New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-20


his former reply, which provoked fresh laughter
The Mayor-Mr Nichols know of my own knowledge
suscflc ca SEES to which will call your attention Twill
begin again by referring 10 memorandum OF the
p,aces where | have been myself / will take
greenwich and washngton-sts.. below Morrls-st, and
Aulberry-st Do you clam that these have been prop
ery ceaneda The only a Federation of the
writter demand for specifications and time tor reply
The Mavor-If Mr.. Nichols desires to submit any views
In writing prepared either by himself or ms counsel
" in receive them during the next tweGtyfour hours
Has Mr.. Nichols anything more he wishes to sayi
Mr. NicGOIs then began the reading OF letter from
x Governor Tllden 10 eXAayor WlckhaIn February H.
$50 IN which 1t IL stated that removals for cause are
d,,tnruishaoie nom removals which III the arb-
trary will OF the officer vested with the pow
ere. and which have generally followed the changes
I4s NV opinion that the iunctonary WHO initiates
removal in such case should tae care mat an I'M
confession, OF the accused party his denial his excuse
or justlGc8uOn." . 49,
The Mayor objected TO the reading Mr. Nlcho with
out needing the Mayors obteenons, Confined until
checked MS counsel Aief some discussion the
Mayor declared that Mr.. Nlcholss ease was closed
Mp. FRuARDr CALL, FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
The Mayor then turned 10 Mr.. Erhgrdt The latter
said that IN view Of the that the Mayor declined to
answer the questions which he r ErlardD bad put to
him. he would renew his request lie furnished with
specifications.
The Mayor-If you viii answer. Mr. Erhardt the
questions have gwen you.
Mr. Erhardt-I do not think that there Is anything
question DO understand that the Mayor declines TO
givelti -, A.. H.,
vel al admit deny the truth or the state
mrut "a 10 the dcjerioratiOi-of The police iOice
Nr Erhardt-Ihen will ask the ~tenosraPher to
show on the minutes that In answer 10 my request the
Mayor does not give specifications
The Mayor-In rcspcct 10 the second proposition In
nv letter that relating the removal OF ashes and gar
bage thar true OF untrnef
After discussion, Mr. Erhardt read toe following,
prepared by his counsel, Mr.. Root; cone
here by your direction 10 answer the chhTges
conf aimed IN your communication OF March
IA AID have made all the answer i have To
make 10 that communication. If Your Honor proposes
70 call M as u wit prove the allegations against
me I viii answer. II. however, you are asking for "a
further answer the charges have no further answer
the Mayor-I am asking 70 know what your position
s Police Com In respect To the cause OF
remoya hc1 is stated Ia The second paragraph Of my
letter Is that true or not true
Mr. Ernardt-l have Ito further answer to make
A number of questions were then asked by the Mayor
about Mr. Erbnrds official acts. 10 which no gave the
same reply. Then he added: In order that l may not
ho protest against any further pro-
ceedIngs on the part the Mayor against me Without
the specincatons that have asked for and tue proof
Tbs Nayor-ADd am prepared 20 state " MT Erbhrdt
thai II no denies the allegations contained hore am