New-York tribune., 1879-11-26
PUBLIC INTEREST AROUSED.

Treasurer Mackin, caused much general ex-
citement and gave a shock of dismay to the
Democratic State officials in the State House. Per-
sons also were considerably amused by the inter-
views wherein Governor Robinson, Controller o.
cOtt and Deputy state Treasurer Iiance severally
attempted to talk the scandal down. Mr.
Olcott did not dare to say yesterday that
there had been deficiency in Mr.
Mackins cash." nor to deny that he had asked
Governor Robinson TO suspend Mr. Mackn from
Office. He seduousy cvadcd making a reply to in
quIries these points and when driven into cor
ner respecting them. told THE TRIBUNE correspond
cnt bluntly that he would not say word in answer.
and that the desired information must be obtained
from Governor Robinson.
Tie Governor attitude at fret was similar to
that of Controller Olcott. The'corrcspondent, upon
going to the Executive Mansion yesterday, asked
the servant at the door if Governor Robinson was
at home. The servant hesitated in reply ing, and
then said III a cautious manner: Yes, he IS; but
he Is not feeling well and is lying down. Could not
Colonel Robinson. the Governors Secretary, attend
to your business 7"
"I should prefer to see the Governor said the
correspondent.
"You cannot see him would not disturb him."
replied the servant.
Then please ask Colonel Robinson TO see me-
said the correspondent The servant departed and
returned after n few moments absence. He had
beer aifablc he was now "a cold in demeanor as IL
was possible for him to be. He said. Colonel
Robinson is engaged and cannot see you.'
Have the Kindness" sad the correspondent. "to
tell him that only want to see him for one mo-
ment."
81 did tell him that" answered the servant with
| a repellant manner. " and he said that he would
not you. He is engaged he is about to take q
! music lesson"
As the servant said these words Governor Robin
son entered the room. He looked in perfect health
and in a cheerful mood. He seemed surprised to
sec his visitor; evidently the correspondents COM
ing had not been announced to him. But he ex-
tended his hand, graspcd that OF his visitor and
said - All how do you do : Take n seat. Are you
going to be in Albany this Winter ~
81 hope So" said the correspondent and
about to state to the Governor the object Of the
visit when hurried steps were heard in the hall.
Colonel Robinson came rushing into the room the
next instant apparently greatly 0uIried.
He bowed stlflly to the correspondent.
and said, looking intently at the Governor.
Father | want to speak to you a moment"
Governor Robinson looked surprised, and diI not
move The son then repeated earnestly, - want to
speak to you moment" Governor Robinson
thereupon quickly arose and left the with Coo
uel Robinson. In about five minutes the Governor
returned and resumed his seat with impassive
face. The correspondent suspected that the Cover
nor and his son had had conversation in the mean
time about the Mackin affair.
81 have called Governor said the correspondent,
- TO learn from you whether not the rumor is
true that there a deficiency in the funds OF the
State Treasury"
81 have determined" said the Governor slowly
and firmly, mot to have any talk with newspaper
correspondent about the affairs of the State
during the remainder of my term. They have
so misrepresented me, so lied about me, that
feel there is no safety in talking with them. THE
TRIBUNE especially is not entitled to any such con-
ver>ation. Its editors have lied about me-have
told things about my administration which they
must have known untrue"
"Well, Governor" said tho correspondent, yOn
have known me for several years. don't think
you accuse of ever having misreprcscnted
conversation held with YOU"
"No; don't accuse you; the remark was not
personal said the Governor. He then said abruptly,
as if rclentng toward the correspondent, There
is deficiency in the State Treasurer's office" The
correspondent thought instantly that the deficiency,
If there had been any, had been made good.
He therefore asked the Governor if Controller
Olcott the previous week had preferred charges
against State Treasurer Mackin, and asked his
pension. A conversation then followed in relation
to this matter, which is given in tO-day's TRIBUNE.
In that conversation the Governor, after
telling the correspondent that he must ask
Controller Olcott about the proposed suspension,
declared, upon the question being pressed that he
would not be cross-exsmined. He then formally de-
MED having put an expert in charge of the State
Treasurers office, and said that there was no deii-
cheney Mr. Mackin's accounts, nor had there
been any.D
The acknowledgment in the Governors newspaper
organ here to-day that there were " irregularities
in the State Treasurer's Office to tho ex-
tent Of S5.OOOD-to use It's own words
would seem to indicate that the Cover
nor was not thoroughly informed about the
history Of the State Treasur-s Office the past fort
night when lie boldly said that there had been no
deficiency at any time in that office. Weil-in-
formed State officials here persist. despite this de-
NAL. in saying that there was deficiency.
1HEFLURRY AT THE IETREAsuRERs OFFICE.
All the statements made In to-day's TRIBUNE
about the affair came from trustworthy and promi-
nent men connected with the State Government. The
apologsts OF the State administration even acknowl
edge that there were Irregularities" Their
account Of the affair that Controller Olcott would
not accept as "cash" checks that in the State
Treasurer's cash drawer. The checks represented
over S5 OOO they say. The critics of Mr. Msckn
assert, on tho other hand. that the checks
represented over $1,000. Both critics and
friends Of br. Mackin agree that Frank
A. Carpenter. the cashier OF the State Treasurer.
was very contumacious when questioned by Con-
troller Olcott about the cash aud the condition or
the Treasurer's books. Tho condition OF the
accounts was not satisfactory to Mr. 0lcott.
and, as was his legal duty. he at once
informed Governor Robinson of the situation In tho
State Treasurers office. Mr.. Carpenter, 40 soon as
Mr. Olcott had departed. telearaphed frantlcay for