New-York tribune., 1879-05-21

twinked as he laid down the gave and retired to the
rear of the platform
Many OF the delegates crowded toward the space
around the platform. and criticisms aud oongratua-
tions the events OF the day were good-naturedy
exchanged Sheridan Shook, ex-Judge Dittenhoefer'
Colonel Spencer and Mr.. Englehart were pres
ent to represent the opposition to the
new combination by which Mr.. French was made n
Police-C Commissioner They asserted that vote OF
censure on General Arthur for his action could nave
been carried through the meeting, but they concluded
TO any effort In that direction for the Dstc'
Associations.
Mr. shook said This new combination will prevent
combinations but not removals 1t Will be very
disastrous to the party and as the leader
in 1t General Arthur will yet greatly
regret his unwise course should not ike
10 be in his place II was all done simply Tor
one man-Mr French, a resident of country village.
The Mayor has not fulfilled his promises but that is no
MIR Dtteuloeier added "If the Republican party Is
the property it's leaders may well be proclaimed
bidder Last FAN we were sold 10 Anti-rammany
and to Tammany. This probably includes scheme
reappOTtiunment and TO save Police Commissioners
Wheeler. John Kelly found his power waning; 80 he
enters into this arrangement to strengthen himeei
Colonel Spencer thought " that the next party we
will be sold out to viii be the Greenback party IT IA
an outrageous affair 10 treat Anti-IammaDy IN that
"But.p said Police Commissioner Wheeler, Cooper
sold out, didn't he 2" Yes responded MI
Why not sell him out. then 2" added Mr. Wheeler.
"Ah," responded Colonel Spencer, g when you say
Cooper sold us out / entirely agree with YOU
prominent leader in the party said " Those Anti
ony the City Hall, but the city and everything
in It. We could DO nothing with them. 1t hard
enough with Cooper but that was nothing in
comparison with treating with his Aldermen.
We were forced to accept Iammany alu, or else
not pTCpose SySr To d. The Republican we're
all right excepting Jacobu but we had not single Anti
Tammany Alderman who stood ready to carry out their
part of the combination. The Republican parry in
this city will fully sustain the action taken rms com
mittee unanimous that not voice was heard IN
position Tonight The opposition what little toere is OF it,
had abundant opportunity, but the dlsdeced pefsone
discreety concealed their small number Tne Tax Board
ard the Dock Board vacancies should be hIed by Re
pubcans but Mr. Cooper and his party had carried
out their agreement our Aldermen "Ouu nave Noteu 10
confirm all his nominees
pocket He did not care to make comments, but when
asked if he felt safe against removal within month,
he answered, "That would be just my LUCK 10 be re-
moved" -
John D. Lawson in conversation at the close Of the
meeting. expressed entire satisfaction with the action
OF the Board OF Aldermen. In regard 10 MI french
IL had been urged, ne sald, tnat ne was not a
resident Of The city, and hence was not ell
titled TO such appointment. Mr. French
was resident here for many years and had long been
prominently identified with city affairs and any obec-
lions TO him on that ground were unworthy oI h9ce. %
and that he would do nothing for the party that
was in antagonism 70 the true Interests m oi i the
city. Respecting tho future possibilities OF me coID-
nation had opinion 10 express. He supposed that
there were few Republicans present VINO 1elt some
dlsappOin at the result OF the acton OF t Oaft
They had an opportunity TO express themselves II thty
wanted do so, and If disposition had been shown
TO discuss the matter he would nave Nlh0ra"h Ills mo-
Il was generally felt by Republicans that If the bin
regarding removals now i'm the hands OF the GoVCrhor
should fail law wholesale removals IN the IN
terest of Mr.. Tdon might be looked for IN aucpa-
ion OF these many dispatches were sent TO Albany
The bin should be passed the Governors veto, 1t
being generally believed that the Governor would veto