New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-08
LEGISLATIVE REFORM.
" TOM. FIELDS NOT ALONE
from The Albany KnCkSrbocker (Rep.D


The discussion in the Senate Chamber yester
day afternoon on THE TRIBUNE article upon senator
James Wood was both free and discussive. 1t APP
parent from the OF Senators that II the case Is
proved Nj Tom Fields will not be the only victim OF the
reform Of 1872 Mr. Wood had been announced as Chair
man Of the Judiciary Committee about 30 minutes before
the newsboys brought The TRIBUNE into the Senate
Chamber and had also in the morning taken promi-
nent part In the discussion Otthe bill TO confer additional
mowers on Controller Green. The Senator was opposed
virtuous statement went far TO Illustrate THE TRIBUNE
article M 10 give force TO the criticisms passed upon
rice IN this and every other matter that shall come up
affecting the character Of Republican members OF the
last Legislature, ana senator WOOus explanation Is
looked for with great interest
THE TRBUNEs CHARGES MUST BE NET
From albany Journal
The facts as stated by THE TRIBUNE have
decidedly suspicious look although trust they
susceptible Of honorable explanation But neither SEN
sfSG T 20 T sfT under ns SUSPICION Ok rand or Of
In fraud. large majority OF tine Dody Oh Wleh Air
OF exposing frauds already committed by officials, and OF
devsfng appropriate remedy Since suspicion has
be promptly and thoroughly ventilated SO that the PEG
pie may understand that their representatives, IN Io
Legislature really in earnest Ia the Work OF REFORM
he of the entire Republican press OF the state
will be open 20 SIr Wood In case he sees nc TO MAKE
pleased have the whole matter referred to an inyes
eating committee. In some way or other the charges
which have been made must be met
WHAT Is INCUMBENT on MR.. WOOD,
From The Herbgrgh J0aPcL
II will he agreed that here Is a ease which de-
rnands Investigation II Mr. Wood is honest. notwth
standing the more than suspicious circumstances OF the
he will hasten 10 offer the evidence that the aleSa
uuus are fulse II he cannot do this he VIII STAND
branded as "A corrupt and purchasable public servant
WHAT MR.. WOOD SHOULD DO PROMPTLY.
from The Troy Inns
For some time rumors have been rife that there
were evidences OF the pecunary relations between Gen
James Wood Of Livingston and the Iammany King
which had a bad look for Senator Wood. BY the
failure OF the BOwingGreen savings Bank IN
fact came out that Gen. Wood. who was
Senator when the Tweed Charter passed, soon
thereafter made deposit OF $4,000 IN that bank From
that date mi the failure OF the bank Gen. Wood who
h sti In the Senate made deposits which foot up more
than s9iO0O The bank accounts Of Tweed and other
members OF the Ring have been the means OF fastening
OF senator Woods is presumptye proof OF ms Dr6ery
n Mr. Wood were private citizen he could lot these
charges 90 without notice, II he chose But as repre-
sentative OF Republican constituency III the Leglsia
ture he IS bound meet them and dsproye them II ne
can III IN be true Mr.. Wood or any other senator
was bought with the money OF tho Iammany King iet
them receive the punishment which they merit ME-
Wood can do no than ca for Oh Immediate inves
cation OF the facts and show before fr and Impartial
tribunal by the full exhibit OF his financial affairs that e
Is cruelty wronged by this imputation on him II he
does not 40 IL promptly the Republican senators wiz
have 10 consider whether their duty does not require
them to Initiate investigation into the matter