The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-03-28


KTPoRTsR-And the Fire Department.
sor Ave- ,ear With .he SoTar. move
enjoyed We will also elect the Counsel to the Cor.
poraton and the Comptroller as now, with un.
REPoRfsR-And the other Departmental
MORE DEPARTMENTS.
Mr. TwEEp-Five Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction to hold once for Eve years, and eIsting
laws retained. Same way with the Central Park
ment OF Docks, to take control Of the wharves and
piers. We viii bsve Board Of 1yc Commissioners
this department shall be synonymous with those Of
the bill presented by the Citizens Association Then
we will have Department OF Buildings with one
bead, and under existing laws.
REroRTER-won't these departments increase the
Mn 1wEED-on the contrary, the salaries are not
TO be higher than they are now, while the numDer
Of Offices Is to be substantially diminished.
rus ELECTIONS.
REpoRrER-Any other reforms In your charter,
Mn. TwkEp-Ar the city orHcers are to be elected
at general elections The Mayor and Comptroller
are to be elected next November.
REpoRrER-wbat else
Mn. TwEEp-well, the rest OF the charter consists
OF niscellan eous provisions providing for sales OF
pubic property, and awarding contracts to the low
est bidders
REroRrER-Is that sllt
Mn. TwEED-1he charter is not completed yet.
Those, however, are it, salient points
REroRrER-Why don't you take senator Norton's
hint, and provide that no man shall hold more than
Mn. TwEEp-I went the people to distinctly ur.
derstand that am in favor OF Mr. Nortons propo.
s,lor, and shall do all can to make il law. hi.
chael Norton is thoroughly honest in his efforts at
reform. Z all the men in the party were as honest
as Mike Norton there never would have been any
trouble in the Democratic party
REPoRTER-Mr. Tweed, l see nothing In your
charter about the Board OF Supervisors. What do
you propose to do WITH themf
Mn. TwEED-That is as yet an unsettled question.
RYpOuTER-Mtl abolish
Mn. TwEED-I think not. 1t depends upon cir
cumstances.
REroRrrR-when did you drst make up your mind
Mn. TwEED-wben was falsely accused Of being
traitor, and put out Of the street Department by
REFcnTEn-Did you Pg, Mclean il il that place =
to confirm any. Holman :, then offered me
me to take il. / refused fhe, then asked me TO
nominate a man for the place. Mclean was walking
on tne skirts OF the party. l recommended him TO
the Aldermen, and he was appointed and confirm
ed. He has shown his gratitude by re.
now Barking a, my heels who owes iis political sue.
cess 70 me | have never gone bsek on my friends.
one instance where | have broken my word. Yet
these very men whom / Rave befrcnded are
covering me with tlth and bowling for now
WHAT TuE rHuSDERBoLr SAYS
A Areporter OF the Neus visited the Hon. Michel
Norton on Saturday. The following conversation
RTfoETER-I have called Senator. to ascertain
your POSITION In the present f.Lt and II agreeable
to you, 10 listen TO any comments YOU may have TO
make in relation 20 matters as they now stand
SENATOR NoRToS-I shall he most happy TO
answer any questions YOU may desire TO nut for
wish distinctly TO stand square upon the record
before the people. " entering the light am fctu
fNNaH HNuf hon. -
having no personal anmoses or Te-enlment-
a,nins, any man or any set Of men ! have no
hligtted hopes or dis1npoiutet ambition to Tankle
In my bosom aud cmbitter me Against anybody /;
having malice toward none, anu caarit, all
RTPoITER-ilow do your constituents feel in re-
lation to the stand taken by you in this matterf
SENATOR N,-Eyer '!nce my political career. the
people OF my ward and district have been most
lounteous and liberal toward ne. They elected
me Alderman Of my ward five successive years aud
then elected me Senator, subsequently, retleciing
TO the same position. ! have never held any other
NJ sit,on than those TO which have been elected nv
tie people. and | have repeatedly refused appoint
nents under the City Government which have been
REPoRTEE-wrl you give me in distinct terms
your position iu the present hghti
SENATOR N.-Ccrtglniy, with casurC. deemed
my iormer statements necessary in order 20 show
YOU that | possess the entire confidence OF mS con.
stitu, ncy and viii now tell you the reasons which
guide and govern ne, and which prompt me 20 oct
a. | do in this meter. | am opposed 10 any one
man power and think that the people should be un-
uamnclled In 4 free exercise OF their choice and
voice I'm the election Of all officers Holding ro-iti9rs
under the city Government. am also opposed to
two or three men STYLED leaders holding dozen or
ont Of millions OF dollars. migi be satisfied Il ey
would only content ,Lem-elyo- with that, but this
ouit. geOus nepOusm; tits bringing IN OF their sons
brothers, unces, ami other relatives TO gorge them
with public uunAcr f. tutaor too much OF good
thing. Already The uxpaycrs are groaunr under
tue burdens they are compell' TO bear and II will
require hut ~ more 10 ou'rny destroy the credit
uf Tie city. | gm unnlicra''7 opposed to any mIn
holding uorC than one cnlcc Il time. and believe
Should
tut d among q.ler good men "a the pgrty.
FEronrEG--What do you think viii be the result
of tlis Quartl between the twu wings Of Tumrauy
SENATOR N.-iIoW II win terminate | am not pre-.
pared % s'y; hut thi- ear say, II viii leave tue
pn1ty in q more healthy and .urOus condition In
Tins city than l. has been In for number ofyoqrs
REPoErER-Wat T. the object Of tho present ell
for . meeting II the Taminany General Committee ;
SENATOR h.-ILe reasons Tor calling the Tam
many General Committee together rs | understand,
are these; After our recent experiences in Albany
where Democratic measures we're beaten by Demo.
cratic votes, aud rs is alleged, by combination Of
corrupt Republicans and Democrats in this city, a
great irlny thnUs NJ Y tie Iloprr time cll tive
Committee togc her and pass resolutions expressive
at the views of The great Democratic purtS IN this
CITY in reution TO Hills now pending before the
Iegi~au ure. Tree discussion of opinion, ALLOW ng
the widest scope Tor argument cannot he productive
ol hnrm and nav he tie mears OF doing much good.
to state that sugc, SITS itsclf to your mindr
SENATOR N.-NotEug. | Ib-ieNe ! have given YOU
general idea OF my views ~ position; and unless
l should ptrticuafzs Wlich, by the way, would
occupy too much OF your the, and probably take
up more space In your Uaper than yOu would desire
to allow, do not think that could make Hdui-
tiOual statement tlmt would throw more light upon
tue matter, | believe that am ri .ht. | believe
that my constituents think that nm I-At. ami that
they fully sustain me, Becying ths, ! CauuO' step
aside from the path have Uarked out
uR. SoRroS's POSITION.
A sun reporter read the above interview 10 Nj
Norton, WHO said that II was correct
LEPORrER-Mr. Norton, viii you vote fer the re
mOyal OF Mr.. Tweed from the Culrwar .lin ul thu
Tammany General Committee to-mur;uw nightf
MIR NoRToS--I viii not, AN opposed to any such
action.
REPoRTrt-wm you follow Mr., Tweed's leader
| shioY
Mr. NoRToN-Il Mr. Tweed goes in honestly for
reform, II lie iAyOrN the abolition OF tie Board Of
SUPERVISORS, the election O Mayor u tie spring i
! 70 iavOrs TIE butcher, Of tie Eeuublican Rng and
| all measures OF reform, viii liye him my uid.
am IN this lght on Ite inertia alone. l am
poor man, and have not dollar In the
| world. But the people will learn that | can
| not To bought under any circumstances. lfTweod's
charter IL not re'g.I charter. shall 10 my best to
| make II op& when il comes up before TIE senate
| deprecato any hGsty action IN the Gcuo'.l COMMIT
! tee and win never vote to move Twcec lfom tL'
| cLvirmansuip,
| AN INTERVIEW WITH THE COUNTY CLEPK
| A sun reporter visited tn Hon. Charles 'oev
yesterday morning. The following CouNel-gt 'el
| took place