New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-03

II.
Judge Turnkey, of the Supreme Court; ex-senator
Charles X. Buckalew. ex-Congressman Hopkins. of
Pittsburg; Eckley b. Coke. of Scranton; +; j..
Gowen X. +. Monaghan, of Chester, Mr.. Randall.
and others.
Senator Wolverton, one of the candidates for
Governor said to-day: The chances of success for
the Democrats depend upon what the Repubicans
do. Ifthe Republicans mite on a good ticket, and
carry ont the reforms promised in the conference
they Will carry the State without doubt. But with
two tickets the chances will be i'll favor of the
Democrats. / do not think there are any serious
divisions in the Democratic ranks that will interfere
with harmonious action in the convention"
The Philadelphia delegates to the Republican
State Convention held a caucus tonight, and by
vote of 20 TO agreed TO act a uEit i'll voting on
all questions at the coming Convention.
WAITING FOR EVIDENCES OF GOOD FAITH.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, May 2.-It appears to be the
general feeling among the Republican Congressman
of Pennsylvania that the Philadelphia conference
was incOnclusive. Even some of the Stalwarts
admit privately that the concessions made by their
faction at Philadelphia will do no good III harmo-
nizing the party unless they are followed by prac-
teal action at the convention. The anti-Cameron
Congressman feel that the promises of the Stalwarts
must of course, be first fulfilled before they can
be said to be established. Senator Mitchell, when
asked this afternoon in what condition he thought
the conference left party affairs, replied:
ia an unsettled condition. The future vii! de-
pend entirely upon the action of the Stalwart con-
vention, which is to meet on the 10th of May. If
they accept those principles formulated by the In
dependents, and in good faith endeavorO select men
who by their antecedents will give assurances
that those principles are to be carried out in
the administration of the State Government, and
this TO the satisfaction of the Independents, who are
to meet on the oath of May, see no reason why the
whole Republican party shall not be united. If so
hope that this local result will have the effect of
Strengthening the party at large in the Nation, and
of putting it on a plane of principle and action
which will do more than anything can conceive of
now to make its continued supremacy in the coun-
try assured Parties arc divided. not only III
Pennsylvania but throughout the coun-
try, by faction and strife growing
out of the natural contentious which
arise with their growth, that the probabilities are
that neither party has majority of the votes in the
country to-day. Therefore the Independent ele-
ment has the balance of power and can, by firm
action. control the situation in certain States as
well as throughout the Union. If the Republican
party in Pennsylvania is strong enough and wise
enough and good enough to accept this promise OF
future made by this conference, and is able to go
up above the murky atmosphere of the filthy con-
dtion of public affairs which has been stencil in
the nostris of good for many years,
believe it will have long career before it, owing to
the many important questions of material interest
upon which it stands with the right side. Its fu-
ture will be brighter than it would possibly be
without some slch effort as this, either in Penn
sylvania or some other State"
"Are Won encouraged by the result |"
Yes; it bids fair to secure such action by tho
Stalwart convention Will win the ratification OF
the Independent convention; but, as L
have said, that will depend altogether
upon the character of that action. The
Indcpendents engaged in the movement quite as
intelligent and astuie, and able to detect any
device or fraud i'll this matter, as the men OF the
other side. They VIII not be deceived, ana lhey I
not propose to agree TO ANYTHING now; but only 10
abide the action of the regular convention ter sub
mitting their views i'll relation to principles and
| candidates They not bound 10 support that ac-
| ton at all unless 1t seems their duty. L KNOW the
| character of the men III TINS movement
| and know that they will not consent 10 any thing
done by the convention unless II makes assurance
! doubly sure Such men must be nominated as Will
give strong an assurance as is poSslnle lnat teH
principles will be carried out III the administration
| of the State or they will nominate separate candl-
dates both for State and local offices and carry on
| an aggressive campaign, no matter what may be
| the result TO the Republican party. They
Will be organized throughout the State, and be
supported by many prominent men VINO nave taken
so far no part in the Independent movement. Inc
question will then be whether the people are pollti-
cal freemen or slaves"
Ina Tesponse to question about General Beaver,
Senator Mitchell SAID that of the Independents
did not regard him as man VINO could he depended
on to carry out their principles, but that was IA
matter to be determined later. If he should be
nominated by the regular convention. series OF IN
terrogatOrles would undoubtedly be pTopOunied 10
him. and the question OF supper ting 1lm would de-
pend upon his answers.
Congressman Bayne said: IL do not want TO pre-
judlce the matter unfavOrably to the good effects of
this conference. The Repnbhcan party III Pennsyic
vania Is situated, happily, that The sincerity OF
the StalwartS, which Is the only doubtful factor,
can be Immediately put to the test, ana that Ill ac-
cordance with the first two stipulatious of what
may be called the treaty OF peace between the lac
tiOns. The first proposition uncquIVOcaily condemns
the use of patronage 10 promote personal political
ends and requires that all offices bestowed within the
party shall be on the sole basis OF htness he second
supuates that competent and faithful officers
should not be removed except for cause Now,
Colonel Sullivan, of The IweDty-tmrd Internal
Revenue District, and Mr. Willie are not removed,
and 40 removal will take place until The con1lrna-
lion Inv the Senate If the Senate adjOurns with
out confirming the nominees the present incum-
bents continue and hold their offices. These officers
are both competent and faithful, and neither of
them gave any cause Tor his removal. The effort
TO remove them was purely to promote personal
senator Cameron can now show his good faith
and hIs sincerity by going with Senator Mitchell
10 the President and asking that the names OF hau-
man and Jackson be withdrawn. ms Is ialr,
square test of his sincerity. There are precedehts
Mr.. (ialiaher tor Consul General at Rio
janeiro was withdrawn. The President
has Withdrawn other names lor various
reasons Again the treaty stpulatIons, with the eA-
ceptiOn OF the nrst two. are expected 10 receive
recognition at the hands of the State Convention.
Now senator Cameron can give an earnest Oh the
intention on the part OF the Stalwarts to carry out
I'm good faith the other stipulatlOns of the treaty,
by himself setting The example with respect TO the
first two lie has ii fairly within his power 10 con-
vince the people of Pennsylvania that he means TO
do what is right, and to carry out III good talth the
agreement made between those bodies at
P1IIadelpbia If he does that all
will regard it as omen Oi success.
If he fails TO do it, all will regard the propositions as
mere devices to delude and deceive the heprcsenta-
tIves of the State until after the election.
can say that senator Mitchell Will 90 with
senator Cameron to the President and ask that
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