New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
PRICE THREE CENTS.
MR.. ULRICH'S BOMBSHELL.
A STORM IN THE EMIGRATION BOARD.
IN A wRANGLE FROM BEGINNING TO EyD-HURLBUr
AND ULRICH FACE TO FACE.


the anxious countenances of Messrs. HurIbut FOrres
Lynch, Hauselt. Taintor, Shaw and Stephenson Mr..
Hurlbut presided. At one moment 1t seemed certain
that there would be personal conflict between Mr.
Hurlbu and Mr. Urich the former rising angy and re-
senting the atters insnuaons. The ball opened az
the conclusion OF the reading OF the minutes Of the meet
ing of the Finance Committee which included recon-
mendaon TO remit the additional rental assessed upon
the Castle Garden express restaurant money changers
and telegraph privileges In June last amounting to from
33 200 per cent than agreed upon by pre-
vious resolution. Stephenson moved agree tho
resolution Mr.. Urch promptly objected and declared
that too much sympathy exhibited for those enjoying
privileges under the Commissioners' supervision He
said that the Finance Committee had no right to make
such o recommendation until asked TO do so by the
Board He believed that theBOard had been too mac
tive and that 1t was not IN "moribund condition"
ordered whercupon Mr. rich asserted hat tho
proceeding irregular, since there was not quorum
of the committee present at its meeting. The motion
being adopted Mr.. Ulrich cried out: Note my objec-
ton" "Rec-o-o- r-r-ded," said Mr.. Starr.
A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr. Stephenson then TO question OF privilege
He said he had noticed In THE TRIBUNE that Mr. U1eh
was to explode bombshell. He wanted Mr. Ulrich TO
understand that he must not obsruct the business OF the
Board and that it he, member Of the Finance Com
mittee who did not respond to the notices and who was
at fault when there not quorum at its meetings.
81 want the press to note this" said Mr.. Stephenson,
turning to the reporters.
Mr. Ultch-I have not read about the bOmbshell; but
why should Mr.. Stephenson to speak for met
notice some time ago that sh0ud propose tha an
standing committees Dc aDolshea, 40 tey aLe t al 10
inform the Board that the Finance Committee was OF no
use; subscribe to that have attended tue meet
ings of the Finance Committee enough TO know that It's
work is complete farce as can be Imagined, and no
corporation could remain solvent long that conducted US
business in so loose a manner. The remarks which Mr.
Stephenson makes about me, and which he wishes the
press notice. after the numerous times nc mas SAID no
didn't for the press, are
Mr. Stephenson dnterruptngl-I say again that don't
care any more for the press than do for you -,
Mr.. Urich-His remarks are graiuitous and unealled
for; ,,, ,r,r,o,,. .,a,or,on.
that the work OF the Finance Committee was loose. -,
Secretary Jackson began to read communication rom
the secretary of the Treasury when Mr hter9ped
with the statement that as the Board had held no Dus-
ness meeting for year. II was about te @ 70 10 'OI s
objection OVerruled. The communication or Secfe-
tary FOlger asked under what circumstances Immigrants
shall to be charge upon the respective boards .,
immigration at the port where theya rive He suggested
that might be necessary TO have the law aendedt 10
meet such questions The matter was reeffed 10 "a COM
MR. ULRlcH's MODEST PROPOSAL
Mr. Urich made another stir by asking that himself,
Mr. Tainor and Mr.. Hauselt be appointed committee
to inquire into the fitness untness of ali employees
and readjustment of salaries.
Mr.. Starr--That is modest!
Mr.. Urich-Yery modest. ask it because men have
been appointed who are wholly unfit.
Mr. stephensOn-I move to lay It on the table
Mr. TalntOr-I ask to be excused from voting.
Mr. Ulrich-I object, because it Is well known THAI
there is general decentralization OF the affairs OI the
MIR Tainor withdrew his desire be excused in hopes
of stopping the discussion but Mr. Urch was not TO De
suppressed Mr. Stephenson TO point Of order and
declared that Mr. Urich had no right to nonopoze the
Mr. unich-I have the floor and 1 object to being
cloked on. have right TO speak
Mr.. Hurlbut-Ca the yeas and nays.
