New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-24
A CONCLUSION REACHED AT LAST.

Before the Board met IL was unueISVOOu '""
conclusion was likely to be reached, and the Cham
Der was crowded In the early part OF the week
there was a possibility that Alderman Sauer would
he the choice of certain Republicans. and 1t was
believed that in that event he would receive enough
Democratic votes to make his election probable
Before the meeting of the Board, however the NC
pubican members held caucus resolved tnau !.
would be better TO organize the Board. and declucu
that if 1t looked as if Alderman Keenan, wouiu IT.
ceiye sufficient votes with their aid to elect hm
to then cast their ballots for him.
Clerk Twomey called the Board to order, aud the
rollcall showed that all the members were present
except Alderman CogGey. who has been absent lrOn
the Board for some time by reason OF SICKNESS
Alderman Strack was made temporary chairman oi,
the motion of Alderman Autenrcith. He announced
that the first business IN order was the election OIL
president.
Alderman McClave asked unanimous consent to
make "A statement in connection with the permanent
organization of the Board Alderman Slevin OBJ
iected. and Alderman McCaye resumed his seat
The roll-call was then proceeded with.
Alderman Autenreith announced as his choice ior
president Alderman Keenan,, and there were know
ing mods among the politicians in the ChamOer'
Alderman Cavanagh also voted for Alderman
Keenan, Aldermen Finck, Hawes and Hllllaiu' al
Repubhcans voted for Alderman Perley. AlderIhah
Keenans name was called, but he made no reply
Alderman Bernard Kenney then voted for Alderman
Keenan, Alderman Patrick Kenney voted for Alder
man Sauer, and his example was followed by Alder
men Kirk and McAvoy. Before announcing MS
choice. however, Alderman Kirk said that
for nearly two months he had cast MS
vote for Alderman Sauer He had voted for
him because he believed that he was thoroughly
competent to discharge the duties Of president, and
tina, If elected he would do so in fearless and i'm
martial manner Believing that the Mayor was
sincere when he said that he would not recognizes
any Democrat who received Republican votes, he
should again vote for William Sauer.
Alderman McClave embraced the opportunity
when his name was called Of making the speech
which Alderman Slevins objection had prevented
earlier in the session. at is almost two month";
said he "snce this Board first met. Since then
many meetings have been held aud nothing def
mite has been accomplished. The Republican mem
bers have recognized the fact that their Demo-
cratic brethren have more than the necessary num-
Der Of votes TO perfect an organization whenever
they choose TO harmonic their differences. Inc
Republicans are in minority aud are Consequently
noWlse responsible tor the failure TO organZ' thu'
far they have presented each Republican name III
tho hone that some Democrats might realzi the I'M
pOrtance of organizing. There appeals To he no ais
position 10 do on the part OF the Dciho-
Gratis and now after consultation ana re-
me-
than q mere party allegiance we nave ueclnen 10
cast our vote to-day tor a Democrat, 80 that we
may perfect the organization; ana when the proper
time comes we shail vote Tor a gentleman who has
been many years IN this Board, and who we have
reason believe, will treat Republicans and Demo-
Gratis with the courtesy that we have night 10
expect from the president ! vote for Patrick
keenan,"
THE BEGINNING ~ THE IND.
This speech created decided sensation among the
Democratic members and the politicians who wcro
watching the proceedings, aud the further calling
Of the roll was watched closely. Aldermen Murphy
perley and Power voted for Alderman Keenan,.
When Alderman saucrs name was called he rose
and said:
For the past two months | have been a caudi-
data for president of this Board not rs has been
s,atcd ~ an obstructionst. but simply on principle,
! vos a candidate on the first day that this Board
moi. "a am a candidate to-dayj and on that day
ought members saw fit to vote for me- Several meet
rs have since been held and a change mas come
over the position OF aiiairs. hate Vo 1, ne
minority candidate for tho same eugth OF time TINT
| / was tho majority candidate. Some persons nave
songht 10 attack me for the position have taken
| I have been willing to make concessions al ahN
time for the sake of harmony, Int there was 10 avs
| nos,tion on the part of certain Democrats TO do
| this The cry has been from inc Dephhlhgl
| ANYTHING TO beat Sauer" cannot zen
| whv | have been as good Democrat
| aa any man III this city. have repeatedly lad m
| teryiews with the Mayor, and have been tolu Dy
/
| auy man who might be elected president ny hepuD,
| Ucan votes On one occasion said 20 the Mayor
We'll how would 1t be II tho Republicans chose 10
vote for Democrat without any bargain rtai vi
| implicit That would make no difference he r.,
Piled told him supposed tho Republicans had
| no rights and he said It would max,
| no difference, he would recognize no Democrat
| elected by Republicans The indications are that
gentleman Is to be elected President to-day whom
respect and esteem. should be pleased to vote ioI
| him but he can see the peculiar position In when
am placed. | and every other Democrat have Deen
warned that II made no difference whether tue per
son elected seeks bargain with the Republicans OF
| is voted for without bargain-he VIII not Ut
recognized by the Mayor. The gentleman can see
| that am not willing TO place myself in such pO
sition / vote for Alderman McAvoy"
Alderman Seaman tReDublican) voted for Alder
man keenan,. iii
"As INV friend on the left alderman Sauerl ha'
| aaid a majority of the Democrats voted for him q
the nrst meeting OF the Board was one OF thom
and say right here that was willing to vote To-
| him. He said there was no reconciliation ana IL
disposition to make concessions / gay we have ha'
meetings time and again, aud as one of the Demo
| Gratis have asked what could be dOno 10 elect
Democrat president. The MD of the Republican
has boon sought on both sides never sought 1t
| | understand my colleague, Alderman Sauer ma
sought this aid, and don't think 1t is right for hun
10 throw odium on the other Democrats OF TIL
Board.p
IF the gentleman understood me as THROWING
OdIum on any Democrat, he Is mistaken" said Alder
man Sauer. -, 49,.
Alderman Shells II had an interview with TIN
Mayor He said that there were fourteen Demo
| Gratis in the Board and for the lie Of him d.
conldn't see why they did not organize lie ha'
been elected by Democratic votes, owed every thn
TO The Democrats and Mayor no proposed tina
they should have all the advantages he could CIV
| themO -,
Il hope" exclaimed Alderman Sauer impatlently
"that the gentleman won't drag up little meetih
| of six or seven of us. when"
Don't you interrupt me-" shouted Alderman
Shells"
II will" replied Alderman sauer. unless yo
! cOnfne Yourself TO answering my remarks"
"Wefp angry exclaimed Alderman Shells,
don't know Of any deal
lyon have not been around them sneeringy re
piled Alderman Sauer.
my neighbOr may have been, though" replies
Alderman Shells. He concluded by voting for Alder