Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
POLICE CONMISSION.
The New Board Meets and Discusses
Changes.

fUulCE OOA MlSO1ONs
The New Board Meets and Discusses
Changes.
The last regular meeting of the Police
Commissioners for the year was held in
Mayor Bryson's private office, in the new
Bryson- Bonebrake Block, yesterday after
noon at 2 O'Clock. After the three mem
bers of the Board and Clerk Binford had
settled into their places, therewas little
room in the confines of the apartment for
anyone else however, Chief Of Police
elect Cooney and several newspaper re-
porters managed to squeeze in. The
Mayor apologized for his cramped quar-
ters by explaining that the large room
adjoining was being fitted up for coun-
Gil chamber, and would be ready for oc-
cupancys before the next meeting. In an
swer to the question as to what accommo-
dations would be made for reporters, he
stated that reporters table would be
provided, and if that was not sufficient
he would provide an elevator to hoist
them into the building and save the
weary news hunters the trouble of walk
ing up stairs.
The corridors leading to the Mayors
Office were crowded with the burly forms
of large number of both nervy and ner-
vous individuals, who, it was learned,
aspired to be the city's protectors under
the new regime for the impression had
gone forth that something would be done
at the meeting yesterday in regard to re-
organizing the force.
When the meeting was called to order,
on the desk before the Clerk lay big
pile of letters and envelopes that were
suggestive of applications for positions.
The important business of the meeting
seemed to be centered in these, but some
routine matters had first to be attended
to.
The resignation of E. F. Phelan was
read and accepted.
Chief Benedict stated that he had ap-
pointed Frank Steel, q regular officer
under suspension, to special duty, to fill
the vacancy caused by the suspension
and resignation of Mr.. Phelan. The ap-
pointment was confirmed.
The bill fer three dozen pairs of bro
gans at SIS per dozen, for shoeing the
chaingang, was allowed. A bill of $23
for repairing the two lanterns on the
patrol wagon was considered excessive
and referred to Mr.. Kuhrts for investiga-
ton.
Five applications for license to open
new saloons were laid over to be consid-
cred at the next regular meeting after
the New Year.
The applications for places on the po.
lice force having been reached, Clerk
Binford was about to read the names Of
the applicants, but Mr.. Kuhrts intervened
motion that they be filed without read
ing, to be considered at the pleasure of
the Board. The motion carried. So the
list of applicants was not made known,
but the size Of the pile of envelopes indi-
Gated that about all the members of the
present force were candidates for re-
appointment, and that many outside
aspirants were anxious to put on the
blue cloth and helmets and pose as "the
finest"
When pressed by the newspaper men
as to when action would be taken on the
reorganization of the force, the Commits
sioners gave them to understand that the
matter would be considered in executive
session, and that after receiving his COM
mission next Monday, the new Chief of
Police would be given list of his subor-
dinates, which would be posted in the
police station at that time, and until
thing as to the composition of the new
force, except by conjecture or as learned
by means unknown to the Board. 1t was
decided to hold special session next
Monday afternoon for this purpose.
The last matter brought before the
Board by Chief Benedict, in his present
capacity, was the suggestion that his
successor take charge of the office at 9
P. N. on Monday night, which is the
hour for the change of watch un.
der the present system, instead OF
waiting till the expiration of the
year at midnight. The arrangement was
readily assented to, and received the
sanction of Mr.. Cooney. 1t is also under
stood by this that all new appointees are
to 60 on duty at the same time.
A motion to adjourn being carried
Chief Benedict thanked his colleagues
for their courtesy toward him during his
incumbency, and stepped down and out
The chamber was then cleared of re-
porters and other membranes, and the
Mayor and Mr.. Kuhrts went into con-
sultation with Mr.. Cooney, the new
Chief. The conference lasted more than
an hour and half, and it is understood
the question of recognizing the force was
earnestly canvassed, the appointment ol
captains being specially considered
Nothing was given out as to the number
of new names that would be substituted
for those of officers now on duty.
After the meeting it was stated that
the names of four men had been consid.
cred in connection with the Captaincy,
but that no definite conclusion had been
reached. Mayor Bryson stated that it
was the intention of the new Board to
give the city good police force, and that
t lis would be done at all hazards. He
and the other members of the Commits
sion looked at the matter as business
affair, and had determined to act for the
city as they would for themselves.
There are several candidates for the
Captaincy, among whom are Thomas J
Mccarthy, Emil Harris, 81. G. McKen.
zie, Chas. Cruz, Tommy Botello and
Sergeant Davis. There will be another
conference of the new Board to-day al
which it is expected the Captaincy will
be settled.
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