New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-23

secretaries OF tins meeting" Plainly the COnklng
suspected trap, for Mr.. Carpenter declined to
serve, as did also the other Rushing about alnong
the Conkling also Lewis f. Payn and
SPECIAL Agent Grillths, two of Mr. Conkling's near
advisers, who evidently giving counsc. that
tended to make the Conkiing suspicious. Mr..
Morgan, an extreme Conkling man, inspired by
them, said, Il move that this asscmblage
do adjourn till p. H. Senator Roberts IN
persuaded him to withdraw the motion
for moment, and then asked tina the roll he called.
The Conkling Senators did not reply to their names
at first but upon seeing that the Conkling Assem-
blvmen were doing So followed their example.
Senator Robertson then said, iinprcssivcly Gen
tlcncn, this meeting is called for tn rposc of
nominating q common candidate foI United States
Senator" The faces of several COnkling men,
especially that of Senat0r Habert frightened at
that announcement. There remained the
delicate task Of selecting candidate.
"Mr. Chairman," said Mr.. skinner Admnis-
tration Republican, " l move that each member rise
and name his candidate for Senator" The Conk-
ling men looked disturbed. "Is this conference to
BE- converted into q caucus" inquired DR.. ]. 1.
Hayes in an anxious tonc " 1t is to select q COM
candidate for Senator" replied Senator Rob-
erson with merry twini1le in his eye. "Wcll,
that is satisfactory" said Mr.. Hayes, reclining back
III his chair. But it, not satisfactory to all the
Conkling men. Mr.. Draper made known promptly
the secret agreement in the Conking conference. lie
announced that a conference must
be called, or the COnkling men would take
farther part in the mectnG: furthermore that he
should insist upon ample notice heing given of the
holding of the conference, in order that all the
Conklng men might be able to attend: In conclu-
sion Mr Draper sent f. the charman's desk reso-
luton for the calling of caucus by the caucus
committees OF the two houses. Mr.. Draper then
said l.: "Unlcss this caucus or conference shall he
regularly called, and a number Of hours given us,
we shall retire from this conference now.'
Mir. Avord. who was in a bcllIg rent mood, hear
ing this, said savagcly $50 away, them" The
Administration Republicans looked annoyed a; this
constant demand for a calcus which N.s cu'i.n,cd
when nr. Hayes repeated Mr. Diapers declaration
that the Conkling men would depart if a caucus or
conference were not called. and thay ord not sab
init to vote being taken for Senator r the confer
ence then being held Speaker Sharpe alsc caused
additional uncGsucss by asserting hat the caucus
which nominated Mr.. Miller and NIr Iaphaut was
not u legi tmatc one.
APPROACHING THE CRISIS.
Senator Robertson cndcaVored t. uncil a storm
among the Administration members which was
clearly rising by saying that the Conkling Commit
tee which had waited upon him that morning had
promised in behalf of their associates that if a con-
ference was held like the present they wou.d All
attend it and abide by the result l.. 4. Carpcnter
complained that there were many absonteos and
then said "Let us have caucus; q full caucu.
We will attend il and abide by the result
This remark caused n fcrment among Tie
Administration members, who considered their
caucus of July still in full force a,d
not to be superseded. They said nothing
toWevcr, in reply TO Mr.. Carpenter. senator
h,'bertson, cndeavoring 10 keep pcJ 60, said am
informed that there are certain Sawarts 1q'o
promise to attend n conference if will gdjourn
till s O'Clock" 4 lock of increduty passed ovee
the faces of the other Administration members. anl
Senator Woodin said snocringly: " How man ?"
The Conference was Sccthing with excitement
il was evident to every one that the blood Of both
the ConHlilr, and Administration members was,,p
and that probably in feW moments woyda would
he said which would cause the Conference TO dssol,
into an angry mob. The Conhlirg rncn were appar.
entity insisting upon "caucus" while the Ad,nin.s-
tTati9t members with equal veheIncnce wc1., do
Iuandng conference"
1t at this moment that Senator JIa'nert thn
Conklmg leader, performed n service ~ peace
maker that entities hiro 10 the gratitude of the Re
publican party III this State. SprnGiug mo tho
arena before the Speakers dosl he SAID with gr.at
cafneS;ness and in pleading manner: "Wc mast
come together now or the party is divided IN I've
Sta'c. am willing to make some conc ,,,u. Ian
plause from Administration EnpubIica,isl The time
fOr biclerng has gone by will even shake hands
with the chairman" I(;rea. langhterl
"Why vote for Senator now r" said Senator
Pitts inQniriugiy.
" ana willing to vote now" replied Mr. Iail,.t
The Administration Republicans. burst forth into
cheers, while the extreme Conhiing men 10 ,<od SIR
prised. Yes continued senator IL lhcrl vbc,,
the excitement had sui,ided, - an wiling 10 vote
for Senator now. The fall elections are co.olpg IN
fast; we cannot afford TO rormt this contest TO dis
tract MS another hour. Let us come togctl.cr
like brothers. | am willing to give ,,y Nlr. Coa'.-
ling, il necessary although | should ,ot, for
hin If The roll be callad' Prolonged cheers followed
from the Administration mcmbrra Senator Pits
sad after the speech of Senator iialbcrt: Il Gnnk
We should crct now. Let us send word to Wosh-
ington before O'Clock that we have elected a
United States Senator" Cries Of Now "Novrr
came FROM all parts of the ROOM But al the Conk
ling men were not ready. Senator Bra,nau said
pleadiugly: ." Let u5 do things decent, thore are
number Of our men who would like to be Lcr. and
keep up their standing in the party by voting for
In" nominee.' lie then offered t4e following rcsolu
uon
Resorcd. That this NEE ing do now adjourn 10 ,n,t IN
ht'S candidate i0i the office Of United Stucs senator
Senator Woodin said that he favored the rcsohi-
uoh senator HobcltsoN, Who had been IN ,on-
VcTsi'lnN win the tonkling members and obtained
ny senator Erainan, also favored th. resolution
WlAcn WAS passed ~ 4 unanimous vote. The con
terence then adjourned. Ttc Joint Convention rc-
aSseinbcd directly aItcrward and took Il; recess I'll
4 O'Clock. | '''
LAPliAM NOMINATED
ALL THE REPUBLICANS MEET AND AGREE 10 SIP
FORT MIR LArnAM-FRArERNIrY REEsT ABIIsurD
A Joyful. SCENE.
IBY TELEGRAiH TO THE rup,,Nrl