New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-19

eoploysd 70 bring sbou. this result t impossible
TO IND cate mt COstgan bill might or might not moi .,
smendm, uts TO this might result In 3 compromise
which would he satisfactory and meet with the approval
Democratic pfty leaders would avail themselves Of the
opportunity Sred and Nil oices mainly with their
COMMISSIONERS WALES FAvORs THE BILL
Commissioner 8. H. Wales being called upon. SAID he
had not given the subject thought and
himself as follows:
The Cos.igau BILL" as understand lt. proposes to
give the power OF removal OF heads OF departments
pointments subject 20 the appr0va Of the Board OF Al
dernen. As abstract principle OF State municipal
government tue proposition is sound and If could
sways rely upon an intelligent aud yrtuous citizen
excepted from the right 10 exercise this high
prerogailye AZ one time thought in common with
and foot to corrupt political Ring. but its
throw by the exercise of virtuous power am less III
ject governed strictly by mere partisanship
then might that 10 would be good thing to stir
ored in municipal affairs rise above party con
slderanons. We need now not only good but thor
conserve the interests the city A divided
sponsDLity has failed TO TO MS this much
desired boon and is grave question now whether We
are 20 gain any advantage the present condition OF
things continues
Speaking in this matter as q citizen. and wholly indie
pendent OF party considerations, would not OBJECT
now TO giving the Mayor fair chance TO reorganze
zoe government Of the city In such manner as IN MS
jug nelt might seem best. speaking from PARTISAN
L
nze me value of the moral power OF minority repre-
seHiatlon ia the CITY Government. he would hazard
TepfesentatOn. He will be held, as was Mayor
havemeyer, to strict accountability Tor MS
actions; and the people have shown their ability
20 punish those who wliully wrong have full
dence in The personal integrity and good intentions OF
Mayor Wiek1am, and believe 10 would be safe 10 in
trust he power OF removal to him, without the inter
ventiOn OF the Governor. would contne this power OF
removal strictly to the heads Of departments who should
constitute board OF advisers the Mayor Ihave
aith the suggestion which has appeared in some OF
they are Subject to the caprice of the Mayor
There plenty OF good men IN his city to-day who
would do ali in their power to place tho City Govern
ment upon sound and proper basis.
THE REPUBLICAN PROGRAMME UNDECIDED
Chester A. Arthur Collector Of the Port, in
ton yesterday with TRIBUNE reporter stated that the
disaffection Of the Democratic Assembymen on tho
Costigan bill had not been expected. The Democrats
having made 1t party measure, any serious opposition
within the party had not been Anticipated. The Repub-
hcans therefore, had not had opportunity 10 confer
together on the subject
PRESIDENT PERLEYS VIEWS.
President Perley OF the Fire Commissioner being
questioned yesterday regarding the new phase which
the attempt 10 pass the Costigan bill in the Assembly
had Assumed stated that had felt little interest in
the matter, having been a politician. and being
exceedingly busy present with The duties OF his De-
partment. IT, however no understood IT, the bill
proposed giving absolute power OF rsmOval OF all the
city officials including the Police Justices, 70 tho
MayOr. he was convinced that IL was granting too
much man. The principle OF responsibility TO
higher authority, II good relative TO the mass or
city officials should also be good with regard TO the
Mayor himself Such power Is greater tnan that en-
Oyed by the Governor and by the President or the
United states While he did not believe That IL would
injuGicously administered by Mayor WiekhaDl. 1t
would nevertheless be- doubtful proceeding and other
Mayors after him would probably be less con-
-centiOus The demand for - home rule" should GER
tny be considered satisfied with the method OF re-
movae and appointments as now author ked the GCv-
ernOr the right 10 approve or reect the Mayors
action. II dOuOy injudcious II no cause for re-
mOval need be assigned beyond ~ act Aa aH
wanted some present incumbenPs place The Governor
is denied the right OF removing sherS ana county Oi-
Gers except fOr cause and after trial. The proposition
" Mr. Davis FOR the appointment OF = Commission on
prominent II bOh parties, TO frame general law
Tor the local government OF all the municipalities OF the
state reasonable but in the opinion al the Com
missioner there was no pressing need Tor any system OF
pal government this city other than that at
present IN operation.