New-York tribune., 1882-04-12
POLITICS IN THE BOARD.
LIVELY DISCUSSIONS OF THE ALDERMEN.
TAsIMANY AND ANTI-TAMMANY MEMBERS AIRING
THEIR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REFERENCES

LIVELY DISCUSSIONS OF THE ALDERMEN.
TAMMANY AND ANTI-TAMMANY MEMBERS AIRING
THEIR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REFERENCES
TO KELLY AND TILDEN.
The Aldermen indulged yesterday in n rather
lively political debate. Ii was called forth by a
preamble and resolution offered by Alderman Roose
welt. The preamble recltes that lt lS reported that
n bargain has been made at Albany between certain
representatives who elected from this city and
other persons III power, by which, as q return for
patronage bestowed upon the friends Of such repre-
scntatiycs il has been agreed to surrender this city
to be ruled at Albany and to have sO-caed nOn-Dar-
tisan commissions appointed to divide the municipal
offices between factions OF the Iamnany Hall and
Republican parties. which represent a small minor
ity of the voters of the city; and that such bar
gain, II made and carried out, VIII prove deStruc-
tive to the best interests OF the citizens and Is dis
graceful TO Ill concerned in it. The resolution de-
clarcs that the Board protests against the compile
ton or such bargain, and denOunces those repre-
sentatives elected from this city who have taken
part in it. if there any such, false to their
trusts aud merting tho roprobation Of all honest
citizens
Mr. Fitzpatrick CTammany) moved that, as the
resolution was drawn mp on simple rumor, it be
laid the table. After some debate a vote on this
was had. Messrs. Hall, Keenan,, McAvoy, and
ONeil representing the County Democracy, voted
no. Mir McClave (Republican) said "Mr ROose-
yelt speaks of Tammany Hall and the Rcpnb-
Leans as representing a small minority. The
many Hall, 10000, and the County Democracy
10000" He voted aye. Mr.. Roosevelt County
Democracy said "New-York City Is governed by
men at Albany. who know nothing about the wants
of the people of this city. The cause of it all is that
the Democratic party has G5,0O0 majority in this
city. 1t is divided, and that portion which
combinations with the common enemy There
is man who stands between us anda union, who
stood between us and q President, Governor,
nearly Mayor, and who Is now stabbmg the party
in the back
Mr. Martin 1'ammany) Did not Mayor Cooper,
who elected by the Antl-lammany party,
iIo t1a oftin h,tx nd ha
Mr. Roosevelt believe he did.
Mr.. Martin-Is lie a iamnany man
Mr. kOoseyelt-I will climb as high on the stool of
repentance as anyone for what has been done IN the
past. l regret that did affiliate with the Repub-
can party. -
man has kept the party disintegrated That is so,
and that man is Samuel j. Iilden. Iammany Hall
stands to-day prepared to support the Democratic
party in the State and Nation. In the counties of
this State controlled by Samuel j. 11lden, General
Hancock ran away behind the ticket. Are John
Kelly and Tamlnany Hall responsible Tor TINS NO.
No one worked harder for General hancock than
Tammany Hall
BY vote of IA to it was ordered to lay the pre-
amblc and resolution on the table.
Mrs. Wells offered resolution providing that all
resolutions OH State and National politics be re-
fcrled to a special committee of five. lie believed
that the Aldermen should attend TO the wants of
the people. and not indulge in political discussions.
Mr. HO0seyelt-lt Is very important tor the Board
to consider these matters, especially when the Legls-
lature is meddIng with city AFFAIRS Are the Alder
men aware thai Il new charter has been intro Iuced
at Albany, giving the Mayor of New-Iork absolute
power in appointing heads OF Departmental
Mr.. FItzpa,rIck asked If John Kelly dtd not elect
Mayor Grace. Receiving an Affirmative reply from
Mr. Roosevelt, he asked if the Mayor should not III
common decency, show some gratitude 10 the man
who had done bin this service.
Mr. Roosevelt-There Is where you mai your
great mistake. DO you owe gratitude to John Kelly
or the Democratic party Who Is TINS mani is he
the King of the Democratic party that such grati-
tude should be given to him go
Halfa dozen Aldermen sprang TO their feet with
frantic shouts of Mr. ChaIrinan.v President
Sauer raped loudly for order. Mr.. Roosevelt de-
clared that he would not be put down, but proposed
to nave far play. - -
Mr. Martin declared that the ghost of Tilden did
not frighten Tammany Hall bit. 1t would 90 to
the next State Convention with cOlorS flying. Ii IL
was rejected it would come back, nominate ticket
and knock out the County Democracy"
Alderman Wells's resolution was lost.