The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-06
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
BIG ROW OVER The CHANGE,
Pie fhasf Is to Eseesse ssp~ysas~szest
% korah SEVER Tssses- Ffghs
fer Nick Hasna.

A sudden ard somewhat starting
change vas II ale 10 the rssies 6sparE~
nseat-~thzt sbsstLseoek 81 tie municipality
Yesterday. Chief Andrew laexsss re-
ssxsssz anf Capt ii. y. willard b~3nx
elected 20 saeeee4 hss0. An9 nox t1srs ~
q nsr sn<us tesfs Ia tie rsnzs Of the re-
formers. No oss 10 particularly sngry
ovsr Jackson st@epsng ort. for JoSHny
Cg8sIsins, who rsrsessrts TIE most setsTs
"E.sfcrn" element. says any k1rd Of q
chief nil 10 letter than Jscksoa. TIE
ro~ is AZ oysY the slees1op Of Gsps. " Hard,
Ard lively mess ]. is.
Chef Jackson hss been preparing 70 re-
sszn for SONS tine. He knss that only
the frnness Of Msvgs Ronald and the
moral support Of the letter cssss Of essszsFss
prsysstee bis being lobbed Ca. 81 Office By
gamblers and their toois on more ttaa one
occasion. One 81 these attempts % remove
hin xori6 hare been sgccsssfci had 10
not been for tbs srpow4rs 81 the plot
By tbs PosT-isTgL4gsEseEs snf tie
opporune return Of Mayor Ronald
from the Easf on tie very dsv that the
gamblers conspiracy vas hytchea. He
also admits that when the Republican
party takes control Of The city government
next spring he would have bat iistis
chance Of retaining LIS place Further
more, his iife's work has been IN the isDs
OF mechanical engineering. aad the Office
of chief Of police wss not to bis liking,
and was only taken upon the urgent re-
quests Of bis friends. who stood close 10
political way 70 the mayor.
About two months ago City Engineer
Thomson commenced casting about for .
competent man 20 take the supsrintendeDcy
of the north sewer tunnel. He says Chief
jackson Was me best man he cDald tank
Of or End for the work. lie spoke 70
Mayor Ronald about making some ar
rangement by which Chief Jackson could
leave the police department and take
charge Of the construction Of the sewer.
Mayor Ronald refused 20 entertain
the suggestion, saying that be
intended TO keep Jackson as chief 80 long
o. he did his duty. Mr.. Thomson. how
evsr. was determined 70 secure Jaexson's
services for his department. II possible.
and he soon found that the chief was
rather anxious TO leave the police depart
nent If hs could be assured the place Of
superlntendent Of construction in the
north sever tunnel, as the latter position
would be more IN bis line, besidss being
suited the board of public works, and sill
three members expressed great satisfaction
ut ths proposed arrangement. All these
negotiations were conducted with the
greatest secrecy. Mayor Ronald was again
consulted and reluctantly gave his consent
10 the change. He determined. however,
TO see that Chief Jackson's successor
should be man In whom be could have
..ts Fl.
the field picked upon Capt. u. n. Willard.
the senior officer Of the force. as the proper
nfau 70 succeed 70 the chieftain.hip. Chief
Jackson agreed with him In this point.
Somehow or other news OF the impend-
lag change leaked out late Monday mig IT.
sud In Less than an hour the row had be-
gun. Capt Willard. although Demo
cfai. has never been active in politics. lie
has never helped his party beyond voting
the ticket. From the day the Reform"
gang fastened itself upon tito city admin
istTatlon . constant effort has been made
Ia get Willard of Of the force TO make
room for worker" Willard has been
supported by Chief Jackson and the
mayor and held his place. attending 10 his
duties in quiet, unassuming way and
paying no attention 20 the turmoil about
bin. When the kid committee and its
allies learned that Willard was to succeed
Jackson they were very angry. They in-
sisted that any one bat Willard would suit
them. The mayor was obdurste aud re-
fused 20 talk compromise. Then new
string was pulled. The Demo
cratic central committee won't to
work on Commissioner Wolfe
Of the board OF public worKs and talked
him into the notion of holding out for the
appointment Of Capt. Nick Hanna as
chief OF police In consideration Of Jackson
being given the sewer saperintendency.
THIS scheme, OF course. came to the ears OF
Mayor Ronald ia short order. and yesler-
day morning vas spent by the two FAC.
lions in sire-rulilng. Commissioner
Wolfe stood by the Democratic committee
as long SIS he dared. but before the day was
half over weakened and promised Ia give
Jackson the place Internationally.
As soon as this matter VAS settled Mayor
Ronald called the police commission te-
gether. ~ was after clock before the
members were gotten together in Mayor
Eonald's law Office. Only two Of the com
rnissioners had been apprised OF what was
90 come up.
Mayor Roaa'd. after securing the con.
cent Of the board for holding a special
meeting upon such short notice. said THAI
sts object would be explained 10y a com
munica;ton the chief would lay before the
com transformers. Chief Jackson thereupon
handed 70 tha CLERK his letter OF reslgaa-
ton, which read 80 follows.
ITO His Honor the Mayor ant Board
nf Foiice Commissioner srRfiela.ss.
hereby tender you ray resignation az chief
81 police of the city Of seattle. To take
eject a. so@n a. Eny saeeess0F is appointed
and qualified.
ia retiring desire 10 extend nay thank,
for the mora support and uniform kind
ness and courtesy extended lay your hon
etabIe eody daring my terra of office
Believe hle, very respectfully yours
-. 1AesSoS, Chief"
Commissioner Helie, = no evidently knss
ri the opposition to Willard. said hg
thought a successor 10 Chief Jackson
should be selected before the resignation
sss accepted.
Mavos Ronald explaiasd that he greatl,
scgrettcd losing jackson from the pole,
department aud only consented because
be thought M. Jackson would beneat b,
the easnge.
Chlef Jackson addressed the board nnt
asp aimed that be resigned with regret ant
only because no thought the other tsos
aon Of which be Was assured WAS moro {,
his tastes and VAS really an Advancement
The resignation was then accepted OF
uosion Of Commissioners Holmes an
Chesssy.
Mayor Ronald urged the necessity o
choosing = successor 20 the oehce betor,
the manipnlatogs could have a chance q