The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-22
RumOred Prescription Of Other City
and County Officers.
WHO WILL BE DECAPITATED I!
Intent on of the Police Commissioners to
Appeal to the Governor
POLITICAL THUNDERBOLTS


Hall all day yesterday. Politicians congregated in
groups and eagerly discussed the probable action of
Mayor Cooper and Governor Robinson in the matter
of the charges against Police Commissioners smith,
Nichols and Erhardt. rumor to the effect that the
papers in the Of the accused officials
had been sent to Albany started early in the
day, but when ii was brought to the notice of the
Mayor he denied its accuracy Then another state
ment made by of the 'knowing ones who
winked mysterousy he reiterated it. that the
Mayor would certainly send the removal documents
to the Governor some time during the evening. This
positive assertion. together with many others of a
similar nature, positively denied by Mr.
Cooper who stated that the papers would not be
sent up during the night.
COURSE ACTION.
The Police Commissioners have not submitted to
Mayor Cooper any further answers to his charges
gentleman who claims to be familiar with what is
to be done by the lawyers of Messrs. Smith and
Nichols said to HERALD reporter yesterday that
strong effort would be made to hearing
before Governor Robingon basing the application
"the fact" the gentleman put it, THAT proper
opportunity to dsprove the charges was not afforded
by Mayor Cooper" The following portions Of
letter from Governor Tilden to Mayor wickham.
dated February II. 1875. will be brought to the at
teton OF the Governor Is bearing upon this
subject
The charter Of the city of New York provides that the
rsmeyal Of the heads of departments made b., the Mayor
ect however before such can take effect to the
ha % the 0r has s Pre- Ss
Mayor shall the demand of the official removed make
far the and duties Of the Governor
pa Of & TO udsea1 By
S The us . to %
But there is not one word limiting il any manner
the conclusion whether or he ought to approve
e
s as Ssa n.d i By
that such his az :s Nh sysS aS esoHs ID
give him; that he is shut out from III other ledge
the Mayor ssaDshs and indisputaDis his own
the thing charged assuming all the alleged facts be
@ this Hf doctrine ars1 Tns e0
sasss the os- sss OF s the n % and
alleged fact which the Governo~ happened personally
an to be in Of York mt
time when that officer was before the Governor in the
Governor the act alleged would have been sacsns
he $ e ns s when i the n
TO IL aS s @ TN.
ference that analysis separate the elements without
Mayor @ s se slss ,es
Ssssssasy mors eal TSs SoV
Instances and on tho Recommendation Of the Governor
ease the act that Of the e"sner and sdS the
% eS'h s ,s q sss
aS Srorasd pS hs by the the, Mayor Lay il
TAX, effect Unit, approved app BY the Goysrn9
the Senate Assembly house may originate them
Tnsrs may be Two and under the existing
IN removals by the Governor and Senate the initiative
who Initiates proceeding for remora to communicate
tion he possessed"
Is THE COMPTROLLER TO BE REMOVED?
Among the many reports that were current about
the City Hall yesterday was one to the effect that
Mayor Cooper intended to remove Comptroller Kelly
The rumor gained credence everywhere, but the
Chief Magistrate when made acquainted with the
report. denied its truth.
remove Mr.. KAY at ALL"
Still people announced their faith in the story
and even the wmptroler himself said he believed it
~ can't speak positively on the subject" contn-
my mind that if they can get rid Of me they will
certainly Ssr1 h. 90 s. 49, They al, are working for
taking seems to me to be very questionable
one: II they continue to go on as they have done
in the past they will overreach themselves Look at
what they did with Mr.. Gumbleton. believe
there is but other precedent to his case
in the history OF this city; during the administra
ton Of Governor Hunt, think. Garrett Dyke
man, who was Register. belonged to a high family,
but he removed by the Governor for retaining
brought against Mr. Gumbieton. His removal was
brought about without the shadow of law or Justice
He is an honest. upright man and the way in which
he has been treated will not DO forgotten by the peo
pie of this city. 1t will be resented when the time
comes"
A SHOT AT MR. TIIDKN
The Comptroller then gave history of the efforts
made by Mr.. Tilden to capture the Presidential
Hall, but would never succeed. The Comptroer
then reiterated his belief in the statement that a
strong effort would be made 10 remove him. He said
that the Mayor would of course. be bound to give
him q hearing. II don't know" said Mr. Kelly,
but whatever they are ar prepared to meet them.
court an investigation of the manner in which
have conducted the business Of the Finance Depart
ment and defy the Mayor or any set of ~ place
their finger on any discrepancy in the accounts of
this office. think. however that IN the Mayor
should remove me the Governor would like very
much to me go out. II should be removed
will not delay the public business one minute. but
will step right out and look for redress from the
OTHER RuMoRs
The persons who, IL announced by the City
Hall quidnuncs. would come under the axe included
Mr.. Edward ID. Gale. the attorney the collection
%s% Of ESsnes over I s
asserted that he had been removed because of his
connection with Tammany Hail. The story was
denied by all the persons involved. Mr.. Gale, how
ever 1t is said expects to be removed In very short
time
IL sad also about to be removed. but neither of tho
three gentlemen had. to last night. received any
such notice.
THE NEW AND THE OLD COUNTY CLERK.
There we're no new developments yesterday In the
County Clerk matter. Mr.. Gumbleton and his
former deputy. J. Fairfax Mclaughlin, were met at
the Office Of Mr.. Beach. the formers counsel. Mr..
Gumbleton said there nothing fresh to commu-
nicate on the subject In reference to the rumor
that Mr.. Thompson was TO be arrested he said that
was phase of the matt II that in the hands OF
his counsel. and IL was yet too soor to determine
what steps would be taken
At the County Clerks Office Mr.. Thompson
surrounded by the members of the Bar Association
committee who have worked to Gust Mr.. Gumbleton,
and also by Mr.. W. - Andrews and Thomas Costigan.
The new County Clerk said that he had heard Of
movement against his possession of the office,
and that the business under the of things
is proceeding usual Six policemen still guard
the approaches TO the Office.
Is REGISTER LoEw TO BE INDICTED?