New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-10
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.BROORLYN RING ERA UDS.
THE TAXPAYERS COMMITTEE ACCuMU-
LATINO PROOFS.


EFFORTS TO SECURE PUNISHMENT AND RESTITUTION
NOT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES To GIT TIE
FULLEST EVIDENCE The CLAIMS AGAIS,T
GrssRs. BADEAU AND sPRsGUE-oLD WRONGS
AGAINST TIE CITY.
There was no conference yesterday between
the members Of the Committee of the Brooklyn Tax
payers Association and the State officials in regard 10
the Brooklyn Ring frauds, but additional Giidavits will
be taken tn Albany in few days by one OF the most
promne Mt members OF The Committee. There has been
no withdrawal from the contestas stated by enemies OF
reform ia BroOklyu-by any member of that body and
no lack of determination shown by the taxpayers who
have the matter In charge They express regret that
their action and plans should have become public but
declare that their earncsness has not abated very
earnest worker in the movement at whose home nearly
all g meetings have been held, said to a TRIErNE
reporter that Of the persons most for measures
to compel restitution ia Frederick A. Schroeder, the
Mayor elect He siid that Mr. Schroeder however, be-
eycd in taking action until the full proDfs OF misap
preparation Of funds had been clearly established in each
case, in his opinion IL would not be proper Ia into
the fight unless tbey strongly fortified The gem
teman stated that the determination to conduct the
warfare in that manner had prolonged the proceedings
but that matters would be In condition to begin
the suits Mr.. Schroeder IA doing all in his power To
bring about the restitution Of all moneys which he
thinks should have found their way into the
public treasury, but have been diverted from
it, when he Controller he declared that
Hugh Mclaughlin The Younger when Fire Commissioner
had reserved FOR his the interest accruing from
placed in his honds for deiayng the expenses Of
the lire Department, and that the interest should be
handed tho treasury Mr.. Mclaughlin refused to
do this and emit threatened but brought by
the Corporation Counsel Mr. Schroeder also urged that
the amounts due the city from exCooetor Badcsu and
ex Treasurer spracue should be collected. Mayor Hun
ter in September, communicated with CORPORATION Con-
sci Dewitt In regard to the matter, but the Latter took
action. prolonged interview tine subject took place
yesterday between Mr. Schroeder and Mayor Hunter, and
soon aferwart tho Mayor ha following 10 Corpora
ton Counsel william G. Dewitt:
MAYORS OFFICE. CrY Hall, BRooKLYS,l
Nov. q, 1875. {
DIAR SIR In September last addressed he following
MINORS officf. CITY HuI, BEooKrYy. Sept y, 1875
and duo former officers Of city,
ateS ss'lea oiaa Nr ne1 S the
aeisa7ns he sapascs Of tho Ere 6rpd%s%,:
''l Hon Nv " C. Dc Witt orporat's Counsel.
sire now To- know whe,e, steps have been tahen in
Very respectfully, J. W. HuSTfR, Mayor.
Hon. ". c. Dewitt Corporation Counsel.
The claim Of the city against Mr.. Badeau Is 10000,
against Hr. spagre $4,000, and against MIR Ne
Laughhn So,COO-total, $4,000 Unless prompt and
satisfactory reply shall lie made TO the question. it is
dersood that charges Of neglect Of duty viii be- preferred
BY the Mayor against the Corporation Counsel As a
twothirds vote of the Common Council il reqniI
remove an official. IL il doubn whether not he could
he displaced but il is believed that he viii be induced 10
prosecute the persons named.
II is matter Of general nOtorety that tho affairs
the Controllers ofce administered by Mr. Sclroedrs
predecessor Evan NJ johnson, conducted IA very
loose manner. Mayor kalbheisch Mayor at the
time and compelled tstigaon into the affairs Of
that office The result adverse report. The
Board of Aldermen took action 3nd tie Chairman Of
1he investigating Committee Andrew Cunningham was
prevented from being rrpouDajed FOR Alderman In the
lowing Fall by Hugh Mclaughlin, Nr J0hnsOBs friend
and bondsman Another investigation took paos, and
man Ropes stated among Irregularities that Mr. John
son sold for $7 900 less than their full value and
at another time for par when tney were bringing
premium the street IL Is urged that legal clm
be the recovery OF tho sums OF money lost 10
The city ia this
IL Is ss ,rted Alderman Patrick Clark when Dock
Master received large Of money for Wharfage fees
Mich no turned TO the city. IL " alleged also
that I0beTt Furey, when Street Commissioners allowed
The city 10 make double payments the contract
through his ceitihcation. withdrawing Investigation
on this point. claimed also that Commissioner VIM
A Fowler made arrangements with the gar companies
receive So cents for each street lamp In the city, and
IL IL claimed that Controller Powell, when Mayor
properly signed at Mr. Fowers dictatoD, warrants Tor
SAL 900 the Seyentlaye. contract for laying scrin
shaw paycment tho validity Of which severely ques-
toned All these matters Will probably lie looked after
and IN The scope Of ts cJrts OF the Tax payers
4 Committee.