Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-20
ADMINISTRATION PLEDGE
CAPITAL Gossip.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The President sent
for Commissioner LeDuc this morning to
come to the White House. .LeDuc put in an
appearance, and the President told him he
must have his resignation Immediately, and it
was written then aud there.
The Pennsylvania nominations to-day were
divided between the Cameron and antl-C Cameron
wings of the Republican party, in accordance
with the administration policy of recognizing
all elements of the party.
INDIFFERENT AS TO THE OUTCOME.
Senator Conkling arranged to leave for New
York this evening. For two days past he has
talked very little about his plans and purposes,
sations Monday and Tuesday, with friends
who called, leaked out and made him more
guarded. He says nothing about the criti-
cisms of himself by the press, and does not
seem to notice it. Talking to-day to friend
who served years with him in the Senate, he
said he did not intend to turn his hand
over to obtain a reelection, that he had
submitted the issue to the Republican party
of New York, and would abide by its judg-
ment, without any attempt to influence; that
| if the New York Republicans chose to send
another man as Senator-a man who would
labor, strive, endure and suffer, to keep New
| York in the list of Republican States, he would
utter no word of protest. On the other hand,
if the party decided to reelect him, he will re-
sumo his seat, but that he is not begging for it..
POOR MAN.
Conkling stated he is not orth exceeding
| $40 900 to-day. He has served his party and
| State so long that he is poor man. He said
he could make at least 100000 year in law
| practice, and if not reelected he will devote
himself to that. He said further the men who
are working for his reelection are doing so
without advice or suggestion.
Conkling expressed no opinion as to the
situation at Albany, and gave no further in
sight into his plans than that contained in
what is here given. One fact can be men
toned as significant, and that is, no Senator
makes any move to take ConklIng's seat
which is one of the best in the Senate
The prevailing opinion among Republi
| can Senators seems to be, that
Conkling will be re elected. One of them said
to-day that the "half- breeds" at Albany are
doing their usual blowing, but when it comes
to voting they Will be as small and weak a:
ever.
The story sent from here last week that ths
President consented to a compromise by the
withdrawal of Robertson, but receded because
of Secretary Baine's threat to resign, is denied
by high authority. The President did not al
any time waver in the maintenance of his sidt
of the question.
Last weeks scheme was set on foot 10 pre-
vent Roberton's confirmation by breaking
quorum of the Senate and keeping it broker
until they would tire out, and let the nomina
tions 90 over, but the plan failed because
some Senators who were willing to yot
against Robertson's confirmation would no
consent to absent themselves or Join in break
ing quorum.
All the New York nominations received to
day were reported back from the Judiciary ant
commerce committees favorably and placed OF
the calendar for action by the Senate to-mor
row.
The nomination of Chandler as solicitor gen
eral was also placed on the calendar withou