Mr. Ulrichl have rght to speak, ana shall continue: @
and Mr.. Tanitor alone supported it,
Mr.. Lynch then to go Mr.. Hurlbnt urged him to
remain. Mr.. Lynch replied: 1 am afraid that tne
Mr. Ulrich then offered resolution that the permission
agent at Castle Garden be rescnded unless he should
resign secretary Objection being raised aud vote
and speak the resolution. Iwant to know whether
10 be gagged and choked on. After some spaIrinS
was given at meeting called ut days notice, whenlt
was known SS out 6a SI ee0r 0e S MAJ eSed & M Sd IN
cent objected alterwald and MI jackson, see
ng the npropriety of It, declined The majority of the
hoard also saw that improper At special meet
ing the Board the matter was brought up again and
operations conducted maintain that the duties OF "a
secretary sufficient for man. proven by the
that the resolutions adopted by the Board are not
complied with, and there Is general decentralization IN all
Of the departments"
ALMOST PERSONAL ENCOUNTER
Mr. Stephenson, pointing to the sheets Of paper which
Mr. Urch was reading from, asked Have you alfthat
to read Mr. Ulrich replying in the affirmative, Mr. Ste
pLenson said: Then he have leave to print it,
we can read it at our leisure" Mr. Hurlbut about
10 nut the motion VIXEN Mr. Ulrich interpOsed; Hold
Ing of which is mperenent and yet IN accord with the
conduct OF this Board and Of the president whose oos
Mr. HurlDut rsing angr1ly and IN threatening man
ner)-You must courteous and respectful language
to me- sir. will not put up with your Insults ana you
must be more cautious.
Mr.. UlrchMy statements have been eharaeteIized as
false and II Pm not allowed to proceed, why you may
nave this meeting to yourself. lts not Ia" hrst time
you've tried gag ne, but III find other ways to bring
Mr. TSintor rose to point of order, when Mr. Ulrich
Stephenson criticised his statements. Mr. Taintor
nrd that he thought such personalities were decidedly
@ ects npon me- still reiterate that Mr. Ulics state
ment was false" spitefuy responded Mr.. Stephenson.
that the reports made the Board by the suborinates
were not made in accordance with my resolution adopted
months ago Men have been dunk here ANA lett their
posts and report made OF the facts see very clearly
that the president inclined too much to the other SIDE
this Board and now you can go on.
Mr. IIurlbut sat down and the members and reporters
who had looked with anxiety for personal conflict
between him and Mr. Ulrch were relieved The vote TO
rescnd the resolution permitting Mr. jackson TO act as
Joint agent was lost, Mr. Ulrlch ana MI Iaiutor ony
voting In the Affirmative
NEGRO MINsTRELs AND END-MEN.
Mr. Tantor then proposed that the suggestions OF Dr.
Schultz to make improvements in the hospital facilities
and TO provide the OF the public property
be agreed TO.
Mr. IrlrIch-where is the money coming front
Mr. starr Borrow IL from you.
Mr. Ulrich-Youre too funny; you ought to join
Mr Urich alone voted against the resolution. II was
proposed appropriate $50 for Christmas presents
20 the children and Christmas dinner to the other
inmates OF Wards Island
Mr.. Urich-! move to amend that the menDefs OF the
Mr. starr-I amend that Mr.. Ulrich be permitted to
Mr. Urch-I made the motion In good faith; there is
M neeessy for Jokes from these endmc I'm not as
rich US OF the Others but am Willing To contribute
pro rata. -, , ,,
Iutinu adopted Then t resolved O appoint several
wstcnmen and Others To this Mr.. Ulrch objected. lie
said have learned not to rely upon this selfconsu-
tinted appointing committee. MassannO, who resigned
an Wards Island was wholly unnt for the position.
Another nght-watchman formerly barkeeper for Alder
man Grant resigned he could make money
keeping bar another intends to resign because his friend
Reilly was elected Register. These appointments were
nnat TO make aud | think the ones should be re-
ferred 10 a committee"