New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-29

INSPECTOR CORTRIGHT CITED FOR EX-
ANIMATION.
COMMISSIONER PARKER DIssENTs FROM HIS COZ
LEAGUES Observation-Disclosures IN THE
BOARD ABOUT PROMOTIONS
OTHER POLICE MATTERS.


OTHER POLICE MATTERS.
The Police Board yesterday received an opinion
from the Corporation Counsel relative to the ques-
ton whether period of probation Is required by law
in promotions to grades of sergeants captains and
inspectors Of police The Corporation Counsel says
that in his opinion reading the provisions or Sec
265 of the Consolidation Act. the period OF pro-
baton is intended merely to apply to the original
appointment or employment In the Police Depart
ment. and has no application to promotions
The Board in accordance with Mr.. SCOTS opinion.
formally confirmed the appointments Of Chief Con-
ln Inspector Corright and all the new captains ana
sergeants recently appointed Hereafter all promo
lions Will be made without probationary period.
Counsel for Sergeant Felix McKenna served on
the Board the order of the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court reinstating McKenna. who was dis
missed In August, 1894. the evidence or Mrs
Augusta Thurow the Lexow witness. Counsel called
attention the fact that the decision In the NC
Kenna case also covered the cases OF eX-Sergeants
George G. Lebers. James W. Jordan and Charles
A. Parkerson. who were dismissed on the same evil
dcnce. Sergeant McKenna appeared before the
Board and was restored to duty and ordered to re-
port to the Chief
Commissioner Andrews also requested 10
investigate McKennas case and decide whether or
not he could be retired by the Board. In the mean
time he will be detailed to duty unless 1t should
be- decided TO retry him. in which case he VIII be
Corporation Counscls advice. lie advised similar
action in the other three cases
Commissioners Andrews and Grant were appointed
d committee to revise the rules and regulations oil
the Department.
Acting Inspector Brooks submitted a report made
by Acting Captain Gornann. of the Charles-st. sta
ton relative to Some remarks said 10 have been
made by Assistant District-Attorney OHare about
Policeman John II. Smith of his command. Smith
is the officer who has been active on excise duty.
The trouble arose over the question Of the previous
convictions OF a man named Duns more VINO was
accused OF larceny before Judge COwing In General
pr son.r had been convicted twice before and Mi.
O'Harc said that 1t was only once Inen 1t Is al
oilic'r should not be- believed. He Is the great
r.rls- nan who secures evidence under pretence or
Tnr Comm.'sioners were angry over Mr.. oHare's
reported remarks. ana oTt.re' tha' '''''' " '''
Tne COMMISSIONERS in executive session yesteriay
afternoon '.irl ihsR.c'or H H,,. cby ~ r." De.
partment on Wednf,iay next Commissioner faiKer
n !. cviicni Ina, the commissioners are at odds
over the appointment Of inspectors and the deputy
Commissioner Parker was asked why he dissentel
from ctlns INSPECTOR Cortight for examinauon
tIrce If policy he said. Il suppose | have been
in The minority In hall dozen matters when nay nav.
appointing probably half dozen new men whom
believed woult no improve the tyr,e nu' for
voting against c!,ing Inspector Cortrght for dep
uty chief -,
Colonel Grant. when seen. said - believed MT
Parker aid not care TO make any rs1sh promotions
Al this time. Il was remembered at headquarters
Yesterday that al "a Board meeting some weeks
ago when the subject II naming a deputy chief
was brought up. Commissioner Parker said there
vac no hurry 10 make the appointment and that
he regarded Inc place Of deputy chief slmpy as an
Il IL intended to establish FIVE inspection districts
by March T., and II INSPECTOR COrtrght Is con-
~ he. M least three more acting inspectors. The
general opinion IS that 'he Board VII not be
ttF sft. Or
there may be some further delay IN ming the