New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-08-01
INSPECTIONS AND POLL CLERKS.

TROUBLE IN THE DLMOCRATC FACTIONS AS TO
THEIR Observation-Disclosures MAT
THEWs's ABSENCE AND WHAT MAY COME OF 1T.
The annual wrangle between the Demo-
cratic factions in this city the appointment OF IN
spectors Of election and poll has begun At
ent it ha, taken the shape OF an attack by
the leaders OF the County Democracy upon
Police Commissioner Matthews. who is alb
sent ia Europe Mr.. Matthews appointed a
member of the Police Board Dy Mayor Grace and was
considered representative of the County Democracy.
The appointment not at the time 10 was ma ie salts
factory TO Thomson and other active leaders.
they made various efforts to get the Mavor to with
draw it before coLfr nation by the Alder
men, and make Mr.. Matthew'S a Dock Commits
sionor and Mr. VoOrnis tie Police Commissioners
All these efforts ilri. however, and Mr. Matthews was
confirmed by Mr.. Thompson's aid. Now. however, the
Mayor IA well the other Comfy Democratic leaders,
is very much dissatisfied win Mr. Natthewss course IN
the Police Board and assert that he mas been playing
INTO the hands" of his supposed political opponents.
Mr Mntthews's friends The other hand, assert tnat
he would not DO the "drty work" required OF him by
the County Democratic leaders hence T. cir anmosity.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Matthews in company with SUI
perintendent walhDg went to Europe with official
leave of aosence under resolution OF the Police Boar
directing them TO examine the workings OF the police
systems Of Europe" IL charged by the County
Democratic leaders that this was precOncerted ar
rangement between the four Police Commits sOners with
the purpose having Mr. Matthews absent At the time
of appointing the inspectors Of election and poll clerks
There are four inspectors and poll clerks appointed
for each Of the 67S election dist lets
in the city. The law provides that two of the
and Of the poll clerks in each election dis
trct on state shall be Of different political faith
and opinions their associates" The Republican
inspectors being representatives of the minority party
in the city under the law viii be named by the Repub-
lican Commissioners Messrs. French and Mason, while
the Democratic inspectors and clerks will be
appointed by the entire Board. In the absence
of Mr. Matthews Commissioner Nichols. the Tammany
representative the Board, will be the only Democratic
member of it, The County Democrats profess TO believe
that he will be allowed to choose the Democratic IN
spectors and That they will be all taken from Tammany
Hall This is an arrangement to which, they assert,
Mr.. Matthews a party.
An investigation OF these charges by TRIBUNE re-
porter yesterday aed to reveal any ground for Dciev
ing that they are founded on fac" l. IA known low
ever great has been brought 10 pear on
the Mayor TO remove Commissioners Matthews ana Iaat
be has gone so lar 70 Cause stfct examination Oh te
statutes to be made TO mn whether MT.
Matthew's absence c T04d warrant abopd hs
OF his Office Unless he had made permanent chan9o
% his residence, Tins would not warrant me Mayor IN
skinc any action ana some oher pre- ext VIII pr1pdD
be sought II is also known tnaI leading member OF
the County Democracy tred to persuade MI Mathews
to remain al Ills post anu not, 80 ne saIu,
" desert them in lnelr hour OF ,, need d Dut
harm coming 10 the County Democracy because OF MS
absence. Mayor Grace mas also complained 20 some OF
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him notice OF his intention OF going abroad, aud
has expressed dissatisfaction IN other ways
| lice Board. Commissioner NicnOis's term
OF office expired on MAY /, and the Mayor nominated
Randolph Il. Marine his successor. the nomination
has not been acted upon by tue Aldermen MT Marine
deserted IaHmany Hall only at the last election when
he failed TO get Office thai he scckng tie is
an intimate friend Of Hubert o. Thompson, 10
xno@ ne tn" coany Dcmocricy, however, have
got out of twenty-five uCInurrs OF the Board,
and there apparently very little hope OF Nh. Msrncs
confirmation. Ills fre DIS however, assert that nas
eleven yOt pledged 10 him and only needh one
for confirmation, and ills they nope 10 seelIe
soon. As TIC County Democracy is supposed to nave
plenty money at its command (Which Is alleged to be
factor of no Influence with the Aldermen, IL Is
not regarded as improbable that part hnes may be
abandoned IN acting upon Mr. Maitines nomination.
OF President frencn OF me POicc Board, regard
charges made against Mr. Matthews by his political
French sad. tnat sir Mattuewss absence cOId Lad
TO accusation. Thtre is not shade" OF ruth
in the cnarse thAt any aIrAnseme u has been made a.
to the appointment Vi inspectors OF eccuon Tdo sub
! ject has iot Deeh discussed in any manner"
d" VIII tine Democratic inspectors be appointed before
/ Mr.. Matthew return T.
before lac returns Inc suicct as h1l Dee discuss, d.
but you state that no action VIII be taEtn IN his
absence. Mr. atthc~s tod Us before he went away "
continued MI french llat tue iMAyuI We NuIy
anxious remove MIN, and would make use OF any pre-
ext This tax ABOUT us having gone away on purpose
aid Ia,ninany Hal Il pr1DaDy iSt me pnross oil AID
ing the Mayor In ms scheme 10 get nun removed .
Commissioner Nichols Was even more cmphauc IMAM
No unfair advantage Will De taken Oi Mr. Matthew'S
absence and the suJec Of the appointment OF inspcc ors
not been discussed III any Mahn'I' INC
lists yet before us. dOnt see however NO"
there can be any Disagreement. on "' i", To-,
only one Democratic Organization III tHs CITY anu ina"
Is Idnmdny Han " ,. .
The County Democracy have already had lawyers at
ha OF The inspectors and poll clerks. Ater chrein IN
vest gallon they cOncind thai as lahmAhy nan
pohed the most votes at Tue As elecIo' honiis Gun
Do dOne 10 force the Police koard 10 give greater Tr-
c0gnOn To The County democracy thau II DID iast year
wncn Onehlf the Democratic inspectors ana PoI Sie As
named D. Tanmany Hail. and Tho oIher iiiI "as