Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-29
THE POLLUTED WATER.
Major Lydecker Instructed to Take
Measures at Once to Remedy the Evils
COmBlained of.

In accordance with the recommendations
contained in his report Major Lydecker has
been instructed by the chief of engineers 10
take the necessary steps to remove all cause Of
complaint or apprehension regarding the pollu-
tiop of the water supply by leakage and drain
age from the canal. He is to take action at the
earliest date possible upon the approval OF his
course by the canal company. The directors of
the company will hold a meeting next Monday
when the matter will be brought to their atten-
tion with every prospect of hearty cooperation
on their part, SO that all contamination of the
water supply may be preventei beSond possible
tions call for u removal OF the weir to a point
below the dam, the raising of the
overflow in proximity to the conduit, and the
removal Of all causes of complaint arising from
the stable situated between the canal and the
small expense. It is probable that the
governmen5 eMs m ..,o VII, obtain possession OF the
to control 1t in the future, but for the present
steps to do away with drainage from it will
answer. Major Lydecker did not take the
extreme view Of the pollution theory in his
report, but made recommendations which he is
substantially to carry out, TO prevent complaint
and apprehension.
MAJOR LYDECKER LIKELY TO CONTINUE IN
CHARGE OF THE WATER WORKS.
1t was rumored yesterday that the President
has requested General Newton. chief of engi-
neers, to designate an engineer officer to relieve
Major Lydecker of his duties I'm connection with
the water works of the District. General New
ton said to-day that there WAS no truth in the
report. To relieve Major Lydecker of the water
works branch of his duties at the present stage
OF the work of increasing the water supply
would be considered a reflection upon that
officers efficiency, and such course, it is
thought, would not be entertained.
The New York Governorship.
SECRETARIES MANNING AND WHITNEY NOT
CANDIDATES-A DISPOSITION on THE PART OF
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS OF ALL FACTIONS TO
SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION.
Several New Workers bave followed Secretary
Manning back to Washington, but they declare
that the Secretary did nothing for the politics
OF New York during his recent visit, as he
merely talked with a few of his friends. The
opinion is generally expressed that neither
Manning nor Whitney aspire to the governor
ship.
Mr.. J; 4. Follows was registered at the. Riggs
of New York politics to a STAR reporter who
met him In the hotel lobby. He says there is
an excellent feeling among the democrats of all
support the administration. "But," he says.
'it Is too early for any action in this direction
They are not doing anything, and don't intend
to yet awhile, but the democrats are sure of the
state. Both parties are utterly at sea about
their candidates tor governor. The democrats
have not turned towards any one as yet, and
the republicans are just as far from a determi-
nation. Among the democrats Hill il a candi-
date and there are Flower, Corning, and seve-
raj Others.''
"How about Whitney and Manning? ?" asked
THE STAR.
Neither would be a candidate. have no
more idea that Manning would accept the
nomination tor governor than he would accept
u country post Office. Whitney has already de-
clared himself. and it is not likely he has
changed his mind. The convention that nomi-
mated Cleveland for governor wanted II first to
nominate Whitney, but he wouldn't have Ii.
His election was assured If he accepted the
nomination, and that made him the more de-
termined not to accept. He did not want to be
governor. II the party had been in tight fix
he might have felt bound to help them out, but
as soon as FOlser was nominated democratic
success was assured, and there was 40 necessity
of his sacrificing his inclinations No, neither
Whitney nor Manning will enter the cOnven-
tiOn.'
Surrogate Wood, Of Albany, and Or. d. V.
OLcarey, who was yesterday appointed post
master of that city, called on Secretary Man
ming this morning. Judge Wood expressed the
opinion to STAR reporter that the democrats
were never in as good condition in New York
as now. His idea was that all the factions
would do as their leaders tell them to, and he
said he guessed there was no doubt that both
Secretary Manning and Secretary Whitney
would remain in the cabinet throughout Presi-
dent CleVeland'S term,