The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
BYRNES' LAC0NIC REPLY
HE BXSHE.S Or. PAREHJRSTA A VERY
HAPPY NEW-YEAR.
4hc Belief Ii Growing Stronger Every Day
That Byrnes VIII DC at the Head of
the HeorgaBized Force.

NEW YORK. Jan. Superintendent
Byrnes was seen at police headquarters
this afternoon in reference to the state
ment given out last night by Or. Park
hurst. Mr.. Byrnes said:
Il have nothing at all to say concern
ing Dr. Parkhurst's statement, but
wish the Doctor a very happy New Year
Mr.. Byrnes was also asked about the
published interview with ex-senator
Platt. who is reported as saying that
Mayor Strong would not. in his opinion,
accept the superntendents offer TO with
draw from the police force. and that Mr..
Byrnes would in all probability continue
to be chief. The superintendent said ne
knew nothing at all as to 'fayor strong ;
intentions regarding his ofer to Withdraw
from the service.
There was nothing new in police af-
fairs, but the belief is growing stronger
every day that Mr.. Byrnes will be at the
head OF the reorsanized force.
PABKHURsT Will NOT RsILY 10 PLATT.
The Rev. Dr. Charles n. Parkhurst was
seen this morning at his home in regard
to the interview with ex-senator Plat,
obtained yesterday in Wikesbarre. Pa.
that he is inclined to think Or. Park
hurst's head has become swollen, ana
that the Doctor should be turned down
because he has tried TO dictate to the
Legow Committee. Dr.. Parkhurst ac-
knowledged he had read the interview,
but would only remark:
II can really say nothing in regard to
AIr. Platt."
Not even when ne attacks you and
~..Il..
have attempted to dictate to the commit
tee and should be turned down. per
sisted the reporter.
No; | have nothing 10 say"
William i. Strong was inducted into
the Office Of Mayor Of New York to-day.
Tne ceremonies attending the incoming
of the new administration We're without
lneidert
The new Mayor sat with the heads of
the departments and received the citizens
who came TO wish the newly-lnstalled
Mayor a successful and prosperous ad-
ministratlon.
Lexow Replies TO Parkhurt.
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 1.-Senator Lcx-
ow, as chairman Of the New York city
Police Investigation Committee. in refer
ring 10 DR.. Parkhursts public crticiSns
of the work OF the committee, said he had
no answer TO make to Or. Parkhnrst's
HldniltHlp, SidNlUB lnHl ne tlOuEll the
work OF the committee was sufficient an
swer. He gave out the following signed
statement:
1T is strange indeed that when the
crucial point was reached and Byrnes
was on the stand. as everybody knew he
would be, last Saturday, nothing was
suggested that was not done, ard yet
this criticism.
Mr.. Moss throughout the entire exami-
aation stood at Mr. COTS side and CO.
operated in the conduct OF the inquiry.
Obviously II is unnecessary 10 add any
thing TO this.
Il have too high a regard for Or Park
hurst TO believe that he is actuated by
any but the highest AID purest motives
in what he says or does As to a deal.
II is plain that one could not be effectual
unless through the cooperation of a ma
jority of the committee acting in con-
junction with all the counsel. The state
ment OF this proposition is the best refli-
tation of the charge. Let any one sug-
gest "A question that was not put
charge that was not made. an Indictment
that was not br6ught-anyth in short
that was omitted before they critlcise
| To my mind the meat of the statement
is 10 be found in a declaration that the
Senate committee has not uncovered all
corruption that exists I'm the police. and
that there stlll remains work for the
Society for the Prevention of Crime to do.
! wish them God-speed in the good work.
(Slgned) "CLARENCE LEXOW."
Mr.. LeXow said his committee would
meet some day this week probably to-
morrow. The committees report, which
is 10 be presented 10 the State Senate.
VIII not be ready for ten days or two
weeks.
More Resignat'ons Sent In.
NEW YORK, Jan. President George