Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-26

party organization and love for the grand old party
which had saved the life OF the natioD entered the
conflict and came to the rescue of the country.
Confidence Immediately took the place OF despoud-
encT. From one end OF the ration TO the other the
broken ranks closed up. The party hosts with de-
light responded to the clarion calls of the leaders in
whom they had confidence, and III Indiana aud
Ohio tie tide OF battle turned. Who
among you can forget the seryics OF Grant
and Conklipg in the memorable contest in these
States? And can you forget the timely and inval-
liable service of that shrewd able and tirelesa
political leader of our own State, Senator Thomas
C. Platt in the contest in Indiana From out the
darkness came light Victory was snatched out OF
the jaws of defeat, and the flg which was trailed
in the dust in Maine rose Respondent in victory in
Indiana, and James A. Garfield was saved the pos
sible modification of defeat in the State of Ohio
The Republicans OF New York held the post of
honor and danger New York lost, all was lost.
Then began the NEST brilliant aul successful can.
vass ever waged in the annals Ct the State Who
were your leaders then !? Who marshaled the hosts
ard directed the Jlumns which marched on to vic.
tory Grant, Conking, Arthur, Co. nell and Plat
rendered service then which should ever make the
Republican party their debtors. The plaudits of
the entire Republican press were deservedly and
freely shOwered upon those great leaders
who had rendered victory possible III the State OF
New York, and with victory in New York came vic.
tory in the Union, and the hearts OF Republicans
all over the land were made glad ard new Repub.
lican Administration was inaueurated. The great
Empire State was represented in the Senate by two
of the most able and faithful leaders in the ranks OF
the Republican party. The Administration owed
much to the Republicans OF New York The Presi.
dent owed at least respectful consideration and
treatment to their most hcnored and honorable
representatives. Has that consideration and treat
ment been accorded to them? With the most un-
worthy motive, James c. Blsine has sought to mis-
lead the President and strike a blow at the repre-
sentatves OF the Republicans OF New York. He seeks
his own advancement by encouraging an internal
war in the ranks OF the Republican party, and by
of those of whose brilliant and triumphant career
he is jealous and envious chagrined as he is over
his own most miserable failure and defeat. Gov
erned by honorable self respect, aid guided by a
plain sense OF public duty, your Senators have re-
signed their trust and it remains for the rep
resentatives Of the people to decide whether the
gallant leaders, under whom the Republicans OF
New York End OF the Union have marched to
victory, shall be stricken down or be sus-
tanned. In obedience to the demand and So
licitation CT thousands who delight to fol-
low where Roscoe Conkling leads, he and
his late associates appeal to the Republican party
for vindication and approval. Shall they have it =?
In the present crisis appeal to all these who ap-
preeiate honest public service; who believe in
fidelity to friends; who hold the interest of the
Republican party higher in esteem than the loaves
and fishes who believe in honor among our public
servants; who would rebuke political trickery,
treacaery ard ingratitude, to rally around the men
who have our victories upheld our principles
and saved the life of the Republican party. Let no
man DC ashamed OF Inc name OF SldiNart. SlS-
tain the leaders who have often sustained you,
and let the Maine dictator understand that all New
York asks is respectful treatment and proper con-
sidorations OF its representatives.
NO REPLY ExPEcTED-DIvERsITY OF OPINION.
Conkling received the paper, saying he
would not be able to reply to il at present.
The Chairman of the Club informed him that
he could read it at his leisure; that no re-
spouse was expected. He thanked the
Chairman, and then the Club filed before
him, when he shook the hand of each mem
Der.
There is diversity of opinion among those
who have watched the effect of this vista
ton. Some contend that it has strengthens
the chance of the ex-Senators, while others
contend that it has weakened them.
There are reports that the Administration
lists have gained Assemblymen and the stall.
warts have gained Senators, but when the
names are given, and that has been in rare
cases, the parties named were not to be
found. Thus Yerifcation is almost impos.
sible.
There were about 500 people in the streets
adjacent to the hotel. expecting serenade
and speech from Conklipg, but he had de.
clined the honor of a serenade before he came,
and would Lot change his determination.
Carley, member of the Assembly from
Cortland county, has received from his home
town of Cuyler petition signed by all but
four Republicans to whom il was presented,
asking him to sustain or favor the return OF
Conkling and Platt.
LETTER OF SPEAKER SHARPE.
ALBANY, May 24th-The following letter
was sent to Senator McCarty this evening
ALBANY, May 2ith.
Hon. D. McCarty, Chairman OF the Republican
State Caucus Committee-Dear Sir beg to call
your attention to my letter Of yesterday, inviting
Your committee to unite in joint call for caucus
OF Republican Members of the Legislature The
same letter was delivered yesterday to another
member, making majority thereof of your com
mittee. A courteous reply was received last even.
ing, and waited all day in hope You would further
advise me of the proposed action OF your committee
We are required by law to vote on Tuesday next
and Monday is Decoration Gay it nay be inferred
that no clucus will be held on that day. Thursday
evening, therefore, seems to be the latest time to
which 1t can be postponed. Asking your early
attention to the esigences OF the OCCASION beg to
add that am at present in Parior Of the Delsyan
House, and would be happy to meet you for con.
sul;ation. Very truly yours,
C. H. SHARPE.
d. McCarty replied to Speaker Sharpe
that he would call meeting of the caucus
committee at the earliest possible moment.
THE CAUCUS PROPOSITION DECLINED.
ALBANY, May 25th.-The Senate Rspu,.
licans have seat Speaker Sharpe the follow
ing:
Dear Sir: The Sena'e Caucus Committee has
given the question Of calling caucus the earnest
elaboration which the avlty OF the situation de-
mands. The United States Senators from this
State have resigned, and there rests upon the Re.
publican members Of this Legislature TIE alterna-
tive of supporting or antag0nZing the national ad-
ministration. This Issue involves the integrity OF
the party The resignation OF our Senator's has left
the senate of the United States in the control OF
the Democrats The majority of the Republican
party of this State cannot submit its relations TO
the party in the nation to decision
OF the majority of legislative caucus.
No member ought to be excused by caucus acti IN
from individual responsibility but in a joint con-
vention Of the Legislature, and in the solemn
else OF his duties as legislator, each should
cast his vote according to his conscience and the
wish of his constituents. We do not, therefore,
deem it wise to unite in call for joint caucus.
We remain, yours truly, b. MCCARTHY,
GEO. II. FORSTER.
While do not fully concur in the above. deem
il unwise aud inexpedient at the present time TO
join in or recommend call fer
". W. ROCKWELL.
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
OswEGo IN. W, May 24sh.-Public meet
ipgs are being held indorsirg Garfield and
opposing Piatt and Conkling.
GARFIELD AND ooNKLING.
WASHINGToN, May 2ith.-The President
has but one letter from Conkling asking that
his wishes be considered in making appoint
ments for New York, but many favors have
been asked verbally. Garfield will not an
swer the Senator's structures, nor will he per-
nit Conkliag's letter to be copied for publ
cation. Several influential gentlemen visited
the White House, and made a protest against
B,aine's going to New York with the appa-
rent design of entering the Senatorial fight
Garfield expressed surprise to learn that
Blaine was absent.
RETURNED TO HIS POST.
NEW York, May 25th.-Secretary Blaine
has gone to Washington.
CIRCUMSTANCES PRESENTED.
ALBANY, May 25sh.-In the Senate to-day
Wagner presented circumstances from the
Republicans of several towns against the re-
turn of Conkling and Platt. Sessions, Lynde
and Robinson presented similar remon-
strancss.
CHANGE OF FRONT.
ELMIRA. May 25th.-The Adrf,tiser, which
has heretofore advocated, now opposes the