Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-12

sion.
dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4.-Senator Vest (bit-
ter Bourbon) arrived from Washington
this morning In an interview published
in an afternoon paper: he says:
"These are the halcyon days for the
3O6. Missouri is Filley's private and per-
sonal property. Why, l have seen appli-
cations on file in the departments with
approved, G. 1. Filley,' written across
them, as though he were president OF the
United States. What Filley is in Missou-
ri, Miller is in Kentucky, and the other
members of the legion in every other
state. Whatever man can be found who
was faithful in Chicago, he is rewarded
with everything he asks. Logan is the
mouthpiece of the administration. He
represents the stalwart idea"
"Will Filley get the postmastership?
~ can't say. The power is all in the
hands of the extreme stalwarts, and they
will do as they choose. They are pre-
pairing for 1884, and those men who will
be the most useful then are being taken
care Of now"
"Do you believe that Grant will come
before the convention of 1882"
"No, l do not. Grant is getting old
and he wants the real control of power
rather than the fuss and annoyance OF
active politics. He will remain the pow
er behind the throne
ssThen who will lead the Republicans?''
"Arthur is probably fixing for re-
nomination.; but it he finds it inexpedient,
then the whole force of the admlnistra-
ton will be thrown into the scales for
Conkling. 1t is felt that his hour is at
hand. Arthur is a shrewd politician, and
the machine is being brought into work
ing order rapidly ali over the country"
"What do YOU think Conkling can dc
with New York;"
"Of course Conkling has to fight
against the consequences OF his stupen-
dous blunder in resigning. 1t may take
| him some time to retrieve his position
| but Conkling takes to politics as naturally
as fish to water, and he will win back
all he has lost. There is no debut thai
the fighting element IN New York poll.
tics is heartily with Conkling, and, will
this as basis to trade upon, he will re-
gain everything. Conkllng, first, last an(
| all the time, a trader"
| els the machine now in motion every
| where2"
| "Oh, yes Take Green B. Raum, fol
instance, the civil service reformer. HI
has assessed every employe of the rev.
enue service So for campaign services II
| Virginia.
"What do you think of David Davis?'
"He is weak, vain old man, who il
anxious to hold that bauble of the tenn
porary Craftsmanship Of the presidential
succession at any cost. [ am thoroughly
satisfied with our position in the senate
for we are strong enough to dispose o.
any legislation we do not like. The Dem
ocratic party holds veto on the laws Of
the country, which can be used to adj
vantage"
"What is going to become of Blaine?'
"Of course the disruption of the Re-
publican party will continue. This is &
life and death fight between Blaine anG
the stalwarts. Nothing but complete vic.
tory on one side and utter destruction or
the other will ever satisfy the enemies
Now, Blaine's great difficulty is his
health. l saw him the other day, and hi
looked feebler than before. He seems to
be wearing out. If his health is good
Blaine will win. With all his faculties
about him and in play, Blaine is more
| than match for the administration, even
giving it the odds of the machine"