The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-27
TWO TREASURERS.
The Controversy Over John Bards-
ley's Succession.
COMMISSIONERS ELECT oELLERa

And It Is Likely That the Councils
Will Indorse the Selection-The
Matter VIII Be Settled in the
CoiIrts-No Authcntic News of the
Missing Marsh.
PHILADELPHIA, May 27.-Nothing def
mite has been heard of the missing presi-
dent, Marsh. A story comes from
Wilkesbarre that he has been seen there,
but this lacks confirmation. A deputy
marshal left the city on n mysterious er-
rand, and the presumption is that he is
following up rumor of some kind.
City Treasurer Bardsley is still at his
home, but his physicians report an i'm
provement in his condition. The ex-
perts are still at work on his books, and
the city and state officers have had nu-
merous consultations to define the lines
of procedure. Councils investigating
committee proceeded with its work, and
very damaging evidence was produced,
when direct admissions were made by
bank presidents that interest was paid TO
Bardsley on deposits belonging to the
state,
OelIers for Treasurer.
The action of Governor Pattison in
naming William Redwood Wright for
city treasurer did not deter the city
commissioners from acting in the matter
yesterday. The subject had been fully
discussed, and the members had made
up their minds for whom they would
vote.
Mr.. Sensenderfer, the Democratic
member Of the board, expressed himself
as pleased that the governor had selected
his man for the position, and said that
he slNuld vote for him. The other
members favored Richard G.. Oellers, Of
The Record, for Treasurer. and on the
first and only ballot voted for him. The
vote stood: For Oellers, Barley and
6tnb. For Wright, Sensenderfer.
The result, while not unexpected,
caused considerable talk about the city
hall, and there were a number of ami
mated discussions as to whether the
governors appointment or the election
by the commissioners would stand. The
scene Of the legal contest over the mat
ter will be common pleas court No. 4.
Commissioner Bartley's Attitude.
Commissioner BARLEY said that ho
and Mr.. Stub, comprising the majority,
held that the governor had no right to
appoint, and that, under the law of 1Si1,
the right was vested in the board of
county commissioners. They felt that
In Mr.. Oellers they had named man
against whom no objections could be
urged, and hoped that they would be
sustained in their choice.
Asked il there was an agreement, tacit
or otherwise, by which councils would
also elect Mr.. Oellers, Mr.. Bartley said:
1--WE have no agreement whatever
with councils as to the choice of treas
urer. OF course if they indorse Mr..
OelleFs we shall not object as it will
solve a portion of the dilemma. We
acted under the conviction. that it was
our dnty TO elect treasurer, and tried
to select a man who should be unexcep-
dOnable. Mr.. Oellers is not only man
of the best character and very compe-
tent Tor the position, but he is good
Republican, and that makes difference,
of course That is the kind of man we
want for treasurer"
Mayor Stewards Opinion.
Mayor Stuart was asked what he
thought of Governor Pattison's appoint
ment of Mr.. Wright as the successor of
Mr.. Bardsley.
"Al have to say" said the mayor,
sfs that | would be very much sur
prised if the governor had that right. l
can't see that he has,"
II suppose you know that the city
commissioners have elected Richard G.
Oellers!"
"Yes, Mr.. BARLEY was up here and in
form me of that, and at the same time
the finance committee of councils sent
me word that they had decided to call
3oint session of councils and elect Mr..
Bardsley's successor"
ibid they say whom they would electT
HOh no thew didn't rive me that in
formation"
1t is proboble, however, that the coun-
cils will indorse Oellers.