New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-18
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER.

MOST PERSONS INTERESTED 1NCLTNED TO KEEP
suRNcE-THE REPUBLICANS or THE WHOLE
sATIsFIED-CoMMIssIONE CAMPBELLs CBlTI-
CIsMs.
The new Charter bill introduced on Tuesday
IN the Legislature was tho subject OF much
comment among politicians yesterday. 1t was
noticeabe, however, tnat with few exccp-
ton those most interested in the charter preferred to
say ntte about for the present 1t was accepted by
all az an effort the part of the Republicans to obtain
a fair representation in the CITY Government
The vacancies in various departments viii be filed
by the Board Of Estimate aud ApPortonment consist
ing OF the Mayor. Controller, President o.
the Board of Aldermen and President OF the
Department Of Taxes and Assessments. After che
frat Monday in January 1891 however the appointing
mower will consist OF the Mayor Controller and presi-
dent and vlce-pTesident Of the Board or Alder
men, Tie vice-presdent is 70 be elected by
the political minority in the Board Of
Aldermen. and tins viii almost certainly
insure the election of Republican. Moreover tho vote
ON appointments must be concurrent, and 90
the one Republican member OF the Board can
dictate his party's share OF the appointment.
This was thought by the Republicans wise provision,
but was rather severely criticised By many Democrats,
especially among the Anti-Tammany men.
Mayor Cooper, when asked by n reporter Of
THE TRIBUNE lie would give his opinion Of
the new charter, especially those portions affect
ing his powers OF nomination and appointment.
SAID that had had time make careful study Of
the bill and would prefer to shy nothing uu;l be had
done
Commissioner Campbell 0, the Department OF Pub
nc Works said that he in favor Of single head To
each department. l, insured efficiency and prompt
ness in the execution Of orders. Tho Irea-
sury Department OF the United States Oh
five times more business a the departments in the
Civ OF New York aud thaf had single head. In Tie
Department OF Public Works II WA prop sed 10 have
two heads. ms would make II necessary 20 cal
meetings, and II one Commissioner were away nolhug
could be done The proposition 10 consolidate the
| Dock Department with the Department Of Publ"
Works was omen objections. The work TIE Dock
system Of piers along the ivrr mont Was one or great
magnitude, aud 1t question whether II should be
delegated bureau. The interests were so vast, and
the expenditure great, that ~ seemed Ike hclng u
and ayeuues In the par II the island now being
| done under the direction Of the Park Department
could be done with equal efficiency AMI
| much greater economy 10y the DaJartmcnt
sewers ETC., In The lower part II the city, and Tie bn-
reauA having u charge could Just "a well take care
| OF those IN the upper part Of IN" leland.
Controller Kelly said lac had not had time 20 examine
| The charter fully he could wish, and unh NJ
was more familiar with ia provisions preferred 10 Ie-
| serve ms opinion of the charter whole
President Morris, OF the Board OF Aldermen n fe're-
sentative Republican, VINO has received about oht-i u
wards comprising district and who Is understood TO
have been consulted by those engaged IN drawing mp
the charter said twOnd not be prudent Tor HIM 10 saw
ANYTHING ABOUT II while on It's passaEe As member
of the Board OF J. ,timae aud AppOrtO1mcnt ne would
be part OF the appointing power, ana therefore leli
| delicate about criticsing.
| A prOminent oiiiclal said he thought the proposed
| charter &" a very weak piece OF legislation"