New-York tribune., 1874-05-08
A DAYS WONDER.
THE NEWS RECEIVED BY POLITICIANS WITH INcRE

DAYS WONDER.
THE NEWS RECEIVED BY POLITICIANS WITH 1NcRE-
DUIITY, RIDICULE, AND INDIGNATIoN-siGNlfl-
CANT COMMENTS EXCHANGED.
The announcement that tho Mayor would
make an appointment for Police Commissioner, yeser-
day, brought larger number OF politicians to the Ciy
Hall than usual. Before rumOr gained currency
that Abraham Dsbecker supervisor OF The Cty eeord'
had been appointed. The name passed from mouth 10
mouth, but believed the story AT noon MI DIS
appeared and took the oath Of office before the
Mayor. short time subsequently the Mayor sent q
certificate of the appointment TO Col. Farrell, OF when
the following is a copy:
EXECUTIVE pErAETMESr; SnA AYgns ;5n CITY HALb IIA!
I. I.wnam F Havemeyer, Mayor of the City OF New;
the Laws OF 1874 being act to amend Chapter $50 OF
the Laws Of 1879 entitled act to reorganze tne 9cai
government OF the City OF NewYork, passed April 3o
1873 and the acts amendaory thereto, do hereby np-
| point Abraham Disbecker Police Commissioner OF inc
City Of NewYork, in the place or Henry SMITH ue-
| ceased, and for the unexpired term OF said Henry
W. +. HAyEMEYER, Mayor.
This was to persons making inquiries In refer
ence to in circulation; but 1t was several
hours before belief became general that the appoint
had really been made. The Information was every
where received first with increduty, and then with
exclamations OF astonishmcnt and indignation. Soon
the crowds in the obbes Of the City Hall began TO re-
ceive sccessons from the Adermanic and other rooms
Many had heard the news and when they diI hear
| II we're slow to believe It true.
"Weu! That's the worst 1 ever heard" was fire.
quent exclamation the recipient Of the news sank
exhausted into his chair. "Dlsbecker" said we'll
known habitu6 Of the City Hall; don't believe 1t!
It is true" replied his informant; Col Farrell has
lust told me So" "We, IL tho Mayor is mad God help
him; II he isn't. God forgive him?
When Informed that Mr.. Dsbecker had been ap-
pointed Of the officials In the United statos build
ing on Chambersst who take interest In politics,
mt heii 4.
this thingp When they found out that 1t was not
lest they said, "What will Mayor Hayemeyer DO ne1t
When told OF the fact many OF the attaches OF the
sherin's Office knowingly replied, "f0u can't fooi
me on that, you know" and 1t took repeated
assurances to convince them that Mr. DIS
becker had really been appointed Police CON-
missioner When it clear to them that he had they
cances OF great surprise. Wnen asked WHAT
he thought about the appointment DstretAttorney
Phelps laughed. and said suppose Mr. Disbecker Is
pleased with it," When the same question was put 10
Mr. Phelps's assistant, Mr. Rollins, he answered by
very significant shrug OF the shoulders In speaking OF
the matter q prominent Republican politician, said;
In appointing Disbecker, Mayor Havemeyers sole
object undoubtedly was show the Legislature that ne
was perfectly sound advising them not 10 take the
confirming power away from the Board OF Aldermen
Several wellkn politicians expressed, In SUD
stance the following opinion: The Mayor never up
ponted Mr. Disbecker without the consentof Controller
Green He has not been made q Police Commissioner
far the purpose of attending business such Comns
souer and the question s "What lie to be used for
MANY conjectures were made to tho political comb.
nations which has resulted In Mr.. Disbeckers appoint
pointment Some thought that he had simply pledged
himself TO be subservient 10 the Mayor In all Things ana
that tho Board now constituted was pracuealy Ia
the hands Of Sya Were strong party interests served
by the appointment. gentleman, who IL IN poslIon
to form very correct conclusions IN such matters tOd
TeIRrsE reporer that Mr. Dsbecker had had heayier
| backing" than any man who had been appointed or
nominated by Mayor Havemeyef Inc mater NV wIs RoS
of Adermen, some Of whom seemed to look upon u ss
defeat OF the % Eng SfSrf y n sepe ro
unable AT so early an to 20 any deflne con-
clutiou as to Significance OF this poitcai move
| TALK OF THE POLITICIANS.
! Tho annoIntnent was received by the POLITICIANS
,borobont the city with increduy at first and then
yit, amazernent That the position which had been SO
sought for on the part OF the rival Republican
factions and for which strongest and abes men on
! each side had been put forward, should be
91see rSes in the political World and whose status
as member OF the rival Republican factions ac n
derstsnd and they could merely give expression 10 the
feelings in excamatons OF hnu queries a.
| definitely answer From one who elaine 10 he aDle 10
Judge undersandney as TO the action OF Tue Mayor tn 10
the the following explanation was reeeved lhe
Custom house clique ever since Henry aea bs
control of the Police Board In wSi,d order ito TO
control the election next FAN q, Whie he dae tne
| Republican leaders 40 not that
elect their candidate for Mayor and the majority OF the
hoard OF Aldermen; they do believe that, by proper
manipulation, they carry several OF the Assembly
| Ostricts, aud reduce the Democratic majority on
Governor as to facilitate carrying the State. Above all
however, 10 is dcemed desirable thaf the Assembly,
should he Repubican because a United States Senator
is 10 be elected The plan was, II the Police BOARD
could be secured to turn out superintendent MaseI
| and aupoint IN his stead John j. Davenport. Ihc
latter by son OF his Intimacy with the Admnisra
eI,i ton, could have men nj. selection appointed as
United States supervisors OF election. and, with the
police under his control, Tdinnany Han would nave 10
chance to compel observance OF It's rights voters
would refused the franchise Oh the slightest preteh
and the Democratic vote would be reduced IN every pos
sioe way The actions OF Davenport at former elections
indication of the that Woud DC pursued
IN the future If given The Mayor wished rair
election, and also wished 10 shield his friend, slpefh
teDdent Matse from harm. He has no liking Tor Tue
Custom house clique, and Is therefore anxious 70 cir
cumyen schemes. The appointment "f Dsbecker
in whom the Mayor trust would serve a cDecK 10
| the CustoLL-honse influence III the Police Board,
| and would prevent many things which might
| be possible II the Custom house party were
| In the Ddeney there. Commissioner Char-
lick is friend OF the Mayors and with two In the
safe sUeeker tho messenger chosen Dy the MAYOR
10 carry Albany the letter Ia which he defined his
position with reference 10 the bill reducing the number
of Park Poice Commissioners aud taking from the
| Board of Aldermen the confirming power
Many Republicans were Inclined 10 hedge. DsbecEef
appointed, they reasoned, the matter could not be
aud the best thing 10 do the best OF
n He IL Republican. thcytar .gnd therefore, in the
nihn N accord with the Republican, party In Tins
| CITY He cannot well afford 10 break with party
| leaders, for the reason that tue next l. gis-
| latuTc might have the power and the Will TO
that aud other COumsslOns ana provide for the
| aIpointlnenL of OIhrr Commissioners MaYOr Have
rycr. Term Of office expires On TIE fiat day vi
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