New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-30
coNrEypING FACTIONS KEEP THE MEMBERS

coNTENDING FACTIONS KEEP THE MEMBLKs
OF THE BOARD IN A CONSTANT BRolL'
The members of the Board of Emigration Commits
sioners who attended the meeting Of the Board yes
tensay did not dwell together in peace and unity
Rv the hands OF the clock in the Boards room they
lived in a regular oidfashioDed "bear garden Tor
about two hours. disposition on the part OF tho
Stephenson and Rorke factions to have sPat
cropped out early in the meeting, and tho snave
president, Mr.. Ridgway, was more calm ana smiihg
than ever to enable him TO balance between the CON
tending factions.
Commissioner Rorke dug up the Ratchet and opened
old wounds at the start. He displeased because
the minutes Of the previous meeting. at whch tne
BOARD was reorganized and Mr. Rdgway elccted pres-
dent failed TO record Mr. Rorkes announcement that
Mr. Ulrich was not candidate for president OF the
Board. Commissioner Stephenson objected 10 inc an
nouncement being inserted, but Mr. Rorkc won this
point.
The factions next contendcd boarding house
tcepers' troubles and the servant question The
same spirit showed itself over the Recommendation Oh
tbe Castle Garden Committee TO discharge four en-
ployes on the ground of economy. MI. stephenson
Objected to tho ex-oflco members voting on inc
resolution because it was question OF remoVah
President Ridgway upheld Commissioner stephenson
Init when the vote taken, Mr.. Hauselt' an eX-
oe3cio member, voted, Mr.. stephenson protested,
and Mr. Rorke replied TO Mr.. Stephenson, and ap-
pealed from tho chairs decision. President Ridgway
,rouId NOT entertain the appeal Mr. ROrle took his
hat To walk off while Commissioner Stephenson smiled
,rmly but the president entreated Mr. Rorke 10 re-
main and he did so.
Mr. Uauselt poured OIL on the fire by introducing
resolution granting permission 10 tho employees OF the
r-,hor Rnreau TO enter Castle Garden. Supenn-
tendent Simpson in doubt on this question ana
asked the Board decide It. Mr.. Stephenson argued
cxcitedly that there were many reasons why the
resolution should be rejected. Much money. ne de-
clared was made out Of the employment OF Immigrants
At the Labor Bureau. He gave An example, ana salu
that people could only get rounders' at the bureau
row Mr.. Rorke sprang up, gesticulated and shouted
That's not the truth. You are economizng inc
truth I challenge you 10 prove your asseruoh
We have gwen you many opportunities TO inspect OUT
books and you never accepted them"
Mr.. stethenson's legs Strengthened out with snap
and he danced toward the table brandishing MS arms
excIaimIng: THAT statement is as false as the man
who made it,
Mr. Rorke bounded to his feet with fire In his eye
Tho nresIdent banged the table with his gavel. But
the excited Mr. Rorke beloved through the DIN 10
Mr. sepbenson: YOU'RE an official ruian. Untruths
are your stock IN trade"
"Fm rough enough for you' retorted Mr. stephesl
son. "Pm rufian enough TO take care OF mSscii'
won't say here what l think of YOU III say "
outside" NJ, r1.,,o,+ taking ad
vantage Of the lack of breath OF the conendng Com
missioners, introduced his resolution "Orueu So a.
10 allow agents of the Employment Bur.au W en
the Garden TO assist Immigrants Messr1 ha'S "
Rorke and Crich voted for tho reOluilV' aIu ~.
stephenson against It Pdn@sS f fo vote But the
president avoided all enangng alliances by decuhs
10 vote, saying that his vote was hot At rho
newt meeting he should move 10 nave inc ne" LII'
appealed. His side will be out In full force uhen'