New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
ATALK WITH CONTROLLER KELLY.

A TALK With CON lKOLlEh hELlIi.
Mr.. TLDEN THE MOVING SPIRIT IN THE RECENT
PRoCEIDINGS-aR. KELLY's BELIEF THAT
MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN To SECURE HIS
OWN REMOVAL
A TRIBUNE reporter called on Controller
Kelly yesterday, to obtain his views on the movement
instituted by political opponents Gust his friends
from Office. Wien asked what he thought Of Mayor
Cooper action about the removal OF the Police Com
Mr.. Kelly avoided an expression of opinion,
but said: ~ regard it very strange proceeding
The action OF tho Mayor hardly DO regarded as JUS
iaabe. It in of policy, no doubt. to re-
move all of the Democrats that may be reached in that
way"
'Do You think Governor Robinson will be party 70
such mOvenent1
cannot say what he may do but T. is certain that
he has done very aud mi lstihable ac In re-
moving Mr. GumbletOn from Office. There was not
shadow Of ground for the Governor to base his action on
in Mr.. Gumbleton's No law had been violated
and the County Clerks office was never conducted IN
more satisfactory and honorable manner than it was
under Mr. Gumbleton's administration. | have known
him from a boy and know that he Is thoroughly honor
rable and upright man, and the letter Of Governor
Robinson did him great Injustice. 1t seems
To me. in justice himself. that he should
carry the matter into the courts Though 1t would
probably him the Office before expiration
term 1t would, however. show how uniustly he
was removed"
DO you think Sheriff Reilly and Register Loew have
made any deal to retain their otliccsl'
"Ithink neither Mr. Reilly nor Sir. Loew has done
what has been nmatcd in that respect. do not be-
eyo they would desert their friends ana the party
which elected them office. The shcrif's
removal seems to be contemplated, but
do not believe anything be found against him
on which TO effect his removal do not believe that
any re,onslOle man can DO found w1o T taGe te
heavy bonds and he Is Responsible Tor all ms onca
term OF office expires Bonds accepted by nm
may be good the time he pas es on thein,
bur aftcrwarl the surctes may become ueess. as Is
ofon the case, and the Sheriff Is hell prOnay respon-
ubc. Only last week paid over $1,000 IN Such case
have been in NV present Office ] have paid over
$4,000 under similar circunIs inccs. Their Is no
0nIy one Sheriff OF TINS county besides ysef that has
ever come of Office with anything ahead. All the
ben financially ruined That Is tho great objection 10
making the office salaricd one. IL requires tho great
est care ana watehluness on tho parG OF the incum-
bent AID the saaTieg proposed are not large enough 10
pay for the rcspOusibIity." 800
..Ye.' IbclIeye that such an attempt viii be made.
il part OF tDe general plan 10 remove all IannauY
officials i viii be dIeIt tasE ana %, rscT Tl 6e
Commissioners Of Accounts have been examining my
orlce lately and have found them very sentI,emlny
10 allow any TO examine the records OF my depart
mcn The Mayor has tig power to remove me lo r 6
glad TO De- Investigated however" 49,
Z" Would tuc Governor approve such y course
Governor Robinson IS III full accord with Mr.. Tlldcn
and Mr. Cooper They would all b. more delighted to
than TO Dust else There Is no doubt
that Mr.. 1lldcu is directing this movement. la
fact, | know that 10 DO inc case. InerF
ID DO chance, however. If our defeat IN
tho TammAny Society. We sure OF 700 votes, ana
the Tilden PARTY sure Of only abOut 80. The full
exposure OF their plans which they now developing
To puro the government or tins city. viii only tell with
the terrible effect them Al the next election. Mr.
Gumbleton and Tammany Han will be fully vindicated
tuen. The Republicans who aided Mr. Iiden III this
movement Will BE- sick OF 1t before thar time"
. ~ vnul1 ynutn ru oVpF ~ off
81 Should peril the public business 10y other
course, but would appeal 10 the legislature for re-
dress"