New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-02
THE MAYOR REACHES 4 DECISION.
TWO NOMINATIONS To BE MADE TO-DAY.
SETH C. HAv EY TO BE NAMED AS POLICE CON-

TWO NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE TO-DAY.
SETH C. HAv EY TO BE NAMED AS POLICE CON-
MISSIONER, AND JACOB HESS As COMMISSIONER
OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONAL QUIET
MEETING OF THE POLICE BOARD.
Mayor Cooper yesterday announced his intention
of nominating Seth C. Hawley us Police Commits
sioner and Jacob Hess as Commissioner of Chair
ties and Correction at the special meeting Of the
Board of Aldermen to be held to-day. This an
nouncemcnt was made to members OF the Board of
Aldermen and other political friends who were
called in consultation. When inquiry made by
reporter of The TRIBUNE, the Mayor init
mated that such was his decision, although
he might be induced to alter IT. confer
ence will be held with Republican mem.
bers of the board this morning, and perhaps
with the recognized leaders, and as has occurred on
previous occasions, the Mayors decision may be
changed. 1t is certain, however, that he intended
last night to make these nominations
The Mayor sent for the Anti-Tammany members
of the Board of Aldermen and held a conference
with them at p. M, yesterday. They remained in
his private room for nearly two hours Ii was said
that they determined that If the Republican
members of the board united in supporting Mr.
Hawley they would do the same, otherwise they
would be free to follow their personal inclnatOns
The Mayor will consult with the Republican men,
beers this morning, but last night three of the MEM
bers said they would not vote to confirm Ar Haw-
lev " at present-if at all" 1t appears that Mr;
other Republicans, at least such was the impression
conveyedb by Mayor Cooper, in which case his con-
frmation is assured. In order TO satisfy the Ger
mans including Coroner Ellinger, Oswald Often
dorfer Justice Otterbourg. and others who have
supported Mr.. Hess the latter has been offered the
Commssonershp of Charities and Correction, III
place of Mr. Bailey whose term expires to-day, and
who has refused a reappOntment. 1t is improbable
that any nominations will be made to-day other
than the two mentioned.
The Mayor said he would allow each Of the COM
bination Aldermen to name one or more City Mar
shals He also discussed with the Anti-Tammany
members who you'd De the PPoDaDe successor Oh
lieve that Peter Bowe would be the man, though
James DAILY was talked of. The Mayor said he
would appoint person satisfactory to their party
"in case the Governor approves the removal" he
added.
whether he had consulted with the Goyern0r, who
was in the city yesterday, he said he knew of the
Governors presence here but he had not yet seen
him. The Governor said lie came here 10 have his
ewes treated by an oculist He refused 10 talk on
political matters, although II was well understood
that consultation had been held with Mr.. 1ilden.
Several delegations, including one from the archl-
tects of the city and one from the hotel pTopretors
called on the Mayor yesterday to urge the appoint
ment Of General Shaler as Fire Commissioner
MR. RRHARDr STILL IN HIS PLACE.
II was surprise to many yesterday morning to
see Police Commissioner Erhardt walk into the
Central Office at the usual hour. He disappeared
in his private Office. Shortly after Elihu Root his
counsel, appeared on the scene and lawyer and
client were in close communion for more than an
hour. Later, John ]. Davenport and Commissioner
Wheeler were admitted to the conference, which
lasted until the meeting Of the Board of Police
called Messrs Root and Davenport then with
drew and the Commas ners TOOK their places al the
meeting
The business seems TO have been the consdera-
ton Of a suit against the city in the award Of
street cleaning contracts two three years ago. it
Is known, however, that some time ago communi-
cation was sent TO the Controller, giving the
Boards idea of the defence In the case. General
Smith. it seems, has decided that this communica.
ton was in direct variance with the opinions of
the Corporation Counsel and il Is said that through
him the communication has been recalled. Yester-
radical form to the Controller. This matter, with
the passage of the pay-rolls, comprised the entire
business of the meeting.