New-York tribune., 1875-03-05
ADIsQUIETED COMMISSION.
TIE EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS CHAL-
LENGE INVESTIGATION.

FORREST AND STARR AND RX-TREAsURkh Bsfs-
GEY-A MEMORIAL TO THE LEGISLATURE FoH
ASSISTANCE.
The statement has been made that COM
mttee OF the Legislature was 10 30 appointed W IN
yestigate the affairs OF the Emigration Commission
upon charges made In the Assembly that incompetency
and msmans cement had characterized the adminstra-
ton Of the present Commissioners In reference W n'
matter the OF several OF the COnissoDers "ero
obtained yesterday They united IN the statement .n"'
the charges were unfounded that no specifications
could be mado to support the general CHARGE 'h's
economy exceptional IN public departments, had been
exercised by them; that investigation was inendeu'
and the object Of the proceedings waS 10 convey
false impression by persons interested IN breasng up
the present Commission. and having one estao'shea
consisting of paid officials under the auspices Oh 'n'
State authorities.
George j. Forrest President cf the Commission said
that IL was 700 much TO EXPECT that committee would
actually come TO TINS city and Inform themselves IN
regard all the details and WORKINGS OK inc aep'r'
ept for be had good to believe That the takot
Investigation was merely to create 'alse iiupresse''
upon tho strength OF which bill TO reconstruct tne
present Commission and establish paid body, waici
might be used for political ends could be passed 10 sno
Legislature. The condition o. the Commission was
such that the Commissioners would Ike to nave IL Ia
vestigated as it would then appear what measures ot
| economy had prevailed what uniform caro- hao
| been exercised In the purchase OF supp"es
| ana Olntf malerISj "AdJ tA '4NS i"A wv" D"'"'~
scour city and ascertain where goods OF prime con-
diuon could be purchased for the cheapest price, what
vigilance had been exercised by the committees; what
reduction had taken place in order TO lessen
expenses; what a small force OF men was emp'oyed'
| and what the absolute needs and requirements
| of the Comm!ss were. lIr. FOrrest said thaS
the purchaser Of supplies, Garrett Bergen, did not
take his place with the Presitent's vote. hr.
Bergen WAS opposed to HIM politically. Mr. Forrest had
therefore closely watched tho list o; purchases and tho
amounts PAID each article. At Ir. BerSens reiEe'
| ment vote Of thanks to him lad been passed
for his efficient and valuable sfrvlces, and 1t was per-
| fecty justified by Mr. Bergen's conduct whilo
| lie was treasurer and purchaser for tho
| Board Mr.. Forrest said that he was salts
fed that IN other department IN this city had such
economy prevailed such wisdom In purchasing been ex-
| ercsed, or such vigilance been exhibited by all tho
Commissioners. Ali these details were set forth In the
report of which the Legislature has possession
In that is enumerated every pound OF butter, every
| barrel of potatoes; every article purchased Is
stated in detail with the prices paid for each. "
committee would actually trouble themselves 10 look a
the prices quoted at the times OF the purchases ana
compare them with the pces pad Dy oraeg OF the Com
mlseOners, they wOud had thAt great Wa6hMnt,s
was eserc .sed and that great lad prevailed
The Commissioner concluded his remarks oy sa'inS
tneir ars. & read their Tepor dSes rs contents AID
then report 10 the Lagsatnre lie ie1red 9owsver'
the merely to produce certain eject anu
Garrett Bergen who wa, tue Treasurer and purchaser
of the Commission until JSluary Ol ths year. SAID that
investigation would Dc pruductive Oi good results,
%ens can be coHdaGted accordSs 70 the same rules
| of economy which shord govern a mersahtiie
went from store to store In order 10 ascer-
tain where he could purchase goods of tne
any ine OF business where puscha''s were maze ahi
was perfectly independent ~ GG! i1e ia0se WI VINO % svd
say without fear ot'conradcon that no person n to
C0nnisson cOgnected with II, ever received single
cent as commission, present OF enoument, 10 ahy
shape or maune directly or indirect - iH xenange ior
comparsons between taelrop4rchaees and those made
by coordinate Apartments and eXpresse the hoPe hat
| an INVESTIGATION w0u.d take place.
terested III the charges for they questioned hls integrity
q subject Of doubt or dispute Ii was sonegh hat re-
narkdbe fact, he SAID that alIhon:n the Commisso1
composed OF Democrats aud Republicans, no pay
E.ent OF money had ever been made gitlont unahs-
nous vote o. the members. The bs had been scruti-
uize closely, prices examined, and e satisfied that
Investigation wOuid be 0i infinite benefit 70 tue Com
departments would do well to foilow. All Of tho
Commissioners, sud Mr. Starr, ate business men and
pOt politicians, and they serve without pay. They
fniinr wiIn Tie prce Of goods and II ,.e sums PAID
had been proper. would nave Indicated 1t immed..
Messrs. A.yOcd aHi Hustci were in making these
charges aud he hoped the Investigation wodld occur
AN APPEAL FoE STATE AID.
A memorial has jIt been sent TO the Legislature.
signed by 4 special committee OF the emigration Com-
mission appointed for that purpose, and consisting
OF Commissioners Hurbu;, ScLaek, and Lyaca and
Mayor Wlcklam, asking for an increase OF the bead
money S. and al appropriation OF s5o'Col
The IN moral beeins,Dy stating t0at the purpose for
which the Commission created WAS TO afford the
various cities and couaes Of the ate the necessary
protection against importaO1 % Daupers and cri-
inals iron foreign countries AM 70 protect alien pas
sengers landing at the port OF New-fork, and care
ana provide tiIe sick and helpless among them.
The OF vessels are required to give bonds for
support years gt-r Ier arrival OF such alien
immigrants ~ snail 6e an expense % nunicpal.'les
whae they resided. For the sMpCwncrs' convenience
neadmoney permitted to be pa!i Ia lieu OF glypga
bond, and that amolnt has varied according to tho
needs OF the Commission In tue year ls nc tn Com
nissoners request this head money was reduced from
81 so 10 s The falling oil or linmgratIoD, and con-
sequent reduction OF iucOme thc borrowing oi money
upon yes Of the properly o. tne Cohlss and
the financial CONDITION. o ihe e0nhissoh arc uet"eu
The memorial then states accomplished
by Commission daring the past 2s years o u exist
encp whereby the state has pccu relieved of all
pcnse. 1t elbows that over S5o0eoo Immigrants have
EmigraIlom Commission has provided and cared for
ISc90s fer greater or less period drng Tue nst hVe
years subsequent 10 their arrival has treated and
cared for 54lGs9 ii it's various hospitals &c.
il has supplied 469,4cl with tc~p.rary ooards
vided 3ss 7l7 with en,pioymeI, tnrough tue labor
Bureau al Castle 'igrdeD. IL has forwarded 10 inland
quest 55523 Il has relieved anG provided Tor 22l Go7 IN
various counties aud ins'tutuus az tr state. Under
table Institutions OF the State. and sum
En,Srant FWnd il has porcIased lands, and
erected hospitals, Refugees, snOohoses, work
cOO, which are now held oy your inemorulists Us mo
property 0 the State. All tals Was d01c without any
memorahthoD considers the appeal Tor the aid when -
De the only adequate remedy Tor the pnancial
cnb"rIassments OF the Gomnla,oh ana, ~ concnsoh,
~ u, aud an appropriation OF SoO'@o
THE CIVIL Rights BILL.
FALSE ALARM IN GEORGIA.