West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-08-18
tied it, said Senator Dorsey.
Concerning the famous Fifth Ave

gle bottom fact that should be known:
1t seemed to me that alter had been
put in charge Of the committee that
the whole outlook pointed to some
trouble in New York. Hayes had
given the Republicans Of that State
a terrible dose of the croton oil Of
power. 1t was not thought by Mr..
ConklIng nor by General Arthur that
it was worth while for them, upon the
implied promises OF horid party
that they should have their services
recognized when sauce has for ,our
years been thrown TO their party
friends, but no meat, to turn up the
wheels so that the mud ehould stick
10 them. In palmer English, the
Stalwart Republicans of New York
believed that if they had to do the
heavy work OF the campaign there
ought to be some positive pledge and
promise OF recognition for what they
did. Nobody was so loud mouthed
and 80 persistent in this matter as
the man who is now President. Mr..
Conkling took no part whatever in
these discussions in this matter.
Mr.. Arthur and George Bliss
were the running mates oi that splen-
did dels!cation. | had all | could
do TO perfect the arrangements for
the meeting. 1t seemed to me that
champagne and idlocy were the rul-
ing spirits am ong some New York
politicians. Late hours aud moral
aud intellectual debauchery were
telling their story ia the vanished
faces OF some of their leaders. But
| finally persuaded Garfield TO come
to New York to see these Stalwarts.
Gsr6eld's executors must have my
letters. These will show whether |
am overststing it or not. At that
conference we're Morton and Arthur,
Thomas @. Platt, John Ii StArin and
very wealthy New Yolk gentleman
not prominent in politics. whose
name / will not now mention. Gov
ernor Cornoll was also there. / was
present for the reason that they met
In my room, and for the further rea.
con that Garfield desired Lh at should
be.
The cole purpose Of the meeting
was TO induce the
Republicans of New Y ork
TO believe that they were not TO be
cheated as they had been before. 1t
was agreed point blank aud promised
as the price OF the support of these
New York Republicans that Levi P.
Morton was to be made Secretary OF
the Treasury in the event OF Garfeld's
election. There can be no possible
question or denial of that. The per.
sors whom / have already named g.
bove must bear witness TO the truth
Of this statement. Senator Plumb
OF Kansas, can bear witness aud from
Garfield own talk with him l know
1t is a convenient way now Of answer
ing me to say that / do not tell what
is:true. / tell you that Mr.. Morton
was pledged in the presence Of these
gentlemen the Treasury portfolio, and
that pledge was violated. ! don't
cars three figs for any contradictions,
The fact remains, and / don't think
any friend Of Garfsld's will now at
tempt to deny it, see that Swain
seems to be swift now in denisls.
Perhaps he would like TO have me
tell the story Of his svarce and pre-
tentions. l will not just now. /
don't care to dig up a sprig when
I'm Getting at O Tree.
1--WE have heard a good deal about
the remarkable canvas in New York
and Kings COUNTIES. You cut down
the Democratic majorities nearly 40
per cent. How was it done p
When came back from Indiana,
General Arthur seemed TO be anxious
that / should take charge Of the pol.
itics in New York. / was utterly
worn out, and could scarcely walk
from my room TO headquarters but
at the u:gent request Of Gen. Arthur
| ran over the reports he had from
New York with him. told him it
was my judgment we were beaten.
II was then 90 late that / thought
/ our sole chance Law IN conoeotratino