Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-01

The half breeds tried In vain to get Cornell
to say whether he would accept or decline an
election, but it was openly asserted that he
would accept, and they therefore instructed
their followers to scatter their vote until
such time as the Governor could be con-
WINGED that Conkling was absolutely defeat
ed. It is claimed this evening that the votes
cast for Cornell were by half breeds
with the idea of proving that they could cast
more if desireed, and that he could have
either place if he would acc pit. In consequence
he received twelve votes for Platt's place,
the six years. term, and eight for Conkhng's
four years. term. Up to midnight Cor
nell gave no sign that the use of his name
was authorized. The half breeds say his si-
lence means consent and it was resolved at
the conference tonight to consolidate on
him at the first opportunity to-mor
are determined to buIldozs Cornell into &C.
cepting if possible. Speaker Sharpe has
announced that all votes cast for him should
be turned te Conkling and Platt The stall
warts point to the fealty of Sharpe and COM
pare it with the position of Cornell. asserting
that the latter is secretly working in his own
behalf and using the power Of his present
position to ensure his election as Senator.
Cornells position is very strong. He has in
his possession nearly two hundred bills In
which members are personally interested and
awaiting his signature or veto. The half
Dr66QS Also urge GQaG cornell 1S61B u0 4dS Lie
key to the position and is determined to
show the full power and effect of his posi-
ton, and that he is resentful because of the
statements of Conkling's friends that he is
political creation of Conkling.
Congressman Crowley was Conklings can
didate for Senator when Platt was elected
last winter, and the stalwarts now claim that
he could draw from the half breed votes, and
hence he may become O candidate. The half
breeds assert that Crowley will be pat up in
Platt's place as the first effort for settlement
between the factions Cornell, Crowley, De-
pew and Judge Folger are mentioned as pos
sible candidates in, case no agreement is
made. Rober son says the contest will be
finished this week probably. He bases his
assertion on the general desire of the mem
bers for a termination of the session.
A Startling Rumor-Cornell Said to Have
Declined to Allow the Use of His Name
Believed to be a Hoax by the Half-
Breeds.
ALBANY, June IA rumor verified by
Arthur B. johnson of Utica, Conkling's most
intimate friend, completely reverses the po-
litical situation here and upsets all calcula-
tions that have been made 1t is to the
effect that Governor Cornell has openly de-
clined to allow the use of his name in the
present contest An agent of the National
Associated Press asked johnson at one o'clock
this morning If the rumor was true and that
gentleman said THE rumor is true. Gov
ernor Cornell has written letter. It is re-
ported that the letter is brief. mainly to the
point and in terms that cannot be nlisunder-
stood. 1t begins by saying that the Govern
or feels that his honor is concerned in the
matter and that it will not allow him to con-
tinue any longer in position the situation of
which is subject either to misunderstanding or
suspicion He then says boldly and plainly
that he is not candidate for
Senator for either Conkling's or Platt's place,
that he has never been and that under no
circumstances will he be, and that any use of
his name as such candidate has been unau-
thorized by him, against his wishes and
against his sense of honor. He desires that
there shall be no misunderstanding about the
matter and therefore makes this public
nouncement. Cornell's letter is addressed to
Senator Mccarthy and others who cast their
ballots for him Tuesday. It will be read at
the joint conference of the two houses to-
day. 1t will not be made public until after
that time The above is the statement of
Johnson Mccarthy denies that he has re-
ceived any such letter and says he don't be-
lieve any such letter ever was or ever will be
written by Cornell. None of the half-breeds
believe that Cornell has written the al
legged letter. They say it would prove
Cornell to be simply infamous in view of the
explicit understanding he has, it is alleged,
made with them to allow them to use his
name. The half breeds say the whole rumor
is a trick of the stalwarts to give Cornell
last hint as to what they would like to do.
They say the rumor is the last kick of the
expiring cause. They also intimate that if
Cornell was perfdious enough now after
what has TRANSFERRED to write such letter it
would create such revolution in their favor
as to insure their immediate success.