The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-09
THE STATE CAPITAL
The Latest Aspect of the New Charter
Movements.
Governor Tilden Desires q
General Law.
A Grace, Mercy and Peace" Con-
vention Held.
THE INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. BILL.

pprang upon the House SO adroitly on Tuesday
night, continues TO occupy the attention OF legs-
lators mere. There is q marked change. however,
IN the loud Boosting or friends OF the measure as
10 ultimate success. The temporary flush OF VIC
tory as exhibited ia the maneuvres or
Hustled his republican packers, and the
democrats who came to the assistance
or the minority. has passed into a quiet contem-
platoon OF what iuture movements may develop.
lnave taken considerable trouble TO-DAY to ascer-
tain Governor Tidenis exact position on the bill.
The distinguished gentleman himself could not be
induced to express q direct opinion as 10 It's mer-
Its OF demerits He Is in fact, opposed to the IN
terviewing process, the ground that sucn con-
eersatlons, given in an Official capacity, are
beneath the dignity OF the Executive The Gov
ernor mas also an apparent dstaste for thrusting
forward his personal opinions frequently before
the people, as he aohors the notion or being orac-
ularly consulted on all occasions wnen public
matters come up Tor analysis. l have talked to-
night, however, with intimate friends OF
the Governor who are entirely familiar
with his sentiments on the subject OF
THIS latest Charter bill; they empnaticaly
allege that Nj. Tilden is opposed 70 the measure
N principle. lie Is understood TO be against any
movement taking the shape OF legislation for the
benefit or one political clique TO the advancement
of another In this connection he seeks to plant
his opposition TO the Costgan biz. II the people
Of New York city any other city in
the State, want q change In their charter,
he layors general law by which this WORK can
be accomplished. 1t viii be recolected that dur
Ing the contest on the Costigan btu Mr.. DAVIS,
who, no doubt represented Governor T1lden on
the door or the House at that lime, introduced q
resolution providing for the appointing OF a COM
mission, consisting OF Mr.. Charles o'Conor and
80 f4ahl a Iau fa fha
shartering OF cities and towns throughout the
State Governor Tilden is. therefore. understood
TO stand upon the broad platform or general legis-
lation ana special measures inaugurated Tor
personal objects, Will De certain to meet with
prompt veto when brought before him Tor sigma
lure. thus stands the night to-day,
Governor Tilden Is concerned. Toe men who are
behind this DIl however, ieel confident OF It's
that they can put 1t through over the Governors
veto. Politica! spectators state tnat the intro
rucuon Of such a measure simply means dlyls,
Ion IN lavor Of Andrew H. Green. lt rs well
known t1at very bitter leeling exists between
the Costlsan Dill mad passed 1t was cal
Eulated, without any manner OF doubt.
IN the Finance Department. As counter move
ment against the MAYOR, Mr.. Green IL UNDER
II proving his strength in the Legislature and
thus enectualy striking back az his opponent.
Kelly IN tue interview puDhsned In to-dayis
HERALD, that ne tMr. Greenl mad often main
tanned political prominence through alliance
WIN republicans, can scarcely be gainsaia.
Mir. Green seems now 70 nave the republican
Etrengrn Of tue Legislature behind MIN. TINS was
exhibited IN the passage 81 tne Deposit bill In lie
Senate. The democratic Assembly passed TINS
measure. giving control OF the deposlts 70 the
ate inserted the name uf the Comptroller In con-
necnon with the osher two officials.
GRACE. MERCY And PEACE.
Rumor has Oeen busy In Albany during the past
twenty-iour hours as to the asselnb.age OF coun-
eli OF grace. mercy aud peace" aud that mayor
WIekham ana Comptroller Green WIN clasp hands
s'over the bloody cnasm-n There has been large
addltIon 10 our political groups here during Inc
past TWO days. The hotels are crowded. ana
among the number at the Delavan are Mr..
yonn Mortissey, ex-snerin O'Brlen, Colonel
several others. This Garter oil Is the only
New YORK city measure OF any Importance which
has caused decided excitement since the COM
mencemeat OIL the session / Informed
tonight mat no iurtner steps viii De taken IN Its
70 me from reliable sources are true. tnar Mr..
1ldsn IS opposed TO the Dill, cannos see much
chance LOT - passage
THE LOBBY.
An active lobby, however, could accomplish
great deal II influence Of future patronage
and emolument were brought into play but
gilgnt chance OF defeat IN my opinion, would
upsetting 81 Iammany han. rnis IL q hIgn caro-
70 play Tor. out then We snousd have q decided
s2llt n tue democratic party snd consequently a
republican triumph. No sach Dll could get
tarouga the Legislature without sacrificing party
rcenty.
IL Is urged, however, IN lis defence, that Tam
many Haii = now not representative democratic
institution out that Capitalization and despots
rule its councils; that 4 clique OF TWO or three men
parcel out anu control All patronage anu otices,
and nat It's overthrow, as Al present managed,
would b. beneficial 10 the democracy and marx
soc Inauguration o. more healthy future.
New men would come 70 the iront and
tue professional politician would be
PEELED 10 take back seat IL ~
ace 81 cutlery Tor honesty snd reform. Men VINO
hoisted tnar banner Tor Inc past three years are
most likely 70 cOutrOi toe politics OF toe future.
Ine lacsneyed business polltIclan must sep
l4 Hnmm Ha4 70
Juvenatea. has taken a back track n appointing
men 70 ONCE wso lought against their eoun-
try 10 o time OF need, VINO Aliens
% New YORK city, and who, when Tweed
was IN power, acted as his close allies.
Inc country democrats are prmed enectualy
with those arguments. IL - also GAINED that
decided disanecuon exists among those gentle
received from New YORK members, IN sitting upon
their UIlls Until all legislation Tor The metropolis
has been attended to. thus goes the controversy.
Tonight and next week must bring tue contest
INSPECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
Ii appears that tue bill ordered to-day 10 a third
reading IN the Assembly, creating an Inspector OF
PuoIic Works, ought 10 dispense with al THIS IN.
necessary rEmaroi0 OF INVESTIGATION. Inc Oil
was introduced Dy Ar. DAILY or New YORK, some
time ago ana made special order ior to-day. II
roniers extraordinary powers, and now reads as
toll0ws:-
Az Acr creating the once Of Inspector OF Public WORKS
Ihe people 81 The state q New YORK, represented Ia
sFeroe Il mail Ne N ,i,Ssr known "a Insoec-
Tor Of fu0e Wors who sha 9e appointed ~ ths Cow
be Is be shall hold ofnce and dur
Lg the term tue Governor ~ whom he j. appointed.
sac ttt shall be the DUTY Of sucn onlcer y inspect
al WurNs earned account o. the state ia
which the tate shall be Interested ana % perform all
special duties respect thereto which shall be imposed
on MIN ~ The Governor DE stall report 70 the Gov
ernor upon ~ matters pertaining 70 bis Office a. often
~ ne sha be cAeu nP0u the Governor 20 10 90 aud
such reports when 50 made shall be nled In the Gov
errors oee suh,eo. y inspection ~ any person WOO
may desire to examine the same.
skc 3 such onleer snall have power 70 inspect all
suen WORKS. and 70 examine BOOK account paper
relating thereto ~ me custody o. Any public oacer or
h0ards 10 take testimony and administer OathA and any
wiiul false sweArug before 0nloer hereby Do
ciared Is be perjury.
SIG Asuch 0Acer may require the attendance Of any
witness before INN whenever in The opinion on me
Governor the interest Of the state requires and
that purpgss Ne may issue suop0nas - Be signed By
him. which shall be served ~ any " constable
BY said OfIcer thcreunt0 required. any duly
eubpUnaed before orlceF who shall
whiully ncglect obey ucn subpoena, snan forfeil
the people This state the Of hundred nifty
collars aud shall also be deemed % Re gultY Of mis-
3emean0f.
sec 5-such ofcer shall receive an annual compensa-
dol Of x5 COO payable In monthly ailments OF the