The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-08

Combinations in Hrookiyn nVninst Ross Mc-
Laughiin and his Power.

The appointment OF Gen. Henry W.
siocum to the Presidency OF the BrooAlvn city
Works Board. Is with the understanding that he
is to az once expose the corruption in that de-
par,ment. He has begun to inspect the pay
rolls. and on the next pay day he means to see
who the men arc who call for their wages. II Is
believed that many of the officials draw salaries
as hydrant and street inspectors. The new Dem
ocratic General Committee, headed by Messrs.
Slocum. Marshall Hunter, and Murphy mean to
break down " Boss " Mclaughlin, and the series
OF exposures IN the Board Of City Works are to
be used for this purpose. There was rumor
yesterday that the new committee had decided
to coalesce with the Mclaughlin organic alton,
but this was indi2nanuy denied. The Interests
~ Mclaughlin and Fowler have been so similar
that IL Is expected that Gen. SlOcuins ferrettn9
the CITY T od odnd % to sh be nSw
Nv mnnaper "A - hold n D office for so long time.
Although Ex-Mayo.- Hunter has retired to bust
ness life he is still one 60 'hc qs' ,Su
In the new Democratic party. Nv '"iN ''s''i
" Mayor schroedor's message is clear ia
definite. He does himself and others justice,
acknowledges that the growth Of the pubic
debt has been stopped, and that decrease has
commenced the way and tue means are clear
self Of the opportunity, and "A gradual decrease
Of the debt aud OF the rate Of taxation may be
''He has the Common Council and the head OF
the most important department OF the city
With him tn act In concert for the public GOOD.
"The Eagle lowers the standard Of the last two
years administration Il suppose II could con-
ceive Of none higher. to the elimination OF two
particular mou from Office. | surely did think
the public good required the retirement OF Ger.
tsin men from places, from whence had grown
the great debt and burde of the city. The
Eagle thought differently and thinks 30 still.
There was always close affinity between the
Water Board and the PARK Board. which has
never been disturbed and this affinity knew
to be very detrimental to the best interests Of
the community.
IL warred against no man. but against meas
ures aud practices, and was disposed to do II
openly and fearlessly. and, think, with some
effect. The gross and proiigate expenditures
of these most obnoxious DEF artments have been
checked, and a limit reached. The leader OF
one Is in the hands Of the courts. The uther
IS reduced To a park keeper, and not supposed
Just now to be very dangerous Yet his Omcial
head was very r. ely ironered during the last
week at u very low price. IL was not accepted,
partly because Of doubts "a to the sincerity OF
the offer. and partly because much higher game
was In view.
These two pets II the ring Democracy are
vet hanging on, rs Of OLD, to the skirts OF what
ever party may be In the ascendant.
"Our millions are gonc-our debt remains
but hope stil lives and cries out, II we cannot
have indemnity for the past let US have security
for the future"
The ex MAYOR referred TO Commissioners Fow-
Ter in the water Board and j. :. T. stranahan IN
the Park Board.