New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-18
MR.. TILDEN'S VIEWS.

cratic state Central Committee and a promoter Of thu
new order Of things, was applied to yesterday by Re-
porter Of The TRIBUNE for az to the manner
in which Controller Connolly had been induced 70 ~
point Andrew III. Green To tho Deputy COntroIershfv
and cOfhe him with the full powers Of tic Controller
Mr.. Tllden stated that on Thursday last, Mr. Connolly
through friend, expressed q desire IN him
aud discuss certain subjects with him. Mr.. Tiden
replied that he could not him counsel Or indeed
any confidential relations to HIN, but with this
understanding he would be most happy to meet Mr..
Connolly at any tno. Mr. Tildcns answer 10 the Con-
trollcr dictated by his representative position
Chairman Of the Democratic State Central Committee,
which ut future date might demand Of him official
ton regarding the local government Of this city
On Friday Mr.. Connolly called on Mr.. lid at his
house In Gramcrcysquarc and propoundcd ceitatn que
res to him. referring to the propriety md lfgaty Of
paying the laborers on tho public works, arid to the
for him to pursue with regard to loci govern
ment. Mr. lden replied that before ho cOuAt answsx
those questions II would be necessary for hd (Mr. III
dom other persons. To this Mr. Connolly
and the succeeding day Saturday neetiHs Az
ranged in which Mr. Tlden, Mr. Connolly. lIr. Have
meyer Mr.. Courtenay, Mr. Beach 1.-THE latter two being
Mr. Connoily's lawyers participated OF Mr.. Tldsn's
house.
In the discussion which eDsucd Mr. ConnOllys couns
threw upon him the Of stating whether he wouN
come boldly In the OF honesty and reform and
reveal the exact condition in his Office as affecting not
only himself but tho other leading Democratic office.
holders without regard for what had passed. or was 70
be expected In the future.
Mr.. Connolly Immediately, and without leaving the
room sgnifed his desire to do oil that was just and
honorable, and placed himself in tho hands OF those
whose counsel he had sought He threw down the keys
OF the City Treasury and number OF Important docu-
mens and expressed his hearty acceptance Of the non
nation Of Mr. Green. proposed by Mr. Havemcyer. Tho
appointment OF Mr. Green at once drawn mp by Mr.
In had yOlu
beside him on tho table, tO which he referred while no
wrote
Mr. Tden said that the nomination and appointment
OF Mr. made with the hearty concurrence OF
william Booth, President Of the Citizens Committee
Of Investigation Mr.. Tden gives 1t as his belief that
the appointment OF Mr. Green cannot fail to have an ex
ceeut effect. lie has been appointed for Germ tha'
will not expire until one month after the Legislature has
assembled. This will give that body ample time 10 acs
upon the matter. There was no question Dut thas
the present state Of the local government would
De the subject of Investigation and censre at tho
Democratic State Convention Mr. Tilden did NOS
feel at liberty to state the probable course OF the Conven
ton and could not give his opinion as to the probable
y Of TammaDys reception or rejection at the next Con
yenton. One thing certain the men who had oeen
the cause Of all this corruption and decentralization would
have to 20 under. Reform was to characterize
the future Of tho Democratic party, and those who
should oppose would not be toeratedin Its ranks Upon
being asked whether II Sweeny Tweed or Hall should
favor q reform movement their assistance would be
cepted, Tden said he could the aid OF any
Instruments that assisted in the accomplishment Of any
end which he believed to be good. He did not believe
that the Ring could interfere with tho progress Of
form, as they would not have the power. He 10
| lieved in the of the people and OF the
public Notwithstanding the Discussions and the
corruption that had demorazcd the party, he believed
there would be union that would insure a Democratic
victory this FALL He did not affiliate with local factions
his duty being to the OF the Democracy He favored
charter that should restore the power to the PEG
pie, and wanted the commission system abolished and
sclsovcrpncnt allowed to the largest practicable ex
| tent.