Year: 1871

should the result OF the deliberations Of the Joint
High Commission reach no better conclusions he
VIII take the same ground again. 1t is con-
oeded by the leading republican politicians IN
both Houses Of Congress that the removal OF
Mr.. Sumner from the position he has 80 long held
has settled
THE QUESTION OF THE RECONCILIATION OF GENERAL


GRANT.


Before the difficulty with Sumner took place CON-
bination had been formed among the republicans to
defeat his denomination. His part In the removal
OF Sumner has only added to this combination. At
first 1t existed only In the West but now II
muncated to New England. With the excep-
tion Of Hamlin, OF Maine, oil the New
England Senator's favor Sumner. Hamlin's
opposition to the Massachusetts, Senator Is Of
personal character. He charges that In 1854,
when Lincoln was renominated for the Presidency,
Massachusetts defeated him for the Vice Presidency
and this Is the first time he has had an opportunity
to pay them back. It is not by any means certain,
therefore, that In voting against Sumner he repre-
sents the sentiments OF his State. Wilson and Sum-
ner Of Massachusetts; Patterson and Cragn, Of New
Hampshire; Morrill,, of vermont Ferry and Buck
ingham, Of Connecticut and Sprague, Of Rhode
Island VIII. 1t is said, lead the delegations from
those States


AGAINST GRANT IN THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Logan and Trumbull Will probably do as much for
Illinois. Fenton will control his friends In the New
York delegation In the same direction. Forney
viii have considerable influence with the Pennsyl-
vania delegation, and Schurz will have something
to say to the Missouri representatives. All these
gentlemen have taken sides with


SUMNER AS AGAINST GRANT


In the present nght The friends of the administra-
tion were considerably elated at report which OBJ
taned some circulation yesterday to the effect that
Sumner proposed to make


PERSONAL ONSLAUGHT ON THE PRESIDENT
In the Senate. He says that he intends to DO
nothing Of the sort. Unless he is provoked into q
debate that subject ne will for the present main.
tain dignned silence He does not propose to be
drawn into personal controversy with the admins
tration its friends. He holds that he Is still as
good member Of the republican party as President
Grant, and much older one, and he intends TO
stand by that party. The mere fact OF his removal
from the chalrmanship Of the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee will not prevent him from
taking an active part in all questions relating to
our intercourse with other governments. Upon all
questions reported by the Foreign Relations Com
mittee to the Senate, he will have his say as usua
and the fact that he KNOWS more about them
tnan any other member Of the Senate VIII retain for
him


HIS OLD INFLUENCE.


IL Is rumored tonight that General Cameron has
no Intention now Of accepting the position OF chair
man OF the Foreign Relations Committee He would
like to serve the President as against Sumner but
he is too old to undertake the duties and responsi.
bilites Of the position. The understanding is that
Senator Morton Will be made the chairman Of the
committee In case OF


THE RESIGNATION OF MR. CAMERON.


Next to Mr.. Sumner Senator Morton is perhaps,
more familiar with the duties OF the position than
any other member Of the Senate. Being the right
hand man Of the President and his special adviser
upon all matters he would be more acceptable than
Mr. Harlan. who is the next member on the commit
tee after Nr. Cameron: In the fight between SUM.
ner and the President Senator Morton maintained
strict neutrality, refusing to say anything about Mr.
Sumner. but voting with the majority Of his party in
the Senate on the question OF Summers removal
The sober second thought OF the leading members
OF the republican party Is tnat whatever may have
been the faults OF Mr.. Sumner, the President has
made


\ ~-~ FATAL BLUNDER


In insisting upon his removal. 1t is not believed
that the matter Will result in disruption OF the
republican party. for the reason that Sumner insists
iupon maintaining she party organization. There
are very few. however. even among the friends OF
the President, who DC lot concede that this AFFAIR
has decided the fsssT;ss his renomInaslon. Those
who participated most actively In the removal Of
Sumner seem anxious to shift the responsibility
upon other shoulders. Very few OF the repub.
cans in the Senate who voted to depose
Sumner ore willing to deny the fact that 1t
was great party blunder. They justify themselves
on the ground OF


PARTY NECESSITY AND DISCIPLINE.
On this issue they appeal to the country and on no
other. II the matter were still to be considered
there Is question but that there would be differ
ent result, but 1t assumed such shape in the re-
publican Senatorial caucus that but one course was
left for the friends OF the administration. gen.
tleman who called upon the President last evening
represents him as in the best Of humor and


EXCEEDINGLY GRArIFIED


at the removal OF Sumner The President does not
seem to look at the matter in the light OF political
consequences. He evidently regards 1t as q per-
sonal triumph and thinks that In few days the
party with settle down to an acceptance Of the stua-
tion. Shrewd politicians, however, see that the
personal triumph In fraught with public danger
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON TIE REMOVAL


OF MIR. SUMNER.