Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
THE MAYOR UNDER GUARD
LIVELY SCENES. IN NEW YORK'S
SNARL YESTERDAY.

Subp9nas for the Mayor at a Dis
tance-ROllin NJ. Squire Confirmed as
Public Works Commissioner, but
DOrsheimer Badly Beaten-GeneraI
Surprise Expressed-PrOceediug in
the Court.
NEW YoRE, Dec. 3I.-Arguments Of counsel
for the Mayor and Aldermen on the motion
to vacate the injunction granted by Judge
Beach, restraining the board from confirming
any of the nominations, were heard to-day
by Judge Truax in the Supreme Court. The
court room was crowded to excess with poll
ticIans and others interested. Counsellor
Miller, for the plaintiffs, offered an additional
affidavit made by himself which he said he
was not able to prepare yesterday. All of the
counsel for the defendants objected on the
ground that the time for service of additional
papers had expired. The court there
upon ruled out the affidavit. Law
yer Miller then began his case
for the plaintiffs, and argued that
corrupt bargains had been made in the Board
OF Aldermen. lie presented dispositions Of
Jas. A. Lyons, Patrick Handibode and John
O'Brien, and then concluded. Counsel for the
defendants read afidavits Of the Tammany
Aldermen denying the statements made in
the atddavlts of O'Brien, Lyons and other
assallants, and characterizing them as false
unfOunded and malicious. Alderman
OConnor's denial was also read, as was that
Tor poodle" An affidavit of FitZ John
Porter was submitted denying any knowledge
Of deal or bargain for his confirmation.
EX Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimar
made an affidavit that he had been
rendered the nomination of Corporation
counsel, and that he had consented to be
non nominated. lie knew OF no condition or bar
gam IN connection Herewith. The Mayor
made no anldaVlt, his counsel stating that 1t
was beneath his dignity to do So Counsel
Tor the plaintlfs then reviewed the afIidavits
ana cited authorities Col. George W Bliss
who represented Alderman O'COnnor said in
reply: ut is sought here to elevate to the dig
nlty OF the basis of an injunction of this amaZ-
Ing character, the tattle of newspapers, and
which very papers, if they had been right in
the past, would have established the unfitness
OF the very Judge who is sitting in this
hearing Sensation.
Judge TruaX interru pted Bliss, and said he
could not, nor would he. allow Bliss TO make
such reference to the court, and that a gen
tleman would not have done it. The Judge
sald ne would commit Bliss for contempt if
ne dlu not withdraw what he said OF the
court. Bliss said he would Withdraw it, and
continued his argument. Burke Cochran fol-
lowed Tor the Tammany Aldermen. Judge
IruaX, after hearing the argument, took the
papers. lie may give his decision tomorrow.
SQUIRE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
The Board of Aldermen met to-day at !
O'Clock. A large crowd was in attendance.
Efforts were made by two messengers from
e.
mas on Mayor Edison in his office, but cor
d0n OF police prevented their entrance.
mayor Edison notified the board that he would
Send communication at O'Clock, to which
hour the board then adjourned. The board
reassembled at O'Clock. After some routine
business had been transacted the Mayor sent
in the name of r. NJ. Squire as nominee for
superintendent of the Department of Public
works. The board promptly confirmed the
nomination by a unanimous vote, Alderman
Kirk being absent, and Alderman O'ConnOr
excused.
DORSHEINIER DEFEATED.
Then the nomination Of ex-Lieuts Gov. Dor
sheimer as Corporation Counsel was re-
eeived. This name was rejected bv a vote of
10 to Z. The nomination of Squire was a
complete surprise to the outsiders. Nobody
knew knew, VINO ne was. lie had never figured in
political life. He IS friendly to both Tam
many Hall and the County Democracy. The
board adjourned without confirming the nom-
NATION Tor Corporation Counsel.
WHO SQUIRE Is.
ROllin M. Squire, who was to-day confirmed
as Commissioner of Public Works to succeed
Hubert y. Thompson, was born in Springfield,
W., and is AZ years old. He and MayOr Edison
formed friendship as schOOmates in Chester
VT, which mas always lasted Squire began
to practice law in Boston, and was for several
years partner of ex-CollectOr simmons, of
that port. He retired three wears ago and
came 10 New 1ork TO reside. He has never
practIced here. but has lived in retirement.
squire is not identified with any political
organization. Mayor Edison said Tonight
that his lifelong acquaintance with Saulre
maze him capable Of judging of that gentle
mans capacity and character, and he was
sure that Squire would give complete salts
1actlOn TO the people in the discharge Of the
Commissioners duties.
III Is sald that Mr.. Squire and Mayor Edison
had not met IL many years until few days
ago when Mr.. Squire appeared before the
Board OF Estimate ana Apportionment to
argue on the question of the removal Of gar
bage. At this meeting Mr.. Squire saluted the
Mayor as an old school friend, and the old ac-
qualntance was renewed.
SQUIRE SWORN IN.
Squire took the oath of Office tonight. The
Mayors Office was filled with politicians up
10 ~ O'Clock. Then a collation. was served
ana the crowd went away. Squire made a
speech. IN which he promised TO perform his
new duties faithfully. COngressman-elect
wee resigned as Park Commissioner, and
mayor Edison nominated Jesse w. Powers,
contractor, in his stead. Mayor Edison nOti-
fed police Capt. Steers to take charge Of
the books, papers, etc. at midnight as his
INC INC mayor = term OF Office would expire at
lhat hOur. rms notice gave corrobOration to
a rumor that President Kirk, of the Board of
aldermen, would assume the Office of Acting
Mayor and appoint corporation counsel be-
IoTe hOons When Grace VIII become Mayor.
EDISON FLEEs.
About IL o'clock Mayor Edison. Gen. sbaIer
ana Dr. Cyrus Edison slipped quietly out of
the Mayors Office and were not seen again
about the City Hall Alderman Grant, ex-
Alderman TuOmey and Ed Cahill members
OF the State Central Committee, held a con-
ference in police Capt. Steers Office about
IL 40. Insurance Examiner Willis l.. Paine,
who ran for Comptroller on the Tammany
ticket this fall, James NJ. Liddy and other
prominent lawyers and politicians held
an interesting discussion on ''the situation
IN the corridor of the City Hall. At this time
the general feeling was that Alderman Kirk
would attempt to act as Mayor and appoint
a Corporation Counsel to succeed Mr.. La
comb. The Corporation COunsels Office was
guarded with policemen within and without
to prevent the entrance of any person not
properly authorized to enter. The Tammany
men looked quite satisfied.
KIRK SWORN IN AS MAYOR.
NEW YORK. Jan. l, A. NAT 1890 this
morning Alderman Kirk was sworn in as
Mayor by Judge DonOhue, Of the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Kirk said that he had obtalned
advice from many eminent Judges to
the effect that his title could not be
lmpeached. He said that he intended
to appoint gentleman as Corporation Coun-
sci who was not a politician. He did not
make nomination up to O'Clock this morn.
ing. He claimed that an injunction served on
HIM as Alderman could not effect him as
Mayor. The City Hall was pretty well de-
serted at O'Clock this morning. Some inter-
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