New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-03

way In the campaign Of $780, saiS
one OF the gentlemen for time the tide wac sL
against the Republican ticket but change set In
Mr.. Hepburn did not think IL was the same this
year OF that there was time enough to counteract
the feeling of disgust at the methods en-
ployed ut Saratoga to carry the convention. His
remarks not we'll received and he was noticed
70 leave the conference after, and some time
before Its adjournment.
JUDGE FoLGFR HEA RD.
Judge Folger remained quiet until ali
the others had expressed tJ'eir uews and
then he took from his pocket and
read his letter of acceptance, which he said ex-
pressed his opinions at length Ii was listened to
by those present, few having left the room, with
great attention and was applauded at different
points. II was thought to meet the situation eI'
actlv, and il was unanimously concluded by those
present that it be published at once.
The andidates had not been informed OF theif
nomination. Mr.. Madden stating that IL was the re-
suit of oversight on his part. IL was agreed that
they be given notice at once and that the letters Sf
conference, and this was done.
MIR. nEPBURNs pEcIISATroS.
AS Mr. Hepburn went out of the conference be-
fore IL adjourned he did not receive any letter Of
notification After consultation with some
Republicans who were not specially known
as friends of the Administration, he sent
TO John f. smyth. chairman of the
State Committee. letter declining the nomination
for Congressman-at-Large. Great regret ex.
pressed by those who had been IN the conference at
the decision reached by Mr.. Hepburn. as it was
said that il would further injure the prospects OF
the ticket, but all agreed that MIR. Hepburn was
honest in his belief that a new convention should
be called.
The State Committee TO be called together
at once to select a candidate to fill the
vacancy caused by Dir. Hepburn's declination. lt
was said by all the friends OF the Administration
that II new convention was called II would lead
10 q contest that would wreck the party" and
they would have nothing to do with il If called.
Mr. FoLGER's RESIGNATION FROM THE TREASURY.
One of the important matters discussed.
both in and out of the conference. was
the resignation of Mr.. Folger as Secretary
of the Treasury. 1t was said that If he were 70 re-
sign at once and thus show his belief in the success
of the ticket and the President to select rs his
successor some eminent Republican who would give
satisfaction 10 the business community, 10
would greatly strengthen the ticket General
Sharpe was among those who gave expression
to this view. He sald however, that it would not
be wise for Mr.. FOlger to resign until tue Presidents
was ready to name his successor, IN orler that no
time might be given TO speculate upon the chaLac-
ter of the person who might be chosen for the oce
Secretary Folger agreed with these views.
The President who is now at the Jnou-
sand Islands, is expected to arrive here
within few days. when Judge Folget
the President can decide who shall succeed Mr. Fol.
ger in the Treasury Department To bring about
this result was of the purposes OF the confer
ence yesterday. Ea.zsS