The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-19

through and there is not the slightest possibility
OF him vetoing q measure which he has tacitly sup
ported all through. Na1 #F IS
THE GENERAL FEELING
In the CLUBS was that ne would not hazard his
reputation by sanctioning the measure and that
Mr.. Schaeffer's views were erroneous.
The provisions OF the bill were one by one dis
sected and commented upon, and some OF them
clause providing for committee Of five to control
the finances OF the city, which was pronounced to
history Of civilized nations and municipal govern
ment. The United states has Its Secretary of til @
Treasury, Great Britain its Chancellor of the Elk,
in the hands Of number OF men
who could not be supposed to agree
faught with the gravest consequences to the welfare
and prosperity Of the city, Then there is no mention
everything is left in the loosest and most irrepres-
sble manner
The Board OF Aldermen are to be rendered almost
pOwerless; ton OF coal or q ball Of Irvine cannot
be purchased without the sanction Of this board OF
five, procedure which must cause vast amount
red tapeism and delay and the interests OF the city
must inevitably suffer while the Board makes up its
mind whether It VIII sanction or disapprove the
The appointment to offices In the city govern
ment and the removal of the patronage In great
measure from the Mayor and its bestowal upon the
Board of Aldermen is not looked upon with disfayor
by the club as 1t win afford equal chance to both
republicans and democrats to get fair share of
the power and offices Of the city. The office
holders present at the Club last night expressed
their perfect confidence in the result and said
right with them when the verdict OF the people
had been rendered at the next election.
CUMULATIVE VOTING UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The principle Of cumulative voting is looked upon
as unconstitutional according to the laws Of 1886,
and doubts were expressed how the Governor can
sanction, in the face OF his great ability and emin
ence as lawyer and his thorough knowledge
OF the constitution OF the State SO far as the
democratic party is concerned; however, it is per-
fcctlV minority n q
1t cannot fail to be beneficial to its future. The
they SAY though defeated at the last
voters OF the city, and with the reorganization
Of Tammany and It's publication from the Stun
which has proved SO fruitful source OF discomfort
the party can easily sweep the city at the May cleo
ton. The Fourth Senatorial district was cited as
an instance Of the advantages the democrats would
gam by cumulative voting and, as In the Fourth
they say A1H Gds p 70 eis sf ass1'''
Tammany is now almost completely reQrgapized:
and the democrats will still find 1t imposing hi the
struggle it win show. The party win come to-
gether as unit, and the shor.lived triumph OF the
w na Come back {" party sne t naS
have purified The charter, Notwithstanding asser-
tons to the contrary, is looked upon as party
measure, for though the republicans could not
openly proclaim 1t SO In the face of the support they
received from democrats at the election, yet every
feei MD an the mao5iner t at It's
would tend 70 perpetuate the influence the repub
THE DEMocgAr!Q SEVENTIES ''nooDwINKED."
Ihelr cause has been marked by deceit; they
& Of tn eyentV Wbo win nd ont Of
too late how completely they have been Sold
The republicans can now turn round to the demo-
Gratis Of the city and say to them, ave have given
you charter which secures to you all the priv
leges you desire. We have been Supported by the
tried members Of your party AID Il It Is not salts
been passed e remedy existing evils"
yv~a~ 'TRUsrINd IN THE people,
This Mr.. Hitchman says, is all very plausible
but 1t cannot stand the test OF investigation, the
measure being really a party measure. The re.
night, ostensiby to take into consideration the
adjournment of the Legislature, but which in
reality the oe OF ne a fo res9 was tne
labors Confidence was expressed in the Governor
that he would faithfully adhere to his principles
measure ire which, though good in some Of its
details, was In others fraught with grave evil
ton it, the democrats viii have no fear Of the re-
suit. Confident In their winning strength, they
are perfectly willing to abide by the decision of the
people. Great unanimity prevailed, almost every
one present concurring In this view.
Judges Brady and barrett ON the Charter.
HERALD reporter paid a visit yesterday after
noon to the Judges private room in the new Court
House, and there found Judges Brady and Barrett,
who were on the point of leaving. Both these
gentlemen, having just heard that the
charter had passed, were making com
ments on certain clauses. The reporter
opened the interview by asking their opinion
concerning the taking of the appointment OF the
Commissioners of the Board Of Public Safety
from Judges Sedgwick and Curtis, and leaving the
appointment with the Board Of Aldermen. They,
however, declined to express opinion on matter
which might be brought before them officially,
and confined the conversation to the
clauses affecting the administration OF law
anxious that there should be some legislation on
the subject Of reference cases, as the appointment
Of referees was an unpleasant task, and laid them
open to the charge Of Partially. Judge Brady re-
marked that he had letters every day from impov-
e; srhed asking him to throw
BILE portion OF his time to ascertain whether
the applicant was. man of sufficient legal
ability ana moral character to entrust with so i'm
portant a matter. Judge Barrett wishes to have no
appointment to make in which there was any
be chosen by the presiding Justice, as it would be
more agreeable to have around those whom they
knew. Judge Brady was indignant on the question
be increased i to ss5, 600 as it was impos-
sible to keep up the requisite establishment
and to entertain prominent citizens on the present
allowance. The reporter suggested that Mr.. A. I.
Stewart should leave his residence to the city as
the Mayoralty mansion, and the expense of keeping
II up should come out OF the city treasury. The
Judge thought the idea good one, but insinuated
that If some OF the gentlemen who had filed the
MdyOTdlly CUdlF Htu SUCH all esldDlsllINcHl
would be likely to purlon the furniture.
.'Let me be Mayor OF New York for month";
said Judge Brady, enthusiastically, 'and could
make this city municipal paradise compared with
what is now. have watched the growth OF the
metropolis from boyhood and from long experience
know where reforms are needed. !"
MISUNDERSTANDING of the Mayoralty, who do
you think will be the next incumbent OF the civic
chair?
Judge BRADY-It Is my opinion that II John Kelly
is nominated by Tammany Hall he will be elected.
The present Sachems of that organization are solid
men Of repute and carry great weight with the
community, and therefore their nominee Is certain
Of success.
The Charter Among the Workingmcn.
The announcement Of the passage OF the new
charter created considerable comment and some
excitement among the workingmen in the city yes
terday afternoon, and many and various were the
gentlemen who ''rose to explain" their views on
the now decided question. This sudden interest in
the matter arose from the fact that most people
had somehow got impressed with the belief
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