New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-03
CITY POLITICIANS DISAPP0LyTED

THE MAYOR MAKES no NOMINATIONS.
The SLATE BROKEN AT TUE ELEvENTH HOUR
CAUSES FOR THE INABILITY TO COME 10 AN
AGREEMENr-IHE FEELING AMONG THE ALDER
MEN.
There was much disappointment in the Board OF
Aldermen Yesterday when it became known that
Mayor Cooper would not make any nominations for
city Offices. The sequel proved as stated in The
TRIBUNE yesterday that the Mayors decision
might l. altered. Had not Mayor Cooper
said to members of the Board, within few
minutes OF the time Of meeting. that be would
nominate Seth {. Hawley for Police Commas
soner and Jacob Hess for Commissioner
of Charities and Correction, there would not have
been any disappointment at a change in his plans
but the determination was evidently made at the
very last moment and sent to the Board within
three minutes after O'Clock, the time the session
began. The session was special one called at the
request of the Mayor and for the express purpose
of confirming Mr. Erhardts successor. Some OF the
meuabers wanted to adjourn Immediately when it
became known that no nomiua' Ons would be made,
but il was decided to transact general business.
Tho Mayor and the Combination Aldermen were
very busy up 70 the hour Of meeting. discussing the
proposed nominations. Several of the Republican
members were taken into the Mayors private room
for consultation, and Others were sent for slngy.
The Mayors messengers were busy seeking MEM
hers of the Board and asking for their presence in
the Mayors Office and this was kept up until the hour
of meeting. When, at the last moment, tine Mayor
found out chat he could not alter the determination
of the Republican members not to confirm Seth
c. Hawley for Police Commissioner, he is
said TO have made use of an understanding with
the latter not to send in his name. Jacob N. Pat
terson clerk of the Board. sent for and through
him the Mayor communicated that he would
make no nominations to-day"
The Republican members held no regu-
lar .caqcns bus they c9nyersed at TIE
concluded not 10 confirm any name for
Police Commissioner at the session yesterday, al
though they all opposed Mr. Hawley and would not
confirm him even il the nomination was LAID over.
The antI-Iammany members Of the Board also op-
posed Mr. Hawlcy, but they all agreed TO support
whatever action the Republicans concluded to take,
because the nomination belonged 10 the latter party
The Republicans agreed TO communicate their
purpose previous to the meeting of the Board.
| This good understanding between the two parties
to the combination satisfied the Mayor that he could
hope for no confirmation, even II tho lannany
members voted for his candidate lie, therefore,
did not nominate either Mr. liawtey OF Mr.. Hess,
although nearly all the members OF the Board, OF
all political parties, were ready to confirm the lat
ter Tor Commissioner OF Charities ana Correction.
IL is believed that the selection OF Nj. Hess IOf
Charities Commissioner made ut this timo to Sc
cure Mr.. Hawley's confirmation. The supporters OF
MIR Hess were modified but rot satIsfed. As the
Mayor could not get his candidate confirmed, he
undoubtedly concluded not to send III Ono who
would personally crafty the Aldermen.
There were various objections urged by the Alder
men to Mr. Hawley. The principal ones were that
ne did not represent the party be was chosen IRON,
and that he was personally unknown To many men,
beis of the Board. The Mayor said that the seec-
ton OF hr. Hawley approved by Republican
leaders meaning, no doubt, General Arthur and
others. The story generally credited was that after
the long and frequent consultations between the
Republican leaieIs and the Mayor, and tho
inability to settle the two candidates, that
the Republicans had finally consented TO Mr. flaw-
leys nomination, knowing that 1t would DO laid
over, which would give them opportunity 60 force
the Mayor TO make more acceptable nominations.
This was in measure supported by the determine
ton of the Republican Aldermen not 10 confirm any
nomination for Police Commissioner yesterday.
Jacob NJ Patterson, jr., the present clerk OF the
Board OF Aldermen. or eX-Alderman PlUckney Is
said TO be the choice OF General Arthur for Police
Commissioner. Other names will probably enter
into the contest now, and the conferences at the
Mayor house will be resumed.
The Mayor said to a TRIBUNE reporter last night:
" | was very much disappointed not 20 have been
able to send In Dir. Hawleys name HAD his con
sent and also tho approval of leading Republicans,
aud believe he would make very capable officer,
especially as he has had such long experience In the
Police Department. | fully intended TO send in his
name and that of Mr.. Hess, but about an hour be-
fore the Board met had word FROM Mr.. Hawley
not to use his name Therefore ! concluded not TO
make any nominations to-day" The Mayor said
the communication from Mr. liawey was verbal
one and that no had not yet fixed on any other can
dIdate.
Several delegations from the merct ants and others
called on the Mayor Yesterday to urge the nonina-
ton of General ShaeT for Fire Commi ssoncr. Cor
nelus Van Colt said to have the political support
necessary 10 secure this office, although other
names are beng urged. General Shaer has the
strongest support outside OF the politicians.