New-York tribune., 1874-12-25
POLITICAL CRITICISMS.


JOHN xELLYs EXPLANATION OF THE REPUBLICAN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN STRANGE QUAR-
YER.
The Hon. John Kelly was asked last even
Ing what he thought Of the removal OF the Commits
siouers Ho replied that he scarcely knew what 10
think Of II. Mayorelect Wickbam had informed him on
Wednesday that he had boen sent for to consult with
Mayor Vance ON tho subject OF the removal of
the Commissioners, and had said that II he had
a voice In tho appointment OF tho new commissioners
Edward L; Donnelly would be OF them, Henco tho
appointment of Mr. Donuelly did surprise Mr. Kelly.
The for the change Just this time was the faot
that tho Republicans wished to retain representative
In tho Commission, Ho knew little OF ar Bailoy's qua J.
ncaons for tho place. but had not deemed him strong
man. With Townsend Cox he had no acd lanlan0o. he
had been informed that Mr.. Cox was President OF the
Young None Democratic Association and that ne nad
rendered good service tho OF reform In 1871
Edward I. Donney he had known for several years,
and could vouch for him worthy man for tho place.
He was wealthy, gentleman OF leisure, ana strct lh
tegrty, and as he had been for several years an
active business man. wo qualified for the position
What the effect of the change would DO he could could
and the Governor should agree 10 remove tnc ii
at this uncture when both were aoon he a
previously advanced, that the ADMINISTRATOR i,ppt
SION and knowing from the evidence submitted how
corrupt the Commission was, had ueiieVco tdt 'ue i
coming Mayor ana GOvoruOr Wou" I'moNc t'o".
uence they had decided 10 take the bull by the horns
and act promptly. ,.,, 49,. .,,
An excited group OF Administration politicians gain.
cred the halls OF the Fhth Avenue Hotel last evening
and discussed with remarkable freedom the new hp-
pointmeDts. The prominent figures In TINS group
were Collector of Customs Chester A. arthur, amu
Charles s. Spencer, the rest beng gaugers, wcehers,
aud Internal Revenue agents. The opinion waS Friy
Freely expressed that Mayor Vance nad De,
trayed his comrades, with AS little consideraloh,
as Mayor Havcmeycr had done, his motive Tor stcn
trcacbery being the prospect Of ancanle cooperation
with Mayor Wickham during bis term, when MI. fdnee
will be again member OF the Board OF Aldermen Mr.
Dounely is the XIIIth District whence their own
nomice, ex-ASsemby man Charles Baikic, halls: MT.
Beike Lad been strongly urged Tor the pace oy he
XlXth District Republican Committee. Ihis sma'i
gruup of politicians unanimous III the Dcel th'!
Mayor Vance ought to be ruled out Of the party. aud
thoy frequently expressed the opinion that his usciu
ness as "a memher Of the party mad ended.
EN- commissioners Stern, Bowen and Lainheer Wfre
no 10 pe found their residences early last evening"
The last meeting OF the old Commissioners as Boaru
WAS held yesterday morning, af(tr Whcn AT. Bowen
made customary OF the ISLANDS, Mr. lLilmDcer
locked over and audited bills and Mr. Storm re-
turned To his place Of business The most Important
business transacted meeting was The coipc tlon
ncements for furnishing al the Inmates "f me
yaTuus institutions under their direction Wllh turkey
f,' <'lrlStuJds.