The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
News and Gossip About the
New York Senators.
Robertson will be Confirmed
Tomorrow.
Dawes Has Become Silent About
Majority Rule.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 17.-In execu-
tive session, Hill, Georgia. supported Fred
Douglass for recorder of deeds of the Dis
trict of Columbia. Debate became slightly
political. 1t is stated that Jones (Nevada)
was the only member Of the committee of
commerce, who opposed Robertsons con
firmation, and he says his objection will
carry the case over until tomorrow, when
he will be Overwhelmingly confirmed, not
over six votes being against him since the
retirement of the two New York Senators.
1t is believed Conkling intends to be re-
elected, though some suggest he may find
it harder to get back than he supposes.
The action of the New York Senate in
adjourning before receiving notifications of
the designations, is regarded as unfavorable
to Conkling, as it pospones election another
week.
The Senate win doubtless adjourn this
week
BLAINE's BELIEF.
1t is understood that Blaine thinks that
Conkling and Platt resigned because they
fear defeat and wish to retire from public
life. The legislature of New York will
hesitate before endorsing their course.
They will reap no benefit from their child
ishness, which in no way affects the ad-
ministratiOn.
Senator Dawes and Davis of West Vir
ginia had tilt over the loss and anxiety on
the Republican side to consider the nomin-
ations of the Senate officers.
Dawes said he would bow to the viii of the
majority of the senate if they saw fit to
take advantage Of an accidental accession
to power. '7-
Davis said his remarks had been more in
pleasantly than otherwise. He had no
wish to force the matter.
Dawes moved an executive session, de-
clining to allow Burnsides' Inter r-oceanic,
canal resolution to come up He will call
it up tomorrow and ask the senate to dis
pose of it.
Fred Douglas was confirmed by three
fourths majority All other nominations
viii be called and confirmed tomorrow.
MRS. GARFIELD.
WASHINGTON, May 17-There is some
Improvement in Mrs. Garfelds condition.
She passed a quiet but rather sleepless
night. Her symptoms this moring are en-
.couraging. Her fever less, and mind
clearer.
CONFIRMATION.
The Senate committee on commerce this
morning, decided to report in favor of con-
frming the nomination of Judge Robert
son as collector of the port, New York;
General Merritt. consul general of London,
and General Badeau charge de affairs to
Denmark. These nominations will be ex-
ported back to senate during to-days exec
utive session, but will doubtless be laid
over, under general rule until tomorrow
AGAINST CoNKLING.
HUDSON; N. Y, May 17.-The friends of
the administration here fred a salute of
one hundred guns. A petition is being
circulated against the reelection ot Goak-
ling and Platt.
ENDORSING CONKLING.
Harrisburg, May 17-Senator Alexan-
der offered resolution heartily approving
the course of COnkling and Platt IN resign
ing, and recommending Cameron and
Mitchell to do likewise
On motion the Cooper resolution was re
ferred to a committee composed exclusive
~ of Democrats.
ENDORSING GARFIELD.
NEW YORK, May 17.-Reports say meet
ings to sustain Garfield are being held in
several counties Of this state.
CONKLING'S SUCCESSOR
ALBANY, May 17.-There is talk that
Chauncey Depew viii at once make a can
vass for senator, and Crowleys friends in
tend to push him.
The stalwarts confidently say that COnk
ling promised to put Platt through.
Sherman S. Rogers is talked of.
L. P. Morton viii not be a candidate.
The senate may refuse joint action and
thus cause difficulty in caucus and novel
and startling proceedings. Robertson is
cheerful and confident.