Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-06-01
4ailp &ernebtf Journal.
Aagusts, Wednesday Morning. June l.



question They had less strength than
they were generally credited with. Their
full strength in both branches was but IS
votes. while the Administration strength
was So votes. How has the power OF
Lord Roscoe waned since he began his
uncalled for and unjustifable fight with
the President! This Legislature in which
he now has so small support was decid
edlya Conkliug Legislature up to the
time Of his attempted usurpation Of the
prerogative Of the President; now there
are but 81 men in it who are willing to
vote for his reelection to the Senate. and
that number will grow rapidly and beau
tifully less if he continues to be candi-
date
The Administration initial vote has
hopeful look tor the election of two re-
publican senators of the anti Conklino
stripe. II requires 81 votes to elect
only IL votes more than the Administra-
ton side has already received. With
Conkling and Plat out Of the fight the
probability is that enough OF those who
voted for them Tuesd " will go over to
the authorizing side to give the latter
majority.
The idea Of union between Conkling
republicans and the democrats has been
suggested. on the plan of placing Conk-
ling on ticket with Herman or some
other democrat. If such scheme az this
has been entertained it will soon collapse
when attempted to be put in execution.
The worst foe of Conkling could not de-
sire him to do a more foolish and fatal
act for himself than this. The weakest
republican would comprehend the Difficult
~ Of entering into such a combination
without compromising his personal honor
and political integrity and refuse to be a
party 10 it. Even the democrats of the
Empire State would shrink from endors-
ing such disreputable procedure.
The solution of the whole matter in dis
pute must be the election of two Senators
opposed to continuing the war begun by
Conkling upon the administration. Who
the men will he is not clear as we write.
Gov. Cornell has declined to be cand-
date. VIM. A. Wheeler commands good
vote and would make a sterling Senator.
Chauncey Depew shows strength in the
first ballot and may be available. There
are plenty of good republicans in the State
to fill a seat in the Senate with ability and
honor. Now that it has been determined
that Conkling stands no chance Of cleo
ton the work OF concentrating votes upon
republicans who will not recklesslv an
tsgOnze the administration will be easier
than before. Possibly it may require
some time yet to bring majority of re-
publicans to act in harmony. or possibly
the end may be close at hand.
The prospects of good crops in the
Western country is tending to reduce the
price Of grain and breadstuff in the mar
kets. The fine weather is covering the
prairies with fat crops, and the area of
ground sown to grain largely exceeds
that Of any other year in our history. The
signs are that the harvest will be abun-
dant. With immigrants focking to this
country in immense numbers. and occupy
ing the unsettled lands of the West. it
looks as if the surplus products of ag-
riculture over home consumption must
greatly increase in future years. and for
eign countries come to depend more and
more upon our markets for their bread.
President Taylor. the successor of
Brigham Young. as the head of the Nor
mon Church. has recently been visited by
n newspaper reporter at Salt Lake City.
He was not much inclined to talk. CON-
planned that the newspapers OF the country
did not treat Mormonism fairly. said their
forms. churches. temples and legions
spoke for the Mormons, and that they
were independent of newspapers and
governments. and had no favors or odds
to ask Some of his associates in authority
are less reticent. and openly threaten re-
sistance to any interference with poly
gsmy.
Mr.. Conkling realizes by this time that
be let 60 his best hold when he resigned
his place in the Senate. 1t was easy
enough to resign. but the getting back is
task which he cannot accomplish.
The Readjusters. or Malone party. of
Virginia. hold their convention at Rich
mond to-day. The proceedings will be
regarded with considerable interest
The vote in the New York legislature
yesterday shows no change in the situa-
ton rs vet.
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