The New York herald., 1874-12-24
BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT.

oSANo " nA IN ~ ~ NAEN /.
THE ESTIMATES Fon 1S75-DIscUssroN ON rHrrn
FINAL PAssAGE-sCHooL TEACHERS kppRo-
PRIATIoN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BIZ THE
BOARD OF ALDEBMEN-THE INTEREST ON THE
CITY DEBT.
An adjourned meeting OF the Board OF Estimate
and Apportionhent was held at the Comptrolcr's
ONCE yesterday, Mayor Vance In the chair. The
other members OF the Board present were Tax
Commissioner wheeler. Alderman Flanagan and
Comptroller Green. Considerable interest was
manifested In the meeting, 1t being understood
that the city estimates for 1875 would be finally
taken up and passed. A list OF institutions claim.
ing portion OF the excise money was handed 10
the Board on Tuesday. Another list OF claimants
had previously sent IN their requests.
CONSIDERING THE ESTIMATES
Shortly after twelve O'Clock business was com.
menced. The minutes Of last meeting being read
and approved several unimpOrtant resolutions
and communications were introduced and laid
over for future consideration.
Comptroller Green then suggested that the
Board proceed to the consideration OF the objec-
tions and rectincatlons by the Board OF Aldermen
OF the estimates for 1875.
Tax Commissioner Wheeler read the different
items in which alterations had been made by the
Board oil Aldermen.
Eaca item was then considered In detai com.
mencing with "Clerks ana officers, Board OF
Aldermen" Increased from $4,000 to $25,Ooo
The question was put as TO overruling the action
of the Board Of Aldermen In making this increase
The vote was as follows:-
YEAs-Compsroiier 0reen. Mayor Vance, Tax Commits
NAY-Aiderman Flanagan.
The increase was, therefore, overruled but after
ward, on motion OF Alderman Flanagan, this ap-
preparation was set down at $780, 900. Contingencies
in the Mayors ofdce, increased from 81, SEQ to
$500. and Bureau OF Permits increased to $500,
were allow wed Tho item for contingencies Bureau
OF Permits, Increased to $4,000. was overruied,
and the appropriation now stands at $500. Ap-
preparation OF $4,000 for support OF prisoners in
County jail was stricken out, but the amount was
subsequently inserted at $4,000. Notwithstanding
the objections Of Comptroller Green, who stated
he was under the impression the Supreme Court
had DECIDED against the legality OF this expendi-
ture.
ment, from 100000 to s5o,0o0 was Overruled:
and the appropriation stands as originally in-
The Increase IN salaries of the Corporation Al
torney's ONCE from $4,000 10 $500 was allowed Dt
me reo,ifoation increasing the appropriation
for salaries in the Department Of Public Works
from $4,000 TO s15o,0Oo was allowed to stand,
Mayor Vance, Alderman Flanagan and Tax Com.
missioner Wheeler voting IN the Affirmative, and
Uomptr oer Green in the negative.
The following items were stricken out aS to
amounts OF increase by the board Of Aldermen:-
Police supplies, from $50 coo to $50, 900; FIRE De-
rne rss estimates G % therefore stand
There was no discussion owe. the item OF
s1Ss;ooo originally deducted from the Department
men. BY unanimous vote the action OF the
Board was indorsed, so that teachers salaries ara
An Increase OF $4,000 (making the appropriation
100000 was allowed for salaries OF CLERKS OF
In iavor, Mayor Vance, Alderman Flanagan, TAX
Commissioner Wheeler; against, Comptroller
Green.
The action of the Board OF Aldermen as to
schooship Mercury and steamer Bellevue, In con-
nectlon with the appropriation for the Department
Requests as to appr0priatng money for sherir,s
fees and armories and drlllroOms, were laid over.
subsequently $4,000 were allowed to reimburse
Item OF $4,000 allowed for expenses in contest
ing street openings was stricken out.
On motion OF Alderman Flanagan, the approprI.
ton OF $4,000 was allowed for contingencies.
D"''"'' INTEREST ON THE cIrY's DEBT.
The appropriation OF 100000 TO pay interest
the ast * rsSaee up the
Comptroller Green said he deemed It his duty to
that the credit OF the city was preserved; that
It was neither assalled nor destroyed by making
necessary and adequate provision to meet the in.
bank in the city where the money OF the poor was
deposited. 1t was the most solid and substantial
great error on the part OF the Board not to make
sufficient provision to meet the interest on
Its obligations, for any failure to DO SO would i'm.
financial relations. He would do every member
OF the Board the justice to say he thought they all
gentleman present desired to impair the credit Of
the city. The examina tions made in the Comp
| credit. Nine million three hundred thousand dol
lars would be necessary for The purposes men,
toned, and, being unwilling 10 take any risks, he
1 n
! any extent whatever
x vote was tnen taken, when three were in the
| affirmative, the Comptroller alone voting in tho
Comptroller Green then stated that he desired
to enter his solemn protest against the proposed
reduction and to have MS protest entered on the
minutes.
the exact amount OF interest required and 1t was
but proper to say that 1t was Impossible to obtain
year yea the amount OF interest called for Was Was
$1,000 and as Ssl 10000 for Westchester county.
ahe em o. $4,000 es1 than that cal sailed for was
lowed for the interest on the city debt at
SS,30O,0O0 A transfer was required Tor $4,000.
making 1t $40, 600 more than was originally asked.
They had had evidence enough TO satisfy them of
the requirements In view OF the uncertainty which
the interest. A liberal allowance would be made.
and he thought the sum OF SeCoo,o0o was sufficient
l0r the purpose. He was therefore In iavor OF Q
reduction to that amount.
Comptroller Green observed that last year some
ss e a was year
person familiar with the management OF official
affairs that 1t was impossible for any one to
state with accuracy or precision what the needs
OF his business would be. Take the mercnant or
the banker-hOw could he tell what the rate OF
interest would DeS Under such circumstances he
did not propose TO impair the standing OF the city
or create apprehensl0ns in any Of the moneyed
institutions. lie believed that the amount men,
toned was necessary. He did not pretend to give
the exact figures, which, OF course would be an
imposslbllity. At all events 1t the duty OF the
Board to see that ample provisions should be made.
| After some remarks from Mayor Vance the dis
Cussion was cropped for the moment. 1t was
later arranged that the final consideration of the
matter would take place at to-day's meeting.
Mayor Vance expressed his intention OF again
taking up the subject at that time.
Comptroller Green moved to reduce the appro-
priation for salaries In the Department OF Public
Works from $3.50 900 to $125.000. The motion was
lost, the other members OF the Board voting
against II.