New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-28


has been so much broken of late that had under
stood that his physicians had strongly urged him
to resign. Let me say right here that there Is not
one word OF truth in the report that contemplated
preferring charges against him, and had consulted
with the Governor on the subject understood
that statement of this kind. printed In
some of the newspapers had given Mr.. Campbell
great pain. and sent him word that 1t was untrue
l cannot conceive where the report originated"
"The law gives you the absolute power of ap-
pointment in a vacancy of this kind. does 1t notr'
"Yes. You will see however, that the resigna-
ton is to take effect August 1. Ihave until that
time to select successor to the Controller"
"May ask If you have fixed upon his successorP
"Not definitely. have several men in my mind.
either one of whom would prove acceptable
and is fully capable of filling the
requirements of the position. But it is
necessary to ascertain whether any Of them would
accept the position if should decide to nominate
him. I shall give the matter the fullest consdera-
tion realizing of course the responsibilities of the
head of the Finance Department of the city"
TALK WITH Mr.. CAMPBELIs BROTHER
DR.. John Campbell brother of the Controller,
who procured q leave of absence from the United
States post at Newport, Kentucky, where he is
surgeon in chief, and came here as soon as he
found that the troubles in the Finance Department
were weighing so neaVlly Oh his oIotuoi do W
pair his health said to TRIBUNE reporter:
"The resignation of my brother was insisted
on by council of physicians, consisting of
DR.. Lincoln, his family physician. DR.. Clymer. Dr.
Hun of Albany and myself. We told him that 1t
was simply question of life or death. The only
possible chance he possessed of recovering his health
and mental poise was for him to resign and take
long rest"
"Will he go abroadp
"Inave strongly advised him to do so. When
came on here two months ago, urged him to get a
leave of absence for two three months and take
VOYAGE. / did not then deem 1t necessary for
| him TO resign his position Now | think II abso-
Inely necessary. The responsibilities of the office
| have become such burden that 1t IS absolutely
that he should feel himself free before he
can make an effort to regain his od-tlme energy.
He IS suffering from nervous prosratlon brought on
by over-work and worry over the detalcaton 10 us
department This is the opinion OF all his physi-
| cisns.o
"Why did he not adopt your advice about going
| abroadp
Because he thought it would appear that he had
| not the moral courage TO stay and face the CON-
| ments that the dealcation occasloned on the part
Aldermen. This has ended without de-
ysF S9y5ns vet we he Ss accepts
| the advice of his physicians" m
| Twill you accompany him y
| "No. | am not we'll myself, and Imust return TO
| nv post. But we hope TO get some competent per-
| son TO accompany the Controller"
| Mr.. CAMPBEIL's sURETIEs
| Frederick II. Hamlin, Deputy Commissioner OF
Public Works, who held the same position for near
| ly two years under Mr.. Campbell said:
Immediately upon the passage of the resolution
by the Board of Aldermen requiring, among other
| matters that the Controller should give bond OF
5000 900 for the faithful performance Of his duties
frierds of Mr.. Campbell, without any so
licitation whatever upon his part interested them
| selves in the matter The names of the sureties
| finally decided upon were Morris X. Jesup, SlOO-
| 600: Christopher C. Baldwin, 500. 000 and Walton
! w. Evans $50,0OO Numbers of Others were
also ready If necessary. When II was finally deter
| mined that the Controller should go away for
longer time than bad been anticp pated he felt dsin-
cned TO acce opt the offers of these gentlemen oil their
| bond as he said that his service III connection
| duration and determined TO resign at once"
| The Controller on Monday last seriously coniem-
| plated resignIng. For that reason he refused TO
accept the offer of the gentlemen named 10 before
| Justice Donohue and sign the bond as his
| sureties He was induced TO reconsider his deter
mnation aud Wednesday was named as the day for
signing the bond. Before the time had arrived the
Controller under the reiterated advice OF his phYsi
clans, had once more made up his mind 10 resign.
| The Corporation Counsel offered TO extend the time
| for filing his bond to August j, but Mr. Campbell
| declined to avail himself OF tins Oier.
| There has been strong pressure brought on the
Mayor to induce hun to prefer charges against Mr.
| Campbell Most of the Tammay Aldermen have
visited MN and told him /; the sentiment oil the
voters in their districts that charges should DC pre-
ferred against Mr.. CampbeH.
| SKETCH OF MR. CAMPBELL
Allan Campbell born at Albany in 1915. He
| is of Scotch descent. His father for term
| Secretary of State Of New-York. The son received
thorough training a civil engineer, and for over
| forty years was connected with great engineering
| enterprises lie laid out the route OF the Harlem
| Railroad and superintehded good part of its con-
| structIon. Afterward he built the railroad from
| Callao to Lima. in Peru. la 1855 he was elected
| president OF the Harlem Railroad and held that
| position for wears until succeeded by COmmO-
| dore Vanderbilt Then he was president OF
| the Finance Committee Of the ONO and Mis-
| slssippi Railway Company When there was a
| possibility that rebel rams, during the ar might
made "a dash up tie coast and scamng through
| tine Narrows attack this city, Mr.. Campbell was
one of engineers chosen by the Government TO pro
| vide adequate means OF defence. lie was cbei
| engineer III the construction of the Union Pacitc
| Railroad. lie also chief engineer OF the
| FOdTth-ave. Improvement, IRON the Grand Central
| Depot TO tho Harlem River lie succeeded FIz
John Porter as Commissioner OF Public Works on
| January 81, 1876 and on December ii. 1888 was
| nominated by Mayor Cooper aud confirmed by tho
| Board OF Aldermen to succeed John Kelly rs Cou-
| trOller
| Last fall Mr.. Campbell ran the Republican and
| Independent candidate Tor Mayor against Franklin
Edson Democrat. He nominated by the Clti-
davs later the nomination was ratIted 10y the Re
! publican City Convention. He received 70,3S0
| votes, against 81. .S02 for Edison.
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