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

A New York special, dated the 2lst, TO the
Globe-Democrat says:
Ex-senator Conkling arrived at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel shortly after midnight Friday. He
was besieged during most of to-day and this even
ing by his followers and friends who called 10
show their regard for him. Among those who
called were John +. Smyth, John ID. Law
son, +. W. Stoughton, State Senator
Strahan, ex-COngressman Enstein, Uni.
ted States Marshal C. ID. McDoueaii
OF Auburn; Charles Gould, the new Collector OF
the Port OF Buffalo; Barnard Biglin, Chief of the
Bureau of Elections State Senator Halbert.
Assemblymen Carpenter and Brodsky. and many
others. Speaker Sharpe said TO be among
those who sought the presence of the Senator
through a side entrance. General B. +. Butler
also called. There was also large number of
persons who wanted to see the Senator, but who
were not admitted 10 his presence because he was
engaged" II could not be learned that there
was any regular conference of politicians Mr.
Conkling's followers appeared. some times sew
eral together, and again one at time. They
were thus consulting him most OF the day. To-
night his room was crowded a good part OF the
time. Senator Jones. OF Nevada, who came TO
the city with him, and others of mis- political
friends outside the State being present with local
leaders.
Vice President Arthur arrived from Washington
in the afternoon, but he attended at dinner party
tonight, ana therefore did not visit the Fifth
Avenue Hotel until late hour
Conkling had long consultation with Plat
early in the forenoon. II is thought that they de-
ent, but what il was Conkling did not make
known except to a few of his followers. He con
suited with them to the probabilities of Ieelec
ton, buthe did not as nearly as could be learned
express his own intentions.
II was stated by Marshal Payn. Senator Strahan
and others. to a Tribune reporter, that a more
iornaI conference had peen arranged LOT to,mor'
row, when plan of action would be fully dtcid-
ed upon. Tor the present, however, il was the
intention OF Conkling and Platt, they said, "a
place themselves i'll the hands of their friends
hat IL will no or lhap oc
candidates for reelection. Conkling's friends
will so to Albany Monday aud begin active
canvass for the reelection of the Senators. If,
after an active canvass. 1t IS ascertained that the
Senators can not be elected then their names will
be withdrawn. Messrs- Bigin, OBrien and 9th
ers Of the district leaders who called upon Mr..
Conkling. said that he really was averse TO be-
coming candidate for reelection, but that. ne
would not positively decline to allow his name 70
be used, consequently they should go to Albany
with the expectation OF Ie-electing him. Mr..
COnkling, they declared. would not go to Albany
to work in his own behalf, but might remain
there for short time on his way to Utica Tues
day next and might. in response 10 a serenade
make speech further explaining his course in
Very little was said of Mr. Platt tonight. There
was less disposition shown TO work for him than
for MrConkling, and some of the Stalwart leaders
freely stated their belief that il would be impos
sible to send him back, even If Mr. Conkling were
returned. The friends of Mr.. COnkling claim to
be confident of re-electing him. There was PLAIN
ly more hopeful feeling shown by the followers
OF Mr.. COnkllng than at any time since he re-
signed. His presence inspired them with more
confidence and relieved their minds by giving
them some understanding of what was expected.
Senator Strahan and some Others professed to be
still in ignorance of the ex-Senator's Intentions
Ex-senator Platt was asked by a Tribune re-
porter If he knew of any conference last night.
mo-" was the reply, 81 know of none. II
there is one it will probably have more reference
to city legislation than anything else"
Have you yet determined whether you will
be candidate for reelection" asked the re-
porter.
II supposed that was understood" was the
ply;
didate?'
Yes"
Soon after this the reporter met State Senator
Strahan. II am looking for Stalwarts. Are you
one?' he was asked.
Eyes" said Mr.. Strahan, "a stslwart OF Stall
warts"
How does the situation lock in Albany
"Oh, we shall have no trouble TO elect two
Stalwart Senators"
.'win Mr.. Conkling be a candidate?'
~ don't know whether he will or not, but we
can elect him IL he is"
"How about Mr.. Platt?'
"well, il he is candidate 1 guess we can cleo
him, too"