The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26

dishonored it by his shameful exhibition, and
seek the fitting obscurity of private life In
another, and no less unworthy, though less
Oabylsh light, Conkling's resignation is the
cheap theatricals of q vain posturer, who sac
rifices the dignity of his person and position
to his devOuring ambition to make sensa-
ton.
[st. Paul Globe.I
The incident has caused a sensation. It is
OF itself sensation, for i is the first time in
the history of our country that senator has
SO 1agrantly defed the authority of the ex.
ecutiye-has thrown down the gauntlet of bat
tie in tie face of the President Of the United
States. The cause of the act scarcely needs
mention, for the public is familiar with it.
President Garfield saw tit to use his own dis
cretlon as to the appointment of the collector
OF the port of New York. His selection did
not suit Mr.. Conkling. He endeayoreG to de-
feat the confirmation of Mr.. Robertson, and
at the same time secure the confirmation of
his own favorites. He was anticipated, how
ever, by the President, who withdrew all New
York nominations save that of Mr.. Robertson,
and, In effect, Informed the Senate and Mr..
COnkling that that nomination must be con.
firmed before any other should be acted upon.
There seems to be little ground for believing
mony of the party than he is for his own dig
nifty. he will allow the party to go to the
dogs before he will withdraw the name of
Mr.. Robertson at Conkllng's dictation. He
does not regard the party as being carried in
Mr.. Conkllng's pocket. anu will risk whatever
OF disaster may spring iron, his attempt to de-
strOy the executive and to build up the cause
Of senatorial dictatior.
milwaukee Sentinel.l
ho ,tryi So
ton Of the first magntud. in the smu1tane-
Gus resignation of their Office by Senators
Conkllng and Platt. There is no room for
doubt as to the result. The present legisla-
ture was elected last fall, and the question
whether the Senatorship that it must fill
man was made direct issue in the Republican
causus. The Conkllng party won, and Platt,
SO pronounced supporter, of Conkling that
he was sometimes dubbed Conkling's man,
was nominated on tho first ballot in the Re-
publican caucus at Albany. The consequent
endorsement Of Robertson, bitter anti Conk-
ling man, by the same legislature, was sort
of snap judgement. There has never been any
reason to doubt that a clear majority of the
Legislature remained as they were elected
COnkling's men. 1t is therefore to be regret
ted that Conkling and Plat will both be
reelected. They would hardly have resigned
unless they felt entire confidence in such u re-
"
risky game, they appear sure to win. The
really hopeful feature of the affair is that
Conkliug, in his manifesto, comes out as the
champion OF the civil service reform.
National epublican, Washington.l
The republican senators have almost as one
man regretted, and most of them urged, the
withdrawal OF the nomination of Robertson.
They have been met with the arrogance and
obstinacy Of a weak man adGering to a wrong
act. The senators from New York have done
well to resist the executive mandate and to
return their commissions to the power that
bestowed them. Next week their places will
be filled. The result will not depress the
friends of stalwart republicanlsm, nor elate
the occupant of the White House.
New York Post.I
They have resigned in a pet because they
have not been allowed to have their own way
The act is contemplate in its childishuess.
Itthrir object is to revenge themselves upon
the President and the Republican party, the
proceeding is undignifed and unmanly, and
nothing in political life has become them so
much as their leaving it.
ENew York Herald
Journalists who argued in favor of indie
pendence of senators when Schurz and Sum
ner opposed President Grants nominations
exhaust invectiye upon Conkling when he re-
SCENTS insult Conklng has q right which
every member is bound to respect. He is, an
older and better soldier in the ranks Of the
republican party than the president. He is
royal republican. His career is distinguished
by eloquence, sincerity, purity, chivalric
sense OF honor and answering devotlons to
the principles of party. To him more than
to any other leader does Mr.. Garfield owe his
election. If Garfield proposes to carry on the
policy of ostracism and revenge, be must
make up his mind to the ruin of the admins
tratlon, ruin of his own career and of the re-
publican party. If he has the courage of
jackson, the wisdom of Lincoln, the veracity
OF Grant, he may even now rescue himself
10 do this, however, he must resolve upon q
policy as bold and sincere as that Of our high
spirited senator. He should at once ask Mr..
Blaine TO retire flom the cabinet. Conkllng
resigns from the Senate in the interests OF
peace. Let Blaine retire from the state depart
ment. He isnot suited to the Office.
New York Tribune
There is certainly not statesman in America
who excels our own Senator in getting up
huarrels without cause, and some of them
without dignity. He has kept the country in
! hubbub and the Senate in state of nervous
tgitation fer nearly two months because an
Excellent gentleman, who was opposed to
third term for Gen. Grant, was nominated for
Collector of the port of New York. Neither
he nor any Of his friends ever made the slight
tst impu cation against the ability, integrity
br hish personal character Of Judge Robertson,
tnd the sole objection to him is that President
Garfield did not profusely ask MI. Conkling's
permission to nominate him. Upon this pre-
text the Senator declared war on the President
louisville Courier-Journall
American politics, with all its humbugging
has rarely, if ever, produced more transpar-
ent sham than that which Messrs Conkiing
ind Plat sought yesterday to put upon the
Senate and the people. The proceedings of
the extra session have been funny enough for
come opera, but the dullest Ola dull farces
could hardly survive this stupid piece of cheap
Johnnery that Mr. Conkling with his theatri-
Cal interest Should SO misculculate the public
us characterized, but Don Quixote had his
Sanco Panza. Platt can be excused, nothing
else was suspected: having little common
sense. When Robertson was nominated col
lector of the port of New York, the state 1egis-
latH e, of which he is a member, made haste
to indorse HIM. Mr.. Conkiing endeavcred
Intellectually to have that endorsement rescind-
ed and reversed. This, however, was too bold
defiance Of decency even for a partisan body
OF which Conkling is the boss.
New York Commerciall
The two Republican Representatives of the
state, whose electoral vote gave Garfield the
Presidency, are compelled, in self-respect and
ont of repard for the honor and diunitv Of