The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-01
Interest in the New York Sena-
tOrial Contest Steadily
Increasing.
9The HaIf-Breeds Confident and
the Stalwarts Unshakcn.
4 The Democrats Hold a Caucus and Nom
mate Two Senatorial Candidates.
Wednesday the Day Set Apart For the
RallOting to Take Place.
Distressing Railroad Accident Re-
sU1ting From Carelessness.
GETTING WARM.

The Grant Club, of AIbezs, Come to ConES-
Iing's Defense-A Spirited Statement.
ACRANY, May "a. - Senator COnkliag
held levee all evening at the Delavan
House His room was constantly crowded.
He shook hands with everybody presenting
himself, and to each said a pleasant word.
During the evening the Grant Club, of this
city and County, entered the room IN a
body and presented ex-senator Conkling the
following:
To Republicans:
The Grant Club, which has the largest member
ship of any political organization in the County
<,of Albany, and whose guiding principle has been
the regular nominations of the Republican party
in the present political excitement, csn your
attention to several plain facts, which, 90 them,
seem to point the path of duty and honor 10
every Republican who believes in taie great
principles of the party, and desires to see its
organization ana success perpetuated. No one
can forget
THE GLOOM AND DARKNESS
which settled like nightmare upon the party
when James G. blaine. humbled and defeated in
his own State, vas pOwerless to give one CLEAN of
hope. one ray OF light. The great leaders who
could rally the party to battle had been insulted.
maligned and outraged. and the masses were
sullen, unsatis6ed ana almost hopeless Then il
that L. ;. Grant and Roscoe COnkling, cast
ing aside the 5ndignities and insults which had
20 party organization and the love for the grand
old party which had saved the life OF the Nation.
entered the conflict and came to the rescue of the
country. H0pe took the place of dependency.
From one end Of the Nation to the other broken
ranks closed 1P. The party hosts with delight
WHOM they had confidence.
IN INDIANA AND OHIO
ytide OF sattle turned. Who among you
caf forget The services OF Grant and Conkling in
the memorable contest In those States? Nor can
you forget the timely aid and invaluable service
of that shreEd, able and treless political leader
the contest OF Indiana from without the darkness
come light. Victory was snatched from out the
Jaws of defeat, ana the flag which had trailed in
Indiana, and James A. Garfield saved a possible
modification of defeat In his own State of Ohio.
honor and OF danger. New York last of all was
lost. Then begun the most brilliant and success
ful canvass e1er waged in the annals OF the State.
WHO WERE YOUR LEADERS THEN?
" Who marshalted the hosts and directed the
columns which marched on to yictary? Grant,
|, Gonkling, Arthur. Cornell and Platt rendered
service then, which should ever make the Repub-
tire Republican press were deServedly and freely
shOwered upon these great leaders who had rem
YORK, and with victory in New York came victory
IN the Union. and the hearts OF Republicans all
over the land were made glad.
ated The great Empire State was represented in
y lhe Senate by two Of the most trusted, able and
party. The Administration owed much to the
Republicans of New York The President owed
At least, respectful consideration and treatment to
their most
KeE0RED AND HONORABLE
repro seniatzes- That consideration and treat
/ ment has not been accorded TO them. With
4 sought 10 mlslead the Presidentand strike blow
at the representatives OF the Republicans OF New
! York He seeks his own advancement by en-
fcouraging internal war IN the ranks of the Re
publican party here and by attempting to break
down the influence and power of those OF whose
brilliant and triumphant career he is
JEALOUS AID ENFIOUs,
chagrined as he is over his own most miserable
failure aud defeat Governed by honorable self
respect and g1ded by plain sense of public duty.
our Senators have resigned their trust, and il
now remains Tor the representatives of people
70 decide whether the gallant leaders under
whom the Republicans of New York and of the
Union have marched to victory shall be
stricken dOwR or be sustained. In obedience 10
! cae demands of the great public sentiment, and
who delight 30 follow where Roscoe
<vCOnkling leads be and his late associate appeal
70 she RsPG,sSa lean party for yindieation and az :
We appeal 10 al those who appreciate honest pub
ic service: whO believe in fidelity TO friends who
hold the interests Of the Republican party higher
believe IN honor among our public servants; who
would rebut political trickery, treachery aud in
gratitude. to retly around the men Eho have won
our victories V8deld our principles and saved the
life OF the Republican party. Let no man be
ashamed Of the name of stalwart- Sustain the
leaders who hare so often sustained you, and let
MAINE DICTATOR
understand that al New York asks Is respectful
treatment and proper consideration of its repre-
sentatives.
HOW CoSKLGEsG RsoEIyED THEGETTER.
Conkling received the paper, saying he
would not be able TO read it at present. The
sChairman of the Club informed him he could
read it at his leisure; that no response to
al.
and then the Club Gled before him, when he
shook the hand OF each member. There is a
.dlyersity of opinion among those who have
watched the effect OF this visitation.
Some contend It has strengthened
the.chances of the ex-Senators. while others
contend it has weakened them. There are
reports that the A&minstr2tiOnists have
gained the Assemblynen and that the Stall
warts have gained Senators. But when the
names are given-and that has been In rare
cases--the parties naRed were not 80 be
found thusa veri6eatiOn was impossible
There we're about 800 people i'm the streets
adjacent to the hotel expect ng
a sereKade and speech from Conkling,
but he lad declined the honor of serenade
Before he came. and would not change lfs
determination. Carley, Member of the
AssembAy from Cortland County, has re-
eeived a petition firm his home town 81
C1Yler, signed by all but four Republicans to
N4oii ~ wa pIcStHIcu, aS<4dk ulLu 20 SuS~
taia or favor the return of ConkliRg and
Plat
A CAUCUS WILL BIZ CALLED.
The following letter was sent to Senator
tMcCarthy this evening:
ALBANY. May a.
Hon. d. Mccarthy, Chairman OF the Republican
Senate Caucus Committee:
DEAR sIR-I beg to coll your attention to my
letter Of yesterday, inviting your Committee 10
unite IN a Joint call Tor caucus OF Republican
members OF the Legislature. The same letter was
delivered yesterday 10 another member,
making majority thereof Your
courteous reply was received last
evening, and waited all day In hope you would
further advise me of the proposed action Of your