The New York herald., 1879-10-03
DISGRACEFUL WRANGLING.
Not in Favor of Reputable Demo
Gratis as Inspectors.
MORRISON'S CLEVER TACTICS
Tammanys Mandamus Proceedings Be-
fore the Supreme Court.


terday morning in anticipation Of the renewal of
the fight for political supremacy by the republican
md democratic members of the Board OF Police
commissioners. The deadlock the appoint
ment Of election inspectors was the sole topic OF
onversation among the hundreds of loungers who
flied the halls and corridors of the buildings wait
ing for the arrival of the official gladiators. Numer
rumors were rifo regarding strategic movements
made by the Commissioners to counteract the
charges made by Mayor Cooper and to avoid tho
issue of writ of mandamus by the Supreme Court.
One of these reports, which generally accepted
rs correct was to the effect that the Commissioners
after adjourning yesterday afternoon. held in
formal meeting. at which it w0s mutually agreed
that concessions to be made by both sides in
order that the deadlock might be broken. The anti
Tammany men were in high glee over the firmness
OF Commissioners MacLean and Morrison, while tho
republicans seemed puzzled to know whether to
laugh cry. The Tammany braves, however. be-
trayed feeling Of timidity that has long been a
stranger in their ranks.
Soon it was whispered around that the Commits
sioners in the building. and shortly after ten
o'clock Messrs. Wheeler. French and Morrison
walked into the Board room, where Mr.. MacLean was
already installed in the presidents chair. The
out appearance Of the men Of the day previous was
replaced by evidences OF rest and resreshment. All
slccp point gained The Commissioners sauntered
about the room for some time. and at last Mr..
French said, testify.
Cant we 90 on, Mr.. MacLean? don't see the use
Of coming here for nothing
"Oh. certainly sir; have not the slightest objec-
tion. answered Mr.. MacLean. blsndly, adding. in Q
significant tone elf you ready, ami To
A number Of communications were received and
read by Chief Clerk Haley. Finally the passage of
the department payroll was moved by Mr.. French.
Mr.. MacIean said he had objection to its passage
provided the first item struck out. This item
he explained was $500. the salary Of Commissioner
Wheeler for the month OF September. He said that
charges pending against Mr.. Wheeler for i'm
properly withholding the sum of $4,000 from the
city. He was therefore favor of not paying that
official for September.
am not prepared to vote on the question in that
his opinion. and that it be laid over for our
next meeting."
wHEEIRRs SALARY HELD BACK.
Mr.. Wheeler looked appealingiy at his colleague,
Mr. French. who said II am clearly of the opinion
that Mr. Wheelers salary ought to be paid. He has
deposited 5000 in trust with the Bank of North
America, and awaits instructions to its final dis
position"
An examination of Mr.. Moe clerk of the Clothing
Bureau of Equipment. revealed the fact that he had
cloth to policemen. Mr.. MacLean claimed that he
had violated the rules OF the department in not
turning the money over b the chief clerk and max
ing monthly reports. and moved that Mr.. Noes sal
sry for September be also disallowed. Mr.. French
fanked him by making the Equipment Bureau clerk
pay the money to the chief clerk and receive his
ceipt for it. He then moved that the matter be
dropped.
MacLean, land move to exclude Mr.. Wheeler's sal
Another hot dispute swas accustomed over the
diatr of Oi Is of the IN Of
Equipment Mr. MacLean offered o resolution,
which amended by Mr.. French. 1t was for the
purpose Of compelling the clerk Of the Equipment
Bureau to pay the profits OF the department to the
City Chamberlain, and to produce his receipt for
the same each month before mis- name is placed
the payrols. This was carried unanimously At
this point Mr.. Wheeler, who seemed to be intensely
interested in the disposition of his salary, broke
'.Come. gentlemen. 1 think you had better pass
the payros as the police captains are waiting out
This admonition, from such disinterested quar-
ter, was received with a smile by MIR. MacLean Mr.
French said in u savage manner you never mind
the payrolls; perhaps they won't be passed ut all
Mr. Wheeler eyed his colleague sorrowfully. Tor q
moment and then subsidized. The police rolls were
then voted separately All salaries except those
OF the Central department, were passed. motion
made by Mr.. French to pay these salaries but
It was lost.Messrs. MacLean and Morrison voting
ri move" said Mr.. MacLean, .'that the Bank Of
North America be directed to pay to the City Cham
berlan tho 50 600 alleged to have been deposited by
MIR. Wheeler. also move that the Chamberlain be
directed to hold the money as special fund in his
custody until he shall receive further instruc-
tons"
II beg that you will not insist on that notion"
said MIR. French, II know that 1t would be paid II
you direct. but MIR. Wheeler is acting under the
advice OF counsel in the matter of the charges pend
ing against him."
II hope you will not do it," said Mr.. Wheeler.
"If that is the case.' answered Mr. MacLean,
''then withdraw my motion as would not compel
Mr.. Wheeler to do otherwise than his counsel Ill
rects."
communication received from the Mayor
In which the Board requested to exhibit at the
City Hall the minutes of their meetings since
Friday last. The chief instructed to comply
with the Mayors request possible. A
period of silence ensued. which broken by Mr.
MacLesn, who drew from his pocket paper and
moved that the inspectors of election for the First
Assembly dis trict 90 as follows