The New York herald., 1879-09-18
PARK COMMISSIONERS.

HARMONIOUS MEETING OF THE BoARD-MR.
LANE ON HIS ALLEGED OFFENCE.
Unwonted harmony prevailed at the meeting OF
the Board of Park Commissioners yesterday. Com
missioner wetmore was prevented by illness from
attending. The contendng parties seemed to be
exhausted with the vgor of their official thrust and
parry, and now awaiting the decision OF the
Mayor. Bids were opened for the paving
of Washington square and for the winter
clothing of the Park police. petition
was read from the Yonkers and West
Side Railroad Company asking permission to
erect bridge the Harlem River at the extension
of Eighth avenue. whereupon Commissioner Con-
over offered resolution. which was adopted pro-
viding that the President of the department submit
the petition to the Corporation Counsel for his opn
ion as the proper action to be taken by the Com
missoners as to the construction of bridges
the Harlem River for railroad use.
Commissioner Lano received the unanimous con-
sent Of the Board to change his vote to the afrma
tive upon the resolution offered by President Wen-
man at the preceding meeting of the Board request
ing the Mayor to make an investigation into the
conduct and management Of the department. aud to
investigate certain charges allegations preferred
against the commissioners.
When the meeting had adjourned Mr.. Lane re-
ceived reporters In his Office. He said that the
Board had concluded to reduce the working force
the parks and that the President was appointed to
make an investigation as to what number Of the
present force could be dispensed with. The appro-
practse economy. There will be reduction in the
ranks OF the mechanics and laborers in short time
"You seem to have had quiet meeting. remarked
the reporter.
eyes, indeed" responded Mr.. Lane laughingly.
'"Thc meeting was harmonious enough. MIR. Wen
man went away without getting black eye. sup
pose now that he has demolished me with his state
ment, that he feels happy"
What is the nature Of Mr.. wenman's statement
to the Mayor"
Don't know; believe that he charges me with
an offence the penalty for which is ten years in
able to pay that amount suppose should have to
remain in prison for the remainder Of my life
Mr.. Lane was evidently in jesting mood, and
made light OF President Wenmans thunderbolt.
''Have you replied to the Mayors request that
you also furnish him with statement OF your ofh-
cial stewardship"
then reply categorically to the Mayors request to
be furnished with my side of the question At the
same time that the Mayor hears from me the news
paper offices will receive printed slips Of my state
ment, so that the world ruay be made acquainted
with the real facts in the case
Commissioner Conover present during the
above remarks He preserved a diplomatic silence
until the conversation was drawn to him by ques-
ton from the reporter
..will the other Commissioners have anything to
say i'll this controversy"
IT suppose So That is for them to decide"
II that Mr.. Conover replied very briefly to the
Mayor by referring that official to the minutes of the
Board for information concerning your official pro-
ceedings."
..Ycs,'' said Mr.. Lane, humorousy mr. Conover
is about non-committal Mr.. Wetmore. You
have read of the interview in the Telegram with Mr..
wetmore. haven't you? When asked for information
about the department Mr.. Wetmore declared he knew
nothing of what was gong and referred the re-
porter to Mr. Wenman, who knew everything. Mr..
Conover. guess feels that way, too"
"Not at all; you are very much mistaken, said Mr..
Conover, making bolt for his fall overcoat, which
he donned, and disappeared.