The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
POLITICAL POINTS.

An Albany IN. ~ telegram Of May
%, says that city "has become the center Of
intense political activity. The sensation Of the
day was an editorial in the Conkling organ
warning that gentleman not to place imself in
the way Of being Inundated. Opinions differ
widely - to tho connection OF Gov. Cornell
with tho pronnnciamento, il being generally
believed that he hopes = occupy one Of the
vacant seats in the Senate. Among the rumors
y hich have gained credence is one that Gen.
Graft viii hurry northward from Galveston
and take hand in behalf Of Conkling. Thirty
two Republicans have signed pledge not to
60 into caucus with the supporters OF the Sen
ators who abandoned their seats or with Re-
publicans not in sympathy with the admins
tration. The leading administration candidates
are Chauncey II. .Depew aud james Wads-
worth"
The friends Of William E. Chandler
(savs Washington telegram) attribute lis re-
lection as Solicitor General to tho indifference
of the President and Secretary Blaine. neither
of whom, they say, made any effort to get
Democratic votes, but remained passive, while
Attorney General Dlacveagh was very active III
his efforts to defeat the nomination.
The Pennsylvania Senators are said to
be very wro,h at the President for appolntin;
Surveyor of tho Port Of Philadelphia who
was distasteful to them.
The Republican State Convention to
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Supreme Judge and superintendent
Of Public Instruction has been called to meet
ct Des Moines, Wednesday, juno -.
Senators Conkling and Plat and vics
President Arthur arrived at Albany. N. Y, on
the oath Of May, and were received with en-
thuslastic cheers BY large party OF political
friends who had assembled It the depot to give
them welcome. At the hotel they were joined
BY Gov. Cornell, and in the evening . general
levee Was held. The room Was constantly
crowded, and Senator Conkling shook hands
with everybody presenting himself, and to
each saying ! pleasant word. The Grant
Club appeared in . body and pre-
sented an address to Mr.. Conkling.-
The departure Of Secretary Blaine for New
York, On pretense Of official business, caused
0CVCAoA iuuucutAA 6cutAolu0u W fk6lt Iu0 fTe6l-
dent ana enter protest against tho admins
tration taking part in the Senatorial struggle at
Albany. Tho chief magistrate appeared sur
prised to learn Of tho Secretary's trip.
In the New York Senate, Mr.. Woodin
opened tho Senatorial campaign, May 26, by
Offering q remonstrance against returning
Messrs Conkling and Plat to the United States
senate, and made m extended speech in sup
port of his action. During the day Mr..
Conkiing sent notes to several Senators and
Representatives asking for q private interview.
A conference with foriy-seycn members
had been arranged by Conk!ing. hut was
| postponed because only half the number made
their appearance. The friends OF the admins.
| tration met aud resolved not to 60 into caucns
A private telegram was received by friend Of
| Conkling from Gen. Grant, expressing the hope
that the Legislature would re-elect the former.
The local elections in Virginia result
cd favorably to the straight Or anti-Mahon.
Democrats. The Readiusters have determined
it is seid, to nominate Riddleberger for Gov
ernor, believing that he will receive the in
| dorsement aud support of the Republicans.
There is said to be considerable oppo-
sition in the Republican ranks Of Ohio TO III.
| nomination OF Gov. Foster.