New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-05-10
THE REpUpLICAN CAUCUS.

THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
o,,, ,,,sr,rssrox OF JUDGE RouERTsONs NcMINA-
roN-sESAroR coNKIINGs EARNEST PLEA
srsosc pEsreE PoR HARMONY IN TIE PARTf--AD-
JoURS,lENT UNTIL TO-DAY
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
w.sutyeroS. May 9.-The Republican senators
vcr in caucus about six hours to-day ana ulo no'n
inr except talk. Another caucus VIII oe he'u W,
morrow II is understood, when 1t is expected 'i,s'
some conclusion win be reached IN regard 10 ,no
snhiects in controversy. The caucus Of to-day
was chiefly remarkable" said senator III
conversation with TRIBUNE correspondent inns
evening "for the good temper exhibited on all
hands. Ii was a real family gathering to talk over
family trouble and the good purposes OF al l's
,oembers were manifested in everything that the
.uaakers said A general desire was expressed thaV
none of the details Of the discussion should go 10
the nres can only say therefore, in general terms
fbat the long speech made By Senator
copkling WAS one to which President
Garfield could have taken no exception
II was calm and temperate in tone, ana IL brought
no accusation Of bad faith against the President,
IL covered great deal Of ground; aud justice coulu
not be done to it by any outline OF what II con-
tanned. While a variety of views was expressed
an the seches were mild and cOnciliatory in tone,
and everybody manifested the strongest disposition
20 do everything possible to compose the present
difficulties"
"What do YOU think will be the resultp asked
the correspondent.
~ cannot vet express an opinion Only few
Senators srole to-day, and there was nothing TO in
aicate the views of those who did not speak. The
question win probably be decided tomorrow"
1.-THE question (" is of course, what is TO be done
about Judge Robertson's nomination 1t is under
stood that among those who spoke, besides Mr.
Conklng we're Senators Platt Of New-lork' Logan
Dawes Frye, Hawley and Conger
Another account ofMr Conkling's speech describes
IL powerful plea on his sde of the case, and one
which produced a profound impression upon the
minds of his hearers most of whom. it Is said, man
ested much sympathy with his view Of the subject
The same account says that Mr. Conking described
his conferences with President Garfield in regard to
New-York appointments, discussed his relations
with Judge Robertson and showed that 1t would DO
impracticablc 10 make them harmonious under any
circumstances and dwet upon the political dangers
70 which ary lack of harmony aud cordial
cooperation would expose the Republican party In
the State Of New-York at the next election. Mr..
ConknV, il is said declared that he does not want
any conflict with the Administration, and 80 far as
Judge Robertson is concerned would not place any
obstacle in the way of his appointment to any office
out of the State or IT, except that of the Collector
of tho Port of New-York. Mr.. Conklng, 1t IS
understood, also made an appeal to Senators IN be-
half Of Senatorial courtesy" and reminded them
that they might sometime find themselves placed IN
The same disa groeabe position which he now occu-
pies.
On the other hand it was argued that II would be
unjust to Judge Robertson for the President TO with
draw his nomination, which had been unsOught and
that 1t would be unwise and illconsidored for the
Senate 10 refuse 10 act upon that nomination. II is
Al. NJ hia int erxQ Qvye
with the caucus committee, or with members Of 1t,
used the words or the idea of Execu-
tive primacyD with respect TO appointments,
Those words Il IL understood furnished the text for
much Of tho debate. Mr.. Conkling maintained that
the doctrine Of Executive primacy as announced by
the President, was an infringement upon the power
OF the Senate Mr. ConlSling in explaining th'
famous Sunday interview at tho White House witt
Mr.. Garfield joined ssue to fact with some of The
statements purporting to have been made by tht
President as to the same conference.
Mr. Conklng's speech is said not TO have been one
of invective, but was narrative, cOnciliatory and
pathetic. The argument Of it was evidently 50 pre-
pared that, IL the contest shall ultimately bc
brought into the open Senate. Mr. COnkling win pat
himself before the country the leader Of policy
which is opposed TO Executive interference with the
prerogatyes Of the Senate.
Ii is said that Senator Logan made a speech of an
hour, taking the phrase Aud consent Of the Sen
ates In the Constitution, for his text. His speech
was In great measure historical; but, far as il
related 20 the pending issue. 1t supported the theory
of Senatorial courtesy against the doctrine of
Presidential Executive primacy" in insisting upon
the constitutional rights Of the Senate in the matter
Of appointments. and the right Of the Senate to at
least Joint prmacy In advising in and consentug.
Mr. Logan arrayod himself, to that extent on the
side Of Mr.. Conkhng.
Mr Hoar made a speech, it is said, in support OF
the policy of the Administration. He desired tO have
sn immediate vote the Robertson case disregard
ing the former caucus resolution Mr. Burnside made
efief speech on tho Administration side Great re-
lnctanee was manifested in the caucus toward COM
Ing TO any vote which might ultimately result in
sn issue between the President and tho Republicans
az the Senate or any portion thereof II is under
stood that Senator Ednunds made some remarks ad.
vocating postponement OF the Robertson matter
until next December in order 10 " get more light"
What, In your opinion, win be the result 2
asked TRIBUNE correspondent this evening of
Senator who, while he sympathizes with Senator
Conkling, will support the Administration. " an
very sorry about this whole difficulty" he re
3 piled. wish Il could be compromised in some way
but DO not sec how II cam be. / think majority
Of the Republicans will vote to confirm Judge Rob
srtson and against postponement of the case.
presume that motion TO postpone will be made, an'
thst II win be defeated. think the matter will b.
dkpoeed of In the caucus tomorrow
~ IS Understood that some references were made
~ the caucus to-day 10 the resolution 70 elect of
ncefe OF the Senate bat no conclusion was reached
mreglrd 20 II. The withdrawal Of Mr. Gorham o.
seaadidato was mentioned as good thing 10 b
done.
ADVERSE REPORT ON JUDGE MATTHEW'S
WASHINGTON. Nav 9-The Sonata Judiciar,
Committee this morning voted to report ad
N XErSelY tha- r.at.airaAi Aioz, Of gtaI.lnu Nat