The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-05-19
CONKLING AND PLATT
PRESS COMMENTS ON THEIR EXIT
The Metropolitan Daiiies Express
Their opinion of the Afair-ke-
puIican, Hndepedent and Dem
Ocratic Newspapers GIVE
Their Versions OF the
Cause OF the Hesigna-
ton ana PrOba'
bic Result.
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta. Ca, May II. --Ihe Chronicle says
OF Conkiiifg's reeignation He has been an ag-
gressive and maiienant enemy OF the south,
which should rejoice at fine triumph of Presi-
dent Garfield and defeat Of Conkiing. Southern
senators should sustain the president In the
full execution of his constitutional right.
He has pledged himself TO patriotic admin
istratiou, and the south should sustain
him in his efforts to restore peace and brother
hood to all sections of the union.
RICHMOND DISPATCH.
Richmond, Va, May 1.-THE Dispatch
SAYS: Conkling deserts his post Ia the fist
watch, and leaves his faithful soldiers 10
their fate. Only one does he take
with him In the guilty flight
his man Friday, the pretended
junior from New York-but really The subserv-
lent tool of the lordly Roscoe. A beautiful
pair of traitors they are. Conkling's resigna-
tioni is ad freak of a spoiled demagogue
who would ruin his country TO Spite his ene-
mics
NEW YORK SUN.
New York, May 1.-THE Sun says the reslg-
nation of the two New York senators is
highly sensational proceeding. The only ar
gument that can be resented 10 justify such
man lfes alton, is that under the circumstances
it becomes proper for them
70 reta :, thsi5 ,s; Trusts ,ne,4 to no,i6s }6s
may be accepted or condemed by that body.
1t is p novel as we'll as far-reachiug compli-
cation which Conkling has added to the pre-
vious difficulties of the republican situation,
and all intelligent citizens wait with unaifec-
ted interest to see how it comes ont
NEW YORK STATS ZEITUNG.
The Staats Zei,ung does not consider their
probable reelection by the Legislature as
vindication FIR Contling In order to have
hie course yindicated ie WoulI he ecessary for
4 nj b lino tn q Eftpr
the legislature has adjourned Sine die and then
20 before the people at the next election Of
members of the assembly.
NEW YORK JOURNAL OF COMMERCE..
The Journal OF Commerce says W. regret
tn t large and respectable portion OF the
republican party refuse to support the PIE 1
dent of their choice, and are not only attacking
him in the journals that contributed to his
elc~t.u., but are seeking in every possible way
10 coerce him into mAnag ing public affairs for
The benefit of a clique ofIpoiiicans. We
trust that honest and patriotic men who are
sayes of party VIII refuse IT, end
assault on the chief magistrate
o the natiOH. Those who are opposing him
are not acting in behalfOf the country, but for
the Interests OF a section OF his late adhereDts
that rebel against bis authority because they
can't control him as they desire.
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Herald sag s. Affairs in Washington
have taken suddeG and dramatic turn. Lord
Beaconsheld was a cusiomed to cay that
Nothing happened but the unexpected"
Nothing couid be more unexpected than the
designations of Mr. ConkliDg and Mr.. Platt
from The senate. such step could only be
taken under a strong S, nee of duty, and Can
only be SO considered. 1t does not belong to
the mere cunning and way wardness of poll
tics. Men like Conkling and Platt would not
take the supreme step of retiring nom the
senate unless 1t was in ended 10 give the act
the grAvest possible meaning. The truth Ia.
that from beginning Mr.. Garfield has commit
dealings with Conkling and PIatt and their
followers, has followed the policy of duplicity.
Ihs 10 severe judgment to pas upon one
ho ding. the august position Of ,presi-
write 1t with pain, but 1t IL the truth,
and the best friends of Garfield are those who
ie him the truth. Mr.. Ooukilng resigns from
the senate In the interest ofpeace. Let Blaine
retire f'o ON the state department. lie is net
suited for the Office. He has neither training q
nor experience TO manage our foreign affair.
o her members of the cabinet are msn without
special value or force. lfthey " ant places they
should bs quartered in some eeasy.department.
Let the pres dent cal 10 his foreign Office q
Statesman like Hamilton Fish, and to the 9th
great Offices men like Edmunds, Sherman
Boutwell,, Hoar Hays, Washburn, ,Frelighi yson,
men of patriotism and character, VINO would
serve him, not for ambition and revenge, bat
for the best interests of @ party and nation.
NEW YORK TRBUNE.
Ihe Tribune captions Its editorial "a The
atrical Exit" and says: OF course no one
Plat has any idea of ieavlng the senate. There
is a character In French comedy who is for
ever qusrrelllDg with his mistress al d quit
ting the house In rage, but he always leaves
his umbrella behind him as preteXt OF re-
turning and means Of returning Ii is safe 10
say that neither of our senH tors has given up
the lease of his lodgings. The farce at Wash
ington will be completed by the iaroe at AL
bany, and they Will have whatever glory they
can get out ofthe theatrical performance.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
Chicago, May 1.-THE Tribune IRE
publicanl snys: After six weeks OF
vain endeavOrs 60 bully and beg the
republ cans of The senats to aid him In defeat
ing the nomination sf Robertson, Conkling
nov threetens the republican party OF the
with defeat Bis resignation Is 70 de-
mand tnat the republicans Of the New York
legislature shall reelect him, that he may re-
turn 20 th-eenaIe TO defy and en- barrass the
republican president ana republican senate.
He notifies the legislature that unless reflect
ed, he viii divide the p lrty ia New York aud
thus divide ani def at it In the cOuntry. VIII
his reelection keep the party united in New
York, OF In the country7 VIII The American
usurpation Ct this man ary long
err VIII not his support and friendship
he fs'al 70 any condition he may favor
hereafter He does not want to be recognized
b fore the country other than asan open and
declared enemy OF tbe ret tubiican party. Is
not that his future missiol, end Is not that |
The particular mission 10 which hts tastes ard /
abilities are test sdapieI? Accepting COnk- /
liug. thsrei0rs, Ia his own selected position as
D hdetermined euemy Of the republic N party. |
engaged hsurf flr-ii IN dividing aud debating /
tha Iartr. WHY should the Republicans cf fhe /
New wsIk legisia urc reeleci MIN b an Office /
which he has never u-ei except 20 grstlig /