The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-06

ment It is the duty OF the police, as far as pos
sible, TO prevent crime; but they cannot alter the
inuuity Of mems hearts, nor prevent sudden ebulli-
tions of passion, if"-after short panse-"they
happen to be absent at the time"
'But" we interposed at is alleged against your
force that they are not successful in ferretng out
the perpetrators OF crime"
.gThere has not been single case OF murder, to
nv present recollection, since entered upon my
public duties, in which have not had occasion to
commend my officers for their vigilance andndustry
in ferretng out the perpetrator Not one has yet
escaped them !"
The Brooks Case.
"How about the Brooks case?" we inquired (At
the tine of the conversation herein recorded, the
CAPTURE of Mr. Brooks assaants had not been an
nounced to the publicly
with evident satisfaction, his Honor responded
"Not even the assassns Of Brooks have escaped.
They are to-day locked up-where, l don't feel my
self warranted in saying to the public just yet; and
the chances are that they will be In the pententary
within two weeks They are actually arrested and
now under duress, and 1t is all attributable to the
vigilance and attention of my officers, and those
with whom they have been in constant communica-
tion ever since the affair"
"And the Greatest of these Three Is Charity"
At this point his Honor warmed up, and without
pausing for any further queries, exclaimed
ain the discharge OF my duty care nothing about
politics. When L forfeit my selfrespect in the
manly discharge OF the obligations resting upon me-
the people may point at me, and l will feel that
deserve i-but not till then Here let say to you
that this uncharitabe and uncalled-for commentary
upon the police force is calculated to njure the pub
lie interests. AS you know, where officers
demned without q hearing, and unjustly so, their
energies are dampened; it makes them flag in the
discharge Of their duty and the city loses, to the
same degree, that protection which it has the right
to expect.
Getting Ready for Election Day.
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about his arrangements in view of the approaching
election.
''Every night" he responded, "between now and
then there will be extra details of the force the
being on double duty l hope on election day to
make such arrangements will ensure the preser-
vation of the peace in every quarter and enable
every citizen to exercise his prerogative
without the slightest interference or intimidation.
1 shall be here the entire day and night and shall
take to protect the public buildings with all the
means at my command. l shall see to the comfort
and accommodation of the newspaper Offices and
shall have details ready at convenient Places to pre-
vent disturbances wherever they may happen, as
far as possible. You can help me by inviting a
public sentiment to sensible ana quiet observance
of election day."
The Mayors Good Intentions.
81 mean," continued his Honor, ito make this
force good one credit to the city and to myself;
but must have public sentiment to assist me in
making 1t such. Tot END some OF the newspapers
fairly contributing others, am sorry to see,
not. wish they would all give me their help for
the sake of the public interests; and believe that,
after the present political excitement has subsidized,
they will do So"
But the Mayor, as he uttered these latter words,
bore upon his countenance the look of man who
was disturbed by mlsgivng that he might, after
all, become a victim Of misplaced confidence.
Parting SalutatiOn to the Press.
AS we arose to take our leave his Honor said:--
81 invite fair and candid criticism the part OF
the press, but cannot account for the continued
attacks upon this Office on the part of some of the
papers, as can't believe they arise from any per-
sonal motives'
And the interview was at an end.