New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-05
THEY REFUSE TO RESIGN.
xERwIN SENDS LETTER TO THE MAYOR AND
MURRAY Is EXPECTED TO DO LIKEWISE


MURRAY is EXPECTED TO DO LIKEWISE
COLONEL GRANT AND Mr. PAR
KER AT THE CITY HALL
Notwithstanding the belief which pc vaded politl-
cal circles yesterday that Mayor Strong would not
wal, until Monday 10 supersede Police Commits
eioners Martin. Murray and kerwin. but would APP
point their before the close OF the Off
cia day. he did not remove Murray and kerwin or
appoint successor to Martin, whose term expired
on MAY l. Colonel Frederick D. Grant and Andrew
D. Parker two OF the men whom tne Mayor has
selected for members OF the Police Board, were az
the Mayors ONCE yesterday. but neither Of them
received his commission The Mayor. II was under
stood became convinced that no further exhibi-
tons OF a Tammany-Platt character, such as took
place at Fridays session OF the Police Board were
nrobable and therefore decided adhere 10 his
original plan and make the changes Tomorrow
The GENERAL sentiment in the city yesterday was
that the Mayor. in Justice TO himself and the prin-
ciples he represents should lose no time in placing
4, beyond the power Of the majority OF the Police
Board 10 repeat any such remarkable performance
as the retirement of Inspector McAvoy. great
deal of regret was expressed that the Mayor did
not remove least one OF these Commissioners ano
block their game should like tactics be attempted
The Assertion Of Commissioner Martin that " he
had known that Commissioner Andrews contem-
plated presenting charges against McAvoy ne would
not have voted for the Inspectors retirement was
regarded as about as cool and impudent a Tam
many bluff as has been tried for some time ~
such unjust discrimination as was shown IN NC
Avoy's case cannot be rebuked It was felt that II
must work untold injury TO the discipline OF the
force.
II Is asserted that Inspector Alexander 3 Williams
also wanted to be retired and that on learning Of
McAvoy's success. he at once applied 10 Martin
Murray and Kerwn TO be placed on the retired list
Such action was not taken. though the report was
prevalent that II would be accomplished before the
three Commissioners went out OF Office. Inspector
Williams denied yesterday that he had any intention
OF asking for retirement.
The Mayor yesterday received one reply 10 MS let
tety OF Friday addressed 20 Commissioners Murray
and Kvrwn requesting their designations. 70 take
effect May g. II came from General Kerwin and In
formed the Mayor of the writer's refusal to comply
with tha, request No word 10 the Mayor
from Commissioner Murray before Colonel Strong
left the City Hall yesterday but there is no doubt
that Mr. Murray will adopt the same as
Kerwin and refuse TO resign. Thomas c. Plat. who
went TO Washington yesterday. announced before his
departure that neither Murray Kerwin would re-
sign.
Andrew D. Parker. who is to be one OF the Demo-
cratic Police Commissioners called at the Mayor s
office about II a. m yesterday In response TO mes
Sage from Mayor Strong. and had brief coDversa-
lion with the Mayor The latter told Mr.. Parker
that ne would not appoint him yesterday. Later in
Tho dav Colonel Grant called and had a long confer
ence with Colonel Strong. Colonel Grant declined 10
disclose the nature OF the conversation. and the
. Movor also refused to say anything about Il.
Theodore Roosevelt who is to be president of tho
rsorsantzed Police Board, is expected TO arrive In
New-Yorl to-day. Tomorrow morning he will go
"a che MAYORS office, and Colonel Strong will ap-
Y,o,nt him a Police Commissioner. The Mayor will
also appoint as Mr. Roosevelts colleagues Colonel
Grant and Mr.. Parker Commissioner Avery D..