New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-30
THE PROCEEDINGS.

ting the armores OF the Natioual duaru' Win p"on
walnut furniture and rich frescoing He thought that
millions had been wasted In this manner. Inc Mayor
and Controller voted "Nay"
Mr.. Vance next moved that provision be made In the
revised statutes for the payment Of the Board OF super
vsors for the year. In case some OF them should claim
the salary and should be allowed by the courts Car
ried by the same vote. Mr.. Vance next moved that
provision DO made In the revised estimates for the De-
partment Of Docks, other than the construction Of
works He said that by this the salaries OF the Commits
sioners and employees would be paid by taxation instead
of by bonds Controller Green introduced the law on
this point which says the employees must be paid by
Dock Bonds issued by the Commissioners OF the Sinking
Fnnd. This was also carried by the usual vote.
Mr.. Vance then introduced bis budget, making the
total appropriatons &S2239l TO- and moved its adop
ton.
Mr. Wheeler said that the valuation for 1874 was In
gross 76, and according to the estimates sub
mtted by Mr. Vance and himself the tax levy for the
year would be abont u rs.
Mr. Vance said that he had given both time and con-
sderaon to the budget and he hoped the matter would
be settled as possible. Mr.. Green moved as
substitute his budget which examined on Saturday.
making a total Of &3?,c02,l5o o.
The Mayor-I see that Mr. vances budget restores the
old figures which were altered Saturday, but in the
bulk there is q reduction.
Mr.. Vance, admit it,
The ConroerThen 1t Is their intention TO reassert
all that has been voted down.
At this point thought seemed to strike the Con-
troler for he suddenly wheeled round in his seat and
had private conversation with the Mayor Then turn
ing again. he exclaimed, 81 withdraw my amendment
Mr. Vance-I object. trust the Mayor will put the
question on the substitute.
The Mayor (hastiy)-The Controller has withdrawn
his substitute aud shall rule your motion out OF order
and put your motion before the house.
Mr. Vance (quietly)-Then I shall appeal from the
decision of the Chair.
The Controller-My substitute was not seconded and
wish to withdraw 1t.
Mr. yance-And OBJ, ct to the withdrawal.
Tue Con.rOller-This is a very strange proceeding
Why did the gentleman object the introduction Of
tho substituted
Mr. Vance-The Controller cannot put me in such
hole as that did not object 10 the Controllers intro
ducng the resolution, but do object to his withdraw
ngit.
The vote on the appeal then taken the Mayor and
Controller voting AYE" and Messrs. Wheeler and
Vance may"
Mr. Vance-The decision Of the chair is not sustained.
The Mayor-I think it is Suddenly rising and in a
very loud and excited tone) might as well state here
what my determination In this business is. can see
that the gentlemen to fost their Will
and can see their plan very clearly Iwill vote for
Mr. Green. think the proceedings this morning an In.
suit to the Board after Saturdays work We agreed
several items and voted down several Others aud yet
they the to come before US and present
the same figures without word OF explanation, and
make bold presentation Of the whole budget after
their own fashion. Now the object In permitting this
TO be done is to throw the responsibility and they
will be highly gratfed as far as am concerned.
Mr. Vance (quietly)-The question, pleassi
The Mayor (quickly)-On what
Mr.. Vance-On the substitute
The Mayor tsuddenly)-Tl putt
Mr. vauce-That is right object to the nature Of
these proceedings, and cannot allow the Mayor to
override which we'll established. know par
liarnentary rules as well as law.
The Mayor (surrenderug)-I will put the question
your motion. Whether right wrong you can do what
you like.
Mr. vance-The offensive language addressed by the
Chairman to myself and colleague cannot be answered
here.
The Mayor-Do what you like.
Mr. Vance-The Chairman oyerr!des everything. II
thew choose to do that there power that will pre-
vent them from using force to take action
on my budget frat move the Board do now adjourn.
Mr. Wheeer-I second the motion To meet at tho
call Of the Chair
TIE WHITE FLAG SHOWN.
The Controller (ubmssively)-I trust not. II 90. We
cannot meet again hours and that will be too late
don't care how the question is taken. only desire
that the business may proceed. The last hour ep-
nroaches and our work of great interest to the
muuity DO not let Us adjourn. This Is the last day
that this work can be don9, and the Mayor and are
70 make 9Ey sSwsr to Su
is necessary and am willing to Yield AL can properly
As there objection TO my withdrawal of the substi
The NuyorI act sometimes in accord with and some
times against colleagues. Tho first superintendent
last year made the levy $40 The Controller think
ing this too high, asked the Legislature 10 authOr
-, re yiscd estimate He has done his work we'll and
saved me great deal Of trouble, but my other friends
ma themselves, and the way In which
hey have done things struck me as rather curious to
say the Of it, and forced he into Language which
was excited; and IL strong language was used, am
hay no fpeli q
mr ON The side OF the public shall vote against their
budget think they acted without the judgment
The Con- rciisrThe new budget takes 100000 from
the Department OF Charities and Corrections which viii
ment. would like to have perlnission given to Mr..
Lslmneer to explain; any d,.re.,ac, ~ NJ, ,,m,..,
whom have known for yearsa fact We are Old frends
Il can say that have got all the Information that
want in the matter believe that 100000 can DC saved
got 10 cut all the expenses The real saving Is Ia
the Department. business man WHOSE expenses OK,
this 10 the condition. OF the city to-day The estimate
fr supplies Is 100000 which u quite enough 10 bug
tSSlleIs ssSsti,ats here put to tie vote
budget. Mr.. Green wanted private discussion. but
Mr. Vauce wound NOT submit to . caucus. He agreed
budget was then taken up and at every alteration Mr.
Green without effect that the old figures DO cub
s,nxeHeies clerk Of the common Council Mr.. Green
wanted make It 900 Lost Clerks Of the Board OF
Contingencies Mayors once q 500 Agreed TO- saario.
Department Of Finance. t5o.OoV. Mr. Green wanted
which includes 90 interest the debt Of the
nexed territory Nj Green wanted the interest the
sy asS. ,S Lost The FOR Contested street
ope nings was stricken outMr Green submitted 10 this
annexation of the towns Of Westchesier County was
stricken after some debate, with the consent OF Mr.
oo " b. uad out Of the urODretors Of Of