The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-07
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY SHEET

NEW YORK
ssDai,s Morrison put and MSeLean voting
voting against it, The said prsaiabIs resolutions
ysis 's as member Of tns
Board states that he in doubt to the meaning aud in
the Corporation 10 prepare Ae." The said
Wheeler aud french voting in is iaSo" ana
ers Morrison and Macean voting against H. The original
Morrison and Mac isan in its favor Conns
sioners heeer aud Freneh voting against H. Az when
certify "a return to the egrs az we are b. The said
Gs ginnasS ana ~ II. Board
''r JAMhs d MORRISON csm%isso"sr Of Police.
THE COURT REFUSES An ATTACHMENT.
The reading OF the document was listened to with
Dudley Field arose and submitted to the Court that
the return clearly showed disobedence to the writ
and was evasive. II therefore, SAID he. "move Tor
an attachment against these Commissioners, VINO
are certainly by their own showing, III contempt.
| Then followed a debate between counsel on both
sides for several minutes on the merits of the re-
turn The Court held solemn consultation. after
which the Chief Justice led that the Court
| denied the motion for attachment. The Court
satisfied from all the facts as presented, that
| Commissioners MacIean and Morrison had exercised
reasonable dill gence in the effort TO discharge the
| duty directed by the law. and until settled pur-
pose should be shown their part TO set aside can
didates for inspectors election merely
of their afhaton with adherence to the organi-
cation known as the Tammany democracy the Court
did not feel justified in resorting to the extreme
measure of an order :or attachment II at any time
there should appear contrary to the intent
and purpose of this decision motion for an attach
ment might then be made. The Court would. how
ever hear any further arguments on the point this
morning ut ten O'Clock.
PRoTRAcrED SESSION OF THE oUARRELIING
CoMMIssIoNERs-THE LAST INSPECTOR Ap-
POINTED SCENES IN THE COURT
ROOM AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS
The Police Commissioners met in the morning in
A. 10
new their fight the appointment OF inspectors.
The chiefs of all the interested political clans We're
present and took active part IN the proceedings
Messrs. French and Wheeler hanked by their
lndefatig Bile counseliors, Messrs. Elihu Root and
George Bliss, while Messrs. MacLean and Morrison
seemed prepared TO go into the struggle unaided.
Order was preserved in the crowd outside of the
rail by squad of policemen. After the calling of
the roll Mr.. Wheeler read the following preamble and
| resolution and moved for their adoption:-
/ Whereas there three lists of presented
for selection and inspectors Of
election prior to August conforming 10 resolution Of
lected by thu representing the minority
this Board and whereas list representing one OF
@ s OF Hair "a BY a thai or
ganizaon has been appointed by this Board as Inspectors
Resolved That The balance of the inspectors of election
here by the democratic party the
] Tamniany Hall democracy.
| " Do you want us TO accept only the names set
down on the Tammany list?" asked Mr.. MacLean.
| "Wny not?" said Mr.. Wheeler. The antiTam-
many list not treated Tammany's list is. The
former accepted without comment. propose
that we do the same i'll the present case
~ vote against that motion said Mr.. Morrison.
on calling of the roll, because feel it my duty
not to exclude persons who intend to vote for Gov
ernor Robinson, but are otherwise in harmony with
Tammany Hail." The motion was lost by the usual
tie vote.
Mr. MacLean then presented his resolution (given
| in the court proceedings above), requesting the
Supreme Court to inform the Board what members
of Tammany Hall to be appointed inspectors.
..Do you offer this in good faith?" asked Mr..
| French.
1--WE do and cannot vote otherwise" answered Mr..
MacLean.
Mr. French looked at his colleague. Mr.. Wheeler,
as though to what he thought the matter, and
| then said:"I don't want the opinion OF the Cor
poration Counsel in the matter, as need no other
information than the order of the Supreme Court
The resolution defeated vote
resolution offered by Mr.. Wheeler ordering
the Chief Clerk to forward to the Supreme Court
a return to it's mandamus, the minutes of all the
proceedings of the Board since the service of the
writ as they stood. This was voted down by the two
democrats.
INSPECTORS
As no one of the resolutions had been adopted
and there were but slight chances of settling the
matter otherwise the Board proceeded to the business
of appointing inspectors of election. Mr.. Morrison
list of tor the Seventh Assembly district
Some were concurred in after q short fight. A list
OF Tammanyites was moved by Mr.. Morrison for
the Eighth district As there objection tho
names were accepted. A list OF was pro-
posed for the Thirteenth Assembly district. ami.
after sharp discussion. all but five APP
| pointed. During the discussion the name Of George
Krause was mentioned as candidate for inspec-
toral honors. Mr.. MacLean objected to him on
the ground that he had been before
the courts irregularities performing the duties
of an inspector. Mr. Krause. who happened TO be
present, got up and attempted to make explana-
ton. AS he paid attention to the Presidents call
for order Mr.. MacIean ordered police officer to put
the speaker out of the room. At this Mr.. Krause
| became furious Mr. French gave him permission
to speak. and he explained that he arrested
| such conp.aint but INN latey discharged
You know" said he, shaking his list at Mr.. Mac
LEAH i'll excited manner. "that am telling the
truth. You also know that it was ter your uncle
served-the sage of cipher alley.
This was received with u shrek of laughter by
the Tammanyites. who were tickled at the allusion
to Tildens resemblance to MacLean.
~ WISH" said Mr.. MacLean. THAT did have
uncle: but don't enjoy such luxury"
Business was again proceeGed with. and number
of appointments made without discussion.
| The Fourteenth, Sixteenth. Nineteenth Twentieth
and Twenty first Assembly districts partially
filled. Numerous objections were interposed by the
representatives OF Tammany who were in the room.
| Mr.. Kirk committee or one from Tamnany Hall,
said that he had objection to make. aud called the
attention OF Mr. Wheeler TO the fact that the majority
OF inspectors chosen in some districts were on the
Tammany General Committee, and 1t would seriously
interfere with the canvass. The ambitious orator
was extingusled by rebuke from Mr.. MacLean for
attempting speak without permission. The Com
missoners in the midst of warm discussion,
when Councillors Bangs and Stetson appeared, and
the former informed the Board that he had import
ant information. He SAID the Supreme Court had
adjourned until half-past one, and it would be
sary to make return to the writ of mandamus by
that time attachment would issue against the
Commissioners. He said he would take great pleas
ure in devoting himself To the work behalf OF the
Board IL they would adjourn. AIR. French CURLY
fused to accept the proifcrcd service, and motion
of Mr.. Maci.eau the Board adjourned until two
O'Clock.
"a TAMMASY HELLER
When the Com ssoncrs met. a few minutes after
that hour large crowd was present. Mr.. Wheeler
ratilr lst ixnlya wa Ii