New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-29
Mr.. CAMPBELL'S SUCCESSOR.
ALEXANDER E. ORR DECLINES THE PLACE.
yoHY KELLY's NAME URGED-MAYoR EDSoN hh-
FIECrING-MR FDsoN TO Mr.. CAMPBELL

ALEXANDER E. ORR DECLINES THE PLACE.
yoHy KELLY's NAME URGED-MAYoR EDsoN RE-
FLECTNG-MR. RDsoN TO MR. CAMPBELL
The vacancy in the Controllers office was almost
the sole topic of discussion among the ponuclaH;s
YES erlay. The Aldermen. who nave no Voce III
the appointment of Mr.. CampbelPs successor, were
greatly wrought up o oce 'nf The Ta%many
bers wanted John Kelly appolhteu, mnle "a. "o
Comfy Democracy representatives. wanted a
tba, thew would lie satisfied if Conrad n. Jordan.
or some other intimate friend OF Mr.. Illdens, were
chosen. -, .,,o, ,bot
no politician would be named for the office The In
porance to the city of having the Controller Once
able and upright business men would lead nInl
afterward. This information .dampened the sfaor
of the friends of candidates from the orgahiza "a
ton" liz was known early IN the day tbal me
place had been offered by the Mayor 10 Alexander
f. Orr of the firm of David Dows d Co.. ana ma
great interest was shown IN the question aTor OF and
remained in consultation with him for some tii hc
When the Mayor asked if Mr.. Orr wouid d o oe
appointed he said that Mr.. Orr would make COCO 10
Controller, providing he could be lnduoeu "
accept. ;, ..;. &c hin,
my business is too engrossinp and important TOT
me to devote much time 10 city affaifs: A.,
May ask whether OF not you VIII a00op' WV
Office of Controller -
AZ will NOT accept it," said Mr.. Orr.
The Impression that Mt Orr wouu noC oid he the
rsas choice ssovsd that Be- some
Ss Of Of LEONARD Hssss H.ny
Hentz were mentioned. Among the Others, out
side OF the mercantile ranks, who 1t was thOue nI
nr.bur ~ LeapS were mentioned The Mayor has
under the charter ten days in which 20 MI
sngust 10 II is generally believed however, that
the appointment will be made before August l:
When Mr. Edison was asked whether ne an h ~
tbe vacancy. he replied have several gentlemen
m INV mind who are capable of filling the position.
Them I fully appreciate the responsibilities OF
the position aud will certainly be III 10
haste to fill it.; shall certainly make no appoint
ment before "Wednesday next ia n,.,t;o,sd in CON-
necton with the position of Controller" suggested
II have known Mr.. Orr for several years He
was associated with me in the building OF the new
Produce Exchange, and he did good share OF the
work connected with that enterprise. lie Is Nigh
~ capable man."
presdent Reilly. of the Board of Aldermen. ac-
companled by several Tammany Aldermen. called
on the Mayor and urged him to appoint Jonn heliy
Soon afterward several friends of Hugh n. Camp,
the weIl-known dealer real estate. called, and
presented his name for the vacancy. Tue MAYOR
said that he knew Mr.. Camp We'll and Recognized
him as a capable and uprlent gentleman anu SUI
The following letter was sent by the Mayor to the
Controller:
MAYORS OFFICE, !
NETWORK, July %, 1888.
Hon. Allan Campbell ,., -. a.. how'd, ., ,o,r
brother Dr. John c. Campbell, your communication OF
26 wSG G .Ss or In
accepting must express the deep regret wien feel
this decision and trust relief you seek from
official may serve fully to restore you 10 tnat
Won sincerely for the uniform courtesy and consideration
which have characterized on your part our onleiaI
intercourse and beg to assure You OF the hgh regard
Tespectfuiiy, FRASKLIN EDISON, Mayor.
FURTHER INvEs rIGATIoN OF THE FRAUDS.
Corporation Counsel Andrews was asked If he
had taken any action with reference to the resolu-
tion passed by the Board of Aldermen directing HIM
10 make inquiry as to who was responsible, by neg
ligence or otherwise for the frauds in the Finance
Department and to take steps to recover the
amount of the city's loss Mir. Andrews replied:
al wish first TO discover the amount the city has
lost and the manner in which il was taken. The In
ypstization made by the direction of Controller
Campbell and the one made by the commissioners Cd
frauds were perpetrated By twice cashlng portion
OF the citys interest coupons. committee OF the
held that counterfeit coupons were used
The Commissioners OF Accounts are now
engaged in making .nofough ana e1n naar
rneut The assertion is made that the Commissioners
of Accounts say that something startling may De
looked for when their report is made public Under
these circumstances i prefer to wait until thell
report is given to the Mayor. This Will show the
full extent OF the frauds, DV WHOM tneY Neie per
petrated and to what extent various officials may
have contributed through negligence 10 the cltys
loss" y,
"Who are the sureties on the Controllers bond
and are they responsible for the amount OF the
bondf" - >,
There was really law or ordinance
compelling the Controller to give bonds
but it was CUSTOMARY for him to give bone
in the sum of $4,000, ana Mr. Campbell
complied with the custom. l do not know whether
the bond was for year or for the full term. The
charter Of 1878 gives the Board of Alderman TIT
power to compel all city officials TO give bonds 10
the proper performance OF their duties II wa
under this provision that the Aldermen increase
fhe bond of the Controller from $4,000 Il
5000 600 Until the Commissioners OF Account
make their formal report, shall take no steps II
the matter.
AN INGENIOUS PIECE OF SWINDLlNG.
CopgING A CLOTHING FIRM OF $4,000 IN TIRE