New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-26
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
THE FIGHT IN JERSEY CITY BEGUN.
TWO OH THE NEW BOARDS BEGIN THEIR WORK
THE OPPOSITION ORGANIZING

TWO OH THE NEW BOARDS BEGIN THEIR WORK
THE OPPOSITION ORGANIZING.
The contest between the old officials Of Jersey City
and those appointed by Mayor Cleveland for the pos
session OF tho Offices begun yesterday. The
Mayors Board Of Finance, consisting Of John Ede
stein George r. Hitler, Thomas +. Bray aud John
Kenny with P. H. ONeill, an ex-ofhcio member by
virtue Of his position as president OF the Board OF
Aldermen, met in the City Hall and marched in a
body upstairs to the Office OF the Board Of Finance
They were accompanied by Senator Edwards. who
was appoined Corporation Counsel by tho Mayor.
George f. McAneny, clerk of the old Board. was the
only occupant OF the Office The Finance Commits
soners took seats around the clerks desk and tho
meeting was promptly called 10 order. Mr. Edelsein
was elected president, and William G. German clerk
Mr. EdcIstein made a formal demand upon CLERK Nc
Aneny TO turn over the DOCKS anu PIopeIS VI 'no
city in his possession.
81 must respectfully decline TO comply" answered
Mr. McAneny; 81 have been authorized 10 refuse your
request"
The Board then proceeded TO transact business.
resolution adopted directing the president 10 make
formal demand upon the old Board, Joseph "arrcn'
John D. Frazier Thomas d. Jordan and Emil Il. Datz.
to surrender all books, papers vouchers ana other
property I'm their possession belonging to the CITY,
The clerk directed to notify the different Boards
and city officials of the organization Of the Board OF
Finance and that 1t was prepared receive COM
muncaon relative 10 tho business Of tho city. The
meeting then adjourned subject TO the call OF the
chair.
Tho Mayors Board Of Police Commissioners. John
P. Feeney, C. II. Benson and James f. Kelly. took
possession OF Police Headquarters 10 80 a. and
organized at They met with opposition
Clerk Gilbert p Robinson examined the Mayors notices
Of appointment and the certificates from the city clerk
that the commissioners had qualified and being
apparently satisfied, called the meeting to order. Mr.
Feeney elected president After trsnsacting some
business tho Board adjourned subject TO the call Of the
chairman.
In the meantime some members OF tho old Board
OF Police Commissioners held meeting in Counsellor
BrnkerhoG's Office, and resolved to fight. They de
cided to meet to-day for permanent organization. ami
Ii agreed that any of the officers OF the depart
ment including the Chief who refused to obey their
orders should be charged with characterization and
sumInarlly dismissed. The Firc COmmlssi toner's
have not held any meeting Tho three commissioners
appointed by Mayor Cleveland are also members OF
the old Board, and will have no difficulty In getnng
control OF the department, As there Is not quorum
Of the old Board left TO make a fight. The now
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners did not
make any attempt to organize.
william BItnkcrhoif, Corporation Counsel under the
old regime. Is positive that the now charter Will not
he tanned by the He IS also OF the opinion
that the requiring Chief Justice Beaslcy 70 call
a special session Of the supreme Court on me ap
nate which set of officials shall act pending the de-
cislon, Is unconstitutional.
The old Board Of Finance held meeting last night
and received official visit from Mr.. Edcsten. presi
dent Of the Board, who was accompanied by Sen.
ator Edwards. Mr.. Edestein made formal demand
property OF tho city in the custody Of the Board.
Mr. Datz, with equal Formally said that he and his
nsnee and DEFINED TO sTIrrender Mr. Fdsstein
then Withdrew. This actihh Will yenabc Mayors
JUSTICE Beasley for special session Of the supreme
Court to determine the question.