New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-01
MINISTRATlON.

RE CONTRARY TO THE POLICY
or THE MUNICIPAL AID
MINIsTRATIoN.
r,o n,ucb-talkcd-of Brookftld-Lauterbach CON
,orenco took place last night II can be safely
soid that Mr. Platt's representative failed to
cure any promise whatever of the recognition in
,ba way oe patronage demanded from the Com
missioner # Public Works.
For several days the atmosphere has been full
~ reports Of an approaching conference which
WAS to resul, IN great things for the Platt fac
,ion Of this city. Commissioner Brookfeld. of the
Departmenj OF Public Works. representing Mayor
Strong and the municipal government. and Ed
ward Lauterbach chairman Of the Republican
County Committee. representing Thomas c.
plat, AMI Thomas Platts part Of the county
orcanization were to get together and settle
matters" Nothing less than a agreement on
the part ~ Mr.. Bra kheld TO bestow as many
offices upon MI Pats crowd as he gave
IN his own friends was 10 be the out
come OF the conference. according to
spokesmen for the Platt faction. Mr..
Iauterbacb and his Colleagues. while busy at
the city Hall. at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and
other places arranging for the conference. called
It "a movement for the recognition of the regu-
lar Republican organization" Mr. Lauterbach
had a number OF interviews with Mayor strong
AZ his office with Mr. Platt at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel and at Mr. Platts office. at NO. 40
broadway He also saw and talked with other
prominent Republicans The question of 'recog-
milton" such as would give Mr.. Plat the grant OF
half the Offices il the Department of Public
Works to parcel out among his followers was all
that was necessary according to Mr.. Lauterbach,
10 restore peace. harmony and brotherly love 10
the party.
no OBJECTION TO \ MEETING.
When Commissioner Brookfeld was approached
on the subject, he said he no reason why he
and Chairman Lauterbach should not meet and
talk over matters calculated to secure harmony
IN the party. Mr. Lauterb:ch and he had been
personal friends for twenty years and the poliu-
cal occurrences Of the last few months had not in
any wise disturbed their personal friendship.
So the conference was arranged TO take place
at the Republican Club. No $50 Fif,h-ave. last
evening Both are members Of the club. Mr..
BrOOkfeld was one of its earliest presidents. Mr..
Lauterbach is now first vice-president Ii was
place where both could meet on equal ground.
NO SIGNS OF GREAT JOY.
Mr.. Lauterbach was the first to leave the con-
ference-room. When he ,ame downstairs he
quickly donned his overcoa; and prepared 10
leave the building. Mr.. Lauterbach made a
manful effort to look happy. but it was not sue
cessful. Disappointment and failure were writ
ten unmistakably on his usually bright and
cheerful face.
Il cannot tell you anything that took place be-
tween Mir. Brookheld and myself. he said
blandly In reply to questions from reporters Il
can only say that We spent delightful evening
together. and talked Of peace amity concord.
friendship. good Will and all such noble subjects.
What was the result Of oar talk? You must ask
Mr. Brookfeld. ! refer you TO him for state
ment."
Mr. Brookfeld had by this time followed Mr
Iauterbach downstairs to the ground floor. ana
while the reporters greeting the Comms-
sioner Of Public Works. Mr. Lauterbach hastily
took his leave. Mr. BrOOkfeld looked as If his
new office had furnished MIN almost too much
work. He was pale and evidently fatigued, but
there was CLEAN of quiet determination in his
eyes and his face wore the expression of a man
who had discharged duty. disaereeable as it
might be- Mr. Brookheld. his part, also
CONSCIOUSLY declined to say anything about the
meeting between MI. LaLterbach and himself
further than 70 say that the situation was gone
over pleasantly and tn, needs and welfare Of the
party discussed in the best possible humor on
both sides; bur what conclusions had been ar
rived at he must positively refuse TO say.
no CONCESSIONS SECURED.
Although Mr. Lauterbac ch and Mr.. BrOOkield
refused TO say anything about the evenings talk
the result arrived at, it was afterward
LEANED that Nj. Pats representative retired
without obtaining any Of the concessions he
Started in TO secure. The programme for an
equal division II the patronage Of his Office, or
any sort u surrender II the places In ms oihclai
control, Mr. Brookheld declined 70 think Of
Il am the Commissioner Of Public Works not
&r PIetI MI. BrOOkheld is represen ed as saying
nom me TIE authority which the law Invests IN
me. / alone am responsible for the proper dis
charge OF my duties 10 the Mayor and u th- peo-
le, and cannot share mat responsibility with
M Platt or any other man
Mr.. LaUterbach automatically argued the qucs-
uon Of the right Of the Republican Organization
OF NewYork City TO recognition" But Mr. Bro ,k-
field was unable to SEE the subject In tnc same
light as Mr. Lauterbaeh did. An anti-Patt man
said last night, in commenting this phase Of
the subject that recognition" had already been
given 10 the organization Of which MIR Iautcr-
bach was chairman in he appointment by Mr..
Brookfeld yesterday Of Columbus o. johnson. the
second vcepresident If the Republican County
Committee, to be Water Register one Of the best
offers in his gift
Mr.. Brookfield, it said tod Mr. Lauter-
bach that he conceded 10 no man a deeper anx-
iety for the welfare If the Republican rarty and
the success Of its principles and no man in the
organization more ardently desired peace and
harmony than he; but he could not see how it
could be obtained by conforming 10 the plan
proposed by NJ. Lauterbach Besides the Com
missioner was rrev0caby committed 10 the non
partisan policy 81 Mayor String, and the rhcmes
lot harmony proposed ~ Ar Lauterbach were
utterly subversiye of and foreign 10 the Navor's
policy This OF Itself WAS sufficient t. prevent
his acceptance Of Mr.. Lauterbachs views
GLOOM AMONG THE PLArT MEN
The news that Mr.. Lauterbach's movement for
harmony had met defeat at the conference. with
Commissioner Brookfed reached the Fifth Avo
nue Hotel at late hour last night and wss tho
theme of overshadowing interest with the nou
ficf.,
were applauded by the best men I'm the nartv
and by citizens generally. regardless Of poitic.
The report Of the result received with SWIM
toms OF grievous disappointment by member. ~