New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-01

would taxi the place. He said that he thought ne
could fix matters so 10 permit him to serve Out
the term. I sent for him yesterday. and in the
afternoon he visited the City Hall renewed my
offer and he said that he would 20 10 Sayvlie last
night and consult with his wife. have heard
from the Colonel lie will accept the Office and
will be sworn in Monday"
What are Colonel Smiths politics. the reporter
asked.
He is stanch Republican. 7 do not know the
faction 10 which he belongs. To be frank WIN
YOU | can say that ! never thought 10 ask MIN
anything about that. know that he is Repup-
Ucan ! believe that he leans more 10 the fIatt
than 10 the anti-Platt side OF tn party
Asked If Nj Smith would act with Commissioners
Moss and Andrews and against Parker IN the bodId.
the Mayor replied: Il know nothing about that.
did not exact any pledges from him Bat am
satisfied ma, the dissensions in the Board VIII soon
be az an end"
Have Won any common, TO make on the stand
taken by Commi-sioner Gran:-hs objections 10 ire
methods Of gathering evidence?
Il 90 rot care 10 express any opinion on ''dI
score to-day I have my own views IN the matter
and | may talk abou, them later on.
THE NEW COMMISSIONER.
Colonel George Moore Smith is The commanding
o,fico- az the Gath Regiment. His home is az 10.
1872 Mad.son-avc. COlonc. Smith is N the number
business ice Is 2 member of IN" New-fork An
Iefic club the Building Trades c.r" the QIAl Cl'o
an Pres terrain 'l4u
In military circles Colonel Smta 3 recognized as
a stern di-eipluarian For nearly twenty years
h4 was an offcer in tae Eth Regment. and resigned
The lieuenant-colonelcy accept. az the request OF
Brigader-GenerAl Fitzgerald command OF tie re-
organized f'tA.
Coone Smith was urged upon Governor Back FOR
the appointment Of adiuiant-gencral. hu Do" prompt
IL ri,bIreW when ~ learned that his friend Brg1-
dier-General Fitzeerald had aspirations in th1i
direction.
The Mayor Was asked yesterday +, he knew any
thing about Colonel Grants prospects for appoint
ment 70 the Chinese mission.
Il 10 not" h. replied. Il expected to soc Colo
mel Grant yesterday. but he has called
Vet | VIII say though. that the Government could
H2 seh nan Coonc Gran; If H. President ASKS
him and ne accepts there j. no man 10 the United
states who would more ably represent this country
~ The Mayor was asked 4 he had anything to say
ao9 a., ,bl me evvne Of baekmaii ~ the police
e do not think viii criticise that statement TO-
about it or Monday. have my own ideas on The
subject"
THE APPOINTMENT WELL RECEIVED.
Among opinions regarding Colonel Smiths ap-
pointment were The following.
Police MAGISTRATE Meade know Colonel Smith
and he Is fine man. ! think be Will MAKE spleu-
did Police Commissioner and the Mayor has eX-
hoi'ea st any exceSton 70 him. for he has
good record. and is In every way capable. only
and lieutenant colonel OF the 'th Regiment Mr.
smith won many friends and showed his ability
Nv Senator Gibbs. member OF the Republican
National Committee-"It l. good appointment.
rhe Mayor has d habit Of making good appoint
rnrnts While ! DO not know lionel Smith intl-
,n,telv | have heard that he made an excellent
nfficer and has superior ability
fohn Miller. one OF The founder Of the Chelsea
Rsn5blican club. said that he WAS glad Colonel
S,ntftb had been appointed because he not only
al. hut a mar who could al the place accepably.
II do not think Repubhca Is can object 10 him he
.dd.a or any one else for that matter
ia ssembiy man Halpin thought u was q good
.nnolut nent ane added Every one who ~. Ks Of
Toionei smith praises him. and from what know
30 ystli make an able Commissioner"