The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18
PROVISIONS OF THE< NEW LAW.

,nsutc OF conversation and the burden OF the talk
vss that the Governor would not sign the BILL
tnasmuch as he would have doubts as to Its con-
ptitutienality. About two O'Clock in the afternoon
MI these spectators the action OF the Governor
we're astounied by the news that the bill was
aGned Next TO the signing Of the charter this
was the sensation OF the era OF municipal changes,
and instantly men turned to consider not what the
Governor would do with the bill, but who Mayor
Havemeyer was likely TO appoint under Its powers
now 1t was law. This bill has undergone so many
changes since its Introduction to the Legislature
that II may be useful to give short summary Of
~ provisions
Ftrst-The election OF Police Justices in the city
d New York rs abolished, and they are now to be
appointed by nomination by the Mayor and by con-
ormation by the Board OF Aldermen.
Seoond.-I'he only disqualification to the appoint
mcnt Is that the nominee should not be over sixty
years Of age. The clause in the original bill, pro-
vidiRg that the Justice shall have been member
o. me Bar Tor Ave years preceding his appoint
Tntrd-The term OF ONCE for the Justices is for
the frst two ten years, the next two nine years,
the next two eight years, the next two seven
years and the last two six years.
F0urth-The salaries OF the Justices shall be
$4,000 year.
FJ1h.-Fivc police clerks are to be appointed,
Who are appointed for four years, ut salary Of
$4,000 q year, by the Board OF Justices.
WHAT THE MAYOR SAID.
Soon after the receipt Of telegram stating that
HE Governor had signed the BILL reporter OF the
herald called upon the Mayor. He found him in
his private room, listening somewhat indinerently
10 gentleman who was expounding opinions that
we're opposed to the annexation Of the Westches-
Ter towns. II there is man in the city who is
1kely to be talked to death it is Mayor
aavemeyer, but he bore the talk OF the
Dountryman bravely and well. When
leased from his Winchester friend. he looked
around his room only to see a small crowd OF anx-
nous inquirers. without waiting to hear their ap-
paicatiOns he turned to the HERALD reporter with
, look Of inquiry and a shrewd smile.
.Mr. Mayor said the reporter, IL have called to
lsk you about the Police Justices bin. / suppose
'No, lido not, answered the Mayor, ''but am
lot surprised to hear IL ts."
This win be another large slice Of patronage for
ron, Mr.. Mayor, in addition to that which you al
The Mayor shrugged his shoulders and sighed.
II have had quite enough OF that; don't want
any more"
II suppose you will not proceed to consider the
aomnations OF these Justices Immediately, Mr.
mo Sir. shall take my time I assure you
about that Fortunately the bill does not restrict
me as to time and shall certainly take advantage
d that liberty. mean to be very careful in these
for Sa Of h
Police Courts may have q longer Official life than
:fou have already received applications for the
Police Justices appolntmentsw
Received them / should think so. They are
coming all the time. There are two lying there,
Envelopes on his desk.
After short conversation on the general ap-
lointments, the reporter left, TO make way Tor gen
uemen who seeking to have their political
claims recognized in substantial manner.
WHAT DoRMAN b. EATON SAID.
The creator and Trainer OF this Police Justices
bill, Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton, was found at hfs house
after looking over an amended copy together, the
following general conversation took place -
sif yon are satisfied with this pill as IL now stands;
has undergone some considerable changes since
Hs first Introduction has il notY"
1.-THE most important change is the mode OF APP
continent. am republicans; but don't belong
70 any republican rings, and am not TO be found
when any dirty work is to be done. was very an
kious to take this appointing power out Of the in
nuence OF politics, and therefore in drafting the
pin gave the appointing power to the Judges. !
copied this from the English mode. ! con-
Ader that England IN her criminal ad.
he COUNTRY IN the Worlds TneTe the
Courts appoint to the lower. and 1t seemed to me
an admirable arrangement, and one that has
worked WELL This, however, could not be followed
win US and In the concessions made this principle
lad TO be sacrificed"
gentlemen likely to be nominated by the Mayor9'
.None whatever. Ever since have moved in
pcations for the office of Police Justice either writ.
ten or verbal. My uniform answer has been, andis
now. and will be- that have no desire to be Police
Justice myself, have no relative In the city, and
do not wish my name to be used as a sponsor for
any candidate. ! have sought Tor this law be.
cause firmly believe that the administration OF
Justice In our Police Courts is upon the whole a
scandal and a disgrace TO the city, and that a
change was absolutely needed II we desired to
have our laws respected"
"As to the class OF men who should be nomi.
mated, Mr. Eaton, have you any prelerencer'
nominate any other but lawyers. ] think there
good men in other professions than the legal; but |
DO think the city is too large TO allow men TO be
placed on a bench OF justice, who have the power
Of convicting and tning persons. and that these
any knowledge OF law, aud that they should take
elghteen months or two years to acquire the need
ni legal experience, and In so doing risk the lib
s ihS wv reputation o 'H0se brought before
90, "!s there any probability OF any OF the .prescn.
justices being reappointed, do you thlnkgn
II cannot say. think, with one or two cxccp-
lions, 1t would be only perpetuating the scandal TO
reappoint any OF them. But. as lar as con.
cerned, am very anxious to be free from anything
that has to 40 with persons IN reference TO this
Of the principle that the bill seeks which Is Justice
Tor the people, honestly administered"
II presume you Will, however, have ssmcthing
70 say az TO the nomnationsr'
ut 10 usual for the author OF the bill TO be con.
suited when its provisions are carried out, ana II
the Mayor should favor me by submitting the MONT
nations TO me before giving them TO the Aldermen,
shall certainly endeavor TO use my influence In
,ne direction have Indicated Al tnat want TO
courts; am perfectly Indifferent 10 political
sderations in this regard. ] have given the sub
lect thorough attention. and am convinced,
and nave abundant proofs Off In my possession, OF
now greatly reform is needed
- heea scarcely ask Won your opinion Mr..
eaton, az TO the constitutlonaity OF the appoint
ments- You have given your opinion nj length
already before the committee
There Is, OF course, standing for an direction
Of this KIND. don't mean TO say that II IS en-.
tireIy free from difficulties but am quite SATISFIED
that the appointments win he constitutional. I
have heard That two or three OF the present Jus-
tees viii raise the question OF constitutionaify
I think If they are wise they win NOT DO H. There
rs nothing TO be gained by II, and Mr. Herman mas
very ably put that side Of the case Tor them.n
AT this moment telegram arrived from Wasl
lngton advising Mr.. Eaton OF the meeting or rhe
ADVISORY Board OF the Civil Service Commission on
wednesday next at Washington to which the re-.
p0rters attention was drawn, and. alter few
words OF congratuaton to MI. Eaton on the sue.
OF his municipal reform abors and the expires.
sion OF hope that similar success would attend
him In the Civil Service Commission, the reporter
Withdrew.
WHAT THE POLICE JUSTICES SAY.
Several OF the Police Justices were seen during
the afternoon, and on receiving the information