The New York herald., 1871-10-07
THE MAN IN THE GAP
John Foley Breasting the Rising
Waves of Tammany.
A Great Prophet in His Own
County.
WHAT WAS, IS AND NOT TO BE.

reporror!al dove of the HERALD OF innocent
aspect and gentle bearing dew into the golden
cage Of the meek reformer John Foley, yester-
day at three O'Clock. Mr. Foley was veIy busy
and had large number or letters concerning mu-
nicipal affairs spread before him on his desk. He
looked well and said he intended to keep well untr
the Famous Four were in State Prison. He
was greatly run down. he confessed. but he would
stand the pressure until the great object he had
set before him was attained. The
THIEVES HAD MADE LITTLE OF HIM
through the press; the press ultimately would make
much OF him and little OF them. Mr.. Foley then
squared himself for an interview. He knew he was
IN for it. The following conversation occurred be-
tween Mr.. Foley ana the HERALD reporter:-
evil you be so kind" asked the reporter. las to
state for the HERALD the effect and advantages Of
the inJunchonf"
''Why, sir. it compels the ring robbers to obey
their own act-kn0wn as the Two Per Cent law
which restricts the expenditures OF the city and
county governments to twenty million dollars per
annum for 1871 and 1872; whereas they were gong
on spending at the rate OF sixty millions year.
My injunction puts end to all their frauds forces
compliance with the Two Per Cent law, and thus
saves upwards Of
FORTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
to the taxpayers Of this city. Besides it gave us
ended the Ring My injunction has proved the
greatest success ever Obtained against these men,
"Y0u have motive, Mr.. F0ley2"
"For two years, sir, have been known as the
most outspoken and persistent enemy Of the Ring.
For o long time have stood almost alone, and de.
nounced the swlndlers when no one else would dare
attack them. Look at my speech, published In the
HERALD October 8, 1869, TO Mayor Hall when he in.
vited the committee Of 126 citizens and myself to
confer with hun in the Governors Room in the City
Hail. In that speech clearly indicated what was
coming when said 70 Mayor Hail. among other
things, 'that the time may be near at hand when
the people Of New York will have to look into and
demand strict account OF the $780, 00O 900 said be
spent annually to carry on the city government ana
the four or nve genuiemen constituting the Tam.
many Ring must understand once for all that If the
people do look on quietly and observe them accumu-
late millions of money that they call their own, that
SOME CONSIDERATION IS DUE
to the people This was the first great pubic crack
ns %s @as s" Ws esd ak Mr. na mas found
.You were member OF the old Board Of Super.
visors and are prejudiced against the Mayors"
"ies. In october, 1869. several bankers and
merchants onered to pay my assessment or ive
thousand dollars IL would consent to run for mat
to stop the frauds TO TINS az once consented, ana
a card was published, signed by large number Of
respectable ei;izens urging my nomination, and
''And did as Supervisors dor"
"N0; Mayor Hall gave my seat to Henry Smith
and forced me TO contest my election before the
Legislature, and finally In the courts, when, after
desperate fight against oil the power Of the 'Ring,'
Finding they could not manage the iraSds While liO
was N the board they came TO my terms and
abolished the corrupt concern July l. 1870 This was
MY FIRST GREAT VICTORY
over the Ring While In the Board saw enough
miited so l determined to continue the contest
knowing that sooner or later tho thieves would Re
now, being the cnier means OF breaking up the
'Ring'n
I'm your Judgment Mr.. Foley, what is the best
"These men should resign ut once The people
are unanimous for this. We could elect their sue
their dishonest followers will be turned out next
January by the Legislature; it is only question Of
o few weeks. Go they mLst-that IS settled"
"What effect will all this trouble have upon the
party In this State. In your opinionf''
"Unless these Ring, men are forced to retire our
party is ruined, not only in tins State but in the
whole country. No party ever existed that could
AFFORD 70 carry such corrupt set OF men as com.
prises the TanmaDy Hall Ring History cannot
produce Such
SHAMELESS SET OF swINDLERs,
turned as the successful candidate Of the Fourth dis
trct, and by that time Tammany Hall will be
TRANSFERRED TO SING SING PRIsoN.n
Suppose Judge Barnard modihes or vacates the
what thenr'
right judges on the bench. He is always with the
people. l am satisfied he will protect us IN this
contest He recognizes the TWO Per Cent act,
taxation and assessment b0Eds-and no other bonds
can be lawfully issued; that is settled Now, then,
over thirty millions was paid lnt0 the city treasury
for the nrst months OF this year, ali OF which
has been paid out to the Ring swndlers for fraudu-
is lett to pay the hcnest worklngmen." - '''0''
"Then you are in favor OF paying the laborers
now"
ton Order that all workmen should be paid, but as
the Ring robbers stole all the $50 900 900 In seven
months no money was found by MI. Green to pay
with.
THE POOR SUFFER MOST
at the hands OF the Tammany Ring A few years ago
for 81 a month; now $40 Is charged hence 1t is
SO many poor families are forced into cellars and
short OF marble stables with French plate mirrors
VIII satisfy the Ring managers for their horses. 1t
CITY because oil the frauds and excessive taxation
OF the Ring.
SLIGHTLY COMMUNICATIVE.
j am In favor OF paying all workmen $3 a day in.
stead OF So, and as soon as we get clear OF these
Ring swindlers and their frauds we AFFORD TO do
SO. VIII certainly go for such measure.n
THAT'S shrewd, but not applicable
We're you alarmed at the report IN the Ring
hat OF the foreign reformer2'
Not at all. Why should II am the best friend
y the workingman. Not one OF them could be
"wouldn't you like to be Coroner, Mr.. Foley, on
lie worKlngmens ticketf'
81 have no feeling personally against any OF these
men Individually. On the contrary they have gen |
,rally conpied with my wishes; when they did not,
.nd when @ Ieit the public interest demanded It,
,ompellcd tnem TO behave themselves. They put |
me 70 great expense and an immense amount Of |
rouble; but was
JUST THE MAN FOR THE OCCASION;
" any rate, am satisfied with The result as 1t now
,tands.r ~
"Mr. Foley you are q tremendous fellow.r
CURIOUS HOW FUNNY AND MONEY RHYME,
"Ihc city owes you some money2u
Eyes. never got one dollar OF my salary as Su- |
,ervlsor and costs OF ltgation-ln al several thou
;and dollars.
"You aided in putting Mr.. Green in The Comptrol- |
er's OfllceYv
my Injunction virtually put him in. Mr.. Green |
g thoroughly capable and honest, and while there |
he people may well feel satisfied that no more |
fraudulent warrants can be signed.u
ANY new suits to be commencedY' ~
eyes. You may tell the people for me that
SHALL NEVER STOP
lni the Ring swindlers are entirely overthrown and
he stolen money Is returned TO the city. My counsel
are now at work, and In a lew days will have an
action that will prove great and as important
success as my Injunction sult.n
"Well, now, after all this, let us have an under
HA IN@ h~ tHxA