The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-25
Advice to Conkling.

New YORK, May 23-An Albany special
says that the Express of that city, hitherto
a Conkling organ, comes out this morning
with q double-leaded article announcing the
determination of Conkling and Platt to re-
enter the field for reelection to the Senate,
and proceeds to read Conkling lecture II
says it likes him, and asks nothing from his
enemies, but that he is belittling himself by
taking this step. and that he might rather
keep out of the contest. He can afford to be
defeated it adds, but he should not place
himself in the way of being Inundated.
That would only please his enemies.
CORNELL IN THE FIGHT.
New YORK, May 23-An Albany special
to the Post says:
Senators Madden Wagner and others Just ar
rived say there is no doubt that the attitude of
the Albany Express means that GOvernal Cornell
is in the Senatorial race. Editor Keyes explains
the writing of the article by saying he meant in
Platt. 1t is about decided by the Administration
MN to have no caucus.
ANOTHER VERSION
The Commercial Advertisers correspondent on
the other hand, states that an attempt TO fasten
the responsibility of the article in to-day's Ex-
pres on Governor Cornell is hOtly opposed by that
gentleman'S friends They denOunce IL in strong
terms and say Governor COrnels position on this
matter is unquestioned; that thev who know
him Jest understand that he will throw all the
influence he possesses in the scale for Conkling
and Platt, and that when the fight begins the
Governor will be found foremost in the fight and
that his position can not be mistaken.
OPINIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
ALBANY, May 23.-But few Members of
the Legislature returned to the city until
late this afternoon. Those VIII o just arrived
did not know OF the Conkling-Artbur con-
ference in New York until late to-day
some of them until they reached the city.
Others read of them and the State and New
York City papers earlier on the road hither.
They had left their homes with the under
standing that it was not at all likely the re-
signing Senators would desire q reelection
and if they did they were instructed by
their constituents to vote against them.
Their surprise, therefore, was a consterna-
tion, they say. Senator Wagner said: Il
have been spending Sunday quietly at my
home, and know nothing new about the
contest except the sentiment of my con-
stituents The people along the Mohawk
Valley are reused upon this question. Nine
ty-tive out of every hundred Republic
ans are opposed to the reelection
of Conkling and Platt, and they are very
determined in their opposition"
Senator Pitts said: II was surprised at
the feeling among my constituents. The
whole District is on fire, and the storm of
indignation against the Senators is felt
everywhere. Anyone who votes for the
return of Senator Conkling digs his political
grave. He can never be re. e.elected in that
section"
Assemblyman Skinner said: '"The people
seem of one mind in their opposition to
the reelection of Conkling and Platt. The
ranks are swelling every day, and great
mass of Republicans. are determined that
the Administration shall be upheld"
Assembymen Peck and Chamberlain, of
st. Lawrence, say they found their con
stituents united on the question, and Satnr-
day at meeting at Canton, st. Lawrence
County, he promised the people he would
fulfill their wishes.
Assemblyman Il A. Carpenter of Suffolk,
said his constituents were against the
action of Conkling and Plat, but said he
favored their reelection. Nevertheless, so
far as the members of the Legislature are
concerned, there are few attempts TO defend
the action of the Senators now. Those who
speak in their behalf argue that the State
can not dispense with the services of Conk-
ling; that the Senate is too evenly balanced
to part with Senator practiced and so
Seryiceable to the Republican party, and
with fair treatment at the hands of Presi-
dent Garfield, Conkling will support his
Admins ration much more effectively than
any other Senator in the body They say
they feel sure of his being reelected, but are
only anxious to have the vote as nearly
unanimous rs possible. They claim
a clear majority of the log Republicans,
and expect to hold a caucus. As things
look tonight, everything depends on this
caucus. If all the Republicans go into this
caucus the probabilities are that Conkling
will get majority of votes, and then, ac-
cording to custom, the nomination must be
made unanimous but it is said the Admin
istration members will not attend the
caucus, or if they do, will not be held by
its action If they are out voted.
THE EXPRESS EDITORIAL.
The declaration by the Morning Express,
State paper and Stalwart organ, to-day,
that Conkling will belittle himself IL he
enters the canvass asking for reelection,