New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23
COMMENTS on THE MACHINES METHODS
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pI-MoRs THAT MONEY AND PATRONAGE WE'RE
I'm THE AIR"-DoUBTs ABOUT SUPPLE
MENTAL LEGISLATION.


TN THE AIR"-DOUBTs ABOUT SUPPLE
MENTAL LEGISLATION
The victory yesterday Of the Plat machine In
",amming' the Greater New-York bill through the
Assembly and the methods by which 1t was ac-
conpllshed were the topics OF conversation apout
the corridors Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night
The main interest OF those who comnen'eu upon
the way the bill passed centred IN reports 'ha'
not only offices public contracts and all sorts OF
na,ronage were bartered on the floor OF the Assem-
by in exchange for votes for the bill. ou' that
money was used where promises Of Jobs proved
Intellectual The numerous changes from no 70
ave, in the progress of the rollcall pointed
at as giving color TO statements that support Tor
the bill had been purchased for so much cash.
Mr. Plat wore his proudes smile as he circulated
last evening among the politicians and newspaper
men who had been trying 10 learn the latest news
and sift some OF the rumors which were hyng
about, and he seemed TO derive a considerable
amount Of satisfaction from the result Mr.. Piatts
smile was said to hide feeling Of uncertainty with
in his heart as to whether he had really captured
ANYTHING substantial by the passage OF the bill.
Referring 10 the slender margin by which the bill
was carried, Mr.. Plat said facetously: 1T wasn't
as deep as a well, nor wide a barn door. but
it will do"
Further than this Mr. Plat declined to make any
comments Charmen Hackett and Lauterbach who
returned from Albany last evening after their days
work were cordially received by Mr.. Plat,. These
eutenants Of the boss congratulated themselves and
their fellows Of the machine particularly because
the bin was got thu ough without the aid Of Tam
many Hall Mr. Hackett understood to say
that Tammany's opposition in the Assembly was due
to John c. Sheehan's inability to secure legislation
| for his personal Acknowledgement.
No authoritative utterance on the subject OF sup
Elemental legislation create commissions for man
| aging the Police Fire and other departments or the
Greater New ork could be obtained last night. The
impression sought to be disseminated at State head
quarters that supplemental bills would be
| presented and that the Legislature would adjourn
You can tell better about that" said one Of the
| faithful. after Mr. Patts Sunday-school class
| meets In Room No $50 next sunday"
| Corporation Counsel Scott entered the Mayor q
| news that the Assembly had passed the Greater
| New-York bill.
| ALLOW me 10 congratulate, you Mr.. Scott. on the
| success Of the Greater New-York bill" said the
Mayor slyly. as the Corporation Counsel took a seat
| at the Mayors table
| II think we are be congratulated Mr.. Mayor,
was Mr. SCOTS rejoinder; for If we had favored !,
instead Of opposing 1t the bill would doubtless have
been defeated" go
| vetoes of the Mayors OF NewYork and Brooklyn
| Mayor Strong said: Il do not care TO comment OF
| the action Of the Legislature. have not changed
| nv Views in the least. The bill now goes TO th'
| Governor I suppose. for his approval"
| us 1t your intention to 80 10 Albany TO see th'
| Governor or take any action concerning the meas
mo" was the Mayors reply. Il shall do nothing
further" 60,
| through the Assembly to-day"
| II was not. l rather thought II would pass-tha
| is / have thought since Sunday"
uror Brooklyn Consolidation Matter see 18th Page