaine
would have selected James, Macyeagh Lincoln
for Cabinet POSITIONS ard | know that neither
X rkwood, nor Window, Hunt were his first
choice There is not a single man in the Cabinet
who was Blaines frst choice for his associate, nor
did ne control even the minor appointments The
first set of New York nominations, and particularly
that Of A. Jones for Marshal OF the Northern Dis
rict Of Illinois, were not Of Blaines liking by any
means Jones was an extreme Grant man. C. t.
Farweil was leader Of the Blaine Washburn faction
IN Illinois, and he opposed Jones appoI tment with
all his might, and solicited Bsine's help and yet
Garfield appointed Jones"
CoNRLING COOL AND DETERMINED.
WASHINGTON May 1sth.-Conkling says nothing
or publication about bis policy, but his chief fiends
gathering in Albany to insist upon his re election
indicates that they are informed CT his purpose.
lie is described as cool and game as ever. The news
hat the New York State Senate will refuse TO 20
INTO au election, ii that be necessary to defeat him,
lid not excite or alarm him. His friends say that
be claims to have known the feelings and wishes OF
MS constituents, and to have acted in accordance
With them. He says he has no fears Of their dis
approval.
SENATORIAL VIEWS
Two Republican Senator's talking together to day
agreed in conclusion that Conkng and PIatt will be
beaten that they had not at FIRST appreciated the
iul force and strength of the fight against them.
One Senator said if the present New York Legis-
ature ais to elect, he believed that Conkng would
take the Geld in New York next fall on issues OF his
OWN that he will formulate his platform and include
IN it opposition to monopolies, aud as a candidate
before the people for election to the Senate he will
pledge himself, il elected, to devote his great ab
lies freely to the interests OF New York This Sen.
,tor said he had heard Conkling talk i'll that line
He had heard him speak Of TIE immense resources
Of New York, and Of the progress the En-.
pire State could make If her public men would de-
vote themselves to her rather than to politics On