New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-04
GEN. SHALER TO BE REMOVED
THE MAYORS ACTION WILL BE APPROVED.
THOMAS G. ACTON TO BIZ APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF
THE HEALTH BOARD

THOMAS c. ACTON TO BIZ APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF
THE HEALTH BOARD.
1t was learned from private but entirelv
trustworthy and weinformcd sources yesterday that
Governor Hill has at last decided 10 act upon Mavor
Graoe order OF removal directed against enera
as President OF the Board of Health that he has de-
cded to approve ;hs order Ills intention com manlcs,si
yesterday to ferson sustaining intimate relation with
him that he should hand down the rde eaorandum os
removal early next week General shasr was removed
by the Mayor In proceeding precisely similar In thss
at which the famous Squire Thom psou. Flynn compacs
brought out. The General aid not reh, the pro-
oeedng. but contented himself with a denial OF ths
Mayors authority TO institute IT, The char ,es against
him for bribery in connection with the purchases
Of amofy stes and those upon which he has twice
been tried. the jury dissgreeing both times.
The Mayor began his proceeding looking %
General shasr In December. 1885. but adjourned
await the result OF his trial In the criminal courts After
the second disa grcement he called up the hearing again.
but tho defendant demurred, alleging that the
one In which the Mayor OF the city not authorized
10 act Mr. Grace, acting upon Corporation Counsel
Lacombes advice. overrued the demurrer The derend-
ant and his counsel tdereupon withdrew from the
and took no further part in the proceedings Tho Mayer
heard the testimony against tho accused m an aud
defence being offered, Juno 25 he sent Governor Hin
his oider removing the General ft not been heard
from Since The Governor neither approved finding
nor dismissed the cass Great pressure has recently
been brought TO tear him 10 force him TO act lie
has been semi-onically informed that II he negscts 20
nand down his decision any longer the OF bribery
another case OF incompetency and neglect OF duty will
be brought by the Mayor, whose Commissioners OF
Accounts, MessrS shearman and Aiamson. the prose-
cuoIs the Squire hearing already have the second
case prepared When this Information was givon TO tho
Governor, he was told that he might rogari tasa
distinct notification that he would be placed 10 an em
barrassng position by renewal OF the edort TO remove
General sbaer. lie told that Mayor Gi ace was
pre- pared to dedicate tho remainder OF his tern II
necessary, to the work of oustng ShaeH Under these
circumstances tue Governor has thought best act
and he mas told no less taan three decision
adverse to the General would be handed down next
week.
The appointment Of General shaers success sor Will DO
made by the Mayor his individual respon sibity.
Tho advice aud consent" OF the Board OF Aldermen
not necessary. The Mayor has told several of his
friends who have urged this that Democrat upon
him that lie should appoint Republican. with his usual
sagacty he has determined not to allow the criticism
be made that he wants sbaler ont In order TO
the County Democracy. lie wanted to appoint Dr.
Chandler who General shaler predecessor but tho
doctor has given out that he will accept ocs
again. The Mayors next choice Theodore Roosevelt,
but when the intimation conveyed to him tnat Mr.
that he did not visa the appointment. Tho Mayors
choice then lay between Thomas &. Acton, u. Willis
James, and Joel b. Erhardt. IL is believed thai Mr..
Acton stands the best chance. Jackson Schultz. who
intimate and political friend Of Mr. Grace, 10
anxious that Mr.. Acton shall be appointed, aud II 10
thought that the Mayor will attach great importance
Mr Schultzs preference lie VII make the appoint
ment within hour after receiving Governor Hfs ap
roval of his order removing General shaler.