New-York tribune., 1895-02-15

I saw il ought not to have been made, eXcelent as
his character and high attainments are.
why" Mr.. Hackett was asked
Because" he answered he comes INTO once as
the representative of Republican faction in New
York and Mr. Platt and the other Republican lead
ers in this State trying hard 10 Danlsh fdctloh-
alism from appointments. II Mr. Strong had taken
some man like Frederick ID. Grant not connected
with any Republican faction. we should not have
complained had any reason TO complain. But
Mayor Strong. by this appointment OF Mr.. BROOK
field has put premium on factionalism. MI
Brookfed was made chairman of the Republican
State Committee by Mr.. Patt and yet Tor SIN
months past has been opposing all his political
plans Therefore his appointment as Commissioner
OF Public Works is factlonal one. and only TENDS
to factional disputes, and, therefore, is most un
fortunate. The friends of Mr.. Brookheld opposed
the nomination of Levi =. Morton for Governor,
and they supported Mr. Brookfeld In his candidacy
for reelection as president of the Republican Coun-
ty Committee of NewYork lately. Immediately
after Mayor Strong's election they claimed nearly
all the credit of that victory So also ala the COM
mittee of Seventy. the Grace Democracy and other
elements which united in supporting the union re-
form ticket Mr.. Brookheld went before the Re-
publican County Committee of New-York Tor re-
election the candidate of a Republican facton
He was defeated as the candidate OF facuon' ana
ever since then his friends have been making war
upon the leaders and members of the rank ana hle
of the regular organization OF the hepuohcah
party"
Then Mr.. Hackett turned his attention to the ap-
pointment Of Francis NJ. Scott. "Mr. Scott, ne
said, 'is a hdebound Democrat, presumably. but
he has been perfectly willing to consort with the
Republicans whenever he chance for per-
sonal gain official promotion. In 1890 he was
the candidate of the Peoples Municipal League for
the Mayoralty, and he gladly accepted the support
Of between 5000, and 200 Republicans. The mum
Mcans that he defeated. The next ! heard of
tween the Committee of Seventy and other Anti
% 6ey % eSsT agas @
publican for the Mayoralty nomination. AT that
S bo the Il It sas E
lcan and to carry his friends with HIM. am am
nomination by his Democratic friends. Perhaps.
therefore. he had selfish motive IN opp97slnns ,pgp,7snn
ing hundreds of Republicans who splendidly
equipped lawyers chooses this man to deliver to
MIR. Hackett here took breath and then con-
am nap maRs po M Mr. no
upon Mr.; scott do insist, however that that the
regular Republicans Of the city Of @ ,he
nights in the year. and who are the most skilled
should be given some consideration. Did ! not
see disposition on the part Of Recorder Goff and
the Democratic party in contemplation OF Pres-
Dental conflict in 1896 might recall all that have
But i am informed that few If any Republicans
Ssr eaSs been % yet o
Democrats elected upon the united tifkoi & cote,
is IL true tnat Mayor StronS mas ploheH ldtH
with Mr. Platt in making the appointment of Mr.
Brookfieid?' Mr.. Hacketf was asked. 49,
II have talked the matter over with Mr..
PIatt himself answered Mr. Hackett but | am
informed that the Mayor positively promised MIR.
Platt that he would not appoint Mr. Brookfeld as
Commissioner of Public Works. | presume the
story is true that Mr.. Platt suggested Colonel
Frederick d. Grant as the man who would not only
would be acceptable 10 both factions"
'In view of the New York appointments do you
think the power of Removal bill was wise
measure?"
POLITICALLY" said Mr.. Hackett. sadly. the pas
sage of that bill was huge blunder. At the
time IL suggested many of us were inclined
10 oppose il because we thought II would prove
double e-edged sword