The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-18
TO CONFER ABOUT M,KANE.
Tho Attorner. General to Meet Counsel To-
day-Ex-Judge Reynolds Cannot Act.

The ATTORNEY General to Meet Counsel To-
dny-Ex-Judge Reynolds Cannot Act.
Ex-Judge George G. Reynolds Of Brooklyn
has decided that he cannot assist In prosecut-
ing John Y. McKane and other alleged viola
tors of the election laws at the last election.
Edward NJ. Shepard has consented to share tho
task conditionally. Before Mr. Shepard's let
ter was received yesterday. District Attorney
James W. RidGway OF Kings county. as we'll as
Attorney General Simon W. Rosendale. had
taken steps intended to remove the objections
stated by MIR. Shepard to the appointment as
made. To day the Attorney General will n eet
the various counsel concerned in the case. Mr.
Reynolds said in his letter to Mr.. RidRwsy:
Mr DEAR SIR Lam IN receipt OF your notice that
have boen appointed "as counse! to conduct. III
junction with Edward NJ shepard. ESD. tho prosecu-
lion Of all arising out OF the violation OF the
election laws tho elections recently held" in this
county and observe with pleasure tho very full
pledge OF sympathy and cooperation which you give
TO those " no may undertake this duty.
Iwoud have both Gov. Flower and yourself to under
stand that greatly appreciate the honor OF being
designated under the circumstances to assist in the
prosecution of all such violations OF law look upon
all who suilty OF such otenses being criminals OF
the worst SORT sinners above all men" AMI against
ali men shall therefore, heartily sympathZe with
most relentless pursuit of the offenders.
But circumstances beyond my control render 1, Inn
plssibe for to attempt this service 10 this public
ENGAGEMENTS Immediately pressing command my
time and all OF my ability work and will continue
10 do SO too long allow Of accepting the appoint
ment you have forwarded to me.
1t Is thought that either Lawyer George
Elliott or United States Assistant District At
torney Jesse johnson will be named in Mr.
Heynolds's place. Both are well known in
Brooklyn, and uro stanch Republlcans. MIR.
bhepards letter to Mr. RidGway 10 as follows:
DEAR S,Ri beg to acknowledge your letter OF tho
1bth INST, delivered 10 ms here yesterday afternoon
highly appreciate the confidence which you have re-
posed IN me by rendering me An appointment ms cOuh
SCI to conduct tn prosecution OF all cases arising our
The election recently held The purpose you express
10 an efficient COnduc: ~ 'the cases In lurs'
tion to Just and proper determination" comments
avn designation. am snre the general course which
you outline co,nucuds tho approval OF all citizens az
kings county, beg also to thank sou Tor your cour.
eons expressions I" ne personally and for your liberal
poses OF the work
IL is with much reluctance that have reached tho
matter n necessary pONrrs aud faCiIi be ed
the hands of my associat. and myself IIrA
that sumo other authorization than ihht gwen by
self ana Judge Moore VIII be necessary enable
undertake the work ihe appointment, OF which you
copy Is made IN express terms pursuant TO
the pTuvsuns OF chatter 1913 OF the Laws 1874. On
Of the Laws of lSJ2, md that the portion of Apter
1923 Of the Laws OF 1914. under whith tho appointment
was made has nssn LrpeaoH IA place OF that
"a section 2Oi Gf the county Ian prUyId
Ing ihat III. District Attorney Of any county which
AcAg nj or ntber important criminal action to no
tried. "lih The ApprOvH in writing OF the County Judge
of the county. : may employ counsel TO AEsiEt
him on such trial" In my opinion this section would
tsyond participation IN HcIuAl trial OF indic
msnt actually found That Is TO hay, counsel 30 en-