New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-21
THE PARTISAN CHARTER
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Mr. Alberger said that the experiment OF one body had
been tried IN NewYork but 10 under the aupces Of
the Democratic party, and the result not what
was wanted. The circumstances were different
In his City-Bufllo-thcy had but Board, and
1t worked most satisfactorily As 10 any check he referred
% the in which leading 'measures are got through
this Legislature That always done in the last days
Of the session whom such bill having passed one House
rushed through without being read OF con-
dered He then proceeded 70 speak Of the bad conduct
Of the Democrats IN New-YOrk
Mr.. Mcclure inquired what we're the relations hold by
Murphy and others with Tweed and others
Mr Alberger replied that he could not state positively
but it was with regret that he knew prominent public
appeared 20 DO mixed in those dgracefu transac-
tons
Mr. Person stated that there we're several cities gov
erned in the manner proposed in this bill, and among
them the City OF san Francisco city which has avaied
itself experiences Of all other great cities IN order
10 secure as perfect government possible, and he
had heard of no objection in their case.
Mr. Weed admitted that the Democratic party had
not discussed they should have dis
oussed them that the party lash it chad passed
laws which ought have passed, but that was IN
the past Now however, he for starting out anew
He appealed 70 the House TO legsate in such mat
this from party point Of view. He said II II
gave any political party sole power VIII use II cor
ruptly and unjusty. This fact which every man
here ought 10 know. There should be an equalization
OF responsibility II you want your affairs administered
honestly You here to put in the hands Of 10
men all the power Of that great city. Was that
right lust or wise BE then discussed az some length
the effect OF having but one Board.
Mr. Hustled thought IT was about time % come back
10 first principles There bad been good deal Of gas
blown of here and 10 proper now that We should
proceed TO look this full in the face. The gentle
man from Ncw-York &C.. q. Corneln IS known 70 be one
OF the most successful politicians at the head OF the
Democratic gions IN EewIDrk, and why he Is so rs
because he always treats his friends we'll and 1t also
happens that the Board OF Assistant Aldermen arc his
| friends.
Mr. C. G. Cornell-Wlll the gentleman allow me 70 say
that that Board is composed Of both Republicans and
| Democrats and that the 0rIner have "a majority.
Nj Husted-That is tine fact and IL further the fact
/ that the gentleman has captured both sides
/ Mr.. Hustled then proceeded 10 discuss the matter
claiming that Boards entirely unnecessary ID
that city He said there not another city IN the
! country which has twO legislative bodies.
Mr. Becbe replied that there was not, perhaps an
other city crcumstanced New York Is. In that city
| number OF wealthy men may band together and hanu
the government 20 cabal who VIII msrue 10 as
never before. But this bill amended so that this
Board shall elected from districts then 1t VIII De I'D
better form The Aldermen elected from the city az
large and any one can wide The door open 70
corruption and intrigue Increase the number. aud re-
ouire them 20 reside different parts OF the city.
MI Herring said that this provision abo.ishlng the
Board Of Assistant Aldermen called for Dy the well
fare of the people OF the city. Experience has shown
that the system OF allowing the people 20 vote for
these representatives 10y districts has been disastrous TO
the interests OF the people and has been found neoes
sary % have them elected by the people at large Tic
fact was in the case NewYork there had been alto
gether too much OF the elective franchise
Mr. Weed said that under The provisions Of this 5l
onesixth Of the people Of the city make ,choce Of
the Government and it viii DE in the power Of any one
bad man 20 get himself into very important position
De Thought thcre was too much of money representa-
ton IN that city ana believed this provision would have
/ "a tendency % increase IT,
MI Clark opposed the amendment and congratulated
the Committee upon presenting Charter which Wi De
| OF great benefit 20 the interests OF lhe ci.y.
Tie question was thsn taken the motion and az was
| DISTRICT REPRESENTATION DEFEATED.
! MI Crary moved a substitute for the third section.
which provided elsctng p members one from each
Assembly District lie SAID OF the most Important
objections was That this Board not large enough
| and is castor managed Ivy Rings" By making each
Assembly District represented you have all the people
represen,ed As he Board OF Aldermen is now consll
tuted his district was not represented az az.
Mr. Prince suggested that the amendment be 40 framed
that these Aldermen be voted for by the city at large
! MI Cary accepted tins modification
Mr. C. o. Cornell did not see how this could be effected
Nj Prince explained that IL was possible.
| MI Opdyke trusted that this amendment would not
be adunted II would, he said open the door 20 me
worst class OF men. Il was going back 20 the district
| system.
Nj Campbell moved a substitute that az the general
state election one member Of the Board OF Aldermen
from each Assembly District DO chosen Tor two years
| Lost.
Mr. Crary's motion was .ost-is 70 IS.
THE PROPER TIME FOR THE CHARTER ELECTION.
Mr. Prince moved 10 amend 50 TO have The election
take place annually the second Tuesday in April in
stead Of at the general election ana that the cleo
| ton may be made a general holiday.
MI Pierson hoped this would not prevail. 4 more
FUN vote is brought ont IN Fall elections, and have
10 occur III The Spring would Impose an enormous ex-
pense.
Mr. Hustled also offered an amendment on the same
| grounds.
Nj Blumcntha trusted that IL would prevail. He
said by making thc day legal holiday full vote would
be drawn out. He.regaried this important fea-
ture and had intended 20 move II. He urged also at
length the necessity for separating this charter election
from State aud national elections order 20
full and proper consideration OF the subject. It would
have tendency also 70 DIT and proper nOmna-
! TONS for the people 70 vote upon.
MI Weed insisted that Il was In the interest Of the
professional politicians 20 have this election take place
IN the Fall Fit taxes place the Spring then the peo-
pie will have opportunity 70 give full and fair
preston.
MI Herring advocated the Fall election.
MI Prince sustained his amendment At some length
| answering an objections made 70 IT, He asked even II
would cost s20OOO would 1t not be better that
expense IN order to secure good government than 70 get
bad government Why, said he, bad government the
/ city had cost millions OF dollars.
Speaker Cornell hoped the amendment would not pre-
val, Paceu+ elections had shown an Improvement pOn