The New York herald., 1875-11-07
WICKHAM AND THB POLITICIANS.

,.Uu.r n NE GOING TO DO ABOUT rTT'-cITY
HALL RuMoRs-rHE COMING VACANCY IN THE
coMM1ssIoNERsHR or PUBLIC woRKs-THE
CHARGES AGAINST THE POLICE COMMISSION
ERs.
The unusual heat fever or last Tuesdays election
having passed over public attention, within the past
lev days has been turned toward Mayor Wickham and
his probable future political action THIS somewhat
Or serious question a great many people The
gentleman himself since the result OF The election
announced has kept his mouth hermetically sealed
the political issues Of the day Interviewers in vain
have approached him. but away with a bland
smile courteous recognition which has rarely been
found among the present wonderful leaders OF Tam
many Han
RECENT Attacks uPoS MAYOR wIcKHAM
~ Mr. John Kelly, Park Commissioner o'Donohue
the assembled cohorts Of the Boss" Tammany's
ratification have led good deal OF speculation
among politicians around the City Hall ''What be
going about iii ~ SO familiar a conundrum in the
days Of Tweed Is now reiterated IN connection with
tue movements or Mayor wlckham. But His Honor
win not say what he is going 10 do about IT," The
hurthen Of the blame for the defeat OF the rammany
ticket has been placed by Kelly and Company upon the
Mayors broad shoulders. Mr. Morrssey put
or Tammany Hall for giving expression Of opinion
on the subject OF the laborers wages Mr.. Wickham
presided a meeting OF heads OF departments where
the resolution passed authorizing the reduction.
He was not disciplined By Fouquler Tnville Boyd's
committee Now after election, Boss Kelly
veys the remnants or his scattered army from the
parts Of the Wigwam in Fourteenth street. he naturally
looks around for a victim upon whom he
saddle all the blame OF Tuesdays disaster Mr. Kelly
that he had nothing do with the reduction of
the labOrers wages OF course there disposition
10 doubt So high an authority but II Is singular
uVl1ta tn sftyf ho lqngt ~
not able control my candidate as 20 save MS
party rom egregious bunder he forced the nomi-
nation Of Mr. Wckham Oh the Convention, and ~ 50
dong claimed an absolute ownership IN the nominee.
The the latter supposed 70 reflect the policy
OF the former Thus il was that the aborers heid the
Tammany Hall party respoIs pc Tor the redlcton q
their wages and they have good grounds Tor dong So
notwithstanding the receat attempted explanation q
Thx co,nnssroSERsmP og rrBuc WORKS
The term for which General Fita John Porter was
elected Commissioner or Public Works VIII expire Win
the last week or month. II IS matter eagerly
discussed to who Will be the successor 81 the
present incumbent large amount OF patronage u
dispensed ~ this department. and II Is consequently
valuable prize either party General Porter may nos
he renortnated for the place by Mayor Wickham The
outcry which was raised against the selection OF In
babtaut OF another State for important position as
}fat ~ Commigsiouer Of Public Works NAV deter the
rcappointment OF General Porter Then u must be re-
collected that the Board ot Aldermen possess the con-
drmatory power in this The General was ap
ttSI1f ion 81 nr. George X van Mort In thai event
the Board OF Aldermen had no controlling
influences But the case IS different Inc term oI
Office q the present incumbent VII expire on the 18th
oi December 1875 Mayor Wickham will than no COM
PEELED to SUCCESSOR subject 70 the approval Of
the Board
THE sew BOARD or ALDERMEN
viii consist 81 fourteen Tammany members, seven
republicans and anti Tammany Should the
fourteen members work together under the Dictator
ship Ar John Kelly Of the sent IN for
confrrnation ~ Mayor Wickham must be IN harmony
with the wishes Of the BOSS. But the recent cleo
ton NAV open tho eyes Of the newly elected Tammany
members. They do not look upon Mr.. Kelly as the i
successful leader and strict political master 81 last year
Circumstances alter cases and tho late defeats have
doubt convinced them Of the blundering management
which lost thor party lis prestige and influence. They
cannot therefore, be dragooned into voting for nom
lnce simply because he Is backed mp by Mr. Kelly, \
probably with other recommendation of fitness Tor
the important olace OF Commissioner OF Public Works
RUMoRRD
is also talked OF IN political coalition between MAYOR
Nlckham and Comptroller Green. THIS coalltlon has
been whispered around the City Hall frequently within
the past few weeks Mr. Green, WHY and cunning IN
political ntrgues Is ready Tor alliances that viii
strengthen himself and continue his power as head OF
tie Finance Department The gentleman Is ambitions
OF office His term Comptroller expires next year,
and the present laws Mayor Wickham holds the
appointment Of successor. should the next Legisa
ture fan to amend the law this subject Mr.. Green
viii be compelled 10 "sep down and outf of the Comp
trolershp, unless he can make A deal with Mayor
Wckhsm 70 insure reappointment Al the expira-
tlou OF lis term.
Tug ruARGRs AGAINST THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Nothing has transpred relative 70 the charges
now pending before the Mayor against the Police Com
missloners The result oi the election may also tend
ward Of speedy removal OF Messrs Matseil and
Disbccker Both senate and Assembly being republi-
can and i'll the from this city with the exccp
tion 81 Mr. james Gerard being chosen on the anti
Tarnmany will also tend to comphcatc matters
In this connection One fact ts clearly understood
around the City Hal--that Mayor Wickham has not
vet taken definite action on tie charges and
United them to Governor Tden for biz consideration