New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-05-06

tured 10 assert himself in defiance Of Mr.. Conkngs
will and has failed to carry his point in any re-
spect.'
When the purpose Of Senator Conkling became
manifest by the action of the in defining con-
tested nominations, the President determined to
take steps TO protect his Administration from dis
credit. From the outset he has been determined to
give conspicuous recognition TO that element Of the
Republican party in New-York of which Judge
Robertson is the foremost representative. Hav-
ing given ample assurances, by first nominating
several COnklpg men TO important positions,
that he bore no ill-will to the Senator he named
Judge Robertson the fttest and most conspicuous
recognition of the Independent Republicans. He
withdraws the nominations Of Mr.. COnklngs
friends not-as is asserted by Mr.. Conkling and his
supporters to-nightas an act of offence against that
Senator but simply so that in Of the rejection
of Mr. Robertson or the failure of the Senate TO
take any action whatever he may have the
other important vacancies in the State OF New
York, with which 10 give needed recognition TO the
element which made his own nomination and cleo
tion possible. Incidental friends of the Administra-
tion are rejoicing tonight over what they term q
vindication Of the Presidents nerve. II in fact
never needed vindication, for his course has been
consistent throughout.
Republican Senators are still actively working
have tonight called upon the President and sug-
gested that he could without surrendering any
principle now withdraw the name Of Judge Robert
son and leave a clean slate for another beginning.
1t is understood that these Senators have oil
brought away the impression that, in 80 far as
the withdrawal of R0bertson's name is concerned,
the President is the very embodiment OF
obstinacy and that he represented In plain
terms his unwlingness to be placed in the position
which Senator Conk ling would have made for him
in short that he would not under any circumstances
withdraw the nomination of Judge Robertson.
Some Senators, who had before the event of to-day
asserted that they would move to discharge the
committee from the further consideration Of Judge
Robertsons nomination. have declared again to-
night that this action of the President will make
difference in that respect and that they VIII have
vote upon the question in any event,
AN assault upon senator COnkling, is It T. asked
a member of the Administration. sarcastcally, TINS
evening " Well, would You term IL an assault
upon the President for Mr.. COnkling TO lock up
Robertson IN his committee aud secure the coniirna-
ton of everybody else, and then effect an adjourn
mentf Let them confirm Robertson now, and they
can then have the Others TO confirm" ,.,..- %.
Senator Dawes has telegraphed the following 70
New-Engand newspaper:
Please say tomorrow that all statements TINT l. or
any committee Of which l am one. have advised the
Pr sident 10 withdraw the nomination of Robertson or
have recommended 20 him, or 70 the caucus thal action
the nomination be postponed 20 another session are
those at the other end who use the sbrcauon true
beat themselVcs-nOt me.
There are strong indications that the Senate Will
very soon be ready 10 adjourn sine die some ne
publican Senators tonight express the opinion mat
All the necessary business can be finished IN two
more DAYS and that a final adjournment can take
place next Saturday. IL Is understood however,
that the President will soon send IN
number of nominations which u was
thought expedient 10 hold back until the
Senate should be ready 20 act upon them.
Among the expected nominations may be
some which will evoke considerable discussion and
thus prolong the session longer than is now expected
put out of the question any renewal Of the struggle
10 gain control of the Senate offices, and postpone
that contest until next December II is not improb-
able that a Republican caucus viii be held to-InoT-
Oar