New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
THE ACTION OF THE ALDERMEN

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THE ACTION OF THE ALDERMEN
SOLEMN FACES OF THE ANTI-TAMMANY MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD-sHARP WORDS EXCHANGED
THE VOTE on EACH OF THE NOMINEES.
The expectation that some action would be
taken in the Board OF Aldermen yesterday tho
Mayors nominations caused large gathering OF p0u-
clans at the City HaL 1t evident at early hour
that some unusual course was in contemplation
by the Republican and Tammany Hall Alder
men, and II was soon rumOred that new CONF
binatlOn had been agreed 10 by these two parties
The Republicans who have been greatly dispeased with
the Mayor and the Ant-Tammany Aldermen. said they
thought part of the nominations would be confirmed
and this feeling the Tammany men seemed to share
That the evident good feeling the result OF
derstanding was made apparent when the Tammany
members went into caucus at 1870 p. m.
The Tammany men soon decided on their course and
when the caucus adjourned there longer any
doubt that the Tammany Aldermen would vote with the
majority OF the Republicans the question Of confirms
ing the Mayors nominations. The AntiTammany Al
dermen, who prepared TO vote for the rejection OF
Mr. French and to lay the other nominations
evidently dlsgusted at the new turn OF affairs more
solemn body of men than were these City Fd-
Tiers when the Board met cannot often be
found. Their gloom made tho
conspicuous because Of the pleased eOuntenances
of the Tammany men, who regarded the discontinue Of
their opponents with great pleasure
When the Board called TO order. Alderman
Stewart Republican, was made chairman, President
Mott still being unable TO attend. Alderman Nor
ris Immediately asked unanimous consent 10
call up the Mayors nominations. Alderman
Hyott (Anti-Tammany) objected. but the Chair
ruled that the objection came too late, no OPP
position being made at first and he having previously
ruled that consent had been granted Alderman Morris
then moved for the confirmation OF stephen q. French
for Police Commissioner in place OF Joel B. Erhsrdt.
Alderman Jacobus Repubcan) moved as an amend
meEt that the nomination be rejected Alderman Burns
raised the point OF order that the amendment
In wrDg Alderman Jac0bus Immediately put 10
in writing. Alderman Hyatt then moved that tho
nominations lie because there was bill before the
Legislature reducing salaries, which would effect
siderable saving II passed before these nominations
confirmed. THIS motion declared out OF Order
Alderman Roberts (Tammany) raised point OF order
that Alderman Jacobuss amendment 10 reject not
in order a the motion TO confirm necessarily
involved all the amendment covered. The Chair ruled
the point OF order well TAKEN and this brought the
ton to confirm Mr. French before the house. On call
of votes several members got up to explain their votes
and define their position
Alderman Robert Hall (Anti-Tammany) opposed con-
drmatiOn, because" he said, it is outrage the
citizens Of NewIork TO confirm resident Of Sag Har-
Dor for Police Commissioned"
Alderman Hsughtou (Ant-Tammany) said he was op-
posed Mr. French am willing" he sald, to con-
cede that the Police Board should be nonparsau under
all administrations. but cannot vote TO confirm any
man not liberal In his tendencies, and well known TO the
citizens of New-York. cannot vote TO confirm o
resident OF sag HarbOr for such important place
regret tnat cannot second nomination for such
office made by the Mayor in the interests Of the people.
but unfortunately that not the case In this Instance
No man has been make the admiuistra-
ton Of the Mayor respectable but IcannOt help bis faults
Four months have gone, and nothing has been done yet
TO redeem, promises made the people rise to-day to
au1+ ut fba Roar ~ lIgFn hut
to 100000 people We were elected on platform Of
home rule. That OF the great issues OF the
AnTammany party in the last campaign. IL tho
Mayor cutters nte a bargain with leaders OF some
other party whereby they disregard the wishes Of tho
people aud the platform elected on, cam
not sustain such action. Let call attention
to the nomination Of Mr.. French. The word has gone
out that deal has beeu made The nomination is
who vote for this EomiHltton Will be marked men in
this city Not man but VIII be marked at the polls at
the next election" IApp.aus.l
The Chair-I will send for Ioce TO clear the lobbes
II there is another attempt 20 applaud.
Alderman Jacobus-I would ike TO ask the gentle
Aldermsu srack (Anti-Tammany was not at first heard
by the Chair wlen he rose 10 explain his
vote and he Indignantly called Mr. Chairman several
Board" lie said, " that this IL Of the worst
Jobs ever put uD on tue citizens OF New-fork.
fighting for home ruie: l nave been elected
here five or lines. have never been whipped
one OF the outrageous Jobs ever perpctrated -
Alderman (IammanyD-If the gentleman In
tends TO reflect me will say right here that won't
permit him to make any such statement about me with
Alderman strack tcontinuing)-Tt Is not right to
nominate man not resident Of New-fork CITY. Let
any from this city 20 to sag Haibor or elsewhere,
and see IL he can get appointment. am willing 10
20 on record doing my duty 1 know will not get
which has made this IDEAL" can stand IT, can. Home
rule was one OF the chief pans In our platform IN the
5 wG G sg 9r E%Ds the fO te own course s
IA
John Kelys department has number OF men Ia IL who
are not residents OF this city We VIII nave men Tor 70
fact We have such now. asked policeman Oh Broad
was near the Of that street he answered that no
did not know, as he bad not been long in the city.
Alderman Burns Where did nc come rom-Ger-
Alderman Hyatt (Ant-Tammsny)-I should like to
vote for the Mayors nominations, for the reason
that think nominations should be confirmed until
after the bill reducing salaries becomes law, vote no.
Alderman Jacobu- (Repuolcan)-l am glad to see
my colleague, Alderman Morris young with Iammany
Hall. He should have been ,bere years ago Tor one
Republican raise my voice AGAINST any such eombna-
ton am not surprised at IT. expected To see 1t, but
the people Will hold ali concerned IN Il to strict account
Alderman Perley (Republican)-My mind regarding
they were drst made 1 ready aye then, as
/ ain now. 1 know nothing ot any combination de-
yeloped here to-day. and 1t has no nfueuce on my
action
THE VOTE on Mr., FRENCH.
The question OF Mr. Frenchs confirmation then
decided in the affirmative by the following vote:
Acknowledgement Burns, Carroll Cavanaeh,
Finck Foster George Hall. Keenan,, Morris. Perley,
Roberts, sauer, Shells, slevin and stewaft-lt.
Ne.auye-RObert Hall, Haughton, Hyatt, Jacobus.
Kenuey, Herman and Strack-7
Alderman Morris, 10 prevent any future adverse
action moved TO reconsider the
Alderman Haughton' Yes. you had better make &
solid"
Alderman Morris" have been trying to mako yot
solid for five months. but have failed"
VOTING on THE OTHER NAMES.
The motion to reconsider Withdrawn, and Alder
man Morris then called up the nomination OF COrnel
Van Colt for Fire Commissioner. Alderman Jaeobus "a