New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-09

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eted in turn with the Chief. Devery would not
tell why he had sent for them. 1t was given
out that they had gathered TO attend a quarterly
meeting Of the Captains Association, an osten-
sibly benevolent and mutual benefit organiza-
ton. but the real cause is supposed to be Dew
ery's desire 10 instruct them orally about the
illegal resorts in their several precincts and
the course 10 be pursued with regard TO them
from now until election. When the captains
left the Chiefs room they refused to relate
what had passed there. but later in the evening
Devery sent out to the commanders of all pre-
cincts a copy Of McCuagh's letter, a full list
% the alleged disorderly places named therein.
together with his customary instructions TO
enforce the law"
PERFUNCTORY INSTRUCTIONS.
These instructions were couched in the fol-
Lowing terms:
The accompanying extracts from eeommunication
e ~ ~ EI me ms f oy III lr s, TnT TtaJe S9Pen
District sent 10 you for your informa ton and
81 the statements made therein may require
In the said communication are mentioned num-
Der OF premises at which il is stated, alleged yio
lations Of law are occurring. and which it is
istrauo1 viii be practised in connection with the
alPTotechlng general electloTl , - :,
within your jurisdiction. and 70 any other places
colonization for fraudulent registration might be
!5aTonef i5,,astjsstio 70 5bst eI,Ib ain G
nization IS being practised thereat. and take such
law and your duties may require. You viii report
ION VIII -eesyrG ~ tba macs mentioned or INV
other places where il may be reported suspected
with refrne ~ t B b. our nentiod in fb como o
tons for The Metropolitan Elections District dncor
whose jurisdictions such places are situated. viii
violations Of law said 10 De in existence thereat
and their action with regard
BURDEN PUT ON CAPTAINS.
-, Yog vii n P general g see that the BToyf2gs Of
The communication referred 10 are strictly and
Especially make such 5f-r rtEid 6Tes5Estion Of your
Ju-lsocilon as VIII enable you 70 discover any col
laton Of law is found you will take proper action
BE therefor, reporting your action in the matter
with reference 10 statements in accompanying ex-
tract from letter Of State Superintendent Of Elec-
provisions OF General order No g. issued on Octo-
. make thorough investigation as to persons reg
istered AZ residing or being domiciled in lodging
any other place in your jurisdiction which might
used for the purpose Of coonization for the pur-
70 locate and arrest any person. within your juris
istration and voting and elections Eenera7iy
You are also directed TO take prompt and thor
T b @ Tta o Fgagq 20 any c9ra2Ia9I that
illegal registration and voting. the end that the
used toward he arrest and prosecution Of the Of
Commanding of1eers viii be held to q strict ac-
colntaoilty for the manner in which the laws rel
registration and Illegal voting are enforced within
their Jurisdiction
COMMISSIONERS RETICENT.
The Police Commissioners declined to discuss
McCullashs demand on the ground that they
had not yet found time to read It through.
Devery refused to answer any questions about
Potter's clergy that dens Of infamy flourish IN
checked in the neighborhood of the Pro-Cathe-
draI, in Starton-st.. and Mayor Van Wyck
would not even acknowledge that he had re-
ceived McCullagh's request for his aid and CO.
operation in compelling the police 10 DO their
duty. AS cor the divekeepers themselves they
seemed 10 have taken renewed courage, and
many who had closed up their places last week
and hung up TO let signs the shutters
opened up again yesterday and were pushing
their business with all their oldtme efrontery.
Pooirooms close TO Police Headquarters were
fairly thronged with gamblers
FOLLY TO DEPEND ON DEVERY, THEY SAY.
At the office Of Superintendent McCulIagh it
was said that Chief Devery's answer a
mere bluff, and that it would be foolish policy
for the State authorities TO place in his hands
the evidence which they had gathered against
the lawbreakers. If Devery really wanted evil
denoe against these places he would have no
difficulty in gathering il for himself. If he neg
lected his duty after having these places
specifically pointed out TO him he would have
70 take the consequences. Mr.. McCullagh would
not specify just what course he would pursue
Il the police proved stubborn but his depart
Tnent is in much better shape this year than
Il was q. the last election TO enforce the law.
Il is now independent Of the District Attor-
rey having a special Deputy Attorney-General,
JOB E Hedges, appointed to attend TO its bust
ness alone and through him it can get i'm
mediate access 10 the Grand Jury without the
intervention Of Asa Bird Gardiner. Mr. Nc
CuIagh said the time was not ripe yet for
him 10 disclose thu details Of the colonization
plot which ne had discovered. The evidence
he has is unimpeachable, he says, but he con-
sidered il proper 70 give the Police Depart
rnent a warning that such a plot was on foot
thus putting il up to- Devery and giving him
q chance 10 free himself from responsibility be-
fore the State authorities interfere.
BISHOP POTTER NOT YET READY TO TALK.
Bishop Potter again declined yesterday TO
say word about his forthcoming effort 70 force
the police 10 do their duty. He declared that
he had not reached the point where il would be
advisable TO talk about his plans for publtca-
ton The Rev. Mr.. Paddock Of the Pro-Ca-
thedral referred all inquiries TO the Bishop.
Another body Of workers among the East SIDE
poor has been deeply stirred by police laxty, ana
yesterday a committee from the Christian En-