The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-24
JUDGE FOLGER At WARRINGTON
He will Not Resiun-rhe Various Influences
md ExpectatIons tint surround Hin.

He will n OF Resiun-The Various Innucnces
md Expectations that surround Him.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-Various reasons
are given for Judge Fogcr's changed attitude
on tho subject Of rcsigning as Secretary Of the
Treasury. Some say that 1t is because the sup
port of him by Half Breeds promises not to be
as hearty rs was expected. the idea being al
ready advanced that Collector Robertson has
been guilty OF double dealing. and does not in
tend to give the candidates of the Saratoga
Convention an earnest support Others say
that Folger never intended to leave his present
Office before the next one was absolutely sure;
that is that he has ut no time intended to re-
sign before election. and not then unless elected.
Whatever may be the truth us to this. 1t Is aS
we'll established us anything ever was that n
number of persons thought themselves justi-
fled in saying that Judge Folger would resign.
Some say he intended to do 80. without re-
gard to the New York Governorship. because
tho office and a residence in Washington did
not agree with him others that his resigna-
ton would have reference to the nomination.
and would be qualified only rs to time. but that
it would be not far from the middle Of October.
1t is strange that the reported intention o!
Judge Folger should have such extensive cur
rency without any foundation. A dozen reports
to the same effect were sent from Washington
on the same day-a circumstance which seems
to be applicable either on tho ground that the
concurring reports were true at the time or
sent broadcast for some Interior reason not
altogether friendly to Foger.
without 9t goihg deep i into the mater may
proof OF such conspiracy can be found to exist
and that the reports rested on such basis as
tial accuracy. The readers OF THE Sun have
not been misIed in this respect Men in high
tinHpupipS hold that what they TODAY
may be denied Tomorrow: but it can scarcely
be expected that the press should be bound by
such tactics.
Among those who were impressed that Judge
Folger would go out Of the Cabinet at an early
currency to the report. and added the sanction
of his position rs to its accuracy. He further
II int d n d m
gers successor as. Secretary Of the Treasury
ity for saying this. To Il friend he went so far
rs to relate in detail circumstances and assur-
ances relating to the authority for his confi-
That Mr.. Now has seen ut to deny this does
not alter the case The fnet remains all the
at u distance only will receive his denial as
true; 1t, grows out Of sudden necessities not
unlike those which have furnished the occa-
sion for Judge Folger's statement concerning
his prospective resignation.
There appears to have been rapid shifting
of the machinery relating to intended move
ments. following the Saratoga Convention.
cb Is clear took psae n nSa
difficult to conjecture. Judge. Folger has no
disposition to promote the designs OF any one.
uro from the Treasury Department. He APP
preciates at its full value the support of him
for Governor which is stimulated by u wish to
see his successor installed in the department.
He is not wanting IN the quality wherein man
dist net views touching any attempt at driving
or circumventing him.
This much will go far to suggest an expana-
1n.ln tt.n ,inln ntntt sNy,c
and possible disappointments. concernin g the
Judges resignation from the Treasury in con-
It is to be observed that day there appears
not to be the buoyancy in connection with Fol-
ssa Hs B4ssa n9 9hs s
! partment who short time ago were favorable
to the Secretary's nomination are talking In
business as a revival Of the Stalwarts. Known
adherents OF Blaine are far from being respon-
few cheers anyway. Judge Folger under. the cir
cumstances being heavy sort Of . candidate.
convention. how will he fare in national con-
vention when neither is supporting him? The
health is believed to n considerable extent to
be 2wins to 81 fh@ pfh to mnse 1T ont r.,
teal politics is coming up. If it is true that he
helped F3!Ger TO his nomination to dispose of
to furnish proof Of capacity eGua! to the most
extravaeant claims, Of his admirers. On the
| other hand. Judge tolEer clearly mas the pres
| ent advantage of Arthur so far as getting him
| out of the Treasury Department goes. II his
| place is wanted for successor. 1t can be had
only by electing, him Governor. Again. II any
thing were needed 70 smash Folger as a Presi-
dental aspirant, letting him fail now for Gov
mined on, After that it would not be difficult
to bounce him; So, anyway there may be Il new
| Secretary by Christmas!
Although the ,Stawarts have regained their
| footing in New York. they are not happy! 1t is
the heavy weight OF the negative Admnistra.
remove, il he would. Strange how Stalwart
| eyes follow Conkling wherever he goes, to watch
every movement. Even the faint rumor that
Mr.. FreIipghuysen will go out and Conkling
come in, the Treasury to go elsewhere than to
New York when Folger is disposed Of, gives
them an hour Of happiness. Blaine having
ridden defantly into the field. it is clear enough
that Arthur must prepare to meet him or dis
appear. Give Conkling the banner and the
faithful will rally! The New York revival is so
| little comforting because the prospect Of the
two leaders entering the field is SO faint.
| At last! John G. New will be acting Secretary
| Of the Treasury in Folgcrs absence commence
| ing Tomorrow! To the efforts of THE SUN to
| have Mr.. New recognized this order is clearly
due. The transition from the tail to the head
is sudden. but the Indianian thinks he can
stand it il the department can.