The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
DID MR.. CoNKLING SAY THIs2
That Blaine is a Roman Catholic, But
Will Probably be Nominated.
From the Waterbury american.

From, the Waterbury American
New YORK, Jan. 31.-There has been so
much published land probably read of
late, relative to Roscoe Conkling and his
indifference to politics and public matters
generally that the impression must be, as it
was with me until had absolute proof to
the contrary, that the great Nemesis of pol
ltlcs had vanished into Obscumty in every
thing excepting law. His friends and the
newspapers have time and again stated
that he was out of the political arena for the
rest of his natural life: and few days ago
it was stated that he had decided TO shake
what little remaining Republican dust there
was upon his feet and turn an active
Cleveland Democrat
But think | may safely claim being the
first newspaper man to give publication to
some of his utteranCes few evenings ago
during which time | was spellbound with
their profoundneSs and was startled from
my deep meditation by remark that will
probably strike great many as humor-
ouSy as it struck me. But before begin
let me remind the reader that | cannot nor
will attempt to give these verbal droppings
the dramatic effect that Mr.. Conkling gave
to them, but can assure tie readers that
the ex-senator has not abandoned politics
and still claims to be a Republican of no
mean order. The conversation was more
extended than | shall attempt to give it, as
it will be only necessary to give the most
salient points of it.
1t began in a general conversation on
politics and men, and with the mention of
the name of the late ex-Presdent Arthur.
to whose memory Mr.. Conklng remains as
loyal as he did TO the man in flesh, the ex-
Senator was reused to his full capacity of
rhetoric, and poured a string of adjectives
such as few men have at command Mr.
Conkling also exhibited a spirit of venom
which showed that he had not forgiven his
enemies, nor was he anxious to. arthur
he said, Twas a grand man, an irreprnach-
able man, an honest, honorable, capable
overreaching, overwhelming, overpowering
man. But the Republicans PLAYED him
false They were treacherouS to him, they
damned him. Tom Piatt did it, and sup
pose they ought to be satisfied"
We'll, Senator who do you think would
make the most available Republican candi-
date2 Who do you prefer"
Strengthening himself up to his full
height, and with that dignitied military
bearing so peculiar to the great statesman,
and which to an observer suggests the pic
ture of IA turkey gObbler tanning his tail for
a strut, the ex-senator said, with greater
force and effectiveness and a stronger dra-
matte voice Gen. Phil Sheridan would
be the best nominee, and next to him Walter
u OreSnaIn DuU NndJ Is Une sense IN men
tioning names 1t will not be either"
But Sheridan is a Roman Catholic, and
this would no doubt ALLEVIATE a very large
number of the Republican voters
Sheridan Roman Catholic is he p said
Mr.. Conkling in cynical tone that spoke
volumes, and slowly and dramatically en-
phasizing each syllable well, SO was
Blane!'
"Oh, no, Blaine snot Roman Catholic"
Isn't he! Isn't he!' uttered Mr. Conk-
ling with deeper voice and emphasis that
could not have been mistaken as to his
meaning, nor can it be expressed in ink or
type, and then continuing: did not Mr..
Blaine and all his friends make a special
plea, strong demand for and demand
upon the priests to command the support
and votes of the Roman Catholics Blaine
not a Roman Catholic! But it'll not be
Sheridan, nor will it be Judge Gresham
But it'll be Blaine, and if not he then Sher-
man, or perhaps Allison. Or maybe it will
be that little fellow tSee-sawing the air over
his right shoulder with the thumb of his
right hand, what's his namel ALWAYS for
get it. l mean Hawley-Joe Hawley.